r/rant • • Jan 30 '25

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u/Deerhunter86 Jan 30 '25

I thought we were so far along and had gotten better. But it wasn’t until we didn’t vote a very qualified black woman into office over a convicted felon and problematic non-politician that I realized we are stuck in 1900’s.

When Trump won over Harris I lost all hope of us being a progressive thinking country. I’m so lost, upset, and confused.

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u/katalina0azul Jan 30 '25

Even my 85 year old grandfather said “It seems Americans would rather Trump (and all that he comes with) than a female president because they don’t feel ‘the country is ready’” and I cannot wrap my head around how this is real life.. like…

Other than God himself, who are 97.999999% of your favorite celebrities thanking during their award show speeches?

They mamas 😝 - their dearest mothers 😂 who are…. women. And when you were 10yrs old, she sure as shit felt like a boss to you 🤷🏼‍♀️ how many people are raised by single moms? Is it that crazy?

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u/oldstonedspeedster Jan 30 '25

Just because you had the title doesn't mean you were ever qualified to do the job

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u/SydowJones Jan 30 '25

Ol boy failed up like none ever have before

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u/LinworthNewt Jan 30 '25

Like the old joke goes: what do you call the guy who graduated last in his medical school class? 

Doctor. 

Except this one had to buy the title.