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[Dupes]

I know politics is a sensitive subject.

What is the atmosphere from the presidential election in your US cities?

[blazer88]

Everyone I talked to was happy Trump won , although Clinton won our state ( New York ) big. I think in the end, many people made the the decision for a new direction than the Obama / Clinton policy's and people are looking forward to the change.

[kimchee411]

Utter disgust, shock, and trepidation here in Northern California, naturally.

[DespicableChang]

I'm in Illinois but about an hour south of chicago so it's pretty conservative overall.  Everybody is shocked.  Seemed as if everybody thought Clinton would win easily.  

 

The consensus seems to be more that many voted against Clinton and not necessarily as a ringing endorsement for the big orange fella.  

[afrozenpond]

DC is in shock. Torts is loving it.

[shoeshine boy]

ugh. I thought I could get away from this here.

[Junkyard Athletic]

Our county, a strong Republican county, voted Democrat for the first time since the Great Depression... That's saying something!

With that, karma is king and the Democrats got what they deserved by f**king Bernie. Bernie would've taken Trump, no questions asked.

[Grammer]

karma is king and the Democrats got what they deserved by f**king Bernie. Bernie would've taken Trump, no questions asked.

 

That's a great big A-fucking-MEN. 

[Reagan85]

I'm a republican, however wasn't a huge supporter of Trump. Though in the end I definitely voted for him over the lieing, murdering waste of a human they call Hillary. I respect our president whether I agree with him or not, he is our leader and we are all Americans. I must say, I'm disgusted by all these low life losers burning cars and businesses in their completely useless protests that will accomplish nothing except adding to their criminal records. They're making the Democratic Party look like a bunch of weak spined, cry baby, sore losers. Unfortunately, for our friends in Canada, all of the biggest whiners here are threatening to come to your country. Good luck with those losers, and sorry they are wanting to come try and ruin your country as well. God bless America! 🇺🇸

[blazer88]

I'm a republican, however wasn't a huge supporter of Trump. Though in the end I definitely voted for him over the lieing, murdering waste of a human they call Hillary. I respect our president whether I agree with him or not, he is our leader and we are all Americans. I must say, I'm disgusted by all these low life losers burning cars and businesses in their completely useless protests that will accomplish nothing except adding to their criminal records. They're making the Democratic Party look like a bunch of weak spined, cry baby, sore losers. Unfortunately, for our friends in Canada, all of the biggest whiners here are threatening to come to your country. Good luck with those losers, and sorry they are wanting to come try and ruin your country as well. God bless America!

Well said, Reagan85

[flip12]

In Minneapolis currently, just down the street from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota where the protest started that went on to block I-94 just the other night (http://www.startribu...ents/400770921/). I didn't see or hear it though.

 

Aside from demonstrations, in general there seems to be a lot of shock. Subdued. Quiet. That's how I'd describe the reaction overall.

 

I seriously agree now with Grammer (where when Bernie was running for the nomination I dismissed his chances of winning, not considering he'd seriously be side-lined by a corrupt system) that Bernie would have improved the Democrats' chances. Bernie would have both made the race for the rust belt tighter and motivated more turnout. I can see why a lot of people weren't thrilled about another Clinton (just as so few were excited about another Bush, even if he tried to run a reverse around that by making "Jeb!" his slogan). Bernie and Trump were the candidates for change this time.

 

A lot of people dismiss Bernie's ideas as irresponsible or unrealistic. Living in Denmark, I can see what he's going for. And if anything, they've shown there are ways of making it work. And it makes people happy (http://www.visitdenm...ret-happy-danes).
 

What I don't get about Trump is, what does he actually stand for? He changes his position so often...like a box of chocolates. I'm genuinely curious now with regard to what's about to happen.

[Cao]

I'm a republican, however wasn't a huge supporter of Trump. Though in the end I definitely voted for him over the lieing, murdering waste of a human they call Hillary. I respect our president whether I agree with him or not, he is our leader and we are all Americans. I must say, I'm disgusted by all these low life losers burning cars and businesses in their completely useless protests that will accomplish nothing except adding to their criminal records. They're making the Democratic Party look like a bunch of weak spined, cry baby, sore losers. Unfortunately, for our friends in Canada, all of the biggest whiners here are threatening to come to your country. Good luck with those losers, and sorry they are wanting to come try and ruin your country as well. God bless America!

 

 

Well said, Reagan85

 

 

 

lmao 

[Reagan85]

Cao, if LMAO is all you can say in a response....it's clear what side you voted for/agree with (if in Canada).

[LankNasty]

Cao, if LMAO is all you can say in a response....it's clear what side you voted for/agree with (if in Canada).

He's Canadian, he voted for a can of Pringles

[Reagan85]

Thanks for the insight Lank. Nice to know his opinion doesn't really matter 😂

[Jhui]

If Hillary is a lying waste of a human what does that make Trump? The fact check stats show Trump lied more than anyone else on a proportional rate in this election.

I don't support either candidate, but it blows my mind to see so many Trump supporters have a narrative that Donald is the lesser of two evils when it comes to lying.

[Reagan85]

Jhui, you're right, they both lie...all politicians do. The difference here is that Hillary lied about American lives lost in Libya, that's where I judge the lies. As stated above, I wasn't a huge Trump supporter either...however, the US needs change in the way of eliminating the typical political games and bs. In my opinion, Trump was our best choice in making this happen. I say again, I still believe our choice between those two was a horrible choice for America, but the I think the "better" choice won the election fair and square. Now instead of everyone pissing and moaning, why not just come together, give it some time, and see what happens? If it all goes to hell and a hand basket, then everyone can say I told you so. Absolutely no need to be doing what all the Hillary/Dem supporters are doing currently, no excuse at all for these thuggish crimes they're committing.

[skater1]

I like Pringles.

[Cao]

Jhui, you're right, they both lie...all politicians do. The difference here is that Hillary lied about American lives lost in Libya, that's where I judge the lies. As stated above, I wasn't a huge Trump supporter either...however, the US needs change in the way of eliminating the typical political games and bs. In my opinion, Trump was our best choice in making this happen. I say again, I still believe our choice between those two was a horrible choice for America, but the I think the "better" choice won the election fair and square. Now instead of everyone pissing and moaning, why not just come together, give it some time, and see what happens? If it all goes to hell and a hand basket, then everyone can say I told you so. Absolutely no need to be doing what all the Hillary/Dem supporters are doing currently, no excuse at all for these thuggish crimes they're committing.

Can't believe you fell for his bullshit. But yeah Democrats are really bad with their protesting. Why can't they just shut up and not exercise their rights?

[Grammer]

Can't believe you fell for his bullshit. But yeah Democrats are really bad with their protesting. Why can't they just shut up and not exercise their rights?

 

Exactly! 

 

(I did get your sarcasm)