spaghettiwesternNov 5

All Republicans Defeated as Democrats Sweep Key Races in Three States Ahead of Midterms

https://sh.itjust.works/post/49233110

All Republicans Defeated as Democrats Sweep Key Races in Three States Ahead of Midterms - sh.itjust.works

Democrats scored a historic sweep Tuesday, capturing key races in Pennsylvania, Virginia, and New York, leaving Republicans shut out and building momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Show threadFistingEnthusiastNov 5

Hope is dangerous

'Murica has let me down too many times before

And the real problem is the Tangerine Toddler fomenting riots so that he can declare martial law, suspend all elections and declare himself as Supreme Leader

Show threadredlemaceNov 5
You’re not wrong. It’s uplifting news, but it’s a turning point at best. The USA really need to keep that momentum going. There is still a long road ahead.
Show threadFistingEnthusiast

I’m so fucking tired of being right with my political predictions

I predicted Trump’s first and second elections. Brexit, Scott Morrison in Oz a few years ago, Luxon in NZ, the shitty situation in Argentina, Meloni in Italy etc.

Sure, I was right about some good stuff too, but I’ve been more right about awful things and I want to be wrong when I know that some cunt is going to cause harm.

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Show threadRedstoneValleyNov 5
So, tell us, dear FistingEnthusiast oracle, what’s next for the US?
Show threadFistingEnthusiastNov 5

I really want to be wrong

Trump keeps the government shut down. He keeps sending ICE to do shitty things. He keeps withholding SNAP, and eventually people start to get desperate and riot

He doubles down

Riots get worse, until he declares martial law. Elections are suspended. He refuses to step down as president. Due to his nature and dementia, he tries ruling as a king, where his whim is law

I’m not sure how long it lasts before something breaks, but the damage will be immense. And the worst thing is that I don’t think the US will change significantly afterwards. It’ll remain somewhere where cruelty, selfishness etc. is celebrated

Show threadOptionalNov 5
I dunno. Voting is a fantastic experience. Telling people they can’t do it because reasons seems like - i know, i know, but it seems like even the white rural gun loving temporarily-embarassed-millionaires would have a big problem with that.
Show threadFistingEnthusiastNov 5

The backwards morons who like Trump only value voting when it suits them

If they think there’s a chance that their orange messiah will be voted out, they will happily go along with voting being stopped

They’re also very keen on voting rights being ceased for anyone other than themselves

Show threadOptionalNov 5
Yeah i dunno. Maybe.
Show threadtheprogressivist Nov 5
You’re worrying about something that he’s planning to do regardless. Quit fear mongering yourself. Placating to fascists is what puts in much worse position.
Show threadFistingEnthusiastNov 5

Oh,

I’m lucky

I live in a civilised country

I watch the descent of 'Murica from a safe distance