• DarkFuture@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    Yeah, and it’s not just economic woes we have to worry about. We’re going to backslide as a democracy and ethically as a nation. We’re going to lose allies. NATO is going to be impacted and that makes the world a much more dangerous place.

    We’re going to be feeling this decline for a very long time. Elections have far reaching consequences and we apparently did not learn that from Trump’s 1st failed presidency.

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      2 days ago

      Bingo. It’s bleak but believe it or not, talking about it with others who see it too, helps. Thanks.

      I’m a parent, so got no choice but to get to work and see what the fuck can be done. I truly did not believe this shit would come to pass; when folks would talk about leaving the country if he was elected, I’d joke that I’d stay and join the underground. Well, guess it’s time to start digging.

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        1 day ago

        I truly did not believe this shit would come to pass

        No one ever does. Then it happens. And history is there to tell the story and warn us, but apparently the majority of Americans didn’t bother paying attention in history class.

        For the sake of your kid I hope you live in an area that’s willing to push back and maintain a strong public education system and rights for its citizens. And do whatever you can to resist while staying safe.