• gedaliyah@lemmy.world
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    4 hours ago

    Not sure what it is like in other countries, but you should know that it is extremely RARE in US politics for a former president to speak out against the current president. Even rarer to issue a formal statement.

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      1 hour ago

      Side note: this being a rarity is probably a net good thing. History shows that when the old guy and the new guy fight, it doesn’t bring unity or peaceful transfers of power which are arguably more important than the bad one getting whatever they deserve.

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      3 hours ago

      Yeah, that’s cute. We’re a little past the point where the ruffling of the ruling class’ powdered wigs impresses anyone.

      Not sure the little kids screaming for their parents care.

      I don’t think folks getting their faces kicked and scraped against the pavement care.