• rednalsi@lemmings.world
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    2 months ago

    why tied…? i know that Harris and the Democratic Party are not an ideal choice, but looking at your situation from Europe, i can not understand the popularity of Trump.

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      As an American, i can’t understand it either. The only thing i can posit is that there are a lot of people that seem to enjoy being in their social media bubbles. It’s a cult thing.

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      2 months ago

      a mix of russian disinfo, right wing bigotry, desperate for power and control

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      Some people see his politics as a personal benefit, some filled with hate, some want a king. Basically, there are just a lot of shitbags in society.

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      Looking at the European situation from outside is also baffling, with putinite parties on the rise by whipping up fears over migration. Similarities with the USA situation easy to find

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        Absolutely. And you can tell they try the US talking points, too. A while back a Swiss politician tweeted something about abortion and got zero traction, but it was very clear where that came from when it’s never been a topic here. Sounds like a conspiracy, but if you put it in context with the recent FBI revelations it’s not exactly far-fetched.