I will never not be angry that we are made to believe these types of comments are genuine discourse. Why is it defeatism is always the top comment even when your talking about a pedophile president?
In this case, the post was asking for people's expectations regarding this story specifically, and the response is entirely valid. It's very reasonable to think that this one news story isn't likely to be the tipping point.
It's different when people reply to every story that is in any way bad for Trump with a comment about how none of it matters, nothing will change, and no one cares. As though anything that doesn't result in Trump being immediately impeached, incarcerated, or inhumed is completely worthless. Much like how sit ups are useless because no matter how many I do today, I still won't have a six pack when I'm done.
All those comments do is demoralize people and discourage them from trying to support opposition to Trump in any way.
Turns out by they you mean you. Well if you're stupid enough and loud enough you and "they" can make yourselves be correct. Look where we are. Congratulations! You're stupid, loud and dangerous too!
this is a you problem, sorry. that is the appropriate response to repeated patterns of inaction and no accountability. you would rather, what, be stupidly optimistic because it makes you feel good? too bad lol this is reality.
Unfortunately this is the sad reality we live in. Trump could outright admit it himself on national broadcast, and his cult would still follow him.
If you think that “defeatist” comment is wrong, check back in after a few days, let me know how that turns out. I hope for everyone’s sake you are correct, but I doubt it
Starting a sentence with "unfortunately" carries a 90% risk of being a gigantic pussy-ass bitch who doesn't have the guts to acknowledge internal weakness and has yet to infuse it with strength.
Because I'm tired of this illegitimate felon squatter in the White House getting away with all this bullshit and any time he "takes a loss" all he has to do is nothing.
Court orders mean jack shit if he can just ignore them and have no consequences. I don't even k ow why they're so scared of this Epstein stuff. Like they'll have any real consequences? What's gonna happen, a strongly worded letter of disapproval?
"Loss" after "loss", and no consequences that mean anything. It's hard to have faith when this happens over and over again.
Seeing as the commenter is Norwegian, there is not more for them to do than to nod unsurprisingly at the news and encourage everyone to divert faster away from everything US made to hit carrot top where it hurts.
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Because Trump keeps getting away with heinous crimes, why would this time be any different? I want to be wrong. Please explain to me who will prosecute him, tell me what steps will be followed.
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Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works · 48 pts · 302d
Are they wrong though?
Makeitstop@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 302d
In this case, the post was asking for people's expectations regarding this story specifically, and the response is entirely valid. It's very reasonable to think that this one news story isn't likely to be the tipping point.
It's different when people reply to every story that is in any way bad for Trump with a comment about how none of it matters, nothing will change, and no one cares. As though anything that doesn't result in Trump being immediately impeached, incarcerated, or inhumed is completely worthless. Much like how sit ups are useless because no matter how many I do today, I still won't have a six pack when I'm done.
All those comments do is demoralize people and discourage them from trying to support opposition to Trump in any way.
BluJay320@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 3 pts · 300d
To reiterate the question you didn’t answer:
Are they wrong, though??
catsarebadpeople@sh.itjust.works · -11 pts · 302d
Turns out by they you mean you. Well if you're stupid enough and loud enough you and "they" can make yourselves be correct. Look where we are. Congratulations! You're stupid, loud and dangerous too!
Ilovethebomb@sh.itjust.works · 11 pts · 302d
I'm not entirely sure what point you're trying to make here.
Daft_ish@lemmy.dbzer0.com · -11 pts · 302d
Manifest destiny
Mac@mander.xyz · 7 pts · 302d
Believing in the manifestation of ones own destiny is far too close to victim blaming for me.
And for that reason, I'm out.
Eddyzh@lemmy.world · 34 pts · 302d
Because the question is not what should happen but about what you think will (likely) happen.
Based on the past this answer is the most likely by a huge margin even if depressing.
ExLisper@lemmy.curiana.net · 13 pts · 302d
Delusional people expect everyone to be delusional with them. "3 days after SNAP is cut there will be revolution in the USA!". Yeah, for sure buddy.
FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 300d
Well, what are they waiting for?
chosensilence@pawb.social · 25 pts · 302d
this is a you problem, sorry. that is the appropriate response to repeated patterns of inaction and no accountability. you would rather, what, be stupidly optimistic because it makes you feel good? too bad lol this is reality.
floquant@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 7 pts · 302d
If you (the American people) don't hold your politicians accountable for what they do, no one else will
chosensilence@pawb.social · 0 pts · 301d
Embargo@lemmy.zip · 24 pts · 302d
Look, man. If any of us did 1% of Trump's crimes, we'd be in prison... So there's that.
db2@lemmy.world · 21 pts · 302d
They aren't wrong, haven't you been paying attention? I doubt there'll even be the 30 seconds.
FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 300d
I think they'll talk about it in the news, just nothing will be done about it
BluJay320@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 12 pts · 301d
Unfortunately this is the sad reality we live in. Trump could outright admit it himself on national broadcast, and his cult would still follow him.
If you think that “defeatist” comment is wrong, check back in after a few days, let me know how that turns out. I hope for everyone’s sake you are correct, but I doubt it
Daft_ish@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 2 pts · 300d
Last I checked everyone just found out trump was blowing bill. So...what day is it?
BluJay320@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 1 pts · 300d
Has he faced any repercussions?
No?
Let’s check in after the next update, when he gets away with it again.
boonhet@sopuli.xyz · 4 pts · 300d
To be fair, I don't think he should face any repercussions for blowing Bill.
The other stuff though...
Daft_ish@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 300d
What is it our business what two, consensual, presidents do in the privacy of their pedo sex island?
jaggedrobotpubes@lemmy.world · -1 pts · 300d
Starting a sentence with "unfortunately" carries a 90% risk of being a gigantic pussy-ass bitch who doesn't have the guts to acknowledge internal weakness and has yet to infuse it with strength.
BluJay320@lemmy.blahaj.zone · 2 pts · 300d
You carry a 90% risk of sucking my nuts
Thedogdrinkscoffee@lemmy.ca · 10 pts · 302d
It's only defeatism if you refuse to adapt and escalate to stop it from being true.
Makeshift@sh.itjust.works · 8 pts · 302d
Because I'm tired of this illegitimate felon squatter in the White House getting away with all this bullshit and any time he "takes a loss" all he has to do is nothing.
Court orders mean jack shit if he can just ignore them and have no consequences. I don't even k ow why they're so scared of this Epstein stuff. Like they'll have any real consequences? What's gonna happen, a strongly worded letter of disapproval?
"Loss" after "loss", and no consequences that mean anything. It's hard to have faith when this happens over and over again.
Griffus@lemmy.zip · 6 pts · 302d
Seeing as the commenter is Norwegian, there is not more for them to do than to nod unsurprisingly at the news and encourage everyone to divert faster away from everything US made to hit carrot top where it hurts.
rumschlumpel@feddit.org · 5 pts · 302d
LOL, good shitpost
Beardsley@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 302d
Got me, ngl.
Fleur_@lemmynsfw.com · 5 pts · 300d
Asked what people think
"No not like that"
lmmarsano@lemmynsfw.com · 4 pts · 302d
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Reddit, gross.
khepri@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 302d
Because "Both Sides Bad" and "Nothing Ever Changes Except to Get Worse" is how jaded dumdums get through the day, I don't know what to tell you lol
LORDSMEGMA@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 302d
As a jaded dumdum, that is exactly how I get through my day
FreshParsnip@lemmy.ca · 1 pts · 300d
Because Trump keeps getting away with heinous crimes, why would this time be any different? I want to be wrong. Please explain to me who will prosecute him, tell me what steps will be followed.
jaggedrobotpubes@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 300d
Don't get angry.
Eviscerate the badness of the ideas.
Daft_ish@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 1 pts · 300d
Sure would like to. Need some help tho.