The president was previously forced to abandon plans for a procession in Washington, D.C., due to its colossal price tag.
  • RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.worldEnglish
    30·
    5 days ago

    He can (and has) done plenty of permanent damage. I don’t think age is doing us as many favors as you think. He can put us in the exact same position in 4 years a younger dictator would.

    The only difference is whether or not the US can recover some actual semblance of the democracy it once was. The world is already turning away from us and I sincerely doubt we’ll be welcomed back should trump no longer be president. They forgave us his first term, but the second term with him openly threatening other countries is a line that cannot be uncrossed. With us being held at arm’s length it will be all but impossible to recover our position in the world as well as mend our democracy.

    • Phoenicianpirate@lemm.eeEnglish
      15·
      5 days ago

      The reputation that America lost is gone for good. It will take a colossal effort and time, and these people who caused the problems are not going anywhere. They will continue to cause problems and oppose any solution no matter what.

    • P1k1e@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      5 days ago

      And In the end it’s not really on him alone, there are far too many of us who WANT to be isolated and aggressive because they’ve been brainwashed into thinking were untouchable, despite the fact that “America’s become weak thanks to all the gays and feelings” and “kids these days never worked a real job”. The double think is insanity

    • Ashenlux@lemmy.blahaj.zoneEnglish
      2·
      4 days ago

      My hope is, if we can win and put the maga cult out of its misery, we can change this country significantly so nothing like this happens again. Then, and only then, can we begin to rebuild some trust.