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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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[–] PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmy.ml 14 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

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

[–] ChillPenguin@lemmy.world 18 points 2 weeks 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.

[–] SendMePhotos@lemmy.world 5 points 2 weeks 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.

[–] nondescripthandle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 2 weeks 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.

[–] averyminya@beehaw.org 2 points 2 weeks ago

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

[–] Ram_The_Manparts@hexbear.net 17 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

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

[–] PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 weeks ago

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