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The United States is Falling Apart and the World is Taking Notice (www.counterpunch.org)

submitted 6 days ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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In three weeks, Donald Trump has imploded whatever positive image the United States might have had internationally.

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[–] [email protected] 29 points 5 days ago (2 children)

Its Been falling apart for decades already, it's just being torn apart faster now

[–] [email protected] 43 points 5 days ago (1 children)

As someone watching from the outside, there's definitely a qualitative difference these past few weeks. It's very obvious there's no adults left in the room anymore.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 days ago

It’s very obvious there’s no adults left in the room anymore.

Yes, this generation has refused to grow up. We value avoiding conflict above all else.

It's sad. Anyone who tries to legitimately fight back is considered the bad guy.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 5 days ago

Burning up at the entry of the other side.