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Pototan

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Thu Nov 28, 2024, 12:28 AM Nov 28

Why I feel so discouraged [View all]

You see, in 2016 I was up for the fight. The Trump MAGAts were (and still are) racists. The Muslim ban made me angry, and I demonstrated against it. I defended my position and lost some friends. Then the demonization of immigrants, both documented and undocumented. Being married to an immigrant, I took it personally and became estranged from some family members (mostly cousins or their spouses). Then there was George Floyd's murder, the BLM demonstrations and the NFL players taking a knee. On this one, I didn't watch an NFL game with my friends for a year, because we always argued right after the National Anthem. Then the Dobbs decision. I really didn't argue this one, my female relatives did, but I always took the side of "choice".

Then there was November 5, 2024. Over 20% of black men voted for Trump. A majority of white women voted for Trump, including more than 25% who were pro-choice. Harris came in third in most Muslim and Arab communities. 45% of Latinos and a majority of Latino men voted for Trump.

As a retired white, 72-year-old male living in another country, I look at these numbers and feel like a fool. I know I was right to support the people who were losing rights, being denied civil rights or being treated in inhumane ways. But if large segments of the population that are either directly and negatively impacted by Donald Trump's policies or are among the people treated in such a way, vote for that no-good piece of shit, it really wears my sympathies down. I will not face the wrath of MAGATs because of my race or gender or citizen status or my religion, but only because of the way I think. I think I may stand down, for now and rejoin the fight when the people who actually are getting fucked figure it out.

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Why I feel so discouraged [View all] Pototan Nov 28 OP
Well, the only chains we can stand are the chains of hand-in-hand struggle4progress Nov 28 #1
Many immigrants come from very conservative cultures JI7 Nov 28 #2
yup Skittles Nov 28 #5
Also the invasions of immigrants who supposedly took over entire towns and apartments. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 28 #11
yes, repukes literally advertise their disdain for immigrants Skittles Nov 28 #12
Liberal Caucasian are more liberal than the black and hispanic jimfields33 Nov 29 #28
That's a poor excuse Pototan Nov 28 #8
It's not an excuse. They are still as shitty as anyone else JI7 Nov 28 #15
Then we agree Pototan Nov 29 #22
This article was posted a few days ago. CrispyQ Nov 29 #31
Im not sure your conclusion is correct- shouldnt you redouble on what you believe instead of giving up? Blues Heron Nov 28 #3
I'm afraid that the communities at risk Pototan Nov 28 #7
Not speaking for the op, but my take on that UniqueUserName Nov 28 #17
But you dont write off the whole community like the OP says, is my point Blues Heron Nov 28 #18
it's the power of sexism and propaganda Skittles Nov 28 #4
Standing down ain't the do UTUSN Nov 28 #6
No one can make you feel... littlemissmartypants Nov 28 #9
Taiwan may be invaded by China, some day Pototan Nov 28 #10
Just wait for 2026 when the Dems take over both the house and senate. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 28 #13
That's what I'm hoping Pototan Nov 28 #14
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 28 #16
I'm really struggling too. Mike 03 Nov 28 #19
I'm SMDH that so many have forgotten how horribly he handled the pandemic. CrispyQ Nov 29 #33
Don't know why you throw black males in there when 80% voted the other way. People need to stop trying to blame black Solomon Nov 28 #20
Trump recieved a larger share of Black men Pototan Nov 29 #21
Seems like you are looking for a reason to give up - and you found one! congrats! Blues Heron Nov 29 #27
Look, all I can really do is.... Pototan Nov 29 #29
Some black males are susceptible to propaganda Keepthesoulalive Nov 29 #32
In my over 50 years of voting, I engage in a very simple concept: elocs Nov 29 #23
You certainly get my point Pototan Nov 29 #24
I feel the same Fish700 Nov 29 #25
She is a woman. They would not vote for a woman. coffeenap Nov 29 #26
OK, that's why I say, "Fuck 'Em, until they wake up." Pototan Nov 29 #30
Another thought PJMcK Nov 29 #34
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