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Explain Like I'm Five

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As an American can someone explain to me what the hell is going on with this administration (i use that loosely)? Every day it's something new that contradicts the day before . What is going on? (lemmy.world)
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Please break it down like I am literally a child.

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[–] angband@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

We elect actors and politicians on the basis of likeability, so we get old actors and spoiled rich kids. This one has severe mental health issues, and is surrounded by syncophants with extreme antisocial agendas. So, chaos.

Since well before reagan, the figurehead is used as cover by the rest. So they contribute to the pillaging and don't care about the craziness because they're dumb enough to think there won't be consequences.