Summary
Far-right Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene claims that Donald Trump’s recent election win validates her position as part of “mainstream America” rather than the “fringe.”
Greene, known for her controversial conspiracy theories, argued on conservative outlet Real America’s Voice that Trump’s supporters align with her beliefs.
With speculation that she might join Trump’s cabinet, Greene asserted that loyal MAGA supporters should be prioritized for roles in his administration over newcomers like RFK Jr. and Vivek Ramaswamy, emphasizing her unwavering support for Trump and his policies.
I’m terrified that she’s right. And I think she’s right.
After Tuesday, I must conclude she is right.
I’ve never been so embarrassed about my country. The fear hasn’t even hit me yet.
Somehow even as a minority, it’s actually kind of cathartic to finally know what America is officially.
And they want to make education worse…
She’s wrong and right at the same time…
not a right-wing extremist ❌
mainstream American ✅
I used to say that in any situation on any given day, 10% of people are willing to hurt you, 10% are willing to help you, and the other 80% could go either way. I feel like I have to adjust that to 30/10/60 split now.
“Think about how stupid the average American is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.”
-George Carlin
They should install a turbine onto Carlin’s grave because he’s spinning so fast right now that he could power a small city.
That’s clean energy, the incoming government won’t care until he turns to oil.
So is every founding father.
I love that we have data to back that up now.
I don’t :/
Sorry but it’s absolutely true and she’s absolutely right after this election.
America is a racist nation.
This election has shown me that my values aren’t compatible with most other Americans, and that is very hard to understand. I’m looking for the best alternative.
I’ve come to the conclusion that there is no best alternative.
Republicans are full on racist, fascist, crazy people.
Greens are all the above with the rotted veneer of liking the environment.
Libertarians are all the above plus more racist and crazy minus the environment.
Democrats are incompetent, won’t let go of being Republican-lite, and are unreliable allies like MLK warned about.
Progressives are petulant, instant gratification demanding, iPhone attention span, unreliable allies that MLK warned about.
Right now, I’m just going to go full independent and stop trying to fix any of this shit show and concentrate on just surviving and making sure my kids have an out. I’ve got no confidence in anything in this nation that isn’t better than this so fix it yourselves, I’m out.
I feel exactly the same. I think people should start to self sort. I’m moving to Germany so of course the government collapsed.
Most other countries won’t accept American refugees without qualifications that most of us don’t have. So a lot of us are going to be stuck here, for better or worse.
Even a blue state would be better. Though I think that depends on how much blue state governors resist.
Remember, the tankies on lemmy are a miniscule portion of libertarians.
I live in Kentucky. I need out. I haven’t had anyone say anything because I’m 6 foot 4 220 pounds, but I don’t feel safe. I’m surrounded.
Fire. Swinging heavy objects.
…just a few alternatives
I’ve been looking into options. Spain has my interest.
Spaniards have recently been known to throw bananas at black football (soccer in American) players, I’m not sure they’re a particularly viable alternative.
Americans think they have a lock on racism. But we’re noobs at it. Europe has about 1000 years on us in that arena.
Racism is inescapable. I’m more interested in things like not for profit health care, social safety nets, public education, and in general, government that isn’t solely focused on maintaining infinite growth for corporations and a few wealthy individuals.
That is unfortunate, but also Tuesday in parts of the US. I’ll be on the lookout for a racially diverse, lgbtq+ friendly, left leaning country with socialized medicine and good educational systems, but I may need to compromise somewhere to escape in a timely manner.
Why?
Everyone who agrees with you just didn’t vote. Sure that made trump win but the populace is stupid and doesn’t pay attention. Most ppl don’t really know how bad it will be.
There are way more of us than there are of them.
There are way more of us than there are of them.
I fear we are at the point where our numbers no longer matter. Protests will be met with violence from the state. The military will be used against political rivals. The populace will be given a mold and will be punished for breaking out of it.
Through all of this, this has more or less been the toughest pill to swallow. It’s not a vocal minority, it’s all of them. I had hopes that enough of them would be turned off by the rhetoric and rape, but I’ve been proven wrong. Absolute zero empathy for humanity. I can only hope that these worthless people are hurt first and hurt worst by the upcoming administration.
They will. The ACA is gonna be destroyed, FEMA is going to be destroyed, shit they are even going to take away the NOAA weather alerts because it will “promote climate change.” They won’t even have warnings before they hit and no money after.
Fuck them all. Especially the motherfuckers in Georgia who decided to sit this election out.
May the seas swallow them all.
No and very no.
Yes.
Yes, yes she is. I’m sorry to tell you that an obscene amount of americans could only be dumber if they were born as a stone. And another stupidly high part are also as evil as it comes.
Magic: The Gathering is a collectable trading card game. Not a politician.
I too cannot read “MTG” as anything other than Magic: The Gathering
I hate to say it… But yeah. She is.
I hate this timeline.
Yep, this is what caused me the most grief about the election. These people are everywhere.
Democrats are already seeking her endorsement for 2028.
I’m willing to bet a significant amount of American dollars that if she would have endorsed Harris, Harris would have accepted it.
I guess so since Democrats reaching out for Liz Cheney and getting her endorsement didn’t pan out.
How do I report a homicide on lemmy?
ITS HER TURN!!!
(/s just in case I dunno lol)
We won’t have midterms, let alone a 2028 election.
The most I can do here is hope you’re wrong.
“If I win, you’ll never have to vote again.”
Yes, I know what he said. It’s why I voted for Harris. That doesn’t mean he’s going to be able to pull it off. And as before, the most I can do here is hope that you’re wrong. Not tell you you’re wrong.
She is apparently not wrong, and I hate that.
She kinda, sorta, has a point…
Maybe if she becomes part of Trump’s cabinet, she can finally get control of that sweet hurricane generating tech she said exists.
That’s the problem.
She’s right.
The average American is dumb, so she’s calling herself dumb, which she is. Gotta give it to her, she has some self reflection.
Which is exactly why everyone is disappointed with this election.
It’s not disappointment with what the dems did or didn’t do.
It’s the disappointment now knowing that America is dumber than initially expected and more out of touch of what’s actually happening around them.
