We have seen that failure first hand.
The republican candidate said and did everything he could, including breaking rules, in order to get what he wanted. Just like he had done all his life. Being a businessman and actor, his erratic and brash behavior must have been keenly calculated for the desired effect. He pandered to the 1950s straight white male demographic and threatened everyone else into submission.
Intimidation and violence were reported at polling stations, rallies, and elsewhere. A republican supporter in Florida pulled a gun on a black voter. Shots were fired at two voting locations in California. One girl that had accused the republican candidate of rape disappeared out of fear for her life.
The gullibility and the stupidity of over half the American people was seriously underestimated. Rather, folks underestimated the number of racists, misogynists, ableists, rapists, and rape apologists eligible to vote in America.
International news and social media were aflame.
"What I learned on Election Night: Being a racist, bigoted, prejudiced, lying sexual predator is still more acceptable than being a woman." - Allen Clifton
"People ask why women don't report sexual assault. You got your answer: a man can have double digit accusers and still be elected President." - Liz Strand
The musician Deadmau5 half-joked that he would limit his upcoming tour performances to states that voted Democratic.
"Putin is the real winner of this election." - Steve Santerre
The stock market plunged to levels not seen since after 9/11 and the value of the U.S. dollar dropped. Canada's Customs and Immigration web site crashed.
The president-elect didn't even win gracefully. His acceptance speech was bitter, vindictive, spiteful, vengeful, totally ungracious, and quite chilling in places.
America, what have you done?
I'm still in shock. Really thought the whole thing started as a joke or a dare and would end sometime...but it never did. As a Canadian I find the fact that the immigration website crashed amusing though.
ReplyDeleteI am happy with the results of the American election. I stand proud to call Trump Mr. President. This election proves the people do get what they want no matter how bad it was rigged.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe this is how it ended. Like Hilda, it just seemed like a joke to me. But, I think it shows that some reform is badly needed here in American politics, and I hope that it happens.
ReplyDeleteI stand proud to call Trump Mr. President. This election proves the people do get what they want no matter how bad it was rigged.
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