2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Fuck the braindead notion that we can say "Fuck the white working class." [View all]nolabels
(13,133 posts)Firstly of what little choice there was we still didn't get our choice as a majority. Secondly now the Uber has to deliver on the place the they have ascended, and in which to me, doesn't look too likely. Unless Trump figures out how to engage and subdue an aggressor in a military conflict his stuff will be cooked. All of of his other avenues are moribund.
As to anyone rejecting anything, there was no such thing, the election was a fool's errand and surprise to many. The majority didn't choose anything. Another technicality from an obtuse rule written two-hundred and forty years ago in some back room has insured property owners they are more equal under the law and winners of their just rewards, Donald Trump.
The extra people in those few states who voted for Trump and put him over the top wanted change not more lip service (that has been the republican plan for the last eight years). They might now even get some change but i am also willing to bet it's not the kind they wanted. And quite aptly, you cannot blame the rest of us for those who listened to sirens song.
On the other hand, cultivating relationships with multinationals and banksters did not win the day or the hearts either. We, the people voting, mostly didn't get to chose who was going to be running. The self-appointed choosers did that for us. I personally don't feel remorseful, i did what i could and maybe others got more of what they wanted however delusional it might be. That don't indicate they will be able to keep it or even want it after a while. I also see no need for anyone to apologize for Sen. Schumer's or DWS transgression, just figuring out how we can put them in the back seat should be more the adequate. More than anything though, if the country is not run with steady hand turmoil will mount.
To me, the road ahead looks like a detour, it might be weird way to get there but knowing you are bigger the the problem is half the battle