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I'm looking for opinions from outside the US, Europe, Canada, Australia, NZ

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[–] [email protected] 63 points 21 hours ago (3 children)

Distill every shitty thing about every caricature about america and you get trump. If you believe in democracy, then this is what the American people wanted, or allowed to happen. For better or worse, it is what it is. No, I dont like that they're now trying to drag the rest of us into their muck with them, but hey, its america. Hopefully other countries will reduce their dependence on the us and strengthen themselves with their allies and come out stronger. But the stink will be with us for a while.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 17 hours ago (1 children)

As George Carlin said

If you have selfish ignorant people you get selfish ignorant leaders

It's not about one politician. He got in but let's be real, if it wasn't him it'd be someone else. The people wanted this. They voted for it. Hoodwinked or no, they wanted a selfish ignorant leader for selfish ignorant reasons.

Our democracy has been pointing to this for decades. If anything, this election showed me what us Americans are actually like.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)

It's gotten to the point where their ignorance and apathy now affect people literally on the other side of the world.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 20 hours ago (2 children)

I'm curious, where are you from?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 7 hours ago)

Malaysia. Literally the other side of the world.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 18 hours ago* (last edited 18 hours ago) (1 children)

I hate when people do this. You're not special. There's no reason for you to chime in like that when OP specifically asked for non-westrrn opinions. That means they especially don't want an Americans opinion.

I’m looking for opinions from outside the US, Europe, Canada, Australia, NZ

[–] [email protected] 5 points 9 hours ago (1 children)

You're a dumbass. I'm Malaysian. Non western enough for you?

I hate it when people on the internet make broad assumptions about a person, thinking they're unusually intelligent or something.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (1 children)

Oh, is that why all of your comments every day all day long are in posts about US politics?

Give me a break. Does everyone in Malaysia have an obsession with America, or are you the poster child?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (1 children)

You must be the gifted one. I guess only Americans care about their politics enough to recognize the shitstorm that is brewing over there.

Educated in the US, if it means anything to your feeble intellect.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (1 children)

Americans don't care about our politics anywhere near as much as you do.

I don't believe for a second you're not American. Either way it's kinda pathetic, tbh.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 6 hours ago (1 children)

I don't believe for a second you're not a raging moron. You probably also believe in space Jesus.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago) (1 children)

What are you taking about?
"Hurrdurr random bullshit go!"

If you're going to act like a child, I'm outta here. Enjoy your evening.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 6 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

You're the one not reasoning well. Must be your education system failing. I'm saying I'm Malaysian and you're acting like somehow you know better. Fuck off. We won't miss you. And it's about 11am here you lunatic.