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US Muslim leaders who supported Republican Donald Trump to protest against the Biden administration’s support for Israel’s war on Gaza and attacks on Lebanon have been deeply disappointed by his cabinet picks, they tell Reuters.

“Trump won because of us and we’re not happy with his Secretary of State pick and others,” says Rabiul Chowdhury, a Philadelphia investor who chaired the Abandon Harris campaign in Pennsylvania and co-founded Muslims for Trump. Muslim support for Trump helped him win Michigan and may have factored into other swing state wins, strategists believe.

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[–] AliSaket@mander.xyz 15 points 4 hours ago

Now that is just plain stupid. One can make a moral argument for not wanting to vote for genocide, since the situation is similar, but not the same(!), as the famous Trolley Problem. But actively voting for the other pro-genocide option because you believed him to be a peace candidate? ... This is something that needs honest analysis and reflection. Both by these voters as well as by the Democratic Party. How the hell could Trump with his abysmal record be perceived as the peace candidate by so many? I do expect though, that all the involved parties will learn the wrong lessons from this.

With all the blame, shaming and hate towards Muslim, Arab, African and Latino Americans we should also not forget: The only ethnic demographic from which Trump got a majority is: White voters.

[–] ATDA@lemmy.world 8 points 4 hours ago

If any Muslim thought he gave a shit after his first run I've got a fuck ton of bridges to sell you.

Taxes and finances would be the only reason I can see voting for Trump, and when you look at his plans those are also stupid reasons to vote for him.

So basically to any of his voters except the fabulously rich ones... put a quarter in your ass because you played yourself.

[–] nutsack@lemmy.world 5 points 4 hours ago

"muslims who voted for trump" you mean fucking geniuses

[–] thisphuckinguy@lemmy.world 17 points 6 hours ago

America has too many morons

[–] Nightwingdragon@lemmy.world 13 points 7 hours ago* (last edited 6 hours ago)

Muslims: We voted for Trump because Harris supports Israel! He's not hurting the right people!!!

Trump: Oh, yes. Yes we are. Now get on the fucking plane. The in-flight meal is pork chops.

[–] Big_Boss_77@lemmynsfw.com 3 points 6 hours ago

[Scene opens on a wide, desolate savanna at dusk. The camera slowly pans over a leopard lying under a tree, its large body barely able to move. The sun is setting, casting a cold, dim light over the scene. Soft wind rustles through the dry grass. The leopard’s eyes are dull, its breathing labored.]

Narrator (soft, somber voice): In the wild, leopards are meant to stalk, to hunt, to climb. But for some, this is no longer possible. These are the leopards of the forgotten savanna... the ones who can no longer live the life they were born to lead.

[Cut to a close-up of another leopard, this one lying next to a watering hole, panting heavily. The camera lingers on its enormous, bloated body, its paws barely able to reach the ground. The leopard’s eyes seem vacant, devoid of the wild spark they once had.]

Narrator: Overfed and unable to move, these leopards have been left to a slow, painful existence. They can no longer hunt their prey, no longer climb the trees to escape danger, no longer feel the thrill of the chase. They are trapped in their own bodies.

[Cue the soft, mournful opening chords of "Angel" by Sarah McLachlan. The camera slowly pans over a third leopard, sluggishly trying to rise, but its massive weight prevents it from standing. It lets out a heavy sigh, its once-strong legs buckling beneath it.]

Narrator: They are the forgotten victims of a world that has abandoned them. Too fat to run, too weak to fight... These leopards are slowly fading, one breath at a time. They need your help.

[Cut to a shot of a leopard staring out over the savanna. The camera lingers on its face, eyes half-closed, its expression one of quiet resignation.]

Narrator: For just $3 a day, you can provide the care and support these leopards so desperately need. A donation will help give them the chance to live a life of dignity. Help them find their way back to the wild they were meant to roam.

[The music swells as the camera fades to black, and the words "Your donation can make a difference" appear in white text on the screen.]

Narrator (whispering): Please, don’t let them suffer in silence. The time to act is now.

[The music fades out, and the SPCA logo appears in the corner, along with a toll-free number and website for donations.]

[–] Sam_Bass@lemmy.world 4 points 7 hours ago
[–] Etterra@lemmy.world 38 points 18 hours ago (1 children)

Yep the leopards are getting morbidly obese right now.

[–] BrianTheeBiscuiteer@lemmy.world 4 points 7 hours ago

People with faces upset the leopards started eating them.

[–] Goodmorningsunshine@lemmy.world 21 points 17 hours ago
[–] just_another_person@lemmy.world 238 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

No fucking shit.

Go fuck yourself.

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 15 points 9 hours ago

No need. I’m pretty sure Trump will fuck them with round 2 of the Muslim ban, but I hope I’m wrong.

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 29 points 18 hours ago

Seriously? What did they think was going to happen with donvict in office? I just can't even right now. If I thought things would be any better in 4 years, I'd beg/borrow/steal to get on that 4 year cruise...

[–] HostilePasta@lemmy.ml 37 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

No way. The guy who said he'd give Netanyahu a blank check to destroy Gaza opposes Islam? Color me fucking shocked.

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[–] TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee 161 points 1 day ago (2 children)

"Hey, asshole. Shut up and get on the plane."- Trump Administration to this chucklefuck in a couple months.

You voted for this, you stupid motherfucker. Now you get to enjoy the ride like the rest of us.

[–] f4f4f4f4f4f4f4f4@sopuli.xyz 29 points 21 hours ago (6 children)

There won't be planes, or deportations. There will only be caged slave laborers in concentration camps owned by his friends, with the government (read taxpayers) paying the rent month after month, year after year.

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[–] fluxion@lemmy.world 49 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago) (2 children)

All this time/effort organizing around him when a 5 minute Google search would have shown you he'd pledge unquestioning support for Netanyahu

[–] dellish@lemmy.world 28 points 20 hours ago

Not to mention Trump's "sharpie realignment" of Israel's border during his last term. These people have rocks in their heads if they thought this was going to go any other way.

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[–] LadyMeow@lemmy.blahaj.zone 126 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (7 children)

I didn’t think the leopards would eat my face!

I mean what did they expect? Yes, i didn’t agree with Bidens current policy or what Kamala was going to do, but I knew trump would be worse.

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[–] Australis13@fedia.io 71 points 1 day ago (4 children)

I honestly have no idea how any Muslim could vote for Trump unless they were completely ignorant. He is not their friend by any stretch of the imagination. It's not going to end well for them.

[–] IndustryStandard@lemmy.world 0 points 6 hours ago

Previous election 80% of them voted for Biden.

Did the Democrats eat their face in some way? Like by exterminating a Muslim population?

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[–] Minarble@aussie.zone 31 points 22 hours ago

Trump unleashing the leopards to eat the people’s faces.

Exactly as he promised.

[–] MummifiedClient5000@feddit.dk 53 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Why oh why didn't anyone warn them?

[–] nonailsleft@lemm.ee 1 points 4 hours ago

They were too busy praying to Trump

[–] droopy4096@lemmy.ca 14 points 19 hours ago (1 children)

Facts:

  • POTUS45 knew it was a one-time grift so there are no repercussions for him for abandoning his electorate.
  • POTUS45 repeatedly stated his desire to help Israel and not even once hinted at idea of peace for Gaza.
  • Haris clearly was trying to evade direct answers to Gaza questions which left significant room for after-election change
  • Democrats suck (at messaging, at fighting back and at playing hard ball)
  • Putting up ultimatums in the middle of election is doomed to failure. I can't recall one instance where it was successful. I can recall however when existing administration, outside of election cycle, yielded to public pressure...

so with just more obvious facts on the table the entire notion of giving Dems middle finger and literally helping Republicans win was not merely misguided but malicious. Being surprised by the outcome does not speak highly of people involved and their priority. If their priority was stopping the bloodshed they would've acted differently, by all means that priority was mainly middle finger to Dems.

I am acutely aware that people are dying and between two administrations the difference is at what scale and whether public has any sway with administration. Present choice out of the gate pointed for larger scale suffering and no public input.

US elections are not pragmatic - they are spectacle of emotions, which is why public elects showman.

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