Who else feels we have traded in one evil for another?

[IHaveRespawned]

I have always had a huge disdain for the left and their causes. From allowing (and even facilitating) an invasion of illegal aliens from broken nations, to weaponizing identity politics, to the warpath against white men, and all the way to DEI and sociopolitical engineering our children. The leftist social propaganda in and of itself was nauseating and getting old. It was divisive and destructive.

I voted for Trump all three past elections cycles, and I honestly have to say I am regretting placing any ounce of hope in Trump. I feel we have been duped beyond belief. Over a year into his presidency, I feel we have spun farther into a dystopian nightmare.

What happened to no wars? That was a lie. What happened to lowering groceries on day one? That was a lie. That rebate check idea that was floated around after the DOGE savings? I don't see it.

In fact, what I do see is the predatory "Own nothing; be 'Happy'" initiatives thriving. Homeownership has become more and more unobtainable, especially among younger generations. Our fire departments are failing. Our public safety infrastructure is crumbling. Our fuel prices have jumped up. The job market has become more volatile and unstable than ever. Looming mass job displacements are around the corner. We are criminalizing our homeless in a time where people with degrees are working multiple jobs to afford rent. Spying on everyday Americans from Flock Cameras to the use of AI and facial recognition is skyrocketing.

When you have had strongly vocal MAGA supporters turn sour on Trump, such as Marjorie Taylor Green, Elon Musk, and Tucker Carlson to name a few, you know it is bad. I don't trust Elon Musk either, but bottom line, once die-hard Trump supporters are turning their backs.

Let's face it, this is ultimately a battle between the elite and the typical, everyday American. Trump has sold us out to the elite ruling class. When there is no side to turn to, you know we are all toast.

I agree

I disagree

[exitseven]

I know that President Trump exaggerates. Prices did not go down on day 1 he does not have magic wand. But he did start working towards it on Day 1. He signed 200 executive orders including energy expansion, improving trade with foreign countries and other pro business policies. Inflation did stabilize quickly going from over 9% down to 2.5%. This in itself was very significant.

Funding for emergency services is a local government issue. I live in a democrat state where the state spends (wastes, really) on illegal aliens. As a result the money that usually goes to cities and towns is no longer available. Projects like new schools and new fire engines are cancelled. We have several fire stations that have been condemned because of unsafe conditions. Where I live there is no municipal trash pickup so there is a transfer station for citizens. It was always no extra charge to get rid of your trash and recyclables. This year it suddenly cost $350 for a dump sticker. I blame democrat governor for that. Add to it the federal funding that has been cut because I live in a sanctuary state and property taxes have also increased.

I can see signs of improvement but unfortunately it takes a lot longer to fix things than it does to break them. I am optimistic about the future where just 5 years ago I never thought I would ever find employment again.

[strateguy632]

superb!

[IHaveRespawned]

Yes, emergency services are largely a state and local issue. The point is that our taxpayer dollars continue to largely fund the federal government with billions being spent on foreign affairs when our most basic services at home are crumbling. I am happy my state is finally taking some initiatives to address these issues, but the problems have been persistent for so long, I feel there are most certainly long-term or permanent damages.

We tend to focus on mainstream, hot-button issues that distract us from the most basic, critical things.

Most certainly get all these illegal alien entitlement junkies out! We cannot help foreign nationals when we cannot even help ourselves! But don't forget about the average, typically everyday American. When the middle class dies, that beacon of advancement and prosperity dies along with it.

[exitseven]

Bringing back manufacturing to the US will also bring back the middle class.

[888theGreat]

I agree , I would not have voted for Trump if I knew he was going to do the opposite of what he promised. He was good first time. This term has been a disaster. We are closest to World War 3 since Cuban crisis and the closest to Civil war since 1860's. I don't know how we solve current crisis other than Trump resigning and BIBI arrested.

[IHaveRespawned]

This is a completely different Trump than we saw during his first term. First term Trump was kicking ass. Second term Trump is a complete impulsive cluster-fuck inducing more fear and uncertainty.

[888theGreat]

Yep , like Dr Jeckel and Mr Hyde

[Anonymous]

I don't know if I'd go so far as to say all that. I think the main thing for me is I didn't place all that hope on Trump. Understanding how prices work, I never thought he could lower grocery prices on day one. As far as DOGE checks go, I was against them anyway, pay down the debt. As for the war, for me it depends on how long it goes on. I didn't want it in the first place, but if it winds down in a couple months, I'll be okay with that.

I think the difference is, a lot of people made the mistake of buying into this notion that Trump is somehow more than what he is. He postures and he's annoying. I probably wouldn't last 10 minutes in a room with him without wanting to strangle him. At the end of the day, I still believe Kamala would have been worse.

[Anonymous]

Funny how y'all called the anti Trump group crazy for warning you of exactly this shit.

[jshm2]

You need your tiny head examined, dimwit.

The left never was "evil" - it was only misinformed. The right has been the traditional evil all along. You were just too blinded by Trumps dick in your mouth, and nut sack in your eyes, to see it.

[Agape93]

I sincerely don't like you, but that shit was fucking hilarious 😂

[Anonymous]

You've traded a lesser evil (Old School Capitalists) for a greater evil - New Order Fascist Capitalists.
Either way you're fucked. The old way gave you the illusion of freedom and a tidbits here and there.
The new way will just drive you into the ground and make you say 'be happy you're not getting deported'.
Fuck maga

[strateguy632]

musk betrayed trump by "working less on government efficiency" that was his JOB for those 5 months.

[beefcakebradybatson]

As the late, great Connie Francis sang,"Who's Sorry Now?", and we black men have been targeted by honkkkies since we were brought to America in chains in 1919.

[beefcakebradybatson]

I mean, SIXTEEN NINETEEN, of course!!!

[msc545]

Congratulations on seeing the ugly truth.