Besides anticipating what the future holds and in whose hands we now leave it, I am most devastated recognizing that nothing he did matters: felony convictions, impeachments, Jan 6, incessant lying, racism, misogyny, violent rhetoric, Nazi like rallies… and on and on. There are no consequences. What does this say to politicians and our children/grandchildren. This a sad day for the US and the world.
I am already exhausted by the hot takes and the Just So stories and the finger pointing and backstabbing going on. At the end of the day, voters chose him and what he stands for and I personally hold them responsible most of all.
Thank you for not trying to cheer me up. I need to stew. I need to be angry and hopeless for a few days. America broke my heart but not my soul. I’ll be back at some point, regrouped and thinking straight. But, not today. I just subscribed and look foward to having this respectful place to encourage me to move on. Thank you.
The thing that worries me most about a second Trump term is the impending trade war. If we put up trade barriers, other countries will do the same to us. The price of everything will rise. People are complaining about rising prices now, but they haven't seen anything yet.
And his tax cuts will plunge us even deeper in debt.
No, the thing that worries me most is a national abortion ban with a probably trifecta incoming number one, then Ken Paxton being promoted to AG, etc. etc.
I for one think this race was unwinnable, no matter the Dem, it wouldn't have mattered Harris or not for multiple reasons- even if Biden had stuck in this, he would've lost and by more, by all accounts unfortunately.
I know you're really disappointed right now, but stay strong. The MAGA idiots may have won the election, but they're still the bad guys.
They chose to make a con artist and a felon their hero. Their policies are having a tremendously negative impact on our country, and they are undoing years of progress.
My initial gut reaction was unreasoned. We are a resilient nation and a resilient people. Everything will be fine over time. Our grandparents survived the Great Depression and defeated Nazism to build the best and most free nation in the world.
While there will be struggles and setbacks, and while some will be disadvantaged in the short term, as a nation we have what the world envies and its strength will tide us through.
In some ways, this shock will have beneficial consequences in the long run. It’s a final repudiation of the neoliberalism of Clinton and Obama that favored Wall Street over Main Street and should push progressives to refocus the Democratic Party on working people who are the vast majority in the country and who should be the center focus of the party’s agenda.
Voters will soon sour on most of what Trump and his idolators seem sure to enact. High tariffs will wreck the economy and especially agriculture while an extension next year of the Trump tax cuts will magnify economic inequality. A new generation of Millennials and Gen Zers such as AOC and Chris Murphy will rise to the occasion.
We will not likely withdraw from NATO but our leadership there will be eclipsed. That may be good in the long run. After two generations of Europe benefiting under the defense umbrella we provide, Europe will be forced to step up to its own defense needs. And that may — that should — include being responsible for arming and protecting Ukraine.
Besides anticipating what the future holds and in whose hands we now leave it, I am most devastated recognizing that nothing he did matters: felony convictions, impeachments, Jan 6, incessant lying, racism, misogyny, violent rhetoric, Nazi like rallies… and on and on. There are no consequences. What does this say to politicians and our children/grandchildren. This a sad day for the US and the world.
We elected a loud-mouth demagogue and felon to lead our country.
I'm really ashamed of my country right now. The MAGA crowd embody all of the worst stereotypes about Americans.
I am already exhausted by the hot takes and the Just So stories and the finger pointing and backstabbing going on. At the end of the day, voters chose him and what he stands for and I personally hold them responsible most of all.
“This election isn’t an indictment of Kamala Harris; it’s an indictment of our nation.”
Couldn’t agree more.
Americans don't deserve Kamala Harris.
Thank you for not trying to cheer me up. I need to stew. I need to be angry and hopeless for a few days. America broke my heart but not my soul. I’ll be back at some point, regrouped and thinking straight. But, not today. I just subscribed and look foward to having this respectful place to encourage me to move on. Thank you.
On a vacation train in Southern Africa. 64 people. All nationalities. The 10 Trumpers are full of themselves. The rest of us in tears.
The real test of democracy is how well it survives bad leaders. This is indeed a sad and demoralizing day.
MMW, they just elected the modern Buchanan.
Racist women haters basically. Very happy I don't live there.
The thing that worries me most about a second Trump term is the impending trade war. If we put up trade barriers, other countries will do the same to us. The price of everything will rise. People are complaining about rising prices now, but they haven't seen anything yet.
And his tax cuts will plunge us even deeper in debt.
No, the thing that worries me most is a national abortion ban with a probably trifecta incoming number one, then Ken Paxton being promoted to AG, etc. etc.
I for one think this race was unwinnable, no matter the Dem, it wouldn't have mattered Harris or not for multiple reasons- even if Biden had stuck in this, he would've lost and by more, by all accounts unfortunately.
Walmart and Dollar General become become the most expensive places to shop..bring it, make the ignorant masses pay for the monster they enabled..
Conservatives be like: "Liberal women are throwing temper tantrums all over social media. It's so funny to watch! Calm down bitch!"
Well, at least they didn't storm the Capitol and try to overturn the election
Jill,
I know you're really disappointed right now, but stay strong. The MAGA idiots may have won the election, but they're still the bad guys.
They chose to make a con artist and a felon their hero. Their policies are having a tremendously negative impact on our country, and they are undoing years of progress.
Just remember that you're in the right.
Ma'am the answer is racism, btw, look no further:
https://x.com/JillFilipovic/status/1854664703714500773?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet
It's an incredibly devastating time right now 😢 💔
Somehow, we'll collect ourselves, continue organizing, and resist. Starting Monday!!🙏🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸🙏
My initial gut reaction was unreasoned. We are a resilient nation and a resilient people. Everything will be fine over time. Our grandparents survived the Great Depression and defeated Nazism to build the best and most free nation in the world.
While there will be struggles and setbacks, and while some will be disadvantaged in the short term, as a nation we have what the world envies and its strength will tide us through.
In some ways, this shock will have beneficial consequences in the long run. It’s a final repudiation of the neoliberalism of Clinton and Obama that favored Wall Street over Main Street and should push progressives to refocus the Democratic Party on working people who are the vast majority in the country and who should be the center focus of the party’s agenda.
Voters will soon sour on most of what Trump and his idolators seem sure to enact. High tariffs will wreck the economy and especially agriculture while an extension next year of the Trump tax cuts will magnify economic inequality. A new generation of Millennials and Gen Zers such as AOC and Chris Murphy will rise to the occasion.
We will not likely withdraw from NATO but our leadership there will be eclipsed. That may be good in the long run. After two generations of Europe benefiting under the defense umbrella we provide, Europe will be forced to step up to its own defense needs. And that may — that should — include being responsible for arming and protecting Ukraine.
We will all get through this.
"Voters will soon sour on most of what"
Are you kidding? Voters have had PLENTY of times to sour on him and his policies. Instead, more people voted for Trump than ever before.
Look at the record. The more destructive and hateful he gets, the more supporters love him.
Here's a question: What do the Democrats need to do differently in the next election?
Do they need to change their policies? Is it time for them to abandon identity politics and wokeness?