Masked thugs, sneering elites and terrified citizens: a picture of the US today. We used to have a name for this | Marina Hyde

The US, a nation built on the principles of freedom and democracy, has devolved into a surreal landscape where the lines between reality and fantasy have become hopelessly entangled. On one hand, you have the masked thugs – federal agents with guns drawn who shoot civilians who pose no threat to anyone – only to be hailed as heroes by the regime's loyal foot soldiers. This is the America that Trump's fanbase would like us to believe in.

On the other hand, you have the sneering elites – politicians like Trump and his cronies, who think they are above the law and can get away with anything. They attend lavish premieres of propaganda films about Melania's "documentary" – a project that has been bought by Amazon for $40 million, making it one of the most expensive documentaries ever made. The guests at these events include oligarchs like Tim Cook, who post on social media about Martin Luther King's commitment to justice, only to celebrate the same day as the premiere of a film that trivializes King's legacy.

This is an America where death threats are seen as a sign of intellectual fervor, and where the National Rifle Association (NRA) is more right-wing than Trump's base on gun control. It's an America where the language of patriotism has been twisted to justify violence against civilians who pose no threat, and where those who dare to speak out against such brutality are called "bootlickers."

The US government's actions have left many international observers scratching their heads in confusion. What would they call this – a "shithole country"? The term is often used by Trump himself, but it's hard to see how that label can be applied to the America of 2023.

The events of last Saturday are still unfolding, but one thing is clear: the United States has become a nation where the rule of law no longer applies, and where those in power will stop at nothing to silence dissent. As the world watches this spectacle with growing unease, it's hard not to wonder what happened to the America that we once knew – an America built on principles of justice, equality, and freedom for all.

The only way forward is for the US to confront its own dark past and the violent rhetoric that has fueled it. It requires a collective reckoning with the consequences of Trump's presidency and the harm that it has inflicted on the country and the world. As we look to the future, one thing is certain: America needs a way out of this looking glass – and fast.
 
I'm genuinely worried about what's happening in the US 🤕. It feels like they're living in an alternate reality where police brutality and disregard for human life are normalized. The fact that Amazon is shelling out 40 million dollars for a documentary that some people call "propaganda" just highlights how far off the rails things have gotten 🤑. As someone who values truth and justice, it's heartbreaking to see America's ideals being twisted like this. We need to acknowledge our own country's mistakes and move forward with unity and a commitment to human rights 💖.
 
I'm really concerned about what's happening in the US right now 🤯. It feels like they're living in a parallel universe where reality doesn't apply anymore. I mean, who shoots civilians for no reason? 😱 And these politicians are just acting like they're above the law, hosting fancy premieres and buying expensive documentaries that celebrate themselves 🤑. It's just not right. The language of patriotism is being used to justify violence, which is completely messed up 🤦‍♀️. I feel like we're watching a train wreck in slow motion, hoping someone will stop it before it's too late ⏰. We need the US to confront its own issues and work towards justice, equality, and freedom for all 👍.
 
Ugh, can't believe they're celebrating some ridiculous documentary for $40 million like it's no big deal 🤑. Meanwhile, our police are getting more militarized by the day with little accountability 👮‍♂️. It's like, how much more evidence do we need to show that this isn't about justice anymore? And what's up with these politicians pretending to be all about freedom and democracy but actually supporting some pretty shady stuff 💸. The whole thing feels super fake 🎭, like they're living in their own parallel universe. Can't say I'm surprised by Trump's antics, though - that guy's been a trainwreck from the start 🚂. Guess we'll just have to keep calling him out for what he is 👀.
 
idk about this us govntment 2day 🤔 its like dey r living in a parallel univers where reality dont exist anymore lol 😂. on 1 hand u got da fed agents w/ guns drawn who cant even tell who's harmless & who's not 🚫, & dey still get hailed as heroes 🙌. & den u got da politicians lik trump n his cronies w/ no shame @ all 💸.

anywayz, i think its time 4 us 2 take a hard look at america's past n figure out how we ended up here 🤯. its like we forgot what freedom & democracy r really about 🕊️. u cant just ignore da problems n hopin dey go away 💔. amazon is payin 40m bucks 4 a documentary bout melania's life lol, w/ tim cook in attendance 🤑. wat happened 2 da usa?
 
🤯 this article is giving me LIFE. i mean, how can one say that america has devolved into a surreal landscape where reality and fantasy have become hopelessly entangled? 🤔 the fact that trump's fanbase thinks he's still in charge of things is just mind-blowing to me... and don't even get me started on melania's $40 million documentary 😂 i mean, what's up with amazon buying a documentary for that price? 🤑

anyway, i think it's so interesting how you've highlighted the contrast between the masked thugs (federal agents) and the sneering elites (trump and his cronies). like, one is literally shooting civilians and then being hailed as a hero, while the other is attending lavish premieres of propaganda films 🎥. it just shows how twisted things have become in america right now.

i also love how you've pointed out that the national rifle association (nra) is actually more right-wing on gun control than trump's base 🤷‍♀️. i mean, who would have thought? and don't even get me started on the language of patriotism being used to justify violence against civilians... it's just so sad 😔.

overall, i think this article is a really timely reminder that america needs to confront its dark past and violent rhetoric 🌪️. we need to find a way out of this looking glass and back to the principles of justice, equality, and freedom for all ❤️.
 
🤯 the usa right now is like a maze with no exit 🚫🗺️ - u got ur masked thugs who r more feared than loved 💀, & ur sneering elites who think dey above de law 🤑💼. it's all just 1 big mess, & ppl on both sides r losin their minds 🤯👊. the usa used to be about freedom & justice, but now it feels like a twisted game of cat & mouse 🎮. we gotta confront de dark past & violent rhetoric that led to dis 🕷️💔. amazon spent 40 mil on melania's documentary 📺💸, wut r de point of dat? & tim cook celebratin king's legacy while makin movies that trivialize it 🤪👀. it's like america lost its way 🔜. the world is watchin', & we gotta figure out how to get america outta dis looking glass 🌐🕺
 
🤯 This whole situation is getting super messed up! I mean, you've got these people in power who are all about "freedom" but are basically silencing anyone who disagrees with them. It's like they're living in a bubble where reality doesn't exist 🌐 And don't even get me started on the gun control thing - it's crazy that some people think having more guns makes everything better 💁‍♀️. Can we just take a step back and remember what America is all about? 🙏 We need to have some real conversations about how to fix this mess, like acknowledging the harm caused by Trump's presidency and working towards change. It's time for the US to confront its past and move forward 🌈💪
 
man I'm getting so frustrated with what's happening in america 🤯😡, it feels like they're living in a parallel universe where reality doesn't apply anymore... like what even is going on with trump and his crew? 😳 their behavior is just so out of touch with the values that this country was founded on. I mean i remember watching martin luther king's speeches when i was younger, it's crazy to think about how far they've fallen since then 🤦‍♂️. the nra has more in common with trump than he does with actual conservatives... it's like they're speaking different languages or something 🗣️.
 
This whole situation in the US is getting outta hand 🤯! I mean, what's happening with these mask-wearing federal agents? It's like they're more concerned about showin' off their guns than actually helpin' people. And don't even get me started on the elites like Trump and his friends – they're literally livin' in a fantasy world where they think they're above the law 🤑. Meanwhile, regular folks are sufferin' from this crazy rhetoric and violence. It's like the US has lost its way 🗺️. We need to get back to basics, focus on unity and equality, and stop treatin' each other like trash 💔. The world is watchin', and it's time for America to step up its game 👏.
 
the usa is like a house with a wonky foundation 🏠🤯 everything seems okay on the surface but when you dig deeper, it's all crumbling 😩 they're still trying to convince us that trump was a great leader despite all the chaos he brought, but the truth is, america needs some serious soul-searching 💆‍♀️ it's time for them to confront their dark past and figure out what's really important – not just freedom and democracy, but also equality, justice, and human rights 🤝
 
This whole situation in the US is wild 🤯. It feels like they're living in a parallel universe where nothing makes sense anymore. I mean, who thought it was a good idea to have a president who's basically a cult leader? And now, these 'heroes' are just mindless assassins... meanwhile, people are actually worried about the environment and climate change, but that doesn't get any traction because of Trump's influence 🤷‍♂️. The world is watching this train wreck and wondering what on earth they're going to do next 😅. We need some real leaders in the US who can take a hard look at their country's history and make amends for all the harm done. Until then, it's just going to be one big mess 🤦‍♂️.
 
🤯 America's gone wild 🌪️! 😱 The government's gone rogue 💥 and people are getting hurt 🚑. What happened to freedom & democracy? 🤔 It's like they're living in a bad dream 😳. The rich are getting richer 💸 and the poor are getting poorer 🤑. The politicians are more concerned with their image 👀 than doing what's right for the country 🇺🇸.

The NRA is still pumping out guns 🎯 but some people think that's crazy 😵. Meanwhile, the elites are partying like rockstars 🎉 while the common folk are struggling to make ends meet 🤯. It's like they're two separate worlds 🌐. We need some serious change 🔄 ASAP! 🕰️ The world is watching and it's not looking good 👀.
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around all this 🤯. The US government's actions are definitely raising some red flags. I mean, $40 million for a documentary about Melania's "documentary" is just wild 💸. And what's up with the lavish premieres and the oligarchs like Tim Cook attending them? It feels like there's a lot of money changing hands here.

But you know what really gets me is how the language of patriotism has been twisted to justify violence against civilians who pose no threat 🤕. I've seen people defending Trump's actions by saying he's just trying to "keep America safe", but that's not okay. It's not about keeping anyone safe, it's about following the rule of law and respecting human life.

It's also interesting how some politicians are suddenly experts on Martin Luther King's legacy, yet they're also celebrating a film that trivializes his message 🙄. It just feels like a lot of people are saying one thing but doing another.

I think we need to take a step back and have a serious conversation about what's going on in the US right now 💬. We can't keep ignoring the fact that the rule of law is broken, or that certain groups are being silenced. It's time for some real change 🔄.
 
🤯 "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 💪
 
I'm telling you, something fishy is going on in the US 🐟. They're trying to pull the wool over our eyes with all these "heroic" federal agents and propaganda films 🎥. It's like they want us to believe that this is what freedom looks like, but really it's just a bunch of bull 🤠. And don't even get me started on Trump's crew – they're more corrupt than I thought possible 💸. The fact that they're celebrating some film about Melania while the country's still reeling from...whatever happened last Saturday, is just mind-blowing 🤯. It's like they want us to forget what's really going on. And what about the NRA and their guns? Are they just trying to distract us from the real issue? I'm not buying it 🚫. The US government's actions are definitely giving me some serious conspiracy vibes 😳.
 
🤔 I think people are getting too caught up in trashing the US and its leaders. Like, yeah, Trump's fanbase can be super toxic 😒 but that doesn't mean the whole country is messed up. And what about all the good stuff the US has done for the world? 🌎 We shouldn't just write off the entire nation because of some bad apples.

And can we talk about how ridiculous it is to call a country a "shithole" without actually understanding its complexities? 💁‍♀️ Like, every country's got its problems and flaws, but that doesn't mean it's beyond redemption. The US has made huge progress on civil rights, healthcare, and education – let's not erase all that.

I'm not saying the US is perfect or that everything needs to be fixed overnight 🚨 but we should take a deep breath and try to see things from multiple angles before jumping to conclusions. And yeah, maybe some people in power have been a little too reckless 😳 but what about the amazing work being done by ordinary Americans who are fighting for justice and equality? We shouldn't ignore those voices just because they're not as loud or flashy 🗣️
 
🤯 I'm telling ya, this is some serious BS. You got these elite politicians who think they're above the law, just like in a bad Bond movie 😏. The fact that Tim Cook is posting about Martin Luther King's legacy on social media and then celebrating the premiere of a film that trivializes it? Give me a break 🙄. This isn't some conspiracy theory, this is reality TV for rich people 📺.

And don't even get me started on the NRA 💀. It's like they're trying to create a false narrative that makes Trump's base look more moderate than they actually are 🤷‍♂️. The language of patriotism being twisted to justify violence against civilians? That's some serious Orwellian stuff 📚.

The US government is literally creating its own mythology, and it's getting harder to distinguish fact from fiction 🤯. I mean, who needs the truth when you can just create a narrative that benefits your agenda? It's like they're living in their own private reality show 🎭. And we're all just along for the ride 🚂.
 
omg can't believe what's happening in america 🤯 they're literally turning death threats into a badge of honor lol but seriously how did it come to this? like trump was already super polarizing but now the whole system is just a joke 😂 and don't even get me started on the amazon documentary that's supposed to be about maloneys life but really it's just an excuse for her to get more attention 🙄 anyway back to the real issue - we need change in this country ASAP 🔥 maybe it's time for some serious soul searching and a reckoning with our dark past 👊
 
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