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unitedwethrive

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10. This is exactly why so many were severely depressed after 2016

Reply to Kyblue1 (Original post)

Wed Oct 21, 2020, 11:59 AM

Oct 2020

Because we are always taught, and constantly hear, of the goodness of the American people, no one truly thought they would vote in a misogynistic, racist, generally trashy man as president. It was a true slap in the face, and an awakening to our reality.

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The Trump presidency has caused me to lose faith in the USA [View all] Kyblue1 Oct 2020 OP

America isn't special, though we have long harbored that delusion. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2020 #1

This. Truth! NurseJackie Oct 2020 #5

The fact that there's any possibility whatsoever he might win again, BusyBeingBest Oct 2020 #2

Isn't that just the most bizarre thing to see?? After ALL THIS, people are STILL supporting him. NurseJackie Oct 2020 #6

I do think he validates them, and takes away the guilt BusyBeingBest Oct 2020 #11

Yes, it is indeed fascinating. I am watching relatives who are actually extremely intelligent people dameatball Oct 2020 #12

You nailed it, Nurse Jackie. Digger Oct 2020 #13

Disillusionment Mike 03 Oct 2020 #3

Hold onto some of your faith PJMcK Oct 2020 #4

Why does white supremacy confuse so many people? Solomon Oct 2020 #7

Thank you. nt Nay Oct 2020 #9

Once you acknowledge that this country was founded by a bunch of syphilitic slaveowners, Aristus Oct 2020 #8

This is exactly why so many were severely depressed after 2016 unitedwethrive Oct 2020 #10