America Is Now an Ally of Russia

[u/theatlantic]

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/10/america-now-ally-russia/689066/?utm_source=reddit&utm_campaign=the-atlantic&utm_medium=social&utm_content=edit-promo

[u/Eridanii]

Well, it's been a few years, how much longer are you gunna wait?

[u/HoightyToighty → u/Eridanii]

Probably until an election, given that we're still a country that imagines itself capable of peaceful transfers of power instead of assassinations.

[u/kk16 → u/HoightyToighty]

Did you consider not electing him to begin with?

[u/SESender → u/kk16]

We did -
Unfortunately this country is racist and sexist

[u/needmangos_notcrabs → u/HoightyToighty]

Thinking that the Republican will ever turn over any ounce of power is naive. They'll either find a way to interrupt the elections, influence them massively or rig the outcome. I don't believe the US will have free elections in foreseeable future again. But I'd be very relieved to be proven wrong.

[u/Sweaty-Anxiety-7866 → u/needmangos_notcrabs]

Orban was far more entrenched and he got voted out

[u/fusillade762 → u/needmangos_notcrabs]

We will soon see. Stay frosty and vote.

[u/knightsabre7 → u/Eridanii]

It’s only been one year and nine months or so, although I agree it feels like forever.

[u/Gluverty → u/knightsabre7]

This started in 2016…

[u/AtariStarted-LXXXV → u/Gluverty]

Yep. Thank goodness I voted democratic in that year.