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[Relaxed Muscle]

I've been trying, but no one is really interested in the actual answer. You don't smash the "blue wall" of rustbelt states by just appealing to white racists. No one around here appreciates how furious and helpless a lot of America felt toward both parties, myself included.

Basically: The same that happened in Brexit.

 

[whoszed]

Kids in school will learn about Donald Trump

Think about that

"And remember kids, as long as you do as Uncle Donald, you'll make it far! So let's practice grabbing that pussy. Don't be shy, kids!"

 

[BananasWithGuns]

And just like that, the Democratic Party is in shambles.

I am curious to see where they go from here.

Today was pretty damn catastrophic for them.

 

[MMarston]

So which one of you used the monkey paw to get Obama elected?

Actually, considering we got Trudeau elected after a decade of Conservatives, and Brexit and this promptly happened shortly after, I think this was our fault.

 

[HvySky]

So which one of you used the monkey paw to get Obama elected?

Shit. Maybe I shouldn't have used that last wish on a turkey sandwich.

 

[Sniffynose]

I'm jealous of the USA.

Can we trade our resident retard Trudeau with Trump?

We technically have the same without the trade since Trudeau is already a communist and loves blowing peoples money and getting his picture taken every chance he gets lol

 

[Clydefrog]

Orange County, the republican bastion of California, went blue. What the fuck is wrong with the rest of the country.

http://vote.sos.ca.gov/returns/president/county/orange/

I helped!

 

[Jeffolation]

Swap out the Bible for a copy of The Art of the Deal for the Presidential Inauguration.

 

[TheOnlyOneHeEverFeared]

Did Americans really dislike Clinton that much? Goddamn.

 

[Night Angel]

reposting in non locked topic.


http://www.vox.com/2016/4/21/11451378/smug-american-liberalism

This was a great read, and exactly the issue I see on a daily basis in Web/real life interactions between the left and the right. Definitely forwarding this to folks.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

In the end, the only person who cannot be congratulated is Hillary Clinton, who finished her candidacy with no class, no honor and as a huge sore loser.

She fucking conceded without a fuss to a man she doesn't respect.

While during Trump's speech, somebody in the crowd shouted Kill Obama.

 

[Theosmeo]

 

[oti]

At least Melania will end online hate speech now. Checkmate Alt-Right and Gamer Gate.

 

[DangerMouse]

Wouldn't the scientist in you NOT want a poltical party that doesn't believe in science to have full control over US government

Yeah. Unless he was being sarcastic, there's way too much "wanting to see shit just for the lulls" these days.

 

[Madrin]

Society doesn't always move forward in a linear fashion. Look at Europe after Rome fell.

This is a major step back for our country, and maybe the Earth (if the Republicans have their way with climate change legislation). I can only hope that we eventually move forward and make up for this terrible blunder.

My god this is so crazy to think about.. a presidential election may have just fucked the earth itself

 

[pbsapeer]

That last cut to Jeremy Vine on the Beeb really should've had flames in the background.

No expense spared on this graphic. Holy shit terrible piece haha

 

[Fine Ham Abounds]

any sad worried afraid americans are welcome to come to me in australia and bunk on my couch for a little bit on the condition that

a) you like beer
b) you dont arrive by boat

please pm to book a reservation

I'm trying to PM you but Australia's servers have crashed

 

[Ninja Scooter]

This may be about Clinton and the faults if the dems, but this feels so much like a referendum on Obama

This is a bleak commentary on his legacy.

The only good thing about this is that I literally feel like anything is possible now. I'm inspired to run for office, if only for a chance to stick my boot in this man's ass.

it's a referendum on how easily it was to demonize a black man and paint him as the boogyman that represents everything wrong with this country despite all evidence pointing to the contrary. It's a referendum on a group of people who, yes, have legitimate gripes about losing jobs, about the economy, about being disenfranchised and forgotten, but who in response to these gripes choose to blame "them". The blacks. The browns. The gays. The immigrants. The poor. Everything is their fault.

 

[Jzero]

This is just a bad dream.

Well hopefully GAF stops being smug as fuck in the next election

 

[toneroni]

Also this won't pass. The supreme Court is now going to be conservative, rabidly conservative. For the entire rest of all of our adult lives.

That's not going to "pass".

Yeah all the ppl saying, don't worry it's just 4 years need to realize this.

 

[show me your skeleton]

Are Australian girls hot

yes.





it gets like 40c in some places.

 

[watershed]

James Carville telling the truth right now.

 

[Mr.Monitor]

damn dude I hope Hillary timeline me is laughing it up right now, this sucks.

 

[MetroidPrimeRib]

Cool that we elected a guy who actually has no plan and didn't expect to win

the impeccable judgment of the educated American populace prevails!

 

[Palpable]

This just goes to show that the majority of people are sick and tired of corrupt politicians. Trump is clearly the wrench in the system. I hope Trump proves us all wrong and does okay in office.

 

[Condom]

 

[KJRS_1993]

Hugely disappointing, but not surprising.

Clinton was the establishment candidate at a time when people are sick and tired of big money and back door dirty deals. (See Brexit as an example of people having enough of big elite in-clubs). Whether it's true or not, Trump was able to sell himself as the revolutionary, incorruptible anti-establishment.

Guys. Everything will be okay.

 

[brawly]

I just heard this on the radio here in Switzerland. Can't believe it and even I felt a bit sick and frightened. Can't imagine what it must feel like to lots if americans.

Like fourteen thousand fucking people wrote in fucking harambe as fixing president.

This is insane. Holy shit.

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

@ChrisEvans
This is an embarrassing night for America. We've let a hatemonger lead our great nation. We've let a bully set our course. I'm devastated.

https://twitter.com/ChrisEvans/status/796219890239733760

Captain America ladies and gentlemen.

 

[MightyHedgehog]

A historic and sad day for the country. I can only hope we look back on this in decades to come as such, rather than a turning point. Because that's sure what it feels like right now.

I cannot see this as anything but a downward turn given everything said by the incoming crew and how much control their party will wield for the next two years at minimum. It's all about lowered expectations and a hope that we get some kind of sanity and balance sooner than later.

 

[Jotaka]

I just wonder how much talent/experts on fields on science, that are full of minorities, will be affected by and will affect the future generations of USA academia.

 

[Hypron]

Giant spiders tho

Giant spiders are a lot better for your health than Donald Trump.

 

[Scratches]

Jesus fucking christ guys... jesus fucking christ. I wake up and see this shit... I can't believe it. I can't believe you elected that piece of shit. What the fuck happened?

 

[Night Angel]

Notch "i made that game one time, remember"

I mean, you guys are commenting on what he's saying, so you obviously remember and give a shit.

Dude has a point. People are reposting his message and feeding him the salt he requested.

 

[Baron Doggystyle von Woof]

 

[Stead Fast]

So, how long before the right/alt-right realise this is bad, hmmm?

Come on, this is a legit question. Hillary wasn't great, but she wasn't this bad.

I know I took a bunch out of your quote, as I don't think any of that regret will really enter their minds even if those hypotheticals do happen.

As for the main question; they will regret it once hindsight is truly 20-20. By that I mean, when he is long gone and that wall isn't built, when he's owning a media empire as American industry is shafted by back-hand deals he'll make as it will save money. They'll regret it when nothing for their particular situation changes for the better.

Then they'll follow someone worse.

 

[ghostofsparta]

damn dude I hope Hillary timeline me is laughing it up right now, this sucks.

Hillary timeline me is sound asleep

 

[msv]

A-yup.

Don't know what to say, I did _not_ expect that... I can honestly say I'm shocked, and I don't even live in the US. Americans, you have my sympathies. I wonder how bad it will get :/

 

[ManUnkindH]

It's not the end times.

It's more like the new 1930s.

This a 1000 times over. It's so fucking terrifying.

 

[Tinfoilhatsron]

Obama had a supermajority

Do you honestly think the Republicans, given their current record will not completely defund PP? To satisfy their now completely alt right wing base they know is there? Trump has no constrainst on him, Obama had to play with the Repubs all 8 years.

 

[Agent_Carnage]

The blame is somewhere here. After Obama having a fucking amazing Presidency how did THIS happen?

Was it because we nominated Clinton when we should of voted Sanders? Did the Clinton campaign mismanage where to go? As ignoring Wisconsin?

Someone is to blame.

 

[Ravensmash]

Goddammit GAF

For the last two years if I expressed worries and asked "what if Donald Trump gets elected" I always got at least 3 replies saying: "He can't get elected, the white male vote isn't enough and that is the only thing he gets"

And now I wake up to this shit ;____;

Yep.

I feel like there's been something incredibly wrong in the analysis leading up to this election.

 

[BetterWorldz]

Yes we do.

 

[Angel_DvA]

What the fuck... How someone like him could pass ? you disappointed me USA, the apple fall so far from the tree, it looks like 'Merica is back.

Now as European, I'm preparing to war XD.

 

[Chaos17]

Well done America. You keep proving to the world that your dumb and stupid.

Next year is France, hope we won't be that dumb too >.>

 

[Host Samurai]

Can't sleep at all.

As a straight white male, I can't just shake this uneasy feeling off. I don't know if I feel safe here or I'm just uneasy about living in a country with millions of deplorables. Or maybe gloabal warming or some crazy nucular event.

I feel most bad for all my minority friends. Heart bleeds for them now.

 

[Klocker]

Obama couldnt do half the stuff he wanted. The Republicans have all three branches of govt and many states. They'll set the supreme court for decades and be in power for the next census.

Meanwhile my gay brother with health issues will likely lose rights and medical insurance coverage gained under Obama. Fuck anyone that supported trump.

Exactly people who have little to no voice are fucked

Gay rights
Human rights
Sick people with no Health care
Minority rights
Constitution will be interpreted as WWJD

 

[23qwerty]

I'm jealous of the USA.

Can we trade our resident retard Trudeau with Trump?

Banned 😂😂😂

 

[Enter the Dragon Punch]

 

[Future]

Personally I don't support either Trump or Clinton. Regardless of what party ended up winning the white house tonight I am not a fan of the idea of that same party also holding majority control over the house of representatives and the senate. Too much power for one party. Regardless of if it had been DFL or GOP.

With obstructionism though you kind of need this to accurately test theories. If republicans want to change healthcare and institute different policy, now is the time to see if those talking points hold water. If a party doesn't control both you just don't get anything done as shown last presidency