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Originally Posted by CarylB
I don't think anyone has suggested on this thread that they don't accept he has won (although I see some irony in a democratic process opening the door to what this winner seems to think is a theocracy) .. discussion has moved around people's fears (or in Andrew's case support) for what his inevitable Presidency might bring, and on the rights and wisdom of artists either supporting or opposing him, or indeed any political figure.
However, it's not like winning the 100 metres or a raffle is it? People can't simply move on after any election because the result will impact on their lives in some way. The winners need to be held to account, their decisions and actions observed; those they govern need to be vigilant, and if need be protest and exert pressure (a recent example in the UK was on disability benefit cuts). We don't always get the leaders we deserve, but if we roll over and accept anything they seek to introduce then we do deserve what they mete out
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So let me get this straight. The POTUS is feared that he will spends his time on the rights of "artists". I would like that clarified before I address it.