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It's not just Trump, a lot of people voted for him despite all that was known about him and his plans. A lot of politicians still support him and help him drive

It's not just Trump, a lot of people voted for him despite all that was known about him and his plans. A lot of politicians still support him and help him drive his insane agenda. So yes, I think blaming the US as a whole is not unfair. And it's not like people outside can target Trump specifically anyway. The damage is large inside the US, but all this crazy stuff hurts everyone around the globe economically. And even that pales compared to the threats that e.g. Canada received with the 51st state bullshit.

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cmrdporcupine 2y ago
During the election I (Canadian) had multiple Americans completely go off on me for expressing an opinion/preference on the outcome in favour of Harris. "none of your business" while expressing strong opinions about Canadian politics in the same sentence/paragraph. Turns out it is entirely my business because look at the situation now.
- jeetoid 2y ago
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  - aredox 2y ago
    >Harris was widely recognized as the worst candidate & vice president, perhaps ever. Are you seriously suggesting Trump is better?
    - cmrdporcupine 2y ago
      Might makes right with these people. Canada is "weak" so he can say whatever garbage he wants, but I have to shut up. Trump is "strong" (or appears that way). It's nothing more than the logic of playground bullies.
      - rsynnott 2y ago
        > Trump is "strong" (or appears that way). What always baffles me about that is, his public persona is essentially that of an angry baby. Like, is this seriously what anyone thinks strength looks like?
        jeetoid 2y ago
        > his public persona is essentially that of an angry baby pure projection on your part
        rsynnott 2y ago
        > “No puppet. No Puppet,” said Trump, shaking his head. > “It’s pretty clear...,” Clinton continued, as Trump interrupted: “You’re the puppet!”
        cmrdporcupine 2y ago
        Actual "official" communication from the US federal government this morning: "DO NOT RETALIATE AND YOU WILL BE REWARDED" in all capital letters. Truly an age of diplomacy, intellect, and classical liberal values and ethics.
        aredox 2y ago
        Excuse me sir, English is not my mother tongue, I had to learn it the hard way; and it is blatantly obvious to me that Trump talks like a baby or a senile person, with the same poor vocabulary (proven by any analysis software), broken sentence construction, and nonsense.
        mrguyorama 2y ago
        As always: Trump is what a poor person thinks a rich person is. Trump is what a weak person thinks a strong person is. Trump is what a moron thinks a shrewd businessman is.
        2y ago
    - jeetoid 2y ago
      More than half the US agrees given the choice even after term and seeing his opponent serve as VP. Yes I'm suggesting that he is better and asserting that the histrionic response is divorced from reality.
      - krapp 2y ago
        Far fewer than half of the US even voted for Trump, so I don't see where you're getting the claim that "more than half the US agrees."

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cmrdporcupine 2y ago

During the election I (Canadian) had multiple Americans completely go off on me for expressing an opinion/preference on the outcome in favour of Harris. "none of your business" while expressing strong opinions about Canadian politics in the same sentence/paragraph. Turns out it is entirely my business because look at the situation now.

jeetoid 2y ago
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- aredox 2y ago
  >Harris was widely recognized as the worst candidate & vice president, perhaps ever. Are you seriously suggesting Trump is better?
  - cmrdporcupine 2y ago
    Might makes right with these people. Canada is "weak" so he can say whatever garbage he wants, but I have to shut up. Trump is "strong" (or appears that way). It's nothing more than the logic of playground bullies.
    - rsynnott 2y ago
      > Trump is "strong" (or appears that way). What always baffles me about that is, his public persona is essentially that of an angry baby. Like, is this seriously what anyone thinks strength looks like?
      - jeetoid 2y ago
        > his public persona is essentially that of an angry baby pure projection on your part
        rsynnott 2y ago
        > “No puppet. No Puppet,” said Trump, shaking his head. > “It’s pretty clear...,” Clinton continued, as Trump interrupted: “You’re the puppet!”
        cmrdporcupine 2y ago
        Actual "official" communication from the US federal government this morning: "DO NOT RETALIATE AND YOU WILL BE REWARDED" in all capital letters. Truly an age of diplomacy, intellect, and classical liberal values and ethics.
        aredox 2y ago
        Excuse me sir, English is not my mother tongue, I had to learn it the hard way; and it is blatantly obvious to me that Trump talks like a baby or a senile person, with the same poor vocabulary (proven by any analysis software), broken sentence construction, and nonsense.
      - mrguyorama 2y ago
        As always: Trump is what a poor person thinks a rich person is. Trump is what a weak person thinks a strong person is. Trump is what a moron thinks a shrewd businessman is.
        2y ago
  - jeetoid 2y ago
    More than half the US agrees given the choice even after term and seeing his opponent serve as VP. Yes I'm suggesting that he is better and asserting that the histrionic response is divorced from reality.
    - krapp 2y ago
      Far fewer than half of the US even voted for Trump, so I don't see where you're getting the claim that "more than half the US agrees."