“As democracy is perfected, the office of president represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be occupied by a downright fool and complete narcissistic moron.”
H.L. Mencken,
The Baltimore Evening Sun, July 26, 1920
Five years ago today I took the best photo I’ll probably ever take. I like good photos and have a four hour bus journey shortly so need entertaining. Feel free to reply with the best photo you ever took. Accompanying description also welcome.
We just witnessed the US collapse and they cheered for their own demise. Poor dumb bastards.
Everyone that voted Kamala, you did your best, stay strong and survive, you are not alone.
Strong possibility that he won’t make it to the inauguration before he’s pushed aside for Vance, the man’s an incoherent, rambling mess and is deteriorating fast.
America, you done fucked up.
The election of Donald Trump is a dark day for reproductive healthcare, the rights of refugees and the future of our planet.
As we speak, people are being slaughtered in Gaza and Lebanon. Our demands on our governments have not changed: stop enabling genocide and end all arms sales to Israel.
We are a global movement, made up of all faiths and backgrounds, united in our opposition to racism and hatred. We will never abandon hope in a more equal, sustainable and peaceful world.
I've been listening and reading all the commentary and analysis for hours now but by far the most succinct and pertinent comment is my 85 year old mother's response on hearing the news that America has voted for Trump .....
"the fucking dickheads"
Europeans need to be frank: The "free world" will be led by a convicted felon & demagogue who doesn’t share our values but wants to destroy them. Liberal democracy is in peril.
Is Europe prepared? No. Can it be & will we see real 🇪🇺
leadership we desperately need ? Hopefully!
Still able to go it alone UK?
Rejoining the EU is the only option if you want your economy to grow, and not be destroyed by Trump, the UK must get its act together and be on the right side of history.🇪🇺