My point is people dying of disease does not attribute blame to someone else, unless it is a targeted infecting by a bad actor. The disease is the killer. There is no bad faith here. I wish you well.

I’m glad you took the time to write that out. You took it exactly where I wanted to continue my original comment but didn’t want to over topic a single comment. I have lived in several different countries and am very aware of how America is perceived around the world. Unfortunately I believe that reputation is beyond repair due to decades of abuse of our standing by many presidents.

You really hit the nail on the head with the two-party system. The blind voting along party lines is the greatest threat to the country and the left vs right clashing could be our downfall. Politicians that want to do the right thing don’t even have a chance because “the party” decides their fate. George Washington warned against the party system in his farewell address. It is why I will not be voting for either party at this next election, but I will be voting. Thank you for showing that there is still civility among Americans and here is to hoping for a better future for us all.

Can you tell me how many? I would say 0 since pride and ignorance can’t kill anyone but a blockage of the lungs caused by a disease sure will!

I just read an article about Dean Phillips (democratic candidate) going to a Trump rally and speaking to many of those in attendance. On CNN he talked about how “thoughtful, hospitable, and friendly” they were. Weird. My life is great thanks ;)

He’s not “my guy”. Just putting things in perspective around here. This is fat and content America and not Weimar Germany so good luck putting together a path to a “final solution”. Almost hysterical. Trump seems to be the only one against war unlike almost all establishment politicians. Biden is slinging bombs and artillery like our GDP depends on it…oh it does. I’d love to see some examples of these threats towards “The Others” because I don’t see them. Illegal immigrants, sure, they can gtfo, we have laws for a reason.

We can agree that Trump should not be the President. That is obvious but we should not fear whoever holds the position. The foundational structure of our branched government with functional checks and balances along with the constitution are the reasons America has and will continue to persevere.

You mean Hitler? Trump is pretty similar in regards to amassing a strong base of followers since he is in touch with his supporters. It’s impressive actually how much of a movement he has created whether you like it or not. The hysteria around Trump on Lemmy and how much he lives in the lefts head and consistently gets free press around here is proof of that. Pretty lacking in similarity however in the mass murder of innocents and other terrible things Hitler is actually remembered for. Keep trying though!

Jan 6 was a big nothing burger. Filling a room with people is all it takes to take over a country these days??

Righteous view point. Ignore the rude comments from those lacking in vocabulary and tact. They aren’t winning anyone over. The government should be of sufficient size and no larger. It is an entity that produces nothing of economic value and is inefficient with resources (our tax dollars). Should it be a revolving door from the heads of the FDA to ludicrous salary jobs at big pharma? The same goes for Ag, EPA, FBI, FCC, SEC, etc. Hell the board and shareholders of our central bank (The Fed) ARE the big banks. I’m sure those seeking high ranking government positions do it for altruistic reasons. Sheeple gonna sheeple.

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