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Ian Mark Sirota's avatar

The saddest thing is that there is absolutely nothing which will dissuade a Trump supporter. NOTHING. Refusing to disavow white supremacists? No problem. Being heavily in debt to whoever? No problem. Allowing a pandemic to run unchecked through our country, and lying about it to the American public on a daily basis? No problem. Actively undermining our democratic institutions? No problem. Trying to set up a crypto-police state and sending armed, unidentified "federal troops" into American cities? No problem. Having the national guard clear out peaceful racial justice protesters so that you can get a bizarre photo op with a bible (a book I'll guarantee that he's never read) in front of a church? No problem. Kowtowing to Russia/Vladimir Putin every chance he gets? No problem. Starting a trade war with China that has resulted in zero positives for this country? No problem. Funning federal money into the pockets of his family and friends? No problem. Destroying this country's environmental regulations? No problem. Passing a "tax cut" that amounted to a tax increase for many people (especially those in "blue states")? No problem. Pursuing an openly bigoted immigration policy? No problem.

I could go on and on. This is such a disheartening time to be an American.

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Joseph Mangano's avatar

The Republicans say Trump's failure to condemn white supremacists is unacceptable, but as with his behavior during the debate, what are the consequences? We may yet see the consequences in an electoral sense, but in the meantime, it's a poor consolation.

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