As winter turns to spring in 2026, American politics is experiencing a bit of economic-messaging déjà vu from the Trump administration.

Much like last year at this time, the president has leapt headlong into a major new undertaking that threatens to rock an already-wobbly economy. And much like last year, the administration is asking Americans to accept some “short-term pain” for promised long-term gain.

In 2025, it was tariffs. In 2026, it’s the war with Iran.

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          7 days ago

          Got an internet warrior over here. There are activists doing things all over the country. Unless you think citizens can take on the US military, in which case you’re dumber than your post makes you look.

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            7 days ago

            Not sure if you mean in that particular race or ever.

            Of course I meant in that particular race. Trump received the most votes of the candidates in the 2024 presidential, general election.

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            6 days ago

            No one is saying that there aren’t dissenters, but when the vast majority of Americans are either supporting or indifferent to what’s happening, it’s really hard to say “Americans” don’t want it. A minority, regardless of how vocal, is still a minority.

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              When healthcare is tied to one’s employment, it’s difficult to go out and make change. There are millions of people that are out protesting. It’s a lot easier said than done, but it’s still generalizing 60+ million people that didn’t sign up for this shit.

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        7 days ago

        More not like you though. And “your” side is pathetic they never do anything when in power and don’t complain like the right does when they are not.

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          So you don’t understand how FPtP works and it’s implications. That’s clear at least.