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Palestinians in the West Bank are largely pessimistic about Donald Trump’s re-election, viewing it as unlikely to significantly worsen their already dire situation, though some fear it could embolden Israeli actions.

Trump’s support for Israel’s far-right policies, including the potential dismantling of the UN agency Unrwa and backing of Israeli settlements, could deepen economic hardship and escalate violence against Palestinians.

While some Palestinians worry about increased oppression, others see a Trump presidency as a chance to expose brutal realities, possibly sparking stronger resistance.

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[–] switchboard_pete@fedia.io 7 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

being angry at voters who didn't vote the way you wanted them to isn't going to actually achieve anything, though

harris didn't even win the popular vote. it wasn't even a particularly close election. you can't not blame the dnc after a defeat like this.

[–] JeffKerman1999@sopuli.xyz 16 points 3 weeks ago

I can and I will. If voters are ok with fascism, fuck them. And if women are ok with being considered objects to own, fuck them too. This "I didn't feel energised to go vote" bullshit is just bullshit to avoid take responsibility. You had a choice: fascism or not. You chose fascism.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 12 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

What do you think is achievable at this point? America is going to turn into a fascist dictatorship and lots of voters did not give enough of a shit to stop it.

You want to tell me being angry at voters achieves nothing? Neither does blaming the DNC. American democracy is over.

[–] LadyAutumn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 3 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't understand why you believe the DNC is deserving of some measure of protection from criticism.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I don't understand why you think that's what I believe. Criticize it all you want. It won't change a thing. The DNC is a non-factor from now on because there will be no more actual elections.

[–] LadyAutumn@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

I think I better explained my response in my other comment.

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

What do you think the election of 2028 was going to look like after Kamala's term?

How many "possibly the last ever election"s were the Democrats planning to win in a row? There didn't seem to be any intention to back away from that precipice.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

What do you think the election of 2028 was going to look like after Kamala’s term?

I don't know. But I can tell you what it wouldn't look like: the last election in Russia.

It will now.

Enjoy.

[–] SkyNTP@lemmy.ml 8 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

In a democracy, the correct approach is to hold the majority accountable for their leader's actions, especially when the leader is doing exactly what they said they would do. Non voters are also complicit by standing by silently, so I'm not opposed to holding them accountable too.

[–] atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

If you're voting on lunch and the choices are between an anchovy pizza and a shit sandwich, and your coworkers choose the shit sandwich, do you blame the people who told you to vote for the anchovy?

[–] switchboard_pete@fedia.io 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

if whoever suggested the anchovy pizza knew that most people there didn't like anchovies, and therefore wouldn't have a preference, allowing shit-sandwich to win, then yeah?

[–] atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 weeks ago