Autopsy US Election Day Thread - Trump 47th President of the United States

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[Tadpole]

FireKrakouer

Trump cancelling Christmas, example 1

 

[TheSunGod]

The culture war stuff is perpetuated by the right - not the left.

Populists like Trump and the conservative media have become elite at controlling the narrative and getting elections fought on their terms - which are mostly irrelevant terms.

I note Trump even walked back his immigration policy in his acceptance speech. To paraphrase he said “they will still come, there will be still be immigration, but they will come legally, legally” - ie. same people will come but they need to fill out a form now.

Trump stands for nothing except self interest. He won’t do Project 2025. He won’t end democracy. He won’t even ban abortion - he will simply say it is a state issue, out of my hands.

Trump will play golf and grift. As usual.

100% Everyone who is honest with themselves knows he only ran to avoid prison. Mission accomplished. He wasn’t interested in governing the first time.
It’s his sycophants that America (and the world) has to worry about.

 

[sherb]

Classic TDS. “Everyone is wrong except for me!” Raaaaa

Your tears fuel me.

A defining feature of Trumpism.

 

[stefcep]

The culture war stuff is perpetuated by the right - not the left.

Populists like Trump and the conservative media have become elite at controlling the narrative and getting elections fought on their terms - which are mostly irrelevant terms.

I note Trump even walked back his immigration policy in his acceptance speech. To paraphrase he said “they will still come, there will be still be immigration, but they will come legally, legally” - ie. same people will come but they need to fill out a form now.

Trump stands for nothing except self interest. He won’t do Project 2025. He won’t end democracy. He won’t even ban abortion - he will simply say it is a state issue, out of my hands.

Trump will play golf and grift. As usual.

I missed the bit where he said ALL immigrants will be deported.

 

[ElectricG]

Your tears fuel me.

I really think this is an attitude for hopelessly unserious people.

****en hell, there is more to life than who is or is not mad or coping. The US just elected a lobotomised moron for president. Of course people will be unhappy.

 

[OneGreatClub]

When conservatives lose elections here, the loudest refrain comes from them not being Right enough.

Reckon Dutton has to take some positives from the US election result. Be interesting if he really ramps up the anti migrant position

Hopefully after Australia sees the train wreck the ISIS I mean US is to become they will vote wisely.

 

[OneGreatClub]

I missed the bit where he said ALL immigrants will be deported.

15 million he said . Once he said 20 million.

 

[Tadpole]

I really think this is an attitude for hopelessly unserious people.

****en hell, there is more to life than who is or is not mad or coping. The US just elected a lobotomised moron for president. Of course people will be unhappy.

And they should be allowed to express it - better out than in (for people's physical and mental health). It's not like they're venting their frustrations by looting, pillaging, and burning effigies of Trump in their backyard.

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Perhaps read it again. Slowly.

I get that the boss is punishing his employees for voting for Trump. I don’t believe him. But hey… if this is even true and not just another anti Trump scaremonger post. Look forward to many more!

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

Hopefully after Australia sees the train wreck the ISIS I mean US is to become they will vote wisely.

Or, they will continue the worldwide drift to centre right. People everywhere are pri-tty sick of progressive politics.

 

[KAYNE]

Harris' vote is down among women overall. Just a crazy statistic when coupled with the DNC rhetoric just 48 hours ago.

It's interesting as I think they believed that every women is absolutely in favor of abortion and they made that the only issue for women. I don't think they realize that a lot of women actually aren't that strong on the issue.

It was spoken about in our Mother's group and quite a few Mum's who really struggled to get pregnant (5+ years of IVF) really don't like the idea of it. (apart from obvious exceptions)

You also have older women that it doesn't affect and that are an older generation that are against it.

I think the Democrats thought the topic would really get people out to vote but it doesn't seem to have been the case.

 

[Jcpdragonx]

I really think this is an attitude for hopelessly unserious people.

****en hell, there is more to life than who is or is not mad or coping. The US just elected a lobotomised moron for president. Of course people will be unhappy.

after the elitest left treat trying to cancel and alienate us from society for the best part of a decade, we are allowed to enjoy the left being put in their place.

 

[Blue1980]

after the elitest left treat trying to cancel and alienate us from society for the best part of a decade, we are allowed to enjoy the left being put in their place.

How did this happen to you? What are these beliefs you have wanted to tell everyone but feel you can’t?

How does a president in America being elected change that in any way for you?

 

[LuvtheKangas]

I get that the boss is punishing his employees for voting for Trump. I don’t believe him. But hey… if this is even true and not just another anti Trump scaremonger post. Look forward to many more!

You completely missed the point.

 

[ElectricG]

after the elitest left treat trying to cancel and alienate us from society for the best part of a decade, we are allowed to enjoy the left being put in their place.

Man what is it with Crows fans and niche right-wing internet subcultures?

Nah, in all seriousness. I do think "both sides" really need to be a bit more gracious when banking the W. I'm seeing a lot of "lefties losing it" compilations on Youtube and I am honestly starting to think that basking in this type of these types of melts is too big of an objective for 21st century Republicans to the point it's actually sidelined the idea of having a president that might make peoples' lives better.

Like great, you've given gen Z lefties a whack between the eyes. What now? What about Ukraine? What about not having to take out a mortgage because you developed Multiple Sclerosis? Who cares! You've got a 4 year victory lap to run.

 

[KAYNE]

The finding out phase has begun

Yeah that sounds real legit. I also have an African prince millionaire relative that just needs $10k and he transfer all the money to your account.

 

[Blue1980]

Man what is it with Crows fans and niche right-wing internet subcultures?

Nah, in all seriousness. I do think "both sides" really need to be a bit more gracious when banking the W. I'm seeing a lot of "lefties losing it" compilations on Youtube and I am honestly starting to think that basking in this type of these types of melts is too big of an objective for 21st century Republicans to the point it's actually sidelined the idea of having a president that might make peoples' lives better.

Like great, you've given gen Z lefties a whack between the eyes. What now? What about Ukraine? What about not having to take out a mortgage because you developed Multiple Sclerosis? Who cares! You've got a 4 year victory lap to run.

Compare this to 2020 which had months of stolen election conspiracies, fake elector schemes, riots at the capitol etc I think a few people losing it on social media is pretty small fry in comparison.

And no, the online right don’t think he will make anyone’s lives better, but they are happy to eat a shit sandwich just so everyone else can smell their breath.

 

[spinynorman]

Will our products be exempt from tariffs?

Probably* - we were last time, because the US doesn’t have a trade deficit with Australia, so we avoided that fate.

*with the regular caveat that Trump is erratic etc etc.

 

[Financialpanther]

Only if we agree to sell Tasmania to him.

Bugger off

 

[faible]

No but people claiming that knowing that makes thenm somehow superior is definately something an elitist would do.

I think taking the amount of time and effort needed to understand the income tax system you're paying taxes under is pretty important for each and every taxpayer.

Is that elitist?

Is being progressive and elitist the same thing?

Is Trump (a bloke who grew up insanely rich, inherited hundreds of millions of dollars, and has lived his entire life in the richest percentile of the planet) not elitist? Is Elon Musk, the richest man on the planet, not elitist?

It's truly bizarre the things that are considered elitist. Uni lecturers = Elitist. Billionaires = Not Elitist.

 

[bourbons]

He's got a thumping mandate and will be able to rubber stamp all the key nominations. Could be an historic reforming govt once project 25 gets underway.

Ah yes, that thing he totally never heard of and knows nothing about

 

[QuietB]

100% Everyone who is honest with themselves knows he only ran to avoid prison. Mission accomplished. He wasn’t interested in governing the first time.
It’s his sycophants that America (and the world) has to worry about.

Don't forget the grifting. Being president was very profitable for Trump - and we only know about a very small amount of the money he made. If Jarrad Kushner made over a billion imagine how much Trump made?

 

[QuietB]

I missed the bit where he said ALL immigrants will be deported.

He won't do anything and you know it.

Trump didn't build a wall.
Trump didn't impose a muslim ban.
Trump didn't deliver a health policy.
Trump won't deport anyone.

Trump is all talk. You know you have been conned.

 

[Ghost Patrol]

He's got a thumping mandate and will be able to rubber stamp all the key nominations. Could be an historic reforming govt once project 25 gets underway.

Trump’s mandate is smaller than Biden’s mandate.

Hunter, Joe. Take your pick.

 

[bourbons]

It is a main factor.

The average person is seeing increased cost of living and thier saving being wiped out.

ie. economy and timing, rather than some cosmic disconnection from the "working man".

I think we're in agreement.