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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 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (3 children)

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

[–] ChillPenguin@lemmy.world 17 points 20 hours 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 19 hours 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.

[–] Ram_The_Manparts@hexbear.net 16 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

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

[–] PolandIsAStateOfMind@lemmy.ml 5 points 17 hours ago

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

[–] nondescripthandle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 15 points 19 hours ago

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.