I know your asking a rhetorical question, but...
Fully 30-40% of the US population is assholes (tRump's base). They've been given permission to publicly be the assholes they always wanted to be and will always vote for the Asshole King that gave them that permission.
Another significant portion (20-30%?) is utterly disengaged and can't be arsed to pay attention much less vote. Giving the Asshole King that much better of a chance.
That's how it's close.
lupus_blackfur /
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2024-09-11 20:17:46
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