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Alright so I'm from the UK and whilst time to time I do take the piss out of my American cousins and vice versa, one thing I admire about you folks is your dedication to your country and your unshakable patriotism. I'm hearing so many people looking into moving countries if your preferred politician doesn't win, it's actually sad. I thought you would stay and fight, take back your country and make it good for you and your children but instead I see the weak will of cowards .
Im sure this is just a small fraction of you but again, I though solidarity was your virtue.
boomxster
Have you seen American media outlets recently? They've become a bunch of pansies offended by everything. Yet they do NOTHING
MephistophelesThePunisher
Good riddance.
FabulousBadass
Refugees are refugees no matter thieir origin. Syria, USA? Why should it matter?
whaleblood
Keep your comments to yourself you stupid brexiting tea sipping cunt
FiveDollars
It's usually the same party who also engages in violence against their political opponents, so..
Sockpuppetmastermind
I just assumed they were joking to make a point?
LinkInThePark
Dunno why people take that seriously, it's called a joke, sarcasm is how Americans show our discontent with politics
SleezyTangoRomance
Times are different cocker, this man isn't supposed to be leading us
ImgurFairy
I'm seriously thinking about moving to Sweden. Like regardless of politics, I just really like the idea of Sweden. Probably won't.
EvarettForevar
It's not Sweden anymore. Don't move to a place of imagination . Sweden is not safe for children anymore. Sweden changed drastically thisyear
HolyShitZoom
Country has got one of the highest quality of living in the world. UK and US seem like stone stone age dwelling comparatively.
youaredumbduh
Nobody is really gonna leave - the republicans should just secede though. We never should've let the south join the north.
StinyZ
Good on you @op. Call it out.
WhatDoYouMeanICantStickMyFingerThere
Trust me, Americans think the same as you do. Anyone person fleeing the US in this manner, is NOT an American.
shadow6754
See the difference is, Trump is actively trying to destroy our country. I'm genuinely no longer proud to be an American.
Crazy49er
As an American those people I do not consider my countrymen. Its the same shit every election. Win or lose I stay and continue on.
Hailtheprince
They're still our countrymen, we just can't count on them in the fight. They're the whiny friend in the group.
VerticalInfinity
I was born in this country, I didn't choose to be here. Why can't I choose somewhere else to live if it suits me?
heymeow
Have fun getting a job in Canada!
022981
Yeah, thats why I want them to leave.
iambanned
Not all of us are the same. Alot of us don't give a fuck about nationalism
Iuseimgurwhenimstudyingacutediseases
As soon as Brecht happened the most searched thing on Google was how to get an Irish passport so they do it in the uk too
SapperC4
Trump isn't a politician, he is a celebrity that has no political experience.
Distractedlurker
so was Reagan
SapperC4
Reagan was a governor before becoming president.
maximumbob54
Oh wow first time this has ever happened...
floofsrus
Wonder how his pending trials in Nov and Dec are going to go for trump uni fraud and rape? Can the potus be punished by a court of law?
thuderstick
Potus no, president elect? Unsure how that works
floofsrus
I doubt the trials will be resolved before he his sworn in so....
Thismuchistrue
Maybe that was his saving grace.
goochthecat
And his opponent is the most corrupt of the 19th AND 20th centuries.
FrankPerkele
19th? Holy shit, didn't realize Hillary is that old
SapperC4
Trump is more corrupt, give it time and you will see.
ARandomGuyOnImgur
Even though trump won, this is still Hillary's fan club, can't say that stuff here
Ilikekites
Uhhh the 19th century was the 1800s dude. We're in the 21st century now.
goochthecat
Uhhhh, you do know we had a shitload of highly corrupt presidents after the Civil War?
Ilikekites
Oh, i see you're comparing her to presidents of the past. The way i read it implied that she was corrupt in the 19th century.
Hailtheprince
And Hillary still couldn't beat him
Rybus
We shouldn't be surprised. Simple rhetoric that divides people has worked on others, and it worked on the United States.
Hailtheprince
They both spouted divisive garbage. Trump is just a better carnival barker than Clinton.
SapperC4
This is very true.
FriendlyNeighbour
The sad thing is that the majoritymof america didnt vote for him. He only wom because of their dumb electoral college system
machedelic
Why is it dumb?
Anonawesome
Same thing happened with Obama, same thing happened with Bush. Might as well get used to it.
FriendlyNeighbour
Obama never lost the popular vote. Only four presidents have: Adams in 1824, Hayes in 1876, Harrison in 1888, and Bush in 2000.
Anonawesome
Oh you're right. I coulda sworn Romney beat him in the popular vote.
SapperC4
I really thought she would. Why America would pick the greater of two evils is beyond me.
Hailtheprince
People aren't happy and want change. Trump represents change. Maybe not ideal or good change, but still change.
KRicci
"Trump is the Molotov cocktail the people are throwing at the system in anger"
Gorglax9
"Trump represents change" is like wanting to redecorate your living room so you set your whole house on fire
Hailtheprince
Like I said, maybe not good, but people do things emotionally. It's why Hope worked so well for Obama. Everyone loves hope.
HolyShitZoom
All I'll add is that you guys defeated the mighty British empire but now are letting a roomful of morons ruin your (pretty cool) country.
izzysage1616
Since Americans and British are friends now we can say it with some love. Keep your tea, and keep what ever cry baby claims they will leave
eversoft
It's a knee jerk reaction to feeling unsafe in your home country. Most people will not leave but like to know their options anyway.
MikeG1218
Unsafe from whom exactly?
eversoft
If that's a serious question, 140 characters will never do.
MikeG1218
Serious question. The pre-election (orchestrated by DNC operatives) violence, and the post election "protests" have been anti-Trump.
MikeG1218
Are you suggesting that there has been large scale pro-Trump violence?
eversoft
Yeaaaahhhhh I'm not getting into this with you - it should be clear what I meant. If it's not, you won't change your mind here.
MikeG1218
You made a vague statement about being unsafe. There is no clarity at all. The violence I am aware of was orchestrated by DNC against ...
whatthewho
It's not about a politician NOT winning, it's about a terrifying, idiotic but dictatorial candidate ACTUALLY winning.
PoopFrosting
there was a big stink a few elections back about people leaving, no one did. they won't this time either tbh.
AirportGateKeeper
A few will, but most won't because it's incredibly hard to move to another country w/o a job first or have lots of money
Cyborgbird
IT'S ALL LOCKER ROOM TALK!!!
azizakalistayumyum
I get the reference +1 to you
NinjaFood
I am! but honestly not political. Canada was beautiful when i visited.
AlaSnackbar
Most celebs are just @$$holes. They act all high and mighty and look down at others but in the end they don't want to give up their rich liv
UsuallyComments
I agree, but can you decide on a username already?
Kelfezond
Why on earth would you admire patriotism? It's a ridiculous notion
HolyShitZoom
When partnered with humility, it can be a great thing. Instead of being a selfish individual, your entire country becomes your home.
RedBeardedTrucker
A lot of Americans, like myself, couldn't give two shits about patriotism. It's just a country.
polytropon
It's supposed to be entire planet is our home, all people our neighbors, but the forces of isolationism are expanding.
Kelfezond
You're really not describing the typical american's definition of patriotism though.
irishrelief
I say let them go. One of two things happen: they stay gone and we are better as a whole for it, or they realize how great America really is
ArdentLeaper
Ok, but what's the harm in moving somewhere else if your country is moving in a direction you really don't like? Is leaving your country 1/2
ArdentLeaper
Only acceptable if it's done for solely non-political reasons? Why not just let people do what they want and mind your own business?
Derfalke
Did you leave Syria because of all the war? What a coward. Stay and fix your country!
abracadabrajahbuloneymahaboneyahyahyah
*EMIGRATE
7thor8thcaw
Seriously, it's not that hard.
MasterPrime
you're not too shabby. ;)
somethingcoolandmemeworthy
I heartily agree, my grammar conscious friend
PrincessBob
Some people are just afraid. Why I myself have seen Trump's fans online create online groups to kill liberals if they lost.
EvarettForevar
Apparently you didn't know teenagers are dumb and teenagers use the Internet a lot. Teenagers are edgy funny. You forget that?
PrincessBob
Trump won, it's not funny. I know people who are legitimately terrified for their futures. It's not edgy, it's antisocial.
Erik604
As an American with a Hispanic bloodline America is my home, in not moving anywhere. The winey babies can leave. I would like to keep doers.
Erik604
I'm*
whatkindofdrugsarewetesting
It's just unbearable. How can I fight if trump wins? How do I "take back" my country for the next 4 years? You tell me.
cptwott
Take care of yourself, your closest ones, your family. The rest doesn't matter that much.
cptwott
eventually, go protest. Take the streets if you don't agree.
shodrane
Carry on with your life, what you can control, isn't that the best any of us can do?
Hailtheprince
Is this a real question? You go to school/work/family/whatever you do and bust your ass to improve your life.
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Hailtheprince
I assume the first is abortion. Given that, you can do both, can't you?
Ilikekites
Dude can bust his ass & improve his life but the presidency has a larger impact on the world. The repercussions could be slow, but terrible
diehardlance
Or could be great. The way you talk about trump is the same way Obama was spoken about by the other side.
S0nicLightning
Get downvoted for a true statement? Here's an upvote
Dontracemebrah
Awww poor baby. You had your country for 8 years and it was shit.
whatkindofdrugsarewetesting
It wasn't shit. It was really great actually you lunatic.
Dontracemebrah
Sure, I'd you're a welfare child of the state. If you're a working class American you got fucked.
whatkindofdrugsarewetesting
I'm the defininition of a working class American with a college degree. Shut your dumbass hillbilly mouth.
Dontracemebrah
I love it. Since we're making assumptions about, I bet your associates degree makes you feel real smart, Mr. Taco Bell shift manager.