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Epic Melt I just found on my FB
Posted on 11/9/16 at 8:48 pm
Posted on 11/9/16 at 8:48 pm
Trump was right. I hate to admit it, but Trump was right. One of the many things I’ve struggled with since I woke up this morning is the concept of “American greatness”. Implicit in Trump’s campaign slogan is the notion that America is currently less than great. As recently as 24 hours ago, I thought that was objectively false. But, as he’s done to so many people, Donald Trump proved me wrong.
Nearly half of this country just said, as loudly as they could, that rape culture has a place in America. That racism, misogyny, and homophobia are all ok in America. That America doesn’t care about the countless refugees (living, breathing people) who are going to die because they have nowhere else to go. That America cares more about ensuring there’s a gun for every white man than it does about protecting freedom of religion. That America doesn’t believe in science. Or truth. That America places more faith in a “man” with the temperament (and hands) of a five-year-old than it does in a competent, though flawed (aren’t we all?), woman. Where is the greatness in that? How does this put us on the path to greatness? I’m speaking, of course, as a straight white male. I could never imagine it, but especially in this moment, I can’t begin to fathom what it feels like to be an American who isn’t like me. Nearly half of this country just said you aren’t welcome here. That’s beyond horrifying. Beyond disappointing. That is not, and it never could be, greatness.
But America is great, isn’t it? Or at least it has the potential to be. As bad as things are, most Americans did not vote for Trump. They rejected everything for which he stands. Small comfort to many, I know, but most of America doesn’t want this, and (hopefully) most Americans believe the opposite of what I described above. Democracy can sometimes produce ugly results, but it’s generally a beautiful thing. Elections only come around every so often, but when they do, we have the power. That’s a greatness that’s built into the very fabric of America. A greatness that even Trump can’t (in theory) take away.
I recognize that most of the people who voted for Trump have some legitimate frustrations, and I hope the rest of the country recognizes that now, too. It’s difficult to achieve greatness as a country if its citizens don’t understand or ignore the pains and frustrations of such a large part of the population. And I hope that their legitimate concerns are addressed in meaningful ways during the next four years and beyond. I sincerely hope Trump remembers the frustrations of his supporters, too (because it’s looking great for the 1% under his tax plan). I badly want him to succeed, and I desperately hope that he works to make America truly great. But if he doesn’t? Well, it’s easier for me to say this as a straight white male, but that’s what IS great about America. Barring nuclear Armageddon, the next election is only four years away. Until then, it’s our duty to do all that we can to ensure that Trump’s perverted vision of “greatness”, with its racism, misogyny, homophobia, and xenophobia, does not come to pass.
Long as shite but great MELT
I am drunk on tears
Nearly half of this country just said, as loudly as they could, that rape culture has a place in America. That racism, misogyny, and homophobia are all ok in America. That America doesn’t care about the countless refugees (living, breathing people) who are going to die because they have nowhere else to go. That America cares more about ensuring there’s a gun for every white man than it does about protecting freedom of religion. That America doesn’t believe in science. Or truth. That America places more faith in a “man” with the temperament (and hands) of a five-year-old than it does in a competent, though flawed (aren’t we all?), woman. Where is the greatness in that? How does this put us on the path to greatness? I’m speaking, of course, as a straight white male. I could never imagine it, but especially in this moment, I can’t begin to fathom what it feels like to be an American who isn’t like me. Nearly half of this country just said you aren’t welcome here. That’s beyond horrifying. Beyond disappointing. That is not, and it never could be, greatness.
But America is great, isn’t it? Or at least it has the potential to be. As bad as things are, most Americans did not vote for Trump. They rejected everything for which he stands. Small comfort to many, I know, but most of America doesn’t want this, and (hopefully) most Americans believe the opposite of what I described above. Democracy can sometimes produce ugly results, but it’s generally a beautiful thing. Elections only come around every so often, but when they do, we have the power. That’s a greatness that’s built into the very fabric of America. A greatness that even Trump can’t (in theory) take away.
I recognize that most of the people who voted for Trump have some legitimate frustrations, and I hope the rest of the country recognizes that now, too. It’s difficult to achieve greatness as a country if its citizens don’t understand or ignore the pains and frustrations of such a large part of the population. And I hope that their legitimate concerns are addressed in meaningful ways during the next four years and beyond. I sincerely hope Trump remembers the frustrations of his supporters, too (because it’s looking great for the 1% under his tax plan). I badly want him to succeed, and I desperately hope that he works to make America truly great. But if he doesn’t? Well, it’s easier for me to say this as a straight white male, but that’s what IS great about America. Barring nuclear Armageddon, the next election is only four years away. Until then, it’s our duty to do all that we can to ensure that Trump’s perverted vision of “greatness”, with its racism, misogyny, homophobia, and xenophobia, does not come to pass.
Long as shite but great MELT
I am drunk on tears
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Posted on 11/9/16 at 8:49 pm to FlappingPierre
Cliffs, to lazy to read all that
Posted on 11/9/16 at 8:51 pm to FlappingPierre
I've read about a dozen similar rants like this today. I'm wondering if they aren't canned.
Posted on 11/9/16 at 8:52 pm to FlappingPierre
Made it through the first paragraph. What do I win?
Posted on 11/9/16 at 8:52 pm to DevilDogTiger
You win MAGA
Posted on 11/9/16 at 8:52 pm to DevilDogTiger
About 3.5 words
Posted on 11/9/16 at 8:53 pm to FlappingPierre
quote:
It’s difficult to achieve greatness as a country if its citizens don’t understand or ignore the pains and frustrations of such a large part of the population.
I mean holy shite these people are so self centered and obtuse
Posted on 11/9/16 at 8:54 pm to Winston Cup
Proves the wrong half of the country is taking depression/psychotic meds.
Posted on 11/9/16 at 8:57 pm to FlappingPierre
Meh that was borderline reasonable compared to most.
Posted on 11/9/16 at 8:58 pm to FlappingPierre
They built the wall.
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