All anyone can be in charge of is themselves and their own moral choices. And don't worry about other people attacking U in the comment section because there is a good chance they are financially struggling and will be the first effected by Trump's economic changes. Because of your previous position hopefully U saved your money and therefore we R the ones at little more insulated from the economic plans Trump is about to put in.
I'm so tired of being lectured about "democracy" and "citizenship" by the people who failed to jail an insurrectionist con-man who doesn't respect the rule of law. 🙄
No, dems are the ones spreading drama about threat to democracy and that's why you lost. You only attacked trump, no clear policies, crappy past 4 years and you take everything Trump says too literally abd read things between the lines that aren't there
I agree! That's not democracy. He should have been disqualified for Jan 6 if not all of the other things. Imagine if anyone else tried that move. But with him, what do we do? Punish him for it? No way! We reward by letting him back into the same place where he committed that crime against the country. We are definitely going to get what we deserve :(
STOP legitimizing a man who tried to overthrow the government as a normal politician with "a test of citizenship" or "liking the outcome". This is a man rebuked by two joint chiefs of staff for autocratic views. This is a man who should have been disqualified and in jail, period.
I love reading about history and one defining point about Trump is this. NEVER in our history have so many of the people who worked so closely beside him in his businesses and his 1st administration came out against him.
@@sallycartolano5210 because a chunk of the general voting population are not the people who worked closely with him. And they believe absolutely anything he says, so that all these people who worked with him and then criticised him, are just bitter because they fell out of favour with their boss, because that's what trump tells them. And yet, many of the people who are standing right beside Trump now have in the past said all the same things that Democrats say about Trump, that is until the base made them fear for their job / power, and they soon fell into line. The truth of it all is so obvious and so many make excuses and twist reality so that trumps narrative remains unchallenged. Crazy times, the people following Trump behave exactly like cult members, making any excuse to protect the leader. Cult behaviour 101
I don't think any special investigator was needed, we all saw j6, they should have cuffed him the minute Biden was inaugurated and never let him post bail.
@@susanfrederick448 he was indeed able to proceed much sooner than he did - his argument is that he wanted to have all the t's crossed, and i's dotted before proceeding with prosecuting an x-president of the opposite party - and that took time - lots of time. he ended up passing the buck to the special prosecutor in order to minimize the optics of a democrat prosecuting a repub. you could call him a coward.
Unfortunately, America has a greatly uninformed electorate that is concerned about the immediate present instead of the not to distant future. They also lack critical thinking skills and an understanding of American history and civics.
People who say they are worried about inflation elect a man who will impose punitive tariffs that will result in higher inflation. There's no cure for stupid.
It is too easy to blame an "uninformed" electorate. The majority voted with their pocketbooks, not worried about such relatively abstract concepts like democracy or even the rule of law. That is probably how it has always been for a large segment of the population. If you and I were under serious daily pressure to put food on the table, would we respond any differently? If Trump does somehow help the paycheck-to-paycheck citizens, it would not be such a bad thing. Of course we have serious doubts about such a vain, power hungry, and ruthless man like Trump. We can only hope and pray like Jon Meacham.
Yes, we are all uninformed, but you are smarter than everyone else. Thank God we have people like you telling us what we should do that’s why the Biden administration censored, Facebook, Twitter, and RUclips because we are so dumb.
It's even worse than that. He's a criminal. He's the poorest example of a human being I have ever encounter. He a hateful bigot and so are his supports. May they stew in their authoritarian "heaven".
@@billballoo7881 The stock market is at an all time high. Inflation is down. Unemployment is at 4%. The economy is not tanking. The problems we had were a fallout from Covid, which happened under Trump.
@vs52217 I agree during Covid, all the corporations raised the price of their products and when Covid eased out they never reduced down. And now with Trump's tariff plan, cost of goods will definitely go up even more. 😢
Don't despair, let's roll up our sleeves and get to work in our local communities, from school boards to mayors etc. Positive change percolates upwardly. As someone said: "Politics is all local"
@@jojokrako-j2lFor real, people will blame the smallest things on someone who isn't even aware of their existence yet they couldn't even point out who their mayor is. Well, their mayor might not know who they are either, but you get my point lol Washington is never coming to save or enrich your community, that is all up to you
@@barbaracarter6726all of us can’t just pick up and move thousands of miles away ! You need to realize there are a lot of poor , old people out here! We like our homes! Kind of bad that we have to endure what we didn’t cause!
Right now, all of America's allies are scared and worried. Meanwhile, all of America's enemies (China, Russia N. Korea) are celebrating. Let that sink in.
Yeah, Trump wouldn't agree to fair trade agreements with New Zealand in 2016 - 2020. If the 10 - 20% tarrifs are imposed NZ economists predict we will need to be looking to Asia/ China for other markets. It's time for all other NATO nations to step up and support Ukraine. We have to stop looking to the US to uphold democratic ideals. The people have spoken, you voted in a dictator!
That’s not true. China is afraid of tariffs. That levels the playing field and creates competition. You’re not educated by facts, probably emotions instead. Have a great day.
@@chopsieflores4844 ...You know exactly what @Naheenmather means, and if you don't please go and read up on what Native Americans went through. Stop being willfully ignorant.
It wouldn't be any lighter if Kamala made it . Let's just be honest here . When 1 side wins, the other side loses . That's just how it is . Like this speaker is saying, this is the time to dig your heels in and fight like our ancestors fought, to sustain this country's democracy .
It's true. Trxmp people like most aren't concerned with a problem until it affects them personally and even after that they're only concerned with how it affects them. Selfishness is rotten.
My take? He’s got it and now he’s not going to let it go. He’s said as much for the past 4 years. Remember the assurance to his cult that they would never have to worry about voting again?
He may like to do that, but he can’t, and he won’t. Remember - our Republic has been around for nearly 250 years and has weathered a full on Civil War. We can get through four more years of this clown. Also, think about it - with the country nearly divided down the middle about him, he can’t just govern to one half of the country and expect to enjoy sustained success. If he pushes too hard in his first two years, Republicans are going to get schooled in the midterms. Even if Trump doesn’t fully understand that, the GOP does
I’m a nurse and years ago when Trump ran against Biden the doctor I worked for started a racist rant about how he no longer visits the Caribbean islands because he is tired of seeing black people. The patient he was talking to that I had a good relationship with quickly escorted him into his office as he knew not only was he being inappropriate and unprofessional but he could also ruin his reputation. He was a huge Trump fan. Anyhow it was like I wasn’t even in the room. He didn’t care. It took the other patient to let him know he can’t say this in front of me at least. I guess what I’m trying to say is what is the real reason you voted for Trump? If you make doctor money, I know it’s not because of the price of eggs. Stop hiding behind your racism.
@@jacquelineglitter4328 This is such a no brainer. The Dems should have just enshrined the stimulus checks, kept em going indefinitely. That's how you win elections.
Those who voted for him. When someone shows you and tells you who they are …believe them. We’re in for a rough ride and when those people are impacted by this man and his administration.. they’ll say “How’d this happen”? 🤔Ummmm you. You allowed this to happen. I’m sorry but elections have massive consequences they’re about to find out really quick. Unfortunately they’re going to drag me and my family down too. Sad sad times for America. 🇺🇸😔💙
When trump voters suffer from trumpism, many won’t see the connection. It is the party of narcissism and dysregulated emotions. Most will blame anyone or anything else for their problems rather than consider the fact that they made a mistake. Sad, but it’s what I’ve seen in my own life
Today is Veterans Day... And I'd like to take a moment to thank service members... it is a great time to remind our service members, both current and former, that their oath was to the constitution of the United States, and not to Conald J Trump. Their oath, was to protect the constitution from ALL enemies, foreign AND domestic...
How'd that Afghanistan pullout go? Bet the veterans really loved that one. Remember when everything they sacrificed for, for 20 years, was all allowed to disintegrate in about 48 hours and now they use all of our equipment in their military parades, remember that?
@ yeah it's hard to swallow the truth, but those orders were made by trump, and Biden just followed through... in case you have a hard time remembering. I didn't forget. I served in Iraq...2 tours..Staff sergeant, 4th infantry... our oath was to the constitution of the United States of America. So the fact that you support a guy who literally wanted to 'terminate' The constitution- proves you clearly didn't pay attention.
@@GeorgeCasal i will tell you right now- ANYONE who takes an oath to the constitution of the United States, then threatens to terminate that very constitution that he swore an oath to- is definitely an enemy of democracy. Anyone who supports the manifesto 'Project 2025' that outlines how to turn democracy, into a fascist autocracy, is an enemy of the United States. How are THOSE facts?
Donald Trump has said many things, in jest or deadly serious, that should not be uttered by any presidential candidate. Words matter. Actions matters. Measured judgement and projecting stability matters in a civilized society. We have all heard and seen, ad nauseum, what Trump has done. We are now asked to wait and see if he really meant it. I was convinced a long time ago.
More than plenty of time for all to know exactly who he is! Hisself and others have said it out loud and clear for a long long time... arguably since the 1980's. And "we" still chose HIM!! Perhaps, in a fundamental sense, this is what America is with pockets and moments of candy-floss hopes and butterfly dreams who's flawed idealisms seem to always ultimately cause a backlash to the darker side of our natures, and we need to stop deluding ourselves.
No, Professor Meacham, the jury is not “out” on that. I’m done with the sane-washing of that man. We know who he is. He’s shown us multiple times in the past 9 years. Please, just stop. Integrity and truth still matter to some of us.
Good luck to the lot of you Americans I give up. Many are blaming mainstream media but the reality is that well over half of the country has zero morals, zero values, zero integrity and a healthy dose of xenophobia mixed with ignorance. That is factually what the US just showed to the world. I had been due to celebrate a part of my 60th year cycling the Trans America Cycling route in spring but today have cancelled the whole thing (flights, hotels etc). Thinking on it, I have a better than even chance of engaging the mindless and morally bereft people who caused this and I have no desire to do that during a celebration nor do I have any desire whatsoever to pay any of my money to these people. I doubt anyone will care but I also doubt I’m the only one with that view from outside the US.
You said it beautifully..exactly what I think. Yes, the Non United States is totally corrupt from top to bottom. Kamala was magnificent and gave hope. This is not the States that I grew up with on the other side of the Canadian border. This guy has the red button..watch out everybody.
Once the government plans to harm my child, women and anyone else, your rules about accepting the other side, ends. It’s also two different systems of government . I never will like, support or respect intentional stupid.
The government already tried to harm children when they told people to give them the covid vax based on data that was totally irrelevant to whether or not the it was safe for children.
I agree with you that No Man is above the law! But I think we are talking about different Men, because Biden and his entire family Should have been prosecuted! But it has all been hidden! Pelosi needs prosecuted , Schumer and about 15 other Congressmen and Senators need to be prosecuted as well as Mayorkas, Not to mention the judges, DA’s and prosecutors in New York, and Atlanta! I can continue, but you watch mainstream media so you won’t understand!
If this were anything, like FDR, I would be fine. But this man has no integrity or ethics or conscience. And I don’t know how half of the country can cannot see that.
You have it the opposite. But what do you expect, when you're listening to over edited and not the full speeches. That and spinning every story. Then they leave out stories, and context. And the reverse for Kamala.. Try the above (original full speeches), and other perspectives. Longer interviews on subjects, and not sound bites or one side's political view.
So, as ever, we continue to work towards our American Ideals. The opposition to freedom and fairness are counting on us giving up. We can look at those who lived through the Depression and WWII. We can gain strength and follow their crucial, all American examples.
"Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education."
That is why Trump is going to take down the board of education... That is why Communist China took out the educated people and that is why Afghanistan stopped girls from going to school. These are not coincidences.
@@Ti5qu4ntum there’s a reason they want to dismantle the department of education. They couch it in states’ rights for the same reason they did before the civil war, they think it makes it harder to argue against
The economy of America will be interesting to watch too......Many years ago when I was younger I knew something was going on but I didn't know what. It was The George Bush Jnr's GFC. My kids were still young so we had a mortgage and I was terrified. The poor who didn't understand economics got themselves into financial strife by getting loads of loans and it will be the poor again who suffer but IN BOTH CASES they chose what was coming their way.
I am devastated, but this time, I refuse to stay in a state of exhaustion, sadness, confusion, frustration, and endless analysis for too long, like I did after 2016 (years). This time, I won't get caught up in the smoke and the noise of every outrageous thing Trump and his team of bad actors say; I will focus on actions. Who do we write to, which groups are all over the issues, and how can we support them? Actions. I'm taking a few days to rest, but no more than that. I will write my personal Mission Statement this weekend for the next four years. I am not going to replay the fog I existed in after 2016. I am not going back... WE are STILL not going back. This time, we will be relentless. WE are the storm.
Exactly - Rachel Maddow shared an action plan, if you will, during a segment of her show yesterday, echoing exactly this. They want people to give up, that's what they're looking for - don't give them an inch.
YES! I said the same thing and I mean it. I can't go on the way I did when he got elected the first time. I had knots in my stomach the whole time and continuing anxiety. He is not going to do that to me this time.
Those Americans who voted for Trump , must now look at themselves, ask themselves why they voted for Trump, their character and moral values have to be questioned.
@@jesseparrish1993yeah I know, you and a huge chunk of the country. We can't fix you guys or force a change. So really we just learned who we actually are. Now we just need to act accordingly
Imagine if Harris had won and Trump supporters were saying the same thing to you? you sound like the kind person who would be disappointed that the attempted ending of Trump failed. Shame on you honestly, I hope god shows you love.
They just copy and paste the same garbage about lower grocery prices.... I personally would have happily paid $0.10 more for a carton of eggs than lose my SSN and Medicare. So much for ever retiring now.
Me, too. I just endured my second sleepless night dreading the dark things to come. I grieve for my country. 😞 Watching history repeat itself, and like the good people of 1930's Germany, helpless to do anything about it.
This is the trouble with democracy. What happens when the majority of voters are uninformed fools? This is certainly the case with the USA (as it was in Britain during the Brexit vote).
The sadness and pit in my stomach hurt yesterday morning didn’t come from my candidate not winning. It came from the realization of how more than half this country citizens really feel how they hate how they discriminate. That’s what’s really disturbing me.
It doesn't matter what he does at this point. His supporters will rationalize. This isn't politics anymore, it is team sports. People don't quit their "team".
I've said this, it doesn't matter what the agendas are...Trump didn't vocalize anything that would help americas on a day to day basis. They don't care. Its definitely team sports. The more extreme you are the better "fan" you are.
Of course, it depends on what the "coach" asks them to do. If that includes persecution of minorities and vulnerable people, that "sport" becomes a blood sport.
They are gonna find out they don't like what they voted for but won't be able to do anything about it. Many had no idea how tariffs work. Yet, only after the election did they look it up.
I still need to fully understand "post truthism" but it appears to be the falsification of any possible ideas so there is no clarity, no "true facts" just "whatever someone says or feels". Bizarre way of trying to live.
We've done that very thing for the past four years. Only when continued deniability was patently impossible did the left finally, and unsuccessfully, pivot. Thank God for the election of Donald Trump.
Right, and the democrat party showed us they don't give a fig about the constitution. Instead of having a primary, a presidential candidate is installed, if anyone disagrees or has different ideas than they do, they are censored on social media, they ignore the Supreme Court and do whatever they want to do despite being told it's against the law, and they use the law to go after people that threatens their agenda, like some third world country. This country was saved by Trump's election, not doomed, as it would have been under Harris. And one more thing, women have other issues that are important to them besides abortion.
Me too! I’ll be extra thankful this Thanksgiving living under a democratic President from Nov -Dec. A true leader that respects our US constitution. Come January, our country will never be the same. 😢😢😢
Well most other countries been afraid of your past government, except when Trump wins. He doesn't meddles in foreign countries, we thank God for that. even cutting funds of organization taking taxpayers money like NED from meddling in my and many more countries, thank god.
I'm not despondent because my is a choice lost, I am upset because of what you said the chaos that will ensue because Trump now has no guard rails. With all 3 branches of government basically in his hands, I see very little hope for democracy
Mr. Meacham's "we'll have to VOTE better" next b.s. makes want to THROW UP! WHAT NEXT TIME??? If Biden allows that man to be POTUS AGAIN it WILL be a CIVIL WAR!
As a heartbroken American. Trust me. We are ashamed, this is an educational issue overall and I’m disgusted. Everyone is somber. I’m so sorry to the world who sees it for what it is and why ignorant people turned out to vote.
@@barsixfulas an american I can promise u wholeheartedly most us never really cared about your opinions on our politics like ever and that goes for all the other people who don’t actually live here who just love sharing their pointless opinions on the matter as if it actually involves them somehow lol
I'm down to hoping that our system will protect us. And that thankfully he can't run again. As the constitution says he can't run again. We can do this. We have to survive two years. Two years and then we can take back congress. But for now we gotta hope. And thankfully Uncle Sam is slow. And things take time. So hopefully nothing really gets done in two years and we can claw back. That's cope-ing I know. But it's all we can do right now. Is hope.
Thanks for today’s remarks. You reminded me that it isn’t ok to tune out just because I’m anxious and scared. Now is the time to stay engaged and informed.
Watching from overseas, I'm so worried for my friends in America and like many others I don't understand why this guy wasn't jailed years ago after Jan 6. I can only hope that his chaos means his Project 2025 will all be "talk" and no action. I don't think many of his voters understand what they have voted for. Change yes, but not in a good way.
I hope he proves us all wrong, I am terrified of what will come over the next four years. My grief for the past 24 hours is real and I am deeply worried for all Americans.
@@charleneandrle-olson3099 Sorry but praying has never done anything for anyone anywhere. Wasn’t it god who sent him courtesy of the evangelicals. Think how god saved trump but completely ignores the slaughter of school children and other innocents. Sickening
@@IanMudie-d5lGod is not a man but a spirit. His ways are opposed to our understanding. This election has put into action what he will do. God operates orderly. We now have a corrupt Supreme Court, Congress and presidency. When a holy God acts he sweeps out the entire corruption. In our 248 years we are an immature nation bedazzled by our wealth, immorality and fake justice. The people elected a king with a lifetime of mess with a white face. This corruption has been coming for 248 years and now the Almighty will take vengeance on whoever he chooses.
So true, America will not be 'Great Again'. The Trump voters don't even know what Tariffs are! Too bad there is not a civic/economics 101 test required to prevent uninformed people from voting.
"This time" Republicans controlled the House/Senate when he first got elected and the world didn't end so your statement makes no sense. You liberals seriously have the memory of a fly.
Using the term peasant implies that they are people capable of rational thought. They are not. They are not people, or human beings. Republicans are lifeforms, creatures, subhumans, take your pick. But human? No. No that they are not.
America has had blood on its hands for a while. We ignore our original sins and never try to do right by it, so those in power play our sins against us!
We on the left are strong and can weather this storm. We got through his first term, we made it through covid, we rallied after 9/11. We've got this. Love each other, support each other, and do what you can to help those less fortunate during the next 4 years.
The problem is that Trump will make himself Dictator for life. There will not be another election, or, if there is, it will be a Putin-type election. Putin is Trump's role-model.
@@jeremytaylor4085 We push for the next president with liberal leanings to increase the number of justices. We push for a blue congress to impose term limits on SCOTUS justices. We. Keep. Going.
Abortion is a state issue now… taxation without representation is actual tyranny, but I bet you are okay with the money printers going brrrrrrrr all day and night.
From Europe. Last night i watched a movie on WWII. I can’t believe that Americans have elected another Hitler. Same words, same policies, same ideas. We were reflecting with some friends that many, many Americans are uneducated, so they don’t even know what happened during WWIi, except in movies. And all the people who had gone through this war have either died or are too old to talk about it, a voice in the desert. Therefore, lessons have not been learned. Start from scratch. Again. I wish good luck to the non Trump. Hold tight and protect as much your freedoms as you can.
This is a sad and delusional comment, bringing Hitler yet again. I think the uneducated persons here are you and your friends. By this comparison you make seems you don’t understand what happened in WWII or what happened in the last 4 years in the USA that brought voters to despise the current administration. Stay on your lane, you are not fit for an opinion here.
As an American, I am literally in mourning for my country. I cannot believer this either. And you are spot on about the lack of basic education and history in our schools, especially at early levels. Our education and school books must be federalized so our kids will be taught accurately. I also want to apologize - especially to western Europeans - for what is to come. Please please understand that 49.9% of Americans have been devasted by this election result. We feel helpless to protect both ourselves and the rest of the world from the tyranny and destruction of Trump's presidency.😭
Trump and his allies in the house, the senate and at state level now can set rules and boundaries for upcoming elections. Gerrymandering, regulatory subterfuge, hush money and voting machine modifications are now quite practical for the party in power. I don’t expect to see another Democrat president in my lifetime.
I’m telling you guys, if they take the house too, I GUARANTEE there will be an amendment either granting a third term, or even going so far as to install him as King. He’s telling us that what he wants. And Republican law makers are so spineless they’ll go along with it. Terrifying.
In order for an ammendment to be adopted and added to the constitution it needs to be ratified by 2/3 of the states after passing through the house the senate and signed by the president . Now they might be able to pull off the house , senate , and president but it's very unlikely to get the 2/3 of the states to get on board. Not to mention that trump is the picture of health and wellness and is as young and chipper as a spring chicken . What is he 81 82 something like that. I'll be surprised if he even makes it through the next 4 years mich less have the health and strength to be able to run for another term . But I am the eternal optimist so who knows maybe I'm just trying to find a silver lining or something
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What you said about him remaining into a third term through legislative manipulation horrifies me. It's almost as if the maga's are in a transe.
He's made it clear from the beginning that this was his plan all along. Before he was elected the first time, he talked about 8 years, 12 years, 16 years -- and then being succeeded by Jr.
I accept that Democratic process did what it is supposed to do, but every time I have to choose between supporting and defending the constitution of the United States, and working for the freedom of her people, and bending a knee to Donald Trump, I will choose the constitution. It is my right as an American to criticize, oppose, and seek redress against my government when it is wrong.
He won in a democratic process; I accept that, but I’ll be damned if I’ll stand by and watch him destroy that way of government. This isn’t an oligarchy.
Actually, it is. So sad. Now Musk will get control over the government agencies that were put in place to oversee his government subsidized Space X programs. It's always been this way, simply done more in the open because Americans are numb/apathetic to it today.
@sharonsparks900 That's the problem. There's nothing you can do about it at this point. Oh sure, we can try to mitigate the damage he'll cause but it will be too little, too late for the most part.
For those who did not vote for Trump, we can only rely on 3 things going forward: (1) our resolve, (2) Trump's penchant for mendacity, and (3) Trump's utter incompetence.
What I truly fear is what happens when Trumps really gets thousands of loyalists into positions of power. Dismantling basically the institutions which actually held him back the first time.
As a survivor of SA I am broken. The nation has agreed that no one cares, no one is held accountable, they are celebrated and given the keys to the country. This is heartbreaking.
We as citizens, who don't want to loose Democracy, need to be on alert and ready to defend our CONSTITUTION and our laws to prevent the Republican experiment with fascism...
In 2020 81,000,000 people voted for Joe Biden. In 2024, 68,000,000 voted for Harris. 13,000,000 stayed home in 2024. Trump’s vote in 2020 was 74,000,000. In 2024, it was 72,600,000. Trump voters showed up, Biden/Harris voters did not.
Unless justice begins to prevail, which it has failed us, we will NEVER recover. For those of us that did all we could to see him and other republicans lose, I’m honestly exhausted mentally but I will never accept that their darkness will prevail. I may just be one tiny voice but I’m one amongst millions and together we will not allow America to be destroyed.
I fully expect America to go through some things over the next few years. I expect serious economic problems. Pay off debt, and save a reserve if you can. Trump and his allies do not really care about common people. A lot of people I think are going to have this shown to them once more , and I think much worst.
Elon literally said he and trump have a financial plan that will make the middle class suffer and it’ll be a 2-3 year painful process. But it must happen to get the country back on its feet. As usual, middle class gets effed. But his disciples will, too, but that makes me feel no better.
You are right. For example, Trump's policies will most likely add $7-10 trillion to the debt on top of the $8 trillion he created in his first term. The possibility of a financial collapse is real. Get a safety net with some savings and prepare for the worst in 2-3 years.
I'm disappointed, but I'm not surprised. 😔 From my vantage point from behind the camera, I watched the gradual decline of the American empire. On occasion, I've mentioned what I see. But, because it was all anecdotal, I never discussed my observations in depth. My musings were generally taken as me venting frustration. We are near the final chapter of this Empire. Our nation's military domination might allow it to flourish longer than fallen Empires of yesteryear. But, the experiment has reached its conclusion. The majority of the citizenry of the United States of America has an appetite for autocracy. This election result clearly illuminates the willingness of the population to waddle in the dark muck of vengeance and gripe that has overtaken this World that we call America. The light of the shining beacon has been extinguished.
I'm a senior too, I told my daughter who voted for Trump once my Social Security is cut or taken away, I will not be able to pay my bills and will be forced to sell my house too. I told her that she will be responsible for taking care of me.
Not just seniors anyone who has been putting their $ into the social security will never see that money nor will they have healthcare. Can you say 3rd world?
I agree. There is definitely something wrong here. The math doesn’t add up. I’m now also hearing from some sources that over 18 million ballots have not been counted…
I have worked in education and mental health care for 45 years. I have been advocating for those who feel marginalized, i have tried to be a role model for those who have experienced trauma and addiction and rose up from that darkness with more determination to be better and do more for others. I feel that this election has broken my spirit. I have been thinking about the march towards doing bold things to move the country forward towards a more equitable society, and concluded that those efforts peaked with LBJ's Great Society. All that has happened since then is one side tries to patch it together with duct tape and Elmer's glue while the other side goes at it with a hammer and chisel. I don't see that it is going to change. Im a year away from retirement. I've decided that I am going to retire abroad.
What country will you go to? I'm dual canada/us and thought I'd return to Canada but am concerned the right-wing trend here will slowly take over Canada too.
@@MarcDionne-d2x You have to be mindful working with the poor and disadvantaged. You can get sucked into the vortex of misery. I covered a psych unit for a friend on days off. New med interns would sign on for psych rotations all excited to make the change in the unfortunates life. By lunch, as initial interviews went from one to the other patients, the interns eyes glazed over, checking their watch for quitting time. Lol, after years passed, you see the same behavior from the interns, residents, and patients. The face changes but the behavior is the same. Detach friend, you did your best, now leave it in the past … which will take 3-5 years. Happy retirement.
I understand and share in your fears, but I think that’s a bit dramatic. It helps to remember that America has survived for nearly 250 years, including a full-fledged Civil War early in its history. We can survive four more years of the fool, as tough as it will be at times
@@pensivepenguin3000 1. Cute that you think there'll even be a four years from now with pretty much no guardrails now that every branch has flipped. 2. 250 years is the average age of an empire when it finally falls. There are defined stages to a nations' fall and we're basically right on time.
@@jenniferhiemstra5228 hey, who am I to tell you you shouldn’t be that worried? This all horribly sucks, and we are all just trying to find ways to cope with or rationalize our way through it. I guess I just have to try to tell myself those things, because the idea that everything is lost is so grim I don’t know how to even live with that concept
I'm a US Army Intelligence veteran and I never expected a traitor to be elected as President in my lifetime. Sad and Scared for the times ahead.
Ya
Intelligence/intelligent? I doubt it.
I agree with you 💯
All anyone can be in charge of is themselves and their own moral choices. And don't worry about other people attacking U in the comment section because there is a good chance they are financially struggling and will be the first effected by Trump's economic changes. Because of your previous position hopefully U saved your money and therefore we R the ones at little more insulated from the economic plans Trump is about to put in.
Indeed!
I'm so tired of being lectured about "democracy" and "citizenship" by the people who failed to jail an insurrectionist con-man who doesn't respect the rule of law. 🙄
Right. Why would the uneducated masses believe he was a threat when they let him get away with everything, and the media sane washed his words.
No, dems are the ones spreading drama about threat to democracy and that's why you lost. You only attacked trump, no clear policies, crappy past 4 years and you take everything Trump says too literally abd read things between the lines that aren't there
Agree 💯
I agree! That's not democracy. He should have been disqualified for Jan 6 if not all of the other things. Imagine if anyone else tried that move. But with him, what do we do? Punish him for it? No way! We reward by letting him back into the same place where he committed that crime against the country. We are definitely going to get what we deserve :(
@@mattstephens6432 200 million? That's quite a stretch.
STOP legitimizing a man who tried to overthrow the government as a normal politician with "a test of citizenship" or "liking the outcome". This is a man rebuked by two joint chiefs of staff for autocratic views. This is a man who should have been disqualified and in jail, period.
It's such a comical understatement to say 'I hope that sending his followers to sack the Capitol was an exception, not a rule'.
Thank you, this historian has no clue who he is talking about. What a fool
@emmanuel1163 sorry too late. you and people like you are the reason he's in power now. settle down
So you don't believe in democracy? 😂 your in denial if you deny Trump won, he even won the popular vote, much better than 2016.
@@abc33155 he's not a fool, he's using PR versions of what he actually thinks.
I love reading about history and one defining point about Trump is this. NEVER in our history have so many of the people who worked so closely beside him in his businesses and his 1st administration came out against him.
in business? now you are lying. The people that came out against him in his 1st admin. were from Bush and pro war. TDS is strong with you.
@@stevengolden9009 Then why did he win again 🙄
@@sallycartolano5210 because a chunk of the general voting population are not the people who worked closely with him. And they believe absolutely anything he says, so that all these people who worked with him and then criticised him, are just bitter because they fell out of favour with their boss, because that's what trump tells them. And yet, many of the people who are standing right beside Trump now have in the past said all the same things that Democrats say about Trump, that is until the base made them fear for their job / power, and they soon fell into line. The truth of it all is so obvious and so many make excuses and twist reality so that trumps narrative remains unchallenged. Crazy times, the people following Trump behave exactly like cult members, making any excuse to protect the leader. Cult behaviour 101
@@sallycartolano5210 He didn't !
@@karenflowers9611 Yet he did
If Merrick Garland and the United States justice system would have done its job, we wouldn't be here right now.
Was that something he was able to do?? I’m just trying to iron out details for my journals. I might write a book. I’m collecting info
That goes for many many other people. Muller leading the list. This is the failure of hundreds in high power.
I don't think any special investigator was needed, we all saw j6, they should have cuffed him the minute Biden was inaugurated and never let him post bail.
@@susanfrederick448yes he could have prosecuted Trump earlier
@@susanfrederick448 he was indeed able to proceed much sooner than he did - his argument is that he wanted to have all the t's crossed, and i's dotted before proceeding with prosecuting an x-president of the opposite party - and that took time - lots of time. he ended up passing the buck to the special prosecutor in order to minimize the optics of a democrat prosecuting a repub. you could call him a coward.
Unfortunately, America has a greatly uninformed electorate that is concerned about the immediate present instead of the not to distant future. They also lack critical thinking skills and an understanding of American history and civics.
People who say they are worried about inflation elect a man who will impose punitive tariffs that will result in higher inflation. There's no cure for stupid.
It is too easy to blame an "uninformed" electorate. The majority voted with their pocketbooks, not worried about such relatively abstract concepts like democracy or even the rule of law. That is probably how it has always been for a large segment of the population. If you and I were under serious daily pressure to put food on the table, would we respond any differently? If Trump does somehow help the paycheck-to-paycheck citizens, it would not be such a bad thing. Of course we have serious doubts about such a vain, power hungry, and ruthless man like Trump. We can only hope and pray like Jon Meacham.
Greed and power are why this happened.
Yes, we are all uninformed, but you are smarter than everyone else. Thank God we have people like you telling us what we should do that’s why the Biden administration censored, Facebook, Twitter, and RUclips because we are so dumb.
@jimdelashmutt1530 Well said!
The world will now sit back and watch as America devours itself. It won't be pretty, but that's what you voted for. Congratulations.
I didn’t vote for this, and I agree with you
Opposite, Americans will come out on top
Thats what Some Americans voted for!!
Not all Americans!!
Don't gloat too much or you will invite the same.
I think we'll be just fine.
It comes down to one sad truth. Half the country is perfectly ok with authoritarianism. Which we have fought multiple wars against. Sad and pathetic.
as said, "History repeats itself"!
Yeah, the side who voted for Harris.
@@aprilrains973 so you voted for even more expensive eggs?
It's even worse than that. He's a criminal. He's the poorest example of a human being I have ever encounter. He a hateful bigot and so are his supports. May they stew in their authoritarian "heaven".
@@carlhitchon1009you need to get out more.
We will deserve what we get 2025-2029. Shame on America for voting this man in.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Don't worry, you guys can vote a Dem back in and tank the economy again.
@@billballoo7881 The stock market is at an all time high. Inflation is down. Unemployment is at 4%. The economy is not tanking. The problems we had were a fallout from Covid, which happened under Trump.
@@vs52217 21.4% cumulative inflation rate
@@vs52217Covid wasn’t Trump fault
@vs52217 I agree during Covid, all the corporations raised the price of their products and when Covid eased out they never reduced down. And now with Trump's tariff plan, cost of goods will definitely go up even more. 😢
"We" will not get what "we deserve". A lot of us did not vote for Trump and we do not "deserve" what will happen under his administration.
Don't despair, let's roll up our sleeves and get to work in our local communities, from school boards to mayors etc. Positive change percolates upwardly. As someone said: "Politics is all local"
@@jojokrako-j2lFor real, people will blame the smallest things on someone who isn't even aware of their existence yet they couldn't even point out who their mayor is. Well, their mayor might not know who they are either, but you get my point lol Washington is never coming to save or enrich your community, that is all up to you
there are other countries to wait the next four years out in. And you might even find you want to stay there. Some are really nice.
@@barbaracarter6726all of us can’t just pick up and move thousands of miles away ! You need to realize there are a lot of poor , old people out here! We like our homes! Kind of bad that we have to endure what we didn’t cause!
Exactly 👍!!!
Right now, all of America's allies are scared and worried. Meanwhile, all of America's enemies (China, Russia N. Korea) are celebrating. Let that sink in.
Yeah, Trump wouldn't agree to fair trade agreements with New Zealand in 2016 - 2020. If the 10 - 20% tarrifs are imposed NZ economists predict we will need to be looking to Asia/ China for other markets. It's time for all other NATO nations to step up and support Ukraine. We have to stop looking to the US to uphold democratic ideals. The people have spoken, you voted in a dictator!
Well said
That’s not true.
China is afraid of tariffs. That levels the playing field and creates competition. You’re not educated by facts, probably emotions instead. Have a great day.
Not all of America. Over half of our country wanted this. That is the truly depressing part.
Never underestimate the stupidity and ignorance of 'The People'.
HE WILL DO EXACTLY WHAT HE HAS SAID HE WILL DO. He has proven that time and again. STOP GIVING HIM THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT!!!
As a Native American I see what my elders warned me about.
????
@@chopsieflores4844 ...You know exactly what @Naheenmather means, and if you don't please go and read up on what Native Americans went through. Stop being willfully ignorant.
Not to mention the suffering of the jews, the Chinese Americans, Japanese Americans, etc. in the U.S. There is a reason I grew up with Never Again.
I am praying for the indigenous peoples around the country. We stand with you.
Elder Speaks-No-Bull and Shaman Truthful-Telling spoke to me as well of such things.
It just shows what America is at its core and it's not a beautiful sight for the moment... It feels dark and sinister.
It wouldn't be any lighter if Kamala made it . Let's just be honest here . When 1 side wins, the other side loses . That's just how it is . Like this speaker is saying, this is the time to dig your heels in and fight like our ancestors fought, to sustain this country's democracy .
Correct
🎻
Cope and seethe
The United States is doomed
They will be okay with chaos until it affects them.
Many will lose health care. Many will have loved ones and friends deported. Many will lose jobs due to Trump's economic plans.
You reap what you sow.
Nailed it 😢
i think the chaos has already affected them but they are not conscious enough to realize it
Once it affects them they'll just blame democrats instead of their orange messiah.
It's true. Trxmp people like most aren't concerned with a problem until it affects them personally and even after that they're only concerned with how it affects them. Selfishness is rotten.
My mother would say: "you cut your nose of to spite your face". When I was 12 years old, I didn't appreciate her homilies. Now I use them.
Yep
RIGHT ARM DUDE!!!
And both legs!
My take? He’s got it and now he’s not going to let it go. He’s said as much for the past 4 years. Remember the assurance to his cult that they would never have to worry about voting again?
Chilling words. Terrifying.
Yes, keep in mind he is 78.
@@maryannlongley6843true but if he passes as a dictator then he would simply appoint a successor who agrees with him, making it a continuous Reich.
That's what I remember all too well
He may like to do that, but he can’t, and he won’t. Remember - our Republic has been around for nearly 250 years and has weathered a full on Civil War. We can get through four more years of this clown. Also, think about it - with the country nearly divided down the middle about him, he can’t just govern to one half of the country and expect to enjoy sustained success. If he pushes too hard in his first two years, Republicans are going to get schooled in the midterms. Even if Trump doesn’t fully understand that, the GOP does
I’m a nurse and years ago when Trump ran against Biden the doctor I worked for started a racist rant about how he no longer visits the Caribbean islands because he is tired of seeing black people. The patient he was talking to that I had a good relationship with quickly escorted him into his office as he knew not only was he being inappropriate and unprofessional but he could also ruin his reputation. He was a huge Trump fan. Anyhow it was like I wasn’t even in the room. He didn’t care. It took the other patient to let him know he can’t say this in front of me at least. I guess what I’m trying to say is what is the real reason you voted for Trump? If you make doctor money, I know it’s not because of the price of eggs. Stop hiding behind your racism.
They have a lot of anger. They got used to stimulus checks and large unemployment checks.
@@nelly9538 whatever you say Karen
@@nelly9538 truth
@jacquelineglitter4328 if they legalized discrimination, doctors could refuse treatment to trumpers too. Have a nice day
@@jacquelineglitter4328 This is such a no brainer. The Dems should have just enshrined the stimulus checks, kept em going indefinitely. That's how you win elections.
Those who voted for him. When someone shows you and tells you who they are …believe them. We’re in for a rough ride and when those people are impacted by this man and his administration.. they’ll say “How’d this happen”? 🤔Ummmm you. You allowed this to happen. I’m sorry but elections have massive consequences they’re about to find out really quick. Unfortunately they’re going to drag me and my family down too. Sad sad times for America. 🇺🇸😔💙
When trump voters suffer from trumpism, many won’t see the connection. It is the party of narcissism and dysregulated emotions. Most will blame anyone or anything else for their problems rather than consider the fact that they made a mistake. Sad, but it’s what I’ve seen in my own life
Many Democrats voted for Trump. Harris didn't visit middle America. Instead, she was thinking all she needed was Celebrity endorsements.
Yeah I feel this. 😢
😭💔
That’s how I and many others feel about Biden. Last four years were garbage, and we blame you.
Today is Veterans Day... And I'd like to take a moment to thank service members... it is a great time to remind our service members, both current and former, that their oath was to the constitution of the United States, and not to Conald J Trump. Their oath, was to protect the constitution from ALL enemies, foreign AND domestic...
How'd that Afghanistan pullout go? Bet the veterans really loved that one.
Remember when everything they sacrificed for, for 20 years, was all allowed to disintegrate in about 48 hours and now they use all of our equipment in their military parades, remember that?
@ yeah it's hard to swallow the truth, but those orders were made by trump, and Biden just followed through... in case you have a hard time remembering. I didn't forget. I served in Iraq...2 tours..Staff sergeant, 4th infantry... our oath was to the constitution of the United States of America.
So the fact that you support a guy who literally wanted to 'terminate' The constitution- proves you clearly didn't pay attention.
I agree - I sure spent the day thanking our service members
Before people post they should research to be informed
What a lie or the truth
@@GeorgeCasal i will tell you right now- ANYONE who takes an oath to the constitution of the United States, then threatens to terminate that very constitution that he swore an oath to- is definitely an enemy of democracy.
Anyone who supports the manifesto 'Project 2025' that outlines how to turn democracy, into a fascist autocracy, is an enemy of the United States.
How are THOSE facts?
Donald Trump has said many things, in jest or deadly serious, that should not be uttered by any presidential candidate. Words matter. Actions matters. Measured judgement and projecting stability matters in a civilized society. We have all heard and seen, ad nauseum, what Trump has done. We are now asked to wait and see if he really meant it. I was convinced a long time ago.
Fool me once... 😒
LOL
More than plenty of time for all to know exactly who he is! Hisself and others have said it out loud and clear for a long long time... arguably since the 1980's.
And "we" still chose HIM!!
Perhaps, in a fundamental sense, this is what America is with pockets and moments of candy-floss hopes and butterfly dreams who's flawed idealisms seem to always ultimately cause a backlash to the darker side of our natures, and we need to stop deluding ourselves.
No, Professor Meacham, the jury is not “out” on that. I’m done with the sane-washing of that man. We know who he is. He’s shown us multiple times in the past 9 years. Please, just stop. Integrity and truth still matter to some of us.
Good luck to the lot of you Americans
I give up. Many are blaming mainstream media but the reality is that well over half of the country has zero morals, zero values, zero integrity and a healthy dose of xenophobia mixed with ignorance. That is factually what the US just showed to the world.
I had been due to celebrate a part of my 60th year cycling the Trans America Cycling route in spring but today have cancelled the whole thing (flights, hotels etc).
Thinking on it, I have a better than even chance of engaging the mindless and morally bereft people who caused this and I have no desire to do that during a celebration nor do I have any desire whatsoever to pay any of my money to these people.
I doubt anyone will care but I also doubt I’m the only one with that view from outside the US.
Can't blame you but REMEMBER-not all of us voted for him
👏🏼 it’s a small protest but I’m with you, I’ve boycotted businesses that are divisive and hateful to marginalized groups.
With you bro.
I understand. I'm struggling to decide if I want to know who my Dr. and Dentist voted for. 7 out of 10 in my county voted for a turd.
You said it beautifully..exactly what I think. Yes, the Non United States is totally corrupt from top to bottom. Kamala was magnificent and gave hope. This is not the States that I grew up with on the other side of the Canadian border. This guy has the red button..watch out everybody.
Once the government plans to harm my child, women and anyone else, your rules about accepting the other side, ends. It’s also two different systems of government . I never will like, support or respect intentional stupid.
So you don't like yourself...
"intentional stupid"? ummmmm. You know what irony is?
The government already tried to harm children when they told people to give them the covid vax based on data that was totally irrelevant to whether or not the it was safe for children.
@@buzzwaldron6195 Per Aristotle... an ad hominem fallacy response
@@alexwestconsulting Per Aristotle... an ad hominem fallacy response
I'll go back to respecting whatever we're supposed to respect as soon as the country goes back to "no man is above the law."
I'll go back to respecting the Republicans when they no longer feel myself, my family, and my friends are "vermin" and "the enemy within."
Exactly
I agree with you that No Man is above the law!
But I think we are talking about different Men, because Biden and his entire family Should have been prosecuted! But it has all been hidden! Pelosi needs prosecuted , Schumer and about 15 other Congressmen and Senators need to be prosecuted as well as Mayorkas,
Not to mention the judges, DA’s and prosecutors in New York, and Atlanta!
I can continue, but you watch mainstream media so you won’t understand!
@@_onesimpleidea until then, every republican voter is a traitor....
No one is above the law.
If this were anything, like FDR, I would be fine. But this man has no integrity or ethics or conscience. And I don’t know how half of the country can cannot see that.
You have it the opposite. But what do you expect, when you're listening to over edited and not the full speeches. That and spinning every story. Then they leave out stories, and context. And the reverse for Kamala.. Try the above (original full speeches), and other perspectives. Longer interviews on subjects, and not sound bites or one side's political view.
@dianarockwell6256 They see it and could care less. His anger and stupidity and crudeness make them gleeful.
@@Eric-vr8mcI HAVE. YOU'RE BRAINWASHED. DEBATE ME!
CAN you??
The ideology-led way the Democrats ran their campaign is the main reason that they lost.
They see it, what you are missing us the fact they see it and accept it as they are similar.
America, you're not the country WE think you were
Neither are you the country YOU think you were
Honestly, you thought too highly of us. We were always in trouble.
gotta admit, you are right. wish I could afford to pick up and leave.
@@BurgerEater289right but because we “fly over” or (ignore them) is why they’re so disaffected of the system
So, as ever, we continue to work towards our American Ideals. The opposition to freedom and fairness are counting on us giving up. We can look at those who lived through the Depression and WWII. We can gain strength and follow their crucial, all American examples.
Accurately and well said.
I dont trust Trump as far as i can throw him. He was, and is NOT JOKING😢
"Democracy cannot succeed unless those who express their choice are prepared to choose wisely. The real safeguard of democracy, therefore, is education."
That is why Trump is going to take down the board of education... That is why Communist China took out the educated people and that is why Afghanistan stopped girls from going to school. These are not coincidences.
@@Ti5qu4ntum there’s a reason they want to dismantle the department of education. They couch it in states’ rights for the same reason they did before the civil war, they think it makes it harder to argue against
Paulo Frere
What a cool quote, I hadn't heard it before.
Paulo Freire?
@@josephinemorgenstern8161 It was President Franklin D. Roosevelt, but obviously he took Plato's deep understanding of what's wrong in Democracy. 🙌
I firmly believe that Trump doesn't care about democracy, the Constitution or the people. We are in for a rough ride and some very challenging times.
The economy of America will be interesting to watch too......Many years ago when I was younger I knew something was going on but I didn't know what. It was The George Bush Jnr's GFC. My kids were still young so we had a mortgage and I was terrified. The poor who didn't understand economics got themselves into financial strife by getting loads of loans and it will be the poor again who suffer but IN BOTH CASES they chose what was coming their way.
got any proof?
Lol, you’ll eat your own words
I couldn’t agree more with you😢
Once this country starts going downhill you can bet he’ll be put the blame on someone it’s what he does. He doesn’t care about anyone but himself!
I am devastated, but this time, I refuse to stay in a state of exhaustion, sadness, confusion, frustration, and endless analysis for too long, like I did after 2016 (years). This time, I won't get caught up in the smoke and the noise of every outrageous thing Trump and his team of bad actors say; I will focus on actions. Who do we write to, which groups are all over the issues, and how can we support them? Actions. I'm taking a few days to rest, but no more than that. I will write my personal Mission Statement this weekend for the next four years. I am not going to replay the fog I existed in after 2016. I am not going back... WE are STILL not going back. This time, we will be relentless. WE are the storm.
Exactly - Rachel Maddow shared an action plan, if you will, during a segment of her show yesterday, echoing exactly this. They want people to give up, that's what they're looking for - don't give them an inch.
YES !
@@briartwinedI'm sure there's going to be many protests like before but for different reasons.
YES! I said the same thing and I mean it. I can't go on the way I did when he got elected the first time. I had knots in my stomach the whole time and continuing anxiety. He is not going to do that to me this time.
The storm of ignorance
I agree! Democracy means being held accountable for breaking the law!
Those Americans who voted for Trump , must now look at themselves, ask themselves why they voted for Trump, their character and moral values have to be questioned.
I voted for him. I feel good about it.
@@jesseparrish1993yeah I know, you and a huge chunk of the country. We can't fix you guys or force a change. So really we just learned who we actually are. Now we just need to act accordingly
Imagine if Harris had won and Trump supporters were saying the same thing to you? you sound like the kind person who would be disappointed that the attempted ending of Trump failed. Shame on you honestly, I hope god shows you love.
@@r1konTheAutomator Hating most of the country hasn't proven popular.
Feels pretty good. 😊
I haven't heard any intelligent reason for why Trump was elected! Not even ONE!
70+ million people joined together to say FU to the system and an even louder FU to the consequences.
They just copy and paste the same garbage about lower grocery prices.... I personally would have happily paid $0.10 more for a carton of eggs than lose my SSN and Medicare. So much for ever retiring now.
A slogan and a red hat
Because eggs are two dollars more.
@@ds5651Actually it was Ronald Reagan's slogan before it was his. So....
I am worried about how dark things are going to become. I am in deep grief today for the hope of more united country.
grow a pair
@@copyprint-fz2hbExactly what creates division.
@stacyewhite3037 I am Canadian, and I hear you!🇨🇦🇺🇸🫶🏻
I started to read his biased biography of Andrew Jackson. I knew long ago that he couldn't be objective. So I am not surprised to hear this tripe.
Me, too. I just endured my second sleepless night dreading the dark things to come. I grieve for my country. 😞 Watching history repeat itself, and like the good people of 1930's Germany, helpless to do anything about it.
I’m praying, too.🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
This is the trouble with democracy. What happens when the majority of voters are uninformed fools? This is certainly the case with the USA (as it was in Britain during the Brexit vote).
Both times, xenophobia is involved. People have to let go of xenophobia or they would always be manipulated. Can't stop globalization.
Trump loves his "poorly educated". And yet they think they are smart. We truly live in an Idiocracy. 🤷♀️
@@captlancand misogyny.
The weakness of democracy is that it can be very easy hijack.
@@michaeljohnangel6359 added to that, 10 of the last 11 recessions were under republican presidents. Enconomy will crater under the orc father.
The sadness and pit in my stomach hurt yesterday morning didn’t come from my candidate not winning. It came from the realization of how more than half this country citizens really feel how they hate how they discriminate. That’s what’s really disturbing me.
Trump won the Hispanic vote. Hispanics who were polled said that the left didn't represent their interests.
anyone voting for the democrats doesn't like america get out of here with that sanctimony
@@corinnemiller4534 can i ask why?
@@Andrew54123 I think it's obvious. The majority of Americans just made the worst decision of their lives. This is going to be bad, real bad.
@@PrometheusCrom
AND THEIR UNCONSCIONABLY STUPID DECISION AFFECTS THE REST OF US AS WELL…..
Why should the non trump voter be happy right now? Our democracy could be lost forever thanks to 52% of the nations idiocracy.
I stand with you in questioning this. Exactly. What are WE supposed to do now??
Keep crying bud 😢 that’s all yall do is complain and complain. Grow some balls, ride the next 4 years out like a man and wait till the next election.
It's only 20% of the population of this country, let that bring you solace.
@@CocoChanel916 America is not a democracy. It is a plutocracy or an oligarchy. Take your pick. Google it to check.
@@_andresss07says the ball baby complainer of the 2020 election!
It doesn't matter what he does at this point. His supporters will rationalize. This isn't politics anymore, it is team sports. People don't quit their "team".
I've said this, it doesn't matter what the agendas are...Trump didn't vocalize anything that would help americas on a day to day basis. They don't care. Its definitely team sports. The more extreme you are the better "fan" you are.
Tens of millions of hooligans.
Of course, it depends on what the "coach" asks them to do. If that includes persecution of minorities and vulnerable people, that "sport" becomes a blood sport.
Exactly. It doesn't matter what happens or what he does. They will rationalize it because it's their team.
... or their cult - until they wake up and see the idiocracy themselves.
“Don't it always seem to go
That you don't know what you got 'til it's gone?”
- Joni Mitchell
(Couldn’t be more true than now.)
They are gonna find out they don't like what they voted for but won't be able to do anything about it. Many had no idea how tariffs work. Yet, only after the election did they look it up.
Yes, soon as Trump gone, we wanted him back!
‘Joni Mitchell never lied”
pave paradise, put up a parking lot
I was just thinking the same thing this morning
When someone shows you who they are, believe them.
I still need to fully understand "post truthism" but it appears to be the falsification of any possible ideas so there is no clarity, no "true facts" just "whatever someone says or feels". Bizarre way of trying to live.
Believe them... the first time
you mean being the best president ?? we did believe him
We've done that very thing for the past four years. Only when continued deniability was patently impossible did the left finally, and unsuccessfully, pivot.
Thank God for the election of Donald Trump.
Right, and the democrat party showed us they don't give a fig about the constitution. Instead of having a primary, a presidential candidate is installed, if anyone disagrees or has different ideas than they do, they are censored on social media, they ignore the Supreme Court and do whatever they want to do despite being told it's against the law, and they use the law to go after people that threatens their agenda, like some third world country. This country was saved by Trump's election, not doomed, as it would have been under Harris. And one more thing, women have other issues that are important to them besides abortion.
This is the first time in my life that I am afraid of the government in America…
Same here!
I mean, it isn't my first time but still, pretty scary
Second time for me. 2016 and 2024
Me too! I’ll be extra thankful this Thanksgiving living under a democratic President from Nov -Dec. A true leader that respects our US constitution. Come January, our country will never be the same. 😢😢😢
Well most other countries been afraid of your past government, except when Trump wins. He doesn't meddles in foreign countries, we thank God for that. even cutting funds of organization taking taxpayers money like NED from meddling in my and many more countries, thank god.
Understatement of the century..." thrives on chaos vs order".
Boggles the mind that if you have a criminal record you can run for president.
And yet felons can't get hired in a McDonald's. It's like we live in the reverse world.
True. 🙌🏼 Nikki Haley 🙌🏼 🧣She stood up and fought.
@@kristine6996 No; she really didn't.
And felons can't get a lot of jobs or travel to some countries.
If a criminal conviction disqualified you, it would be weaponized against your party or candidate. It would just be a matter of time.
This man put in words exactly how I am feeling! Thank you for sharing your thoughtful and respectful opinion.
I'm not despondent because my is a choice lost, I am upset because of what you said the chaos that will ensue because Trump now has no guard rails. With all 3 branches of government basically in his hands, I see very little hope for democracy
@@CrystalWilliamsoncoach What you say is correct. But you don’t live in a democracy. You live in a plutocracy more than ever. Google it
4 branches …. Presidency, house, senate AND SUPREME COURT
@@billgale5568the house and senate make up congress, which is the legislative branch in the federal government.
Mr. Meacham's "we'll have to VOTE better" next b.s. makes want to THROW UP! WHAT NEXT TIME??? If Biden allows that man to be POTUS AGAIN it WILL be a CIVIL WAR!
@@CrystalWilliamsoncoach your country hasn’t been a democracy for years. It is a plutocracy and getting worse. Google it for details
With all due respect to John Meacham...when somebody shows you who they are, believe them...the FIRST time.
Exactly. Thats why the American people didn’t vote Kamala in.
America, shameful. Laughing stock of the world
Watching from Australia…yes, a laughing stock. And no longer held in high regard 😢
@@aljuneandaugustuslee9196 🇳🇿 another Aussie 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
As a heartbroken American. Trust me. We are ashamed, this is an educational issue overall and I’m disgusted. Everyone is somber. I’m so sorry to the world who sees it for what it is and why ignorant people turned out to vote.
You’re right we have been the laughingstock for the last 4 years.
@@barsixfulas an american I can promise u wholeheartedly most us never really cared about your opinions on our politics like ever and that goes for all the other people who don’t actually live here who just love sharing their pointless opinions on the matter as if it actually involves them somehow lol
So now we are down to hoping Donald Trump is not who he says he is. Hoping that he will not do what he says he will. So sad.
They're already coming out laughing and saying that Project 2025 was and is the agenda, it took all of one day for them to admit it.
Trump will turn America into Russia. Putin is his role-model.
Just like in 2016 and we all saw how that turned out
I'm down to hoping that our system will protect us. And that thankfully he can't run again. As the constitution says he can't run again. We can do this. We have to survive two years. Two years and then we can take back congress. But for now we gotta hope. And thankfully Uncle Sam is slow. And things take time. So hopefully nothing really gets done in two years and we can claw back. That's cope-ing I know. But it's all we can do right now. Is hope.
@@GundamGokuTV He has no guardrails!! No repercussions! We handed over our country to a madman carte blanc.
We can thank Mitch McConnell for having Trump back in the White House.
It is absolutely his fault. He had his chance and put his tail between his legs and cowered.
what about that Merrick whimp?
And Kevin McCarthy. One day, his followers will turn on Trump.
@@carolineg2237 All that has to happen for that is to have the economy crash. They will tar and feather him.
It's also on Joe. He was not supposed to be candidate. You paid a high price for the lack of primary.
Thanks for today’s remarks. You reminded me that it isn’t ok to tune out just because I’m anxious and scared. Now is the time to stay engaged and informed.
Most Americans either didn’t vote at all or chose Trump for President. Apparently they are comfortable with Fascism. Buckle up and watch your back.
Good point. Shocked that so many chose not to show up!
Fascism drama is why dems lost, do your jobs stop spreading fear
No, most of us don't. This is the perfect example of what happens when you're backed by the richest person on the planet.
Can you give me the definition of Fascism?
Without using Trumps name?
Justice prevailed. You lose
Watching from overseas, I'm so worried for my friends in America and like many others I don't understand why this guy wasn't jailed years ago after Jan 6. I can only hope that his chaos means his Project 2025 will all be "talk" and no action. I don't think many of his voters understand what they have voted for. Change yes, but not in a good way.
I hope he proves us all wrong, I am terrified of what will come over the next four years. My grief for the past 24 hours is real and I am deeply worried for all Americans.
I pray that the Lord steps in where we can't.
I pray it is the most boring, uneventful four years ever. I don't have much faith in that, but I can hope
Y'all...really? When someone shows who they are, believe them the first time. This will be anything but uneventful.
@@charleneandrle-olson3099 Sorry but praying has never done anything for anyone anywhere. Wasn’t it god who sent him courtesy of the evangelicals. Think how god saved trump but completely ignores the slaughter of school children and other innocents. Sickening
@@IanMudie-d5lGod is not a man but a spirit. His ways are opposed to our understanding. This election has put into action what he will do. God operates orderly. We now have a corrupt Supreme Court, Congress and presidency. When a holy God acts he sweeps out the entire corruption. In our 248 years we are an immature nation bedazzled by our wealth, immorality and fake justice. The people elected a king with a lifetime of mess with a white face. This corruption has been coming for 248 years and now the Almighty will take vengeance on whoever he chooses.
I recognized the key phrase "the constitutional order THAT WE HAVE BECOME ACCUSTOMED TO"
We have become accustomed to some dirty business.
Facism in full swing. Wait when tarriffs result in lost jobs and high prices.
So true, America will not be 'Great Again'. The Trump voters don't even know what Tariffs are! Too bad there is not a civic/economics 101 test required to prevent uninformed people from voting.
They'll just blame minorites and the poor, like they've always done. Republicans are the party of kicking down. They never punch up
The Cult and right wing media will find a way to blame everything but Trumps tariffs.
I can’t wait actually…let them feel it!
The scary part is there is no one to hold him back this time.
"This time" Republicans controlled the House/Senate when he first got elected and the world didn't end so your statement makes no sense. You liberals seriously have the memory of a fly.
Yep!
The 68 millions democrats votes
The Democrats will fight him. Far from over.
@@derbywinner6316 Sorry to say but no look at russia
Middle finger to Trump & the peasants that voted for him.
I second.
They're simpletons.
Magabillies.
Facts the devil is busy
Using the term peasant implies that they are people capable of rational thought. They are not. They are not people, or human beings. Republicans are lifeforms, creatures, subhumans, take your pick. But human? No. No that they are not.
Very compassionate perception. Thank you for what is greatly needed at this time in America.
For everyone that voted for this Tyrant you have blood on your hands🌎🔥🌊🌪😔
America has had blood on its hands for a while. We ignore our original sins and never try to do right by it, so those in power play our sins against us!
You have abject stupidity on your hands
Blood on their hands?? LIKE THEY CARE?!?!?
They will reap what they sow
🎯💯
We on the left are strong and can weather this storm. We got through his first term, we made it through covid, we rallied after 9/11. We've got this. Love each other, support each other, and do what you can to help those less fortunate during the next 4 years.
The problem is that Trump will make himself Dictator for life. There will not be another election, or, if there is, it will be a Putin-type election. Putin is Trump's role-model.
@@SteffiReitsch Then lie down and give up. The rest of us will endeavor to persevere.
How are we if he gets to nominate two more young extremist Supreme Court justices?
@@jeremytaylor4085 We push for the next president with liberal leanings to increase the number of justices. We push for a blue congress to impose term limits on SCOTUS justices. We. Keep. Going.
@@kwest5171 Yes, never under any circumstances give up, ever.
They came for my rights and you did nothing. You can’t take away my right to laugh when they come for yours.
Brilliant
vERY GOOD!
Abortion is a state issue now… taxation without representation is actual tyranny, but I bet you are okay with the money printers going brrrrrrrr all day and night.
Darkest day in American history.
The height of stupidity is making decisions against your own interests and still being convinced you are smart 😂😂😂
Excellent observation.
Yes. It's called the Arrogance of Ignorance.
libs know all about stupidity
enjoy Trump presidency 🤣
@@romandevivo1163 it’s called the Dunning Krueger effect..:
I would call it the "depths of stupidity" - no superlatives for that
My God, I never thought my country would fall this far into darkness.
Huh? The stock market is already soaring!
Psalm 9:17 in the Bible states, "The wicked shall return to Sheol, all the nations that forget God".
Really? And where were you for the last 4 years? You people simply don't get it.
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Why not? Been brewing for years.
You can NEVER TRUST a Narcissist....
So any politician?
When I look at his voters from this perspective it makes me think how unhealthy America is that they can’t spot his toxic abuse.
Guess what? We should accept that Russia is going to rule our country.
From Europe. Last night i watched a movie on WWII.
I can’t believe that Americans have elected another Hitler. Same words, same policies, same ideas. We were reflecting with some friends that many, many Americans are uneducated, so they don’t even know what happened during WWIi, except in movies. And all the people who had gone through this war have either died or are too old to talk about it, a voice in the desert. Therefore, lessons have not been learned. Start from scratch. Again.
I wish good luck to the non Trump. Hold tight and protect as much your freedoms as you can.
Thank you! MANY of us needed to hear that
This is a sad and delusional comment, bringing Hitler yet again. I think the uneducated persons here are you and your friends. By this comparison you make seems you don’t understand what happened in WWII or what happened in the last 4 years in the USA that brought voters to despise the current administration. Stay on your lane, you are not fit for an opinion here.
@@loantran-thanh7795
The world is watching this happening right before their eyes!
As an American, I am literally in mourning for my country. I cannot believer this either. And you are spot on about the lack of basic education and history in our schools, especially at early levels. Our education and school books must be federalized so our kids will be taught accurately.
I also want to apologize - especially to western Europeans - for what is to come. Please please understand that 49.9% of Americans have been devasted by this election result. We feel helpless to protect both ourselves and the rest of the world from the tyranny and destruction of Trump's presidency.😭
Despite how bad the education system is, we were still taught about WWII and fascism. Guess it wasn’t taught hard enough. Sad…
This is what happens when you don’t THINK! Y’all let hate win so say nothing if this blows up in y’all face!
They reap what they sow.
This is not a test
This is the Truth of America and it's History
Exactly. This is America. 🇺🇸 nothing more nothing less
Trump and his allies in the house, the senate and at state level now can set rules and boundaries for upcoming elections. Gerrymandering, regulatory subterfuge, hush money and voting machine modifications are now quite practical for the party in power.
I don’t expect to see another Democrat president in my lifetime.
I’m telling you guys, if they take the house too, I GUARANTEE there will be an amendment either granting a third term, or even going so far as to install him as King. He’s telling us that what he wants. And Republican law makers are so spineless they’ll go along with it. Terrifying.
In order for an ammendment to be adopted and added to the constitution it needs to be ratified by 2/3 of the states after passing through the house the senate and signed by the president . Now they might be able to pull off the house , senate , and president but it's very unlikely to get the 2/3 of the states to get on board. Not to mention that trump is the picture of health and wellness and is as young and chipper as a spring chicken . What is he 81 82 something like that. I'll be surprised if he even makes it through the next 4 years mich less have the health and strength to be able to run for another term . But I am the eternal optimist so who knows maybe I'm just trying to find a silver lining or something
What you said about him remaining into a third term through legislative manipulation horrifies me. It's almost as if the maga's are in a transe.
He's made it clear from the beginning that this was his plan all along. Before he was elected the first time, he talked about 8 years, 12 years, 16 years -- and then being succeeded by Jr.
Yup.Heard El Dumpo is already wanting a third term.
Luckily, Congress can’t do that by itself. The states have to vote on it. Also, Trump won’t live that long.
I accept that Democratic process did what it is supposed to do, but every time I have to choose between supporting and defending the constitution of the United States, and working for the freedom of her people, and bending a knee to Donald Trump, I will choose the constitution. It is my right as an American to criticize, oppose, and seek redress against my government when it is wrong.
That’s one opinion
@@MilesShade And a good opinion.
He won in a democratic process; I accept that, but I’ll be damned if I’ll stand by and watch him destroy that way of government. This isn’t an oligarchy.
Actually, it is. So sad. Now Musk will get control over the government agencies that were put in place to oversee his government subsidized Space X programs. It's always been this way, simply done more in the open because Americans are numb/apathetic to it today.
❤ that's the difference between you and them when they lost they wanted to tear the place down when you lose you choose to accept the results
@sharonsparks900 That's the problem. There's nothing you can do about it at this point. Oh sure, we can try to mitigate the damage he'll cause but it will be too little, too late for the most part.
@@thomascampbell5633 That’s the response they’re counting on.
@@sharonsparks900 What other response is possible?
Historian Meacham I agree with your words😢Thanks for speaking🙏🏽
For those who did not vote for Trump, we can only rely on 3 things going forward: (1) our resolve, (2) Trump's penchant for mendacity, and (3) Trump's utter incompetence.
What I truly fear is what happens when Trumps really gets thousands of loyalists into positions of power. Dismantling basically the institutions which actually held him back the first time.
@@CrniWuk And if/when Vance gets into power...
As a survivor of SA I am broken. The nation has agreed that no one cares, no one is held accountable, they are celebrated and given the keys to the country. This is heartbreaking.
Americans have lost all ots morales when you want Trump to be your President
Thank you for these words of encouragement.
We as citizens, who don't want to loose Democracy, need to be on alert and ready to defend our CONSTITUTION and our laws to prevent the Republican experiment with fascism...
Not an experiment. A conversion into Fascism.
LOSE is spelled L O S E. We have turned Democracy LOOSE (pronounced LUCE) !
In 2020 81,000,000 people voted for Joe Biden. In 2024, 68,000,000 voted for Harris. 13,000,000 stayed home in 2024. Trump’s vote in 2020 was 74,000,000. In 2024, it was 72,600,000. Trump voters showed up, Biden/Harris voters did not.
The sad part is That 13,000,000 didn't want a woman President!!
Actually that's incredibly wrong because ballotts will still be counted for weeks. Get your facts straight.
They didn't want to vote for a black woman. Two strikes against her. This country should be ashamed but misogyny is still strong.
This says it all 🤷🏻
This election Biden/Harris voters didnt care who will be next president..
Unless justice begins to prevail, which it has failed us, we will NEVER recover. For those of us that did all we could to see him and other republicans lose, I’m honestly exhausted mentally but I will never accept that their darkness will prevail. I may just be one tiny voice but I’m one amongst millions and together we will not allow America to be destroyed.
If you have kids…hug them tightly…they will suffer for this in the long run😢
Legislation like this haven’t made them and parents suffer 😮
Google
California 1955 😮
Exactly Douglas, that is the biggest tragedy of all
I fully expect America to go through some things over the next few years. I expect serious economic problems. Pay off debt, and save a reserve if you can. Trump and his allies do not really care about common people. A lot of people I think are going to have this shown to them once more , and I think much worst.
Elon literally said he and trump have a financial plan that will make the middle class suffer and it’ll be a 2-3 year painful process. But it must happen to get the country back on its feet. As usual, middle class gets effed. But his disciples will, too, but that makes me feel no better.
You are right. For example, Trump's policies will most likely add $7-10 trillion to the debt on top of the $8 trillion he created in his first term. The possibility of a financial collapse is real. Get a safety net with some savings and prepare for the worst in 2-3 years.
That's because the side that lost aren't s bunch of crazies that will try to destroy the Capitol because we lost.
Jon Meacham, you never disappoint. God Bless.
I'm disappointed, but I'm not surprised. 😔 From my vantage point from behind the camera, I watched the gradual decline of the American empire. On occasion, I've mentioned what I see. But, because it was all anecdotal, I never discussed my observations in depth. My musings were generally taken as me venting frustration.
We are near the final chapter of this Empire. Our nation's military domination might allow it to flourish longer than fallen Empires of yesteryear. But, the experiment has reached its conclusion. The majority of the citizenry of the United States of America has an appetite for autocracy. This election result clearly illuminates the willingness of the population to waddle in the dark muck of vengeance and gripe that has overtaken this World that we call America. The light of the shining beacon has been extinguished.
I’m happy
Don’t forget how many Americans are on antidepressants and eat and drink too much. Is that you billy?
To all retirees, if you voted for Trump, you voted your Social Security away.
Just wait til they rob the bank.
I'm a senior too, I told my daughter who voted for Trump once my Social Security is cut or taken away, I will not be able to pay my bills and will be forced to sell my house too. I told her that she will be responsible for taking care of me.
I'm sure they're going to change the age to 67.
@@jacquelineglitter4328 More like 72
Not just seniors anyone who has been putting their $ into the social security will never see that money nor will they have healthcare. Can you say 3rd world?
How many of those voters actually voted, and how many were "counted" by Putin? LOL...Trump told us he has all the votes, remember?
I find it difficult to believe he won every single battleground state.
I find it hard to believe with so many people registering this year, how few actually turned out to vote.
Bingo!!
This was rigged..he cheated.
Why isnt it being investigated??
A recount & the machines checked!
I agree. There is definitely something wrong here. The math doesn’t add up. I’m now also hearing from some sources that over 18 million ballots have not been counted…
Fastest election I ever saw called ! And pop vote, senate, maybe house - all at once! A known fraudster who said he didn't need our votes won????
"Democracy is the theory that the common people know what they want, and deserve to get it good and hard."
-- H.L. Mencken
You who are so enthusiastic now will be surprised what happens in your America
I hope you’re wrong.
@@CynthiaRomero-u4v I hope so too, I really do! But Mr Trump's announcements were very clear! For all those who listened to him carefully.
@@JustMe-mh2pn Europeans know a fascist when they see or hear one. They are girding their loins.
And we told you so!
I have worked in education and mental health care for 45 years. I have been advocating for those who feel marginalized, i have tried to be a role model for those who have experienced trauma and addiction and rose up from that darkness with more determination to be better and do more for others. I feel that this election has broken my spirit. I have been thinking about the march towards doing bold things to move the country forward towards a more equitable society, and concluded that those efforts peaked with LBJ's Great Society. All that has happened since then is one side tries to patch it together with duct tape and Elmer's glue while the other side goes at it with a hammer and chisel. I don't see that it is going to change. Im a year away from retirement. I've decided that I am going to retire abroad.
Well you can thank President Trump for the extra spendable 6.5% social security tax cut he gave you.
What country will you go to? I'm dual canada/us and thought I'd return to Canada but am concerned the right-wing trend here will slowly take over Canada too.
Goodbye 👋
@@MarcDionne-d2x You have to be mindful working with the poor and disadvantaged. You can get sucked into the vortex of misery. I covered a psych unit for a friend on days off. New med interns would sign on for psych rotations all excited to make the change in the unfortunates life. By lunch, as initial interviews went from one to the other patients, the interns eyes glazed over, checking their watch for quitting time. Lol, after years passed, you see the same behavior from the interns, residents, and patients. The face changes but the behavior is the same. Detach friend, you did your best, now leave it in the past … which will take 3-5 years. Happy retirement.
@TP-kr5dp G F Y !
We should celebrate these holidays with our loved ones as if it were our last.
I understand and share in your fears, but I think that’s a bit dramatic. It helps to remember that America has survived for nearly 250 years, including a full-fledged Civil War early in its history. We can survive four more years of the fool, as tough as it will be at times
4% of Americans do not have family.
@pensivepenguin3000 Putin has an asset with immunity in the White House.
@@pensivepenguin3000 1. Cute that you think there'll even be a four years from now with pretty much no guardrails now that every branch has flipped.
2. 250 years is the average age of an empire when it finally falls. There are defined stages to a nations' fall and we're basically right on time.
@@jenniferhiemstra5228 hey, who am I to tell you you shouldn’t be that worried? This all horribly sucks, and we are all just trying to find ways to cope with or rationalize our way through it. I guess I just have to try to tell myself those things, because the idea that everything is lost is so grim I don’t know how to even live with that concept
In 2016 we found out who Trump is
In 2024 we found out who America is.
and We learn of the Democrat party and their rich donors.
You’re now going to get the America you wanted
Yaa what 155,135 people wanted
YES! And we are excited about it!
@@UPBeliever Let's see how excited you are a year or two from now
@@BigBoogookie you are wrong and too stubborn to face it ha ha get over yourself
@@circusbrains I wish
I blame Merrick Garland, he accomplished absolutely nothing in his tenure and what he did accomplish is all going to be pardoned.
Everything this guy said 💯
This was a very balanced explanation. I love reason and calm voices in the face of chaos.
We were an ear’s width from salvation. God help us all.