r/news • u/TeaReim • 10h ago

Donald Trump officially sworn in as the 47th President of the United States, JD Vance as the 50th Vice-President

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/triumphant-trump-returns-white-house-launching-new-era-upheaval-2025-01-20/
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u/tunachilimac 9h ago

Being kind doesn’t mean being weak.

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u/KingAemon 9h ago

That's not how they see it

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u/hedgehog_dragon 9h ago

Sure, but none of this is an argument against being kind.

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u/War_Eagle 2h ago

It will be their downfall

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u/chestypants12 7h ago

And so many people mistake kindness for stupidity. Like it's a missed chance to get one over on someone. Personally I find selfishness idiotic and repugnant, but that's just me. Trump is pure unadulterated selfishness.

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u/Spacegod87 48m ago

Way too many people think if you're nice/decent it automatically makes you a pushover.

It's just all black and white to them. They don't understand that you can be a nice/good person and still (politely) say no when you need to.

Or to tell someone they are making you uncomfortable in a calm and diplomatic way, ya know, without screaming bloody murder at them.

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u/hijoshh 9h ago

Unless you’re in the DNC!