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The above contains 100% of the reason Trump won.
When we talk about Jim Crow and the Civil Rights era, do we talk about the presidents who turned a blind eye to it? Do we talk about the governors and legislatures that passed Jim Crow laws? Or do we talk about the racist voters who established this system because, duh they were racist. And duh, because misogyny and racism are clearly still alive and well in America, right? So why suddenly do we ignore this when it comes to every ****ing election Trump wins? He preys on peoples’ bigotry aka he wins by exploiting misogyny and race.
I don’t understand why we can’t just blame voters in 2025. Why must we coddle them? Why do you (and others) insist on treating voters as children? Why does the responsibility for saving voters from voting against their interests fall on the Democratic leader?
Listen guys, not every president is going to be Washington or Lincoln. Many are going to be like Harris, intelligent but average politicians. Democrats are held to an impossible standard. Unless they put forth the most talented, motivational, and entertaining nominee, they lose. And are always blamed for it. That must end.
At some point, we need to have realistic and mature expectations for our political leaders. Harris was a fine nominee as president. Former prosecutor, senator for one of our largest and most powerful states, and vice president. She was good enough.
Voters need to possess more civic virtue. Meaning, don’t re-elect a guy who:
* divides Americans
* whines about visiting WWII memorials because the rain might ruin his hair
* Emulates Putin
* Is racist
* Did Jan 6
* Supremely dishonest, stupid, and incurious
I could go on and on. But at some point, voters need to vote for virtuous, intelligent, honorable, and competent leaders. Harris would’ve done just fine. But Americans don’t want leaders, they want entertainers. And Trump wins because he validates peoples’ prejudices. He gives them permission to be their worst selves. You don’t have to be nice to women. Wear those “grab my *****” shirts! You don’t have to care about minorities. You know that voice inside your head that tells you to not act out, say that thing, and do that bad action? Ignore it. Do whatever you want! Be vile, be crude, be offensive, and get attention! And then if you’re called out, pretend to be a victim! Cuz you are a victim!
Americans have developed a taste for demagoguery. That’s a big problem.
