This terrible election has shown the world who we are as a nation [View all]

[PJMcK]

Trumpism is who we are as a country in 2024. Petty, ignorant, angry, selfish, greedy, racist and misogynistic. That's not you nor I but it is the reflection our country has shown the world.

We shouldn't be surprised because that's the nature of this country since before its founding. The European explorers brought genocide and diseases to the native peoples while greedily stealing from them. Then they brought Africans as slaves creating the disgusting sin of racism that persists hundreds of years later.

The misogyny is incomprehensible to me-- especially so-called Women for Trump-- because it's ignorant (women are strong, resourceful and careful in their judgments) stupid (women are smart and work hard) and self-defeating (the "bros" whine that they can't get a date!). These men (and women!) are pathetic and weak. By demeaning and subjugating women, these (mostly) men fluff themselves up in their supposed manhood.

My favorite, however, is their ridiculous delusions of their patriotism and outrageous perceptions of our national superiority. These fools don't have a clue about patriotism and supporting our constitutional ideas. Instead, they have supported a man and a movement that has no use for the principles that the U.S. was founded upon.

These voters that supported Trump don't know very much about the world, in great part because so many Americans have never traveled overseas. If they would see the world, they would understand how backwards the U.S. has fallen. They would understand that other nations have improved on democracy while maintaining their cultural and societal histories. Other countries have better transportation better, cheaper healthcare and modern infrastructure. Besides, they would get to taste the many delicious flavors of the foods of the world which is one of the best ways to open one's mind. Greatest country in the world? Hmm, not really.

But now, thanks to the cretins and the slobs who couldn't be bothered to vote, we get to see the logical, terrifying and horrible results of our nation's history and the ignorant 51% that backed the rapist-fraudster-traitor-felon who has shown that he is the worst person America has ever offered to the world.