Summary

Democrats are grappling with Donald Trump’s decisive victory, which included popular vote support and wins in traditionally Democratic regions.

Analysts suggest that Trump’s appeal lies less in specific policies and more in his embodiment of resentment and populist anger.

While some blame Harris’s choice of running mate, media influence, or Biden’s timing in stepping aside, many argue that Trump’s support reflects a desire for his “tough-guy” rhetoric and promises of “social revenge.”

Despite the potential consequences, Trump’s supporters expect him to hurt others without affecting them.

Trump’s second term will likely bring about the destruction of the rule of law and the expansion of his power, leaving voters to confront the reality of his actions.

  • @[email protected]
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    779 hours ago

    When his policies inevitably hurt them, they’ll tell you it was someone else through some form of advanced mental gymnastics.

      • @CharlesDarwin
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        196 hours ago

        I still find it so fucked up that people vote specifically to harm other people.

        • @TurnpikeRangers
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          74 hours ago

          Fucking right?! That’s why you voted for someone?? Because they’re going to enact revenge?! And revenge for fucking what? What the fuck did Democrats do to you to make you decide that revenge is worth the destruction of your country?

          How do we make sense of the senseless? How do we come out of this? Legitimately, is there anything that will stop him from canceling the 2028 election or removing the 22nd Amendment?

          • @CharlesDarwin
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            54 hours ago

            Yeah, it’s crazy. As a general rule, Democrats/liberals, including myself, want everyone to have a good life, including a job with dignity, a good work/life balance, a rounded and truly liberal education, healthcare, clean air, clean water. I even want that for these redhats.

            And how do they react? They want to see the world burn and their perceived “enemies” tortured/killed.

      • @inclementimmigrant
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        95 hours ago

        How much you want to bet she voted for Trump again this election.

        It’s going to be fun watching medicaid get gutted.