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[–] brygphilomena@lemmy.world 13 points 2 days ago

I would literally prefer a steaming pile of shit as president than Trump.

[–] selokichtli@lemmy.ml 17 points 2 days ago

I'd argue here that right next to Trump, it is the electoral college. But, as Americans can't do anything to change their electoral system, they are probably already owned. If it isn't Trump, it will be another Trump-like candidate, whether Republican or Democrat.

[–] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 28 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

speaker of the house is a devoutly religious buffoon. and he absolutely loves the angry orange. keep that in your thoughts over the next week.

[–] Kyrgizion@lemmy.world 75 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Erdogan once said "democracy is a bus we ride until we reach our destination". I feel major similar vibes from the GOP.

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[–] TheDemonBuer@lemmy.world 63 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I don't know exactly how bad a second Trump term would be, but I'd really rather not find out. At best it will be embarrassing and absurd, at worst it would be devastating and catastrophic for countless millions, both inside and outside the US.

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 105 points 3 days ago (9 children)

Right off the top of my head.

  • Ukraine? Fucked
  • Taiwan? Fucked
  • Palestinians? Triple fucked (as bad as the Dems are, a Trump win would remove all barriers).
  • LGBTQ+? Fucked
  • Women? Fucked
[–] Snapz@lemmy.world 41 points 2 days ago (2 children)
  • Public schools? Fucked

  • Labor rights? Fucked

  • Environment? Fucked

  • Science-based medicine? Fucked

  • Your ability to vote? Fucked

  • Your freedom of speech? Fucked

  • Children within proximity of religious figures and republican politicians... (see below)



[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 15 points 2 days ago

Have some Lemmy Gold!

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[–] Drusas@fedia.io 62 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Latino immigrants? Fucked. Muslim immigrants? Fucked. Economy? Fucked. Healthcare? Fucked. Education? Fucked.

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[–] LEDZeppelin@lemmy.world 34 points 3 days ago

GOP is an extinction level threat to humanity

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