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Sadly he's one of the most powerful people in the world and we can't ignore the crazy stuff he does.
by AlecSchueler 1y ago
Sadly he's one of the most powerful people in the world and we can't ignore the crazy stuff he does.
- thaumasiotes 1y agoIs one of those ideas connected to the other one? Historically, being one of the most powerful people in the world is not even a minor barrier to most people ignoring the things you do, crazy or otherwise.
- card_zero 1y agoHistorically there was no journalism and everybody ignored everything that was happening. Or do you mean in more modern history?
- AlecSchueler 1y agoWell yes, historically most people ignored most things, but it's 2025 now.
- wizzwizz4 1y agoWe can ignore everything that doesn't affect the way we act. Sure, you need to be informed enough to go "okay, I'm going to join La Résistance" when necessary, but other than that, you only need to focus on things in your sphere.
- AlecSchueler 1y agoI would hope that a hundred thousand or so people might be encouraged to act differently at the voting booth next time around...
- AlecSchueler 1y agoAnd to add to that, I'm hoping that people here in my country and elsewhere can learn lessons needed to avoid falling into the same traps.