That's rather reductionist for such a complex set of circumstances and events that led to the eventual results

> That's rather reductionist for such a complex set of circumstances and events that led to the eventual results

I think this is usually true, but there hasn't really been a global shock of the sort we had in 2020 or 2008 or 2001.

What would you say are the salient circumstances now?

	▲	erxam 4 hours ago \| parent \| next [-]
		It's not a shock, it's a natural consequence of the rot continuing its course. The USA is an empire founded in bloodshed and hatred, and it is only becoming more so as it decays. Until you rewrite what the USA means, this will only continue.
	▲	verdverm 3 hours ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		now is not 2024, when people felt the sting of inflation and the collective trauma of covid now is still largely the the same, top 2-3 issues are related to money, cultural or societal issues are on the rise and shifting in polls, a welcomed sign