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[–] stretch2m@infosec.pub 7 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

At least in the US, a big factor is wondering just how fucked up things are going to be on November 4. Or if the puppet masters will conspire to cancel the general election entirely. Makes it hard to plan for the future, wondering if an actual revolution is unfolding.

[–] HeyJoe@lemmy.world 1 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

Nah, i dont think they are that worried. They are already in full gerrymander mode right now to get ready for it. The other option could happen, but that one will really have people looking so I am sure they would rather avoid it as much as possible. Its the nuclear option.

[–] Omgpwnies@lemmy.world 3 points 6 hours ago

I get the feeling that things will simmer until October-ish, and if they get the hint that the vote might not go their way, things will start to happen very fast. A conservative will abandon democracy before their party.