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[–] sc_griffith@awful.systems 31 points 1 week ago (48 children)

re: election results. unfortunately i'm not surprised or even disappointed by now. it makes me feel sad for my 2015 self and her naivete. she didn't understand what a disgusting and evil culture she lived in

[–] ashley@awful.systems 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

are you US-based? very sorry, take care

[–] sc_griffith@awful.systems 17 points 1 week ago (2 children)

yes, i am. i've been plotting to get out for years but i've been too depressed since my partner died to make any progress tbh. i've no idea what to do

[–] froztbyte@awful.systems 11 points 1 week ago

ugh that sucks, I'm sorry

[–] ShakingMyHead@awful.systems 6 points 1 week ago

I would suggest Canada, but we're set to get our own Trump in power in about a year or so. Too many people looking on the house on fire and thinking that pouring gasoline on it is the best solution.

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