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Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States, an extraordinary comeback for a former president who refused to accept defeat four years ago, sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, was convicted of felony charges and survived two assassination attempts.

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[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (3 children)

Isn't USA culture very big about "never give up"?

[–] [email protected] 18 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Eh, at this point a majority of the voting block voted for fascism. I'm about ready to just call it, go home and not participate anymore.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

I understand your feelings but would urge you tor reconsider. All it takes for evil to triumph is for good people to do nothing.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Only if you're white. If not, do as your told or you may be assaulted, imprisoned, or shot dead. Sometimes you'll do what your told and those things will still happen.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

And if you do make it, like the people of Tulsa did, then the racists will bomb your city.

[–] [email protected] 17 points 1 week ago (1 children)

US culture is primarily talking a lot but not actually doing anything.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

True, but it did worked for real for that one dude at least.