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As an outsider (I live in Belgium) it feels very weird and dystopian to see everything happening in American politics with Trump and Musk.

On one side, it's very interesting and almost entertaining; on the other side, it's scary. I can't imagine what it must be like to live in the USA.

Americans, how do you cope? What's your take on the situation?

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[–] PlanetOfOrd@lemmy.world 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

It's been going on for over a decade, so I'm pretty much used to it by now. Whether it's a Republican or Democrat, a racist homophobe, or an anti-business bureaucrat who believes in taxing the hell out of everyone, every politician is a rich elite that ignores the will of the people and completely mucks up everything. I just accept it. I accept that they're not the King. They're subject to the Sovereign King, God, and will eventually answer to him, just like I will have to.

Also, I've had my own share of issues just finding steady work, so politics is just a background noise when it's shaky where my next meal is coming from.

[–] Paradachshund@lemmy.today 1 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Still figuring out that coping part. Right now I have a daily anxiety spike early in the morning that wakes me up, so not going great currently.

I hope you guys can hold it together across the pond. I've heard that some of the same powers are turning their attention and money towards you guys now (or at least in Germany).

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[–] bennieandthez@lemmygrad.ml -4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

this coming off an europe union country citizen is amusing

[–] pet1t@lemm.ee 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] bennieandthez@lemmygrad.ml -1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

that your house ain't clean either.

[–] pet1t@lemm.ee 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'd like to understand what you're saying, but you're not saying much at the moment

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