Emotional reaction to the US electoral result

[Kramerman]

Re: Emotional reaction to the US electoral result

Originally posted by KrazyHorse
I think I have to go with Schadenfreude, the shameful joy in seeing misfortunes befalling your neighbour

wow. you really are an ass hole.

[Kramerman]

and anyway, i put nervous. Ive been nervous since last november when i first started to learn a lot about both primary candidates. I feel the US was screwed either way, and i feared (and still fear) for the future. so perhaps you might be able to understand why I am nervous now, as well as before the election, regardless of its present outcome

[Dis]

naw. We'll be okay.

nothing can touch us.

[Kramerman]

Originally posted by lord of the mark


Scenarios:
2050 - Whyd they wait 8 years longer than they had to to vote for McCain?
2050 - Isnt it good that Bushs reaction led to the election Hillary Clinton, conqueror of Islam?
2050 - Im so glad the capital is in Beijing.

sad but true
I fear for the future

[Boris Godunov]

It's painful, have to admit it. This hurts more than any of the past losses, because I felt the stakes were so high and the price my country will now pay will be very steep. I did not sleep well last night, nor eat much today. The entire city seems subdued, but a lot of that has to do with our being held hostage to the rest of the state's anti-gay marriage ban (funny how the only place in the state where it had been an issue is the part of the state that's ok with it, but people elsewhere felt a need to ban it...).

But as of now, I still awaken with a roof over my head, my friends are still here and my way of life will go on unchanged for the most part. The same isn't true for others I know, however, which makes me sad.

[Drake Tungsten]

Ah, sweet, sweet schadenfreude...

[Kull]

Veni, vidi, vici

To those who have trouble understanding George Bush's America, perhaps this analogy will suffice:

Like citizens of the Roman Republic, most Americans are conservative, religious, a bit blood thirsty, and absolutely convinced that we are superior to every nation on earth. At the the same time, just like Rome of old, we are deeply riven between Plebeian and Patrician. But - so far, anyway - we don't allow those internal divisions to stand in our way whenever some non-Roman needs a righteous beating.

Inevitably however, the balance will swing and more and more effort will be spent providing bread and circuses to the Plebeians (or at least the modern equivalents: welfare, sports, and national medicine). And all the while, the core values that made us great will slowly leach away, and we'll wind up as Canadians. At which point - equally inevitably - we'll be wiped out by some nasty barbarians who are shockingly devoid of moral compunctions (read: conservative, religious, blood thirsty, and confident). And the cycle will continue, ad infinitum.

For those who find this offensive? Good! Go read some history! As for me, I'll burnish the armor, offer a sneer, and enjoy these sunny Republican days as long as they last.

[Dis]

Re: Veni, vidi, vici

Originally posted by Kull
To those who have trouble understanding George Bush's America, perhaps this analogy will suffice:

Like citizens of the Roman Republic, most Americans are conservative, religious, a bit blood thirsty, and absolutely convinced that we are superior to every nation on earth. At the the same time, just like Rome of old, we are deeply riven between Plebeian and Patrician. But - so far, anyway - we don't allow those internal divisions to stand in our way whenever some non-Roman needs a righteous beating.

Inevitably however, the balance will swing and more and more effort will be spent providing bread and circuses to the Plebeians (or at least the modern equivalents: welfare, sports, and national medicine). And all the while, the core values that made us great will slowly leach away, and we'll wind up as Canadians. At which point - equally inevitably - we'll be wiped out by some nasty barbarians who are shockingly devoid of moral compunctions (read: conservative, religious, blood thirsty, and confident). And the cycle will continue, ad infinitum.

For those who find this offensive? Good! Go read some history! As for me, I'll burnish the armor, offer a sneer, and enjoy these sunny Republican days as long as they last.

sounds about right. the question is, who are these barbarians?

[pchang]

Most likely the Chinese.

[DRoseDARs]

Re: Re: Veni, vidi, vici

Originally posted by Dissident


sounds about right. the question is, who are these barbarians?

Originally posted by Kull
To those who have trouble understanding George Bush's America, perhaps this analogy will suffice:

Like citizens of the Roman Republic, most Americans are conservative, religious, a bit blood thirsty, and absolutely convinced that we are superior to every nation on earth. At the the same time, just like Rome of old, we are deeply riven between Plebeian and Patrician. But - so far, anyway - we don't allow those internal divisions to stand in our way whenever some non-Roman needs a righteous beating.

Inevitably however, the balance will swing and more and more effort will be spent providing bread and circuses to the Plebeians (or at least the modern equivalents: welfare, sports, and national medicine). And all the while, the core values that made us great will slowly leach away, and we'll wind up as Canadians. At which point - equally inevitably - we'll be wiped out by some nasty barbarians who are shockingly devoid of moral compunctions (read: conservative, religious, blood thirsty, and confident). And the cycle will continue, ad infinitum.

For those who find this offensive? Good! Go read some history! As for me, I'll burnish the armor, offer a sneer, and enjoy these sunny Republican days as long as they last.

[Theben]

Originally posted by Spiffor

I can understand that. It must sure hurt to hear:
"Bush is without hesitation the President your country deserves".

If it can make you feel better, don't forget the Italians have put Berlusconi in power for the second time, and the French re-elected Chirac.

That alone should prove yours is not the only stupid country.

Thanks. I do feel somewhat better.

[Kull]

Re: Re: Veni, vidi, vici

Originally posted by Dissident

sounds about right. the question is, who are these barbarians?

That's kind of the point. At the moment Rome is in full swagger, and none can match her. In 50, 100, 200 years? Who knows?

[KrazyHorse]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Emotional reaction to the US electoral result

Originally posted by MichaeltheGreat
2 digit IQ is being a little harsh

Not really. Half of all people after all.

[Ted Striker]

bewildered
upset
ashamed
frustrated
depressed

[Ted Striker]

Re: Veni, vidi, vici

Originally posted by Kull
To those who have trouble understanding George Bush's America, perhaps this analogy will suffice:

Like citizens of the Roman Republic, most Americans are conservative, religious, a bit blood thirsty, and absolutely convinced that we are superior to every nation on earth. At the the same time, just like Rome of old, we are deeply riven between Plebeian and Patrician. But - so far, anyway - we don't allow those internal divisions to stand in our way whenever some non-Roman needs a righteous beating.

Inevitably however, the balance will swing and more and more effort will be spent providing bread and circuses to the Plebeians (or at least the modern equivalents: welfare, sports, and national medicine). And all the while, the core values that made us great will slowly leach away, and we'll wind up as Canadians. At which point - equally inevitably - we'll be wiped out by some nasty barbarians who are shockingly devoid of moral compunctions (read: conservative, religious, blood thirsty, and confident). And the cycle will continue, ad infinitum.

For those who find this offensive? Good! Go read some history! As for me, I'll burnish the armor, offer a sneer, and enjoy these sunny Republican days as long as they last.

Solid analysis

It's so painfully obvious to the rest of the world what is happening, but our own people are so blind to it.

I'm not sure Canadians is a fair comparison though

They aren't bloodthirsty and *GASP* actually prefer to talk over problems before resorting to confrontation.