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Observing American politics feels really strange at the moment (lemm.ee)

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As an outsider (I live in Belgium) it feels very weird and dystopian to see everything happening in American politics with Trump and Musk.

On one side, it's very interesting and almost entertaining; on the other side, it's scary. I can't imagine what it must be like to live in the USA.

Americans, how do you cope? What's your take on the situation?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

I absorb what i can through the media. I accept that i cant trust most information that reaches me. I keep track of what is right to me compared to what the news shows regardless if the event happened or was accurately portrayed. I try to understand how others feel about stuff too without being a bummer.

I have faith in myself to act according to my beliefs if/when the opportunity presents itself.

This is my disinformation cope. It takes the edge off of alarming news and keeps me engaged.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

It's been going on for over a decade, so I'm pretty much used to it by now. Whether it's a Republican or Democrat, a racist homophobe, or an anti-business bureaucrat who believes in taxing the hell out of everyone, every politician is a rich elite that ignores the will of the people and completely mucks up everything. I just accept it. I accept that they're not the King. They're subject to the Sovereign King, God, and will eventually answer to him, just like I will have to.

Also, I've had my own share of issues just finding steady work, so politics is just a background noise when it's shaky where my next meal is coming from.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Still figuring out that coping part. Right now I have a daily anxiety spike early in the morning that wakes me up, so not going great currently.

I hope you guys can hold it together across the pond. I've heard that some of the same powers are turning their attention and money towards you guys now (or at least in Germany).

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