To elect Donald Trump once may be regarded as a misfortune; to elect him twice looks like craziness

Summary

Despite Trump’s criminal record, serial lying, and racist demagoguery, he won the 2024 US presidential election, reflecting America’s deep-seated anxieties and cultural divisions.

Trump’s celebrity persona, economic populism, and culture warrior appeals resonated with his base, while Kamala Harris faced challenges in defining herself and overcoming gender and racial biases.

The election underscores the decay of American democracy, raising concerns about the future of the nation.

  • dragontamer@lemmy.worldEnglish
    23·
    8 days ago

    And, just like her campaign, her voters did little but try to insult people. What a surprise… insulting people doesn’t convince people to vote for you or your candidate.

    Unless you are Trump.

      • dragontamer@lemmy.worldEnglish
        9·
        8 days ago

        Um wut?

        Trump literally called the last Republican Candidate (John McCain) a loser. Trump insulted his way through the entire Republican primary, 4 times in a row (starting way back in 2012 during Obama years).

        In fact, one of the top insults to Republicans today is RINO: Republican In Name only.

        Today’s Republican Party is one that has been bullied into submission. Paul Ryan has left. Bohner has left. The RNC chair has been literally replaced by Trump’s daughter. Etc. etc. etc.