[-] pet1t@lemm.ee 2 points 10 hours ago
[-] pet1t@lemm.ee 1 points 2 days ago

depending on your skills and what you're looking for quite okay tbh

[-] pet1t@lemm.ee 1 points 2 days ago

counter-counter-argument: how long before this isn't possible in the US anymore?

[-] pet1t@lemm.ee 4 points 2 days ago

I was an hour ago, but now I'm back at my desk scrolling through Lemmy and Mastodon while following cycling (Volta ao Algarve) on my laptop. Social media manager sure is one hell of a job. I think I'll get another coffee

[-] pet1t@lemm.ee 5 points 3 days ago

I really believe this hole situation is a big opportunity to strengthen our ties within the EU and create a strong bond. And I hope so as well... The German elections this Sunday will be important

[-] pet1t@lemm.ee 5 points 3 days ago

Ooof I can imagine. Canada or Mexico?

[-] pet1t@lemm.ee 8 points 3 days ago

A large portion of Americans only have 2 brain cells and they’re both busy fighting for 3rd place

I'll steal this one. That's a marvelous quote

[-] pet1t@lemm.ee 14 points 3 days ago

This is hell. This is hell. Never, ever, ever let it happen in Belgium. For the love of any god that gives enough of a fuck to listen, care about politics. Care about politics before they decide they don’t care about you.

I try! It's a hard battle, sometimes, because even here right-wing nutjobs are getting more and more normalised. We can only hope that they see the situation in the US and realise they don't want this kind of shitshow. On the other hand... even here some of those nutjobs are celebrating Donny and Elmo. That's very scary.

Has it all been futile? Have I wasted ten years fighting the same fascists my grandfather fought in WW2?

It's not! I really believe it hasn't been futile! Keep on fighting! I know it's very demanding, but never underestimate the power of the masses. I support you, even if I can only raise my voice online. And here in Belgium, I'm fighting for sure to evade the same situation.

[-] pet1t@lemm.ee 7 points 3 days ago

Isn't it ironic that Trumpyboy is ruining a lot of things righ-wing patriots care about and they themselves don't see the problem?

[-] pet1t@lemm.ee 6 points 3 days ago

It was freezing this morning. Right now the sun is shining which results in mild temperatures. Going to be a lot warmer later this week!

[-] pet1t@lemm.ee 6 points 3 days ago

Move to Belgium! We have lots of quality beers and delicious fries!

[-] pet1t@lemm.ee 12 points 3 days ago

and there’s no leverage in government to stop them.

Do you think government will do anything at all in the coming weeks, months, years? I can't wrap my head around the situation at all. How does anyone with a slight bit of brains and a small grasp of history just accept this? It's so dystopian...

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As an outsider (I live in Belgium) it feels very weird and dystopian to see everything happening in American politics with Trump and Musk.

On one side, it's very interesting and almost entertaining; on the other side, it's scary. I can't imagine what it must be like to live in the USA.

Americans, how do you cope? What's your take on the situation?

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