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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

they’re getting out as soon as they can

This whole thing is so ominous.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

He describes the situation as a powderkeg. He's pretty good at reading the room too. So is his wife, who is a very sharp observer indeed.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

What happened? I’ve been trying to avoid the news.

I really hope they get out safely

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Too much has happened recently to give a comprehensive thumbnail sketch, but basically the USA is imploding. I'd continue to avoid the news if possible, unless you have friends/family over there.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

Thanks. I would see some but just can’t keep up, the most recent was not allowing trans people to fly? It’s like a gish gallop of fascist bullshit and I can’t even process.

I’m really sorry and hope your family members make it out safe

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago

there's a lot of talk by Trump

I'm not sure what has actually happened other than hasty job cuts and some foreign policy missteps