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[–] billwashere@lemmy.world 103 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Jon getting serious is kinda scary and rightfully so. He’s worried like the rest of us but likely has a better idea of what’s coming should Trump win. He’s a smart dude.

[–] fine_sandy_bottom@lemmy.federate.cc 57 points 1 month ago (2 children)

The thing that really bugs me is that Trump has told everyone exactly what he's going to do, but no one seems interested.

He's been very clear that he's not going to concede, and that he has legal challenges ready to go. The election isn't going to be won or lost on votes in swing states, but who can provide the most pressure on officials in those setting states.

I have this sinking feeling that he's going to be declared winner through corruption and manipulation, the dems will say "oh well fiddlesticks", and the western world will start matching towards fascism.

As in, Kamala is talking about medical records and Trump is planning insurrection.

Just like the investigation into Russian interference, and all Trumps legal stuff. "Yeah well he's guilty as sin but you know - what are you gonna do".

[–] samus12345@lemmy.world 21 points 1 month ago

the western world will start matching towards fascism.

Continue marching, you mean? That ship sailed years ago.

[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago

"When someone tells you who they are, believe them."

[–] psycho_driver@lemmy.world 11 points 1 month ago (2 children)

He's a very smart dude. I wish he'd run for a high political office. People like him are the ones we need in there.

[–] billwashere@lemmy.world 8 points 1 month ago

Yes totally agree. I would love for him to run as well but I am guessing Jon is also smart enough NOT to run unfortunately.