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Wow.. What the hell happened to the U.S.A? It’s like watching the fall of the Roman Empire 😬

Ha, funny you should say that! I have seen alpha male friends of mine doing exactly that in the past.
It had never occurred to me before to view it through that lens, but that makes sense and is very interesting and helpful. Thanks 😊

Yeah fair point, I can see your logic. But by not voting for slightly less right wing candidates we are allowing the world to spin even further rightwards.

I do agree that Biden and Kamala both seemed like pretty awful candidates, and in my opinion left leaning parties the world over need to up their game, but if I’d been a U.S citizen I think I’d have held my nose and voted for anyone but Trump

In a way I hope you’re right. If you are then that is shocking. And if you’re not, and it is true that the vast majority either voted for it or stood by letting it happen, then that is also shocking.
Pretty hard to comprehend either way 🤷‍♂️

I read somewhere that (roughly) a third voted Rep, a third Dem and a third didn’t vote. Which means that the vast majority either voted for this or stood by and let it happen.

I am stunned that none of the big names in U.S politics (as far as I know) has stood up and called this out. I just don’t get it. Trump/Musk/Vance are being allowed to rampage through the world with zero boundaries

Sadly I think you may be right 😢

Is that still true though?
I have been a life long Americanophile and have travelled the length and breadth of the U.S, but I must admit I am starting to wonder if something has irreparably changed. Maybe Trump/Vance/Musk really do represent who the U.S are now
I am falling out of of love with them😢

Succinctly put. Thank you 👍🏻

Terrifying thought

Do government departments not have a basic system for doing due diligence?
I would have expected doing business with them to be a bureaucratic nightmare full of red tape and regulations. Apparently not?

I’d like to think you’re right but I suspect he will be a billionaire himself before his term is up

Harsh 😂

To be fair they made a point of repeatedly warning us that it wouldn’t be easy. They inherited a mess and it will be very difficult to clean it up

It’s better here but you need to seek out the right people to follow to get the good content. Find people you like then look through the people they follow and follow them. Look out for starter packs too

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Yep 😂
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Henning Wehn has a great stand up routine around this, and I love his casual use of the word Palaver 😂

First thoughts are lol and good for Bluesky 😂

Second thought is really? Do we really want a community that just blanket bans people with opinions we don’t like?

🤢

I saw that Solly played for the under 21s a few weeks/month ago. When is he due to be 1st team fit?

Also why is East 17 Stay Another Day considered to be a Christmas Song? Quite apart from the fact that it doesn’t mention Christmas, it’s about the writer’s (Tony Mortimer) brother who sadly committed suicide.

Loving the peace and quiet and absence of abuse on here compared to the other place. But I’m beginning to wonder if it’s a bit toooo quiet?🤔

Maybe it needs a trending section? Maybe it needs an algorithm?

I was touring the US on a bike a few years ago and wanted to go to monument valley but it was March and people told me it would be too cold there at that time of year. What do you think?

I just checked the other place and they are arguing among themselves over the petition. Edwina Currie of all people called it pathetic and the replies are as one might expect.

Worlds gone mad 🤷‍♂️

I’m thinking about planning a trip there next year. Any routes you’d recommend? Do you use My Route App by any chance?

Yes I just had a look and there seems to be a “campaign” to demand a re-run of the UK election. Funny isn’t it, those on the right have a very loose relationship with the concept of democracy

I thought Dunk and Minteh were fit. No place for them even on the bench 🤔

Well it’s not really an argument is it, he’s just behaving like a bit of a bully, trying to insult, belittle and ridicule her rather than answering her like a grown up

Do you know whether the BBC plan to join? I see BBC Newsnight are on here and lots of presenters but no official BBC