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[–] pickman_model@sh.itjust.works 41 points 1 day ago

Considering all of the shocking things Trump promised to do once he was elected, people are re-evaluating what they have gotten themselves into.

Sigh...

[–] shittydwarf@lemmy.dbzer0.com 35 points 1 day ago
[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 4 points 1 day ago

Well, maybe the second amendment people can do something about it.

[–] distantsounds@lemmy.world 20 points 1 day ago
[–] Doorbook@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

What annoying about this information is that we can't say who did that. Is it Harris to trump or trump to Harris or those who voted for other options.

[–] Mr_Dr_Oink@lemmy.world 17 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I think we can reason that its more than likely trump to harris. Not just because trump is a terrible person and lies about everything. But mainly because trump won so what need would there be to change a vote from anything else to trump?

[–] Fillicia@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 day ago

You underestimate how much people want to be part of "the winning side".

Especially now with how Trump treated those against him

[–] seaQueue@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (8 children)

I honestly think we should have a 20 question multiple choice basic 8th grade civics quiz before people are allowed to vote. We no longer have an electorate that's informed enough to be capable of voting. Score 60% or higher on that quiz or get the fuck out of the booth.

Edit: I'm incorrect, there's no national requirement that I can find. In CA we can't finish 8th grade without studying and passing a civics test covering this material: https://www.ixl.com/standards/california/social-studies/grade-8. So yeah, I amend my opinion - these standards should be followed nationwide.

[–] b161@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

So completely disenfranchise the poor and working class whose education system has been purposefully destroyed by the ruling class, and only let the ruling class vote?

[–] seaQueue@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Or maybe actually give them a civics education? I'm behind a free online basic civics class every 2y that gets you a $250 credit on your taxes or something. There has to be a reason to actually take it and pay attention.

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[–] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 1 points 1 day ago

Guess pitchforks are not on the table yet

[–] Hadriscus@lemm.ee 6 points 1 day ago

"How to de-extinct the dodo"

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago

I want to see searches of "is it too late to cast my vote?"

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