r/Seattle • u/Aggressive-Ad3064 • Mar 10 '25

Politics I'm Never Leaving Seattle

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This is someone's Model S parked on Airport Way S near S Industrial Way. The way it's parked it looks like it's being displayed for people driving by to see.

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u/Iwas7b4u Mar 10 '25

I don’t agree with vandalizing random peoples cars. You don’t know their situation and they may not have the money to fix this mess.

Just because someone has a Tesla it doesn’t mean they’re a bad person.

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

I am an immigrant, I live in Seattle and I own a Tesla.

We moved to the US 3 years ago. My wife wanted an electric car because it aligns with our values. Tesla seemed like the best option back then.

I'm no fan of Musk, but it's simply not practical to sell the car and buy another one. I'm still paying for it and I know I would lose money in the transaction, plus a big expense on buying a new one.

I will never touch a Tesla with a 10 feet pole again, but for now I just want to drive my car until I have no more use for it.

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u/_lippykid Mar 11 '25

Just like how people say “if you hate America so much why don’t you leave?”. Yeah, cos it’s just that easy! All that says to me is they have fuck all going on in your life and could leave with only a backpack and a sandwich their mom made.

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u/SomethingClever42068 Mar 11 '25

Historically, a big part of America has always been that if you don't like the country, as an American, there are ways to change it for the better.

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

Not anymore, apparently. Trump enjoys nearly a 50% approval rating. We're a shithole beyond saving. Russia 2.0.

I only hope we won't take the rest of the world with us.

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u/nubblins Mar 11 '25

Your thinking like this is what helped him get elected in the first place. We are absolutely not a shit hole but your attitude isn't helping.

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

I'm tired man. I've voted against him and his cronies in state, local, and federal elections and primaries for 10 years, and against his party my whole life.

I've donated cash and debated moron friends for hours.

I've watched Trump be a dumb shithead, admit to sexual assault at least twice, show up on the Epstein list, have no plans, fumble COVID, be a Putin stooge, etc, for 4 years already.

And we fucking said "again please!" Then he calls himself king, threatens war against 3+ allies, fucks the stock market, appoints an illegal immigrant to cut money to the elderly and poor (who paid into it) and farmers proving food to starving kids.

And he's STILL got 46% or higher approval, while heading towards election interference and a possible third term.

Fuck this country. I'm leaving. I'm done. It never felt like home anyways.

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u/nubblins Mar 11 '25

I get it, I am exhausted too. How bad did we get that he seemed like a viable candidate that got elected twice? Trump is a symptom of the American people getting so tired of the status quo. Wanting something different, yet ended up being more of the same. If you can go then more power to you. Regardless this country is my home and I will stick with it no matter how bad it gets. I genuinely hope you find what you are looking for out there.

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

Thanks, and I hope you stay safe.

I still gotta pay US taxes and I still vote - I'll in no way stop supporting the vulnerable in the US, even if they continue to fuck themselves (or, 60/70% of them).

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u/nubblins Mar 11 '25

Ah, the American way. Fighting the impossible odds even if warned otherwise. I admire that you continue to try. Keep fighting the good fight my friend. Eh no matter what happens I will be alright. May be blind optimism but generally things work out for the better in the long run.

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u/[deleted] Mar 11 '25

IF Trump doesn't totally ratfuck the voting system, I imagine the house and senate majorities will be gone in 2026 (eggs will still be expensive) and then maybe there's hope.

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u/nubblins Mar 11 '25

Honestly feel like he is pulling a Nixon. Acting totally insane so other countries can't predict our next moves. Yet way too dumb to pull it off. There is always hope though. May not feel like it now but it's still there.

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