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well at least the cycle has stopped (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

When did I say something like that?

Right here.

You said that "those who didn't vote shouldn't be allowed to complain". I felt included, since I didn't -ote, but I'm not a US citizen. Refusing to steelman your point does not equal strawmanning.

You're commenting on the very specific set of social, cultural, organizational, and regional elements that have affected this election, and you have no direct knowlege, or comprehensive knowledge of any of it. Yet here you are feeling really strongly about it.

That's fine in that it's not illegal or anything - hey, let your freak flag fly, but - I just find it strange. As a stupid American, if I were to feel really strongly about LiverpoolFC's lineup or strategies, you'd expect I knew a lot about football but I don't - yet here I am telling them Diogo Jota's injury is going to plague them the rest of the season and they're complete idiots for not working to replace him right now when it could make a damned bit of difference. And I don't watch football.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 days ago (1 children)

You're commenting on the very specific set of social, cultural, organizational, and regional elements that have affected this election, and you have no direct knowlege, or comprehensive knowledge of any of it. Yet here you are feeling really strongly about it.

Where did I say anything of the notion "democrats suck for losing".

Also, I'd argue that no one has "comprehensive" knowledge of the elements that affected this election. At least not at this point in time. "Direct" knowledge is IMHO not that important to judge the situation.

I think you underestimate how much US politics is covered around the globe. Just look at this community and remember: there are a lot of non-US citizens on Lemmy.

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

Okay, but we’re talking about the mindset of Americans that didn't vote against trump. I’d argue whatever insight the international press offers is significantly more limited than the insight one gets from living a large percentage of one’s life here. As regards party politics, at least.