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Four in five Americans fear country is sliding into chaos, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds (www.reuters.com)

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[-] Easyreever@lemmy.world 52 points 4 months ago

Then vote…

[-] match@pawb.social 5 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

I'm going to but either party winning the election is not going to stop America's decline

[-] AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 3 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

That may be true, but one party is loaded with criminals actively trying to hasten said decline.

[-] jj4211@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

Sure, but note that these 80% are described as about equal between Republicans and Democrats. Meaning 80% of people are afraid the 'other side' is going to lead to catastrophe, but they don't agree on which side is the threat, and probably a fair share that believe that both of the likely "sides" will end in catastrophe.

[-] Easyreever@lemmy.world 0 points 4 months ago

If four out of five people voted, then I think we’d be in a lot better shape as a country. Civic engagement does not seem to be on the uptick, would love to see some better stats on that.

[-] jj4211@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago

I don't disagree, but I will say that 80% are afraid it is sliding into chaos, and after the election you may have about 40% of people somewhat relieved, but expect the other 40% to be extra afraid.

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