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Sometimes when I think about US politics, I worry. But then I remember this is a country that had gone through a civil war, numerous scandals, a great depression and dust bowl, two world wars,

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  • Shit is not looking good

    • Sometimes when I think about US politics, I worry. But then I remember this is a country that had gone through a civil war, numerous scandals, a great depression and dust bowl, two world wars,

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  • Relevant graphic. USA deaths weren't even in the top ten, percent-wise or raw numbers.

    • Sometimes when I think about US politics, I worry. But then I remember this is a country that had gone through a civil war, numerous scandals, a great depression and dust bowl, two world wars,

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  • We're doing the disaster speedrun.

    • Sometimes when I think about US politics, I worry. But then I remember this is a country that had gone through a civil war, numerous scandals, a great depression and dust bowl, two world wars,

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  • Agree 100%.

    Although I don't just blame the old people, a lot of them were hippies.

    We're still the same divided country we were in the civil war, racists and oligarchs vs people of better character.

    Trump has, even at this early point, permanently changed the political realities of this country. He will be remembered for elevating the presidency to the point where the rule of law no longer applies.

    • Sometimes when I think about US politics, I worry. But then I remember this is a country that had gone through a civil war, numerous scandals, a great depression and dust bowl, two world wars,

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  • No, I'm sure. But we seem like we're on some accelerated timeline or something. Gotta be awful quickly.

    • Sometimes when I think about US politics, I worry. But then I remember this is a country that had gone through a civil war, numerous scandals, a great depression and dust bowl, two world wars,

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  • EXACTLY

    • Sometimes when I think about US politics, I worry. But then I remember this is a country that had gone through a civil war, numerous scandals, a great depression and dust bowl, two world wars,

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  • I am saying that the present situation is not out of character for the USA.

    We are the Florida of the world.

    • People who are MENSA members, are there benefits? Do you get discounts on anything? I'll never qualify, so I gotta ask.

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  • I remember when I grew tall, 6'6" or almost 2 meters, I had moments when I was aware of being a full head above everyone else in a crowd.

    Does that sort of thing happen when you're very smart? Times when you realize you have abilities others don't?

    • US question: Would you approve of your state seceding from the Union, declaring independence from the United States? I think California, Oregon, and Washington would, and probably Colorado too.

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  • You have both corrected me well, I admit I was wrong. Sorry.

    • US question: Would you approve of your state seceding from the Union, declaring independence from the United States? I think California, Oregon, and Washington would, and probably Colorado too.

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    • US question: Would you approve of your state seceding from the Union, declaring independence from the United States? I think California, Oregon, and Washington would, and probably Colorado too.

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    • US question: Would you approve of your state seceding from the Union, declaring independence from the United States? I think California, Oregon, and Washington would, and probably Colorado too.

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  • It would have a hell of a lot of economic power, and natural resources.

    • US question: Would you approve of your state seceding from the Union, declaring independence from the United States? I think California, Oregon, and Washington would, and probably Colorado too.

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  • New Mexico went Kamala. Border state.

    • Once it's on the Internet, it stays forever, but only for the things you DON'T want. For the things you DO want, it will be wiped off the face of the Earth by tomorrow.

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  • The hero we need

    • US question: Would you approve of your state seceding from the Union, declaring independence from the United States? I think California, Oregon, and Washington would, and probably Colorado too.

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  • Small enough price to pay

    • US question: Would you approve of your state seceding from the Union, declaring independence from the United States? I think California, Oregon, and Washington would, and probably Colorado too.

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  • Alabama. Not enough federal money in the world to keep that state afloat.

    If they split from the Union, everyone starves.

    • Once it's on the Internet, it stays forever, but only for the things you DON'T want. For the things you DO want, it will be wiped off the face of the Earth by tomorrow.

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  • I'm looking at you, Little Big Planet user created content.

    • US question: Would you approve of your state seceding from the Union, declaring independence from the United States? I think California, Oregon, and Washington would, and probably Colorado too.

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  • Ah, but Trump does not have the balls, brains, or moral integrity of Abraham Lincoln.

    So, we got that going for us.

    • US question: Would you approve of your state seceding from the Union, declaring independence from the United States? I think California, Oregon, and Washington would, and probably Colorado too.

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  • I actually read this, unusual for me. I appreciate your take, and while your reasons are real concerns, I'm not in agreement with your solution.

    • US question: Would you approve of your state seceding from the Union, declaring independence from the United States? I think California, Oregon, and Washington would, and probably Colorado too.

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