Well, here we are, America. This is on us. We need to take responsibility for the mess we’ve made.
Let’s face it: Donald Trump isn’t the real issue anymore. We can’t point the finger at him. This isn’t just about him; it’s about us. The uncomfortable truth is that all of his outrageous behavior — the endless stream of cringe-worthy comments, the aggressive outbursts, and the immature displays — is entirely consistent with who he has always been. His record speaks volumes: questionable business decisions, multiple bankruptcies, the downfall of Atlantic City, a string of marriages, and his time on reality TV — this is not a new story.
Donald Trump has always been a problematic figure. The real issue now? A staggering 38% of Americans are justifying, defending, and even celebrating this behavior. We’re not just letting it slide; we’re endorsing it, funding it, and asking him to represent us on the global stage and shape the future for our kids.
This portion of the population is excusing bigotry, rationalizing reckless actions, and ignoring violent rhetoric. They are turning a blind eye to the chaos because they’ve decided they’re okay with the fallout. A third of us are dismissing the most abhorrent behavior, claiming it’s part of what we need for America to be “great” again.
That’s the real tragedy here. This election cycle is like an X-ray exposing the core of our national identity. It reveals the insidious issues we’re grappling with: anger, racism, homophobia, and, above all, a toxic fear deeply ingrained in our society. And astonishingly, a third of us are perfectly fine with this — we’re giving our consent for it to spread.
This 38% doesn’t care how misinformed Trump is, how many lies he tells, or how low he sinks. None of it matters. It’s all somehow acceptable collateral damage for what they see as bold moves from an outsider voicing their frustrations. Making fun of people with disabilities, inciting violence against protesters, body-shaming women, suggesting his opponent should be killed — these are now viewed as acceptable leadership traits.
We’ve really hit rock bottom, haven’t we? The problem is that a significant portion of our population is choosing to ignore facts, reason, and reality in favor of their emotional reactions and their desire to push back against the establishment.
This 38% is riding this chaotic train, barreling toward the abyss, unwilling to admit their mistake or pull the emergency brake. They’d rather maintain their pride than confront the impending disaster.
This isn’t just on Trump or his supporters. Every single one of us needs to take ownership of this situation because we’ve all played a role in creating it. We’ve become this fearful, angry, vulnerable, and divided nation — together. Churches, politicians, businesses, and everyday folks of all backgrounds — we’ve all contributed to this mess.
No matter what the outcome in November, this is our reality now. This is who we are as a country. This is the result of our collective actions and inactions, and we will have to face the consequences together.
Yes, it’s time to feel afraid, embarrassed, and disgusted. But instead of blaming Donald Trump, let’s take a long, hard look in the mirror. This is our mess, America.
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