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Observing American politics feels really strange at the moment (lemm.ee)
submitted 2 years ago by to c/casualconversation@lemm.ee
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As an outsider (I live in Belgium) it feels very weird and dystopian to see everything happening in American politics with Trump and Musk.

On one side, it's very interesting and almost entertaining; on the other side, it's scary. I can't imagine what it must be like to live in the USA.

Americans, how do you cope? What's your take on the situation?

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[–] 21 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

Most people are living paycheck to paycheck, and the US is so big that getting from bumfuck, Arizona to DC is a monumental task. Hell, even getting from bumfuck, NY to Albany NY is impossible for some. It's all on purpose. Most Americans are barely getting by.

To add to that, half the country wants this

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago* (1 child)

    Half the voting country wants this.

    Edit: I just checked the polls, maybe you're right.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    My view from across the pond is that is bad enough that 30%ish of the country voted for this - but the 40% of non-voters (let's knock 10% off for people who are unable to vote through injury, commitments, or mental capacity or whatever) don't care enough to vote against it.

    It leaves 60% of the country who are at least okay with how it's all working out. Frightening.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    My view from across the pond is that is bad enough that 30%ish of the country voted for this

    That does sound like a fucked up number if you take it at face value. But I have found if you look at historical voting, about 35% are always going to be bat shit crazy on how they vote. Is it not like that where you're from?

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