It’s not awesome in Canada either. We have the evil spider Stephen Harper pulling threads in the background for his international alliance of fascist dictators. Poilievre is on target to get elected, and then we’ll become the Romania to the US’s Nazi Germany.
Most of the world seems to be tipping to the right. I'm holding on to the strong likelihood that the pendulum will swing back the other way sooner or later. It's just a question of how much damage they do in the meantime.
Same in Australia and we are in the same situation. The same vile liars as media and journalists they have for the past year been pushing the opposition and he is a far right trump lover and a real racist pig . The media are normalising racism sexism and rape that’s just a start up
Watching from Canada - it’s pretty mind boggling. I was hopeful for you when France pulled it off. I’m worried for my country too, we have a Trump wannabe and I hope our media figures out how to muffle his lies.
Is it? Nothing definitive has happened yet. I don't want to use pathos to appeal to other countries. As Americans, we don't give up or feel sorry for ourselves.
Brace yourselves. We're not ready either. We had so much faith in our shining light. The power of liberty. The power of justice. We underestimated the power of persuasion, even though we saw it happen in Germany. We never thought it could happen here.
and we know that... at least 48.3% of us do anyway. unfortunately with musk (and an entire social media platform) on his side, he was able to sway millions of people via propaganda & misinformation, which is protected under the 1st amendment of our constitution, free speech. america has BEEN broken
Musk is being sued for fraud over his million dollar vote buying scheme aka Schrodinger’s lottery:
it both IS (current lawsuit about winners not being selected randomly) and
IS NOT a “lottery” (dismissed PA lawsuit, $ was compensation for work, not a ‘prize’) depending on what you’re suing him for
We in France are shocked that Americans would stoop so low, allowing themselves to be manipulated, becoming brainless robots. Education failed them. And those who should have known better stayed in their own clusters, doing nothing. The US has become too exclusive; each to his own.
The good news for them is that the gold medal in the game “which is the greatest country in the world,” could be a fresh face among the players. Not necessarily a friendly one, but still a new one on the podium.
Watching from London! Americans have shown solidarity and support with so many countries around the world when their freedoms were taken from them. I hope I am one of many standing with you now. A long four years ahead.
Trumps plan is total obliteration installing himself as a dictator. He’s too stupid to do it himself, but he’s not surrounded with people who hate America now.
Canada is watching as your neighbour.
Always, what happens in America, echoes in Canada.
The ignorance and ugliness of MAGA is global.
It is very much so a threat here.
A U.S. retiree living in Spain here 🙋🏼♀️ and people are scratching their heads on how Americans can have voted for the 🍊🤡. I’m frightened for my country and he’s not even President yet. Will we survive 4 years???
I can’t even imagine how bad it is. We need to stop that christofascist BS here in 🇨🇦 for our election but the Russian/India/MAGA trolls are everywhere.
I'm so concerned. We have got to figure out how not to split the left. So few NDP left in the Maritimes. No leadership, needs to be rebuilt, but I don't think it can be done before the federal election. The youngs hate the liberals and will spoil a vote because they refuse to vote for Trudeau.
I think it is too late. If the Liberals get a new leader that can make a dent, I think our best hope would be a minority govt for PP. Sadly, the hate campaign against Trudeau has worked. Probably have election interference as well, given what Musk has been up to.
I bet she’s something. You don’t get a high position in Mexico without being twice as smart as every man, three times more cleaver, and hard as steel. He will probably pee pee his pants.
I’m in NS, where a provincial election has been called for the end of this month. 3 parties that all have similar platforms, the blue leader IMO is a Trump wanna be, the red is a union buster from 2017 when he was education minister and the third I have no confidence in. Fun times.
When the time comes, make sure to VOTE! In the States, blue voter turnout was abysmal. We can't let that happen here. We must vote red, not green, not orange, definitely not blue, RED!! 🇨🇦
They are being paid to do it, quite literally. Democratic governments that still stand need to pass laws to fight disinformation online and regulate social media!
Pay attention to policing behaviors from coworkers, neighbors, landlords, managers, HOAs, strangers, staff at businesses you frequent.
Authoritarian societies and propaganda tend to amplify anxious behavior such as policing. Checking customers bags for stolen goods without proper suspicion.
And how sane USians are going to do with this lunatic and the cabinet he’s chosen. Inevitably the entire world will get shaken up, including his supporters who’ll get a spoonful of FO soon enough. We are all at risk of fascism taking over and I fear where it may lead. Stay strong! We are with you!
Absolutely agree and unfortunately feels like we are heading into the 1930s again. I’m Spanish and the level of aggression and polarization we see here crystallizing again the radicalization of progressive VS fascist as absolute and only possible positions, feels like stories told by grandparents.
Well the difference is we never had to fight brain washing on this level. First Rush LImbaugh, then Fox "News" has been working on creating MAGAs for decades. For hours a day, day after day, people have turned on this mind control device, and it's convinced them that America is a bad place.
TV news Networks have been there for decades. If America survived the soviet Union's propaganda and everything happened in the 80s and 90s then its safe to say its gonna survive Trump easily. To further support my point look at 2016, y'all survived unharmed :)
This is much more systematic. Day one, they'll be removing the roadblocks. Everyone who stands in the way, or would potentially stand in the way, will be removed: generals, judges, heads of intel. Then all hell breaks loose. The 80s and 90s were a blip. What's coming is very, very bad.
Trump and congress are all conservatives plus there is project 2025 and the Supreme Court judges are all conservative and he can elect more that will be there for life
There in it for themselves. Look at his cabinet in 2016. He kicked out so many during his first presidency. If they see its hurting their career they'll happily disobey him. Look at his ex-VP Pence, he chickened out the moment he realized going along with Trump will hurt his future prospects
We've never had SCOTUS give a president immunity for all past and future crimes, with a cabinet filled with people who care more about pleasing said dictator than they do their own country.
His cabinet is filled with grifters who'll back stab him the moment they get a chance. Why do you think Pence didn't go along with his election fraud claims? This cabinet is not some high iq plan for him to become a dictator rather they are all he has rn.
As for immunity, I doubt he can get away with killing his rivals and American presidents always do shady things and never go to prison whether its Bush or Trump.
I am going to hope you're right. I don't give Musk very long but he seems to have an unusually loyal group of sycophants surrounding him right now. Though truth be told, there's no honor among thieves.
I am still reeling. Not sure what to do. Trying just to regroup in my mind.
I think I'mtruly in shock. Day to day things, and I'm sorta stagnant. Cause there's quite the fight ahead. They'll get us so busy tryna just live, that we won't notice they're killing us.
That’s why we are sending love and on here to support you. Do not feel isolated, or alone, or scared. We are human and can do incredible things together, and as problems arise we can nut it out together. The world that cares for you is here for you. ❤️ Your Aussie mate.
I have a friend from Scotland. She texted me the day after the election in 2016. She said “what are you guys doing over there?!” I’m actually embarrassed to talk to her about this second one.
It always has been from this perspective. Do you have any idea why you're called Ugly American all over the world? Do you think they're not talking about you? I've been a waitress in Toronto. I know why.
I'm so sorry.. really I am. We just have really gullable desperate people that are seriously uniformed. But I can tell you this with allot of certainty they didn't vote for what they want to do. They were thinking economy but he rode Obama's economy. His was failing before the pandemic hit.
I’m watching closely as a US citizen and working with @demsabroad.bsky.social. I’m afraid for my family in the states but also for us here in Europe. What a shitshow.
I keep telling my friends and family in the UK, because it will happen to them if the Conservatives get back into power in 2029. They don’t believe it. Same shit “It couldn’t happen here.”
Even a show we have here in Australia. Called, Planet America. All things political in America. Is not telling the full story. They've been doing it for at least 10 years now I think. Even had John Bolton on as a regular guest at one stage.
You fought & won a War of Independence to get rid of a King. Only to end up with King Donald Trump. You fought & won a Cold War with the USSR. Only to end up with Vladimir Putin controlling your Government.
Northern neighbours watching all you good folk with empathy and concern 🇨🇦 B/c we’re on the precipice of our own skullduggery with far right asshat Pierre Poiliviere 😳
Young man here in Canada are very attracted by the conservative movement. It is very frightening for us Canadians, specially from French speaking province of Quebec
Canada won't elect a shmuck that would bend over for trump and ask him if he's on the right angle for him. This is still Canada, Canadians are a tad brighter than some other voters eh.
I'm an American living in Scotland and I am horrified watching what is going on. I'm really glad I'm over here but I feel really sad about what is about to happen to America.
Cool beans. I just got here in blue sky not to long ago myself. Seems like a friendly place. Glad to meet ya and hope all is going well with you and your family.
Poilievre is a 🐀 from pu.tin nest. He is paid by e.lon also to get elected. We are doomed if the liberals and NDP aren’t able to get rid of the corrupt conservatives party
Retired American in the Philippines. From this distance, I still know it's a mess. What happened to my country? I feel as if I need to divorce myself from the country I once served and loved. (But keep the Social Security coming; I'll call it my alimony.)
Canada is up next - election 2025.
Our Temu Trump will be a puppet for Trump & team.
I am horrified for Americans & highly concerned for us Canadians:(
I was just watching a show on CBC that has three journalists talk about the week.
Be it trade or the possible influx of immigrants trying to come in illegally. Trump has officially made a huge headache for what was once a valued neighbour and ally. And he could not give a damn.
I'm watching from Malta. We are quite alarmed here in Europe. However, I'm enjoying the savage critique of your politics (and Elon) in the Italian media.
The trump contagion spread around the world tbh. Our conservatives here in Canada are infected, it's so sad to see smart people completely brainwashed by lies and propaganda 😔
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We DON'T have to allow it.
Be Good People, make the nasty people look at and BE only with themselves.
This debacle with Trump is going to have global consequences.. I’m not ready for it
it both IS (current lawsuit about winners not being selected randomly) and
IS NOT a “lottery” (dismissed PA lawsuit, $ was compensation for work, not a ‘prize’) depending on what you’re suing him for
It’s such a toxic app. It’ll really fuck with your head. I suggest everyone who’s here to delete their account & app on X if they haven’t already.
It looks bad
It feels bad
And it is inconceivable that Trump won
Just doesn’t add up when there’s so many good people in the US
Unless the goal is the complete obliteration of American civic life something is bound to give
Number one: the US elections.
Number two: the end of the world.
Number three: my efforts towards bettering myself.
Always, what happens in America, echoes in Canada.
The ignorance and ugliness of MAGA is global.
It is very much so a threat here.
Should be very interesting.
Out of nowhere!
It looks pretty apocalyptic.
General attitudes of citizens assuming they have the right to act as police due to the authoritarian nature of society's view on bystanders
"Try that in a small town"
Authoritarian societies and propaganda tend to amplify anxious behavior such as policing. Checking customers bags for stolen goods without proper suspicion.
Winston Churchill 1948
https://time.com/6971088/adolf-hitler-take-power-democracy/
Though 🤦♀️😡
I think I'mtruly in shock. Day to day things, and I'm sorta stagnant. Cause there's quite the fight ahead. They'll get us so busy tryna just live, that we won't notice they're killing us.
That’s okay. I understand he’s a busy man.
I’m just glad I caught this reply.
Hope you have an awesome day.
Thanks for your patience.
Got you!
I believe it.
Hi, John! Followed you! 😘
When you wake up and reality is worse than your nightmare, you know you are fkd.
And sadly
You fought & won a War of Independence to get rid of a King. Only to end up with King Donald Trump. You fought & won a Cold War with the USSR. Only to end up with Vladimir Putin controlling your Government.
Sending love & support from the UK.
Retired American in the Philippines. From this distance, I still know it's a mess. What happened to my country? I feel as if I need to divorce myself from the country I once served and loved. (But keep the Social Security coming; I'll call it my alimony.)
Our Temu Trump will be a puppet for Trump & team.
I am horrified for Americans & highly concerned for us Canadians:(
Be it trade or the possible influx of immigrants trying to come in illegally. Trump has officially made a huge headache for what was once a valued neighbour and ally. And he could not give a damn.
With respect it’s been like that for a long time & it’s your mess - you sort it out!
🤬
Holding it together.
Used as a a symbol of anti-nazism during WW II in 🇧🇻
I love it!