Is anyone else losing complete respect for the US at this point?

For any Brits who are watching what’s happening in the US and who think it could never happen to us, take heed. It could. It might. Stay vigilant.

I feel equal measures anger and pity.

And what this decline spells for the rest of the world and its future is frightening. There by the grace of God goes my country, should a deranged cult leader emerge in our political system one day. Because, Britain has its share of bigoted dumbasses too.

How would you feel if your friend confided in you that she is cheating on her husband, knowing that he loves her deeply? What emotional and ethical considerations would you grapple with in response to her revelation?

Why am I angry and despondent when I’m not even an American? Because, I remember the US of old. I lived there decades ago when there was still tangible evidence of the country’s emotional intelligence and dignity.

For me, these last few US elections haven’t been about politics, policies or the economy. They’ve been about humanity. My sadness comes from knowing that SO MANY human beings are more than willing to endorse narcissism, aggression, violence, stupidity, selfishness, dishonesty and vulgarity. And to endorse it with pride, no less.

Alongside the anger lies pity and compassion for those millions of Americans who know better and who have been fighting the good fight for several years now. They are depleted, tired and hopeless. It’s one thing to watch it (as I’ve been doing,) but it’s another to live it. My heart goes out to each and every one of them.

Why do people with trauma easily recognize other people with trauma through eye contact?

To see all that potential upended is not easy.

I feel angry about how dumb so many Americans are. How blind, uneducated, aggressive, immature and backward they are. The proof is in the pudding with the 2024 election result.