TB's thoughts on the 2016 US elections.

Wylf · 3時間前

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Divolinon · 3時間前

Well, he already left reddit.

Hambeggar · 3時間前

For those who can't access at work:

As unwise as it might be to express any political opinion via the internet, it can't be any more unwise than the decision America made tonight. When I came to this country a few years ago I saw a country of hope and opportunity. It was a country that was ethnically diverse, full of people with different backgrounds and different views. While there was always friction and disagreement, I never truly felt like that was something untenable, something that couldn't be overcome. I never truly felt that, when all was said and done, people wouldn't be able to put aside their differences and say "We are one country, we are Americans and we will set an example for the rest of the world". I come from a country that tends to just go with the flow. It's a country of apathy. I grew up surrounded by many people that were just content with where they were. They didn't really aspire to anything, they didn't have the motivation or desire to change things for the better, they simply put up with it. Britain is a place of clouds and rain and the people there often reflect that fact. America was a shining land of sunshine and hope. I admired it in many ways, particularly that it's people often aspired to be more than what they were. The land of opportunity isn't just a cliche, America is full of people who want to be better.

Or so I thought. Today America gave into fear. It gave in to the darkest parts of its national character. When confronted with adversity it finally broke, unable to stand up for its core values as it once did. It gave into cowardice and allowed itself to be conned by a disgusting example of a human being. America proved that it's ok being lied to as long as they're the right kind of lies. America proved that when given the chance, it will reward dishonesty and bigotry with the highest office in the land. America proved that it cares so little for the stability of the world and itself, that it will give the most important and powerful position in the world to a man that utterly lacks any of the qualifications, experience or character to deserve it. America has left the world in a state of uncertainty and fear.

I'd like to tell you that it's going to be ok. I'd like to tell you that we'll get through this and come together, begin to heal the wounds opened in the last few months. If I did though, I'd be a liar. I don't believe that, not for a second. The wounds opened in the fabric of this country may never fully heal. If we don't bleed to death from them they will leave giant, ugly scars that will endure for the rest of its days. I don't have the right to vote in this country, despite having had to earn my place here, fight for my right to live with my family in this state. I wasn't lucky enough to simply be born a citizen, so I don't get to have my say. Others have decided for me. They have decided to elect a man who will repeal the one piece of legislation that is keeping my health insurance company from dropping my coverage. America has chosen to put my life at risk, more-so than it already is. America, may have condemned me to death.

I'd like to say that I understand. I'd like to tell you that regardless of your politics, I can respect and be tolerant of you. That would also, be a lie. One of the greatest flaws of a moderate is tolerance of the intolerant. It has become very clear that extremism wins. It won tonight and as a result, it will likely rack up victory after victory from here on in. I'm fortunate to be a fairly wealthy, white male. Outside of the online hate I'll get for posting this, I'll probably be ok, assuming my health insurance company decides to keep covering my medical bills. I had faith in the people of this country. Despite the brand, I'm a pretty idealistic person, I do like to see the good in people when I can.

32 years old and I'm still learning how naive I can be. I no longer feel as if I'm surrounded by people I can trust, brothers and sisters in a country I was on the path to becoming a citizen of. I feel as if I'm surrounded now, by enemies. Whatever I thought this country was, whatever I believed it represented, was simply nothing more than my own foolish and unrealistic desire to believe that the majority of people are at their core, good.

Everything is not going to be ok. I can't reassure you that it will be, because I'd be lying to you. I don't believe that. I can't offer you comfort if you're scared. So am I and what I see in our future is darkness.

It's done. Congratulations to the winner. Truly, you made America Hate Again.

MastaFryGuy · 2時間前

I always find it annoying when celebrities, or anyone really, says " we dont care who you vote for, just vote!" Then turns around and writes a big diatribe about how we were wrong to vote the way we did. Plus from some of Gena's tweets, she made it seem like he gave her shit for voting for Johnson.

Still like TB and I guess he's upset but then don't bother Indian giving support for democracy if you cant stomach the outcome

Peyton76 · 1時間前

Funny to see his earlier tweet about getting the election over with so 'we can stop being colossal fuccbois to each other'. Then with the result he immediately lashes out at others.

Ihmhi · 51分前

Update from TB #2, electric boogaloo.

One final thing before Cris realizes what I'm doing and disconnects my Twitch account from Twitter. I hope the media takes a good long look at itself and realizes just how badly it fucked up during this election. If I can agree with Trump on one thing its this, the media is untrustworthy and this time it seems, the chickens have come home to roost. Its various biases have meddled with the political process so much and for what? Ratings, god-money. Regardless of your political views and orientation you have every right to be furious with the clown-fiesta that is the media, whether mainstream or "alternative".

I hope, perhaps foolishly that they will take a long, hard look at themselves and realize that it is their job to hold the administration to account, inform the public and present the facts without bias or spin. It is not to attempt to shape and control public perception. Politics has never been more dishonest and the media has done nothing but enable that and cheer it on from the sidelines, all while feigning a paper-thin concern that is fooling nobody.

I want to be wrong. I really do. I want to believe that the Trump we saw speak tonight is actually the Trump we're going to get. But one speech does not undo months of bullshit. The media may have manipulated many things, but his shitty Twitter account is not one of them. After all, he "tells it like it is"... right?

I probably won't be around to see what happens by the time his term is over, but if I am, it'll be in spite of him. There's a bit of motivation to keep fighting.... outlive Trump.

Ihmhi · 1時間前

Edit: Also, we'll be trying to contain all of this stuff to the two existing threads for the moment. Please don't make new ones.

Edit #2: Whoops, accidentally stickied this comment when I didn't mean to. I've undone that, apologies.

TB posted a follow-up.

As adorable as it is that some people think I'm just over-reacting, go tell that to the millions of people, including myself who have now been put at serious risk because you elected a candidate that has explicitly said he will repeal the one piece of legislation that prevents health insurance companies from dropping people on a whim. How selfish it is of me to be a bit concerned about my ability to continue living, get the treatments I need to best take the small, but real chance that I actually survive the next 2 years and don't succumb to this disease.

A lot of Youtubers, streamers etc are going to be assuring you over the next few days that they don't hate you and they welcome you if you voted for Trump. Be certain of this. I don't share that opinion. Even if I ignored every other awful thing about Donald Trump, his climate change denial, his racism, his complete lack of self control, his wilful ignorance, his terrible public behavior, his sexism, the fact that he's going on trial for literal child rape... the fact that you by voting this man into office have put my life at even greater risk gives me every fucking right to dislike you. This should be, one would think, quite understandable particularly to those who voted for this man based on their love for their 2nd amendment rights. Unfortunately, the right to bear arms to defend myself won't help me against the machinations of Donald Trump. Who will defend me and millions of other people in this country from the mercies of health insurance companies? Not the electorate, that's for sure.

What's that American motto? Every man is entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness? Guess what, the first one is a bit fucking tricky when some orange-haired troll takes away your health insurance.

You voted for hate. Don't be surprised when you get a little bit of hate back. You reap what you sow. Some people say its time to come together and begin the healing process because we are all Americans. You might be, I'm not. I actually do get to say, this is not my president and have it be without a doubt true.

yonan82 · 1時間前

This post feels like TBs infamous something awful post. Full of righteous indignation that people don't believe in god in that case, and didn't vote for Hillary in this case. The only "win" would have been Bernie (or the impossible third party), everything else was a loss and the democrats made sure that Bernie couldn't happen. Raging against Hillary or Trump is completely missing the problem. I'd say I hoped for better from TB but we follow him for his video game analysis not his political punditry.

"You can't tolerate the intolerant" is an excellent justification to be intolerant too.

Disclaimer: Aussie.

KfcManager0 · 2時間前

But there's nothing here about the vile woman who won't even face her supporters, the people who made her campaign possible to begin with. There are two sides to every story.

terminal157 · 2時間前

I wonder if TB (and people making similar statements) will admit to overreacting when things eventually turn out to be fine and the sky doesn't fall. A lot of people on the left are behaving exactly like the silliest people on the right did when Obama was elected. The left was rightfully merciless in making fun of them.

CouldNotBother · 19分前

Seems like democracy is not your thing then, farewell.

Mintykanesh · 59分前

I do find it funny that Trump supporters, who are constantly going on about not being politically correct and speaking their mind, are now chastising him for doing exactly that. This entire election has been an embarrassment.

relmz32 · 2時間前

Considering I had a similar (albeit private) breakdown when it became clear that the primary candidates for the two major parties was going to be Hillary vs Trump, I can understand the emotional explosion.

guaranteed_replies · 3時間前

Looks like he swallowed the propaganda. Really sad, but not unexpected.

Wylf · 2時間前

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artisticMink · 1時間前

It's not really a problem that Trump won. I don't think he's dangerous or anything. Far, far more horrible is how he won this election. With fearmongering and flat out lies about himself, the country he lives in and global events.

We living in an post-facts age where only 'what i feel' counts, not what you can reasearch from observation and data mining. This is what is truly horrifing

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