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Re: Trump wins presidency for second time

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It happens that an IETF meeting is currently going on. Mic comment at the plenary just a few minutes ago:

"I believe we will need to reopen discussion on the IETF 127 venue."

IETF 127 is (probably soon: was) scheduled to occur November 14th-20th, 2026, in San Francisco.

(Previous US-scheduled IETF meetings during the Trump presidency were moved to Canada, particularly due to Chinese attendees' inability to get Visas.)

Re: Trump wins presidency for second time

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As a European, I’m trying to see the positive side of this situation. Here are a few thoughts: - It appears that Democrats are often seen as part of an "elite," which makes it difficult for people at home to relate to or understand their message. A full reset might be needed to bridge this gap. - Europe has long been under the shadow of the United States. Perhaps this could be a good start toward greater independence…

The elite comment is so funny considering the biggest sponsor of Trump aka not elite (?) is Elon Musk the richest man ever (?!).

Re: Trump wins presidency for second time

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About 20 million votes less than the 2020 election, with about 15 million less for the democrats, and a measely 4 million less for the republicans. Thought that was interesting.

2020 was exceptional in the amount of voting that happened by mail. I hope nothing makes that necessary again.

Re: Trump wins presidency for second time

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I'm not American. I feel sad, not because Ds lost or Rs one. A nation, which happens to wield so much power in the world, has chosen to elect as its president, a deranged, indecent, man, with dictatorial tendencies, who cares for nothing about democratic--or any--institutions, who never believed in peaceful transfer of power, who called for an insurrection. I'd have thought that alone would have been a reason enough…

The first time he got elected I had a woe is me, what does this mean for our country perspective. These days I'm better informed and I know that America is nothing special here. Brexit, Orban, Berlusconi, Alternative for Germany, Le Pen, Netanyahu, Modi -- feel free to throw stones, but I guarantee you have an anti-immigrant group in your country that is doing better than they ever have.

Re: Trump wins presidency for second time

#725

I'm not American. I feel sad, not because Ds lost or Rs one. A nation, which happens to wield so much power in the world, has chosen to elect as its president, a deranged, indecent, man, with dictatorial tendencies, who cares for nothing about democratic--or any--institutions, who never believed in peaceful transfer of power, who called for an insurrection. I'd have thought that alone would have been a reason enough…

I wouldn't be so fatal about what he's like. He is clearly astute, maybe just has some narcissist/sociopathic tendencies in front of an audience. Even if some of what he says defies reason, the entirety of what he says is maybe more reasonable than the other side. And that's who was voted in by millions of people.

Said as a UK resident who lived in North America for a bit.

Re: Trump wins presidency for second time

#726

I'm not American. I feel sad, not because Ds lost or Rs one. A nation, which happens to wield so much power in the world, has chosen to elect as its president, a deranged, indecent, man, with dictatorial tendencies, who cares for nothing about democratic--or any--institutions, who never believed in peaceful transfer of power, who called for an insurrection. I'd have thought that alone would have been a reason enough…

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Re: Trump wins presidency for second time

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2016 : Hilary Clinton - People felt that she was chosen because it was her turn 2020 : Kamala Harris - A candidate who never ever even did well in the primaries. I hope DNC learn from this and let people choose a candidate next time.

DNC: People aren't happy with the current administration, let's put the VP as our candidate!!

Re: Trump wins presidency for second time

#729

I'm not American. I feel sad, not because Ds lost or Rs one. A nation, which happens to wield so much power in the world, has chosen to elect as its president, a deranged, indecent, man, with dictatorial tendencies, who cares for nothing about democratic--or any--institutions, who never believed in peaceful transfer of power, who called for an insurrection. I'd have thought that alone would have been a reason enough…

Turns out voters hate when you tell them "you can't vote for THAT guy"

Re: Trump wins presidency for second time

#730

I'm not American. I feel sad, not because Ds lost or Rs one. A nation, which happens to wield so much power in the world, has chosen to elect as its president, a deranged, indecent, man, with dictatorial tendencies, who cares for nothing about democratic--or any--institutions, who never believed in peaceful transfer of power, who called for an insurrection. I'd have thought that alone would have been a reason enough…

None of those are true.

Those are lies spread by the mainstream media (which is mostly controlled by leftists) and you are a victim for believing them.

I know that the HN crowd are left-leaning and I'm going to be downvoted like hell. Maybe even flagged, because apparently leftist platforms like censorship.

But I don't have to prove my point nor there is a need to argue.

My point will be proven in the coming months because as time goes by you guys will see that nothing bad will happen to democracy nor women's rights or anything else important. Economy and public health is going to improve among many other things.

You will see. Just pay attention.

Then maybe you will remember and regret downvoting me.

Oh, also: Listen to what the man is saying himself. Not what the mainstream media says he is saying. Try to see past merely Trump & his public image as well. Pay attention to what the people on his team are saying. Great people like RFK Jr, Tulsi, Vivek, and JD. Maybe you will find yourself to be enlightened.

Peace.

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