To Anyone Worried about the US Election Results...

[@scifigeek6515]

My entire family voted for him, again, but myself. I'm a lesbian, an ally for trans people and anyone else under the umbrella. I'm terrified for all of us. Sending you love. Sending love for anyone who reads my comment, too! ❤

[@charliestrickland6194]

Thank you!

[@garrett7101]

@@scifigeek6515 thank you and back at ya.. trans guy here

[@darreng6099]

Trust me you have nothing to worry about. Good grief.

[@jzachery]

Love and support my brother! We are in this together.

[@JL-il6vk]

Dade, I admire you and have from the beginning. I hope you and your family are safe through all of this. I love your home and your puppy running through the video was gorgeous! I hope you don’t have to flee the US. I would hope you would be safe and stay here with us. If you go, I would understand and certainly hope you would continue to keep us updated here on youtube! You sound very grounded! We should all simplify out homes, not just because of the presidency, but because clutter free homes are much healthier for all of us! God bless and keep you and your family safe! Sending much love!

[@christoluna]

I love you and thank you, as always, for your posting, Dade!! I am terrified, grief-stricken, and lost. We all must hold together. We are stronger than those others. We will be allies and we will see an end to this god-awful time.

[@goattrader3326]

Dade, I admire your strength and clear thinking, ...and it's good to see you again. Hang in there Brother!

[@greatdayn4651]

Sir, to you much respect. I needed this.

[@WillHost]

I'm in Melbourne, Australia. I'm an Aussie, but have family in America. I thank you, Dade, for these sublime words of calm. 💙💙💙

[@anelaboratedream]

I needed this so much. Thanks for sharing.

[@ElisaNavarro1031]

Being part of the Latin community and being Mexican-American. All my family voting for Trump except for myself. I'm surprised how much of the Latin community voted for him, his plans on mass deportation. Even though my family have been here 4 generations, I'm scared. Whose to say I won't be deported by mistake even being a citizen. Hopefully people who voted for him will see that his agenda is going to far and cost billions of dollars. We must fight on against his hateful agenda. Thank You Dade for speaking him, many people are afraid too. The Republicans have become a party of hate or have they always been?

[@fspp]

I am not American so I wonder why so many people from the Latinoamerican community voted for him. Does it have something to do with Latin people that can vote are not generally the direct generation that migrated and they may be disconnected from their root's struggles?

[@ElisaNavarro1031]

​@fspp I think you might be right. Many Mexican Americans have been here many generations and have assimilated into the American culture and forgotten their Mexican roots. Many don't speak Spanish. I know my parents were told not to talk to us growing up in Spanish, because when I was going to Grammer school, we were punished for speaking Spanish. My kids don't speak or understand Spanish. I think many Hispanic people have been more comfortable in the white fabric of America. So have don't feel any compassion for the migrant community. It's sad.

[@fspp]

@@ElisaNavarro1031 it really is. Thank you anyways for your explanation. I have always wondered if they are completely blended in the white American culture why do they want to still be considered part of the Latin community? Isn't that a way of segregation? Sorry if this question sounds rude but I ask this because I only know the opinion of the Latinoamerican people that are from Latinoamerica. They believe that the descendents of immigrants are not Latinos if they are completely into the American culture and don't know anything about theirs. I know this since I am from Spain and I consume a lot of Latinoamerican culture in Spanish.

[@Srgt.Giggles]

Dude. Your mentality is unhealthy. The left has gotten you shook. This is what happens when they use fear to win an election. Now Kamala loss and left the public eye but left them with that fear she created. You and your family are safe. Unless you’re some type of crime lord and all your family are pushing drugs and breaking laws. The only hate I see is the hate for the right. It’s unreasonable. Elections go back and forth all the time. This isn’t new.

[@ElectricDade]

@@Srgt.Giggles I'm n ot shook by the left. I'm shook by a) Trumps actions against the LGBTQ community during his last presidency, and b) From reading his plans for the US from his won website.

[@nsstrails]

Well articulated, as always. Thanks for the encouragement in these dark times.

[@s.ribeiro1836]

I'm from Brazil, and I'm also devastated by Trump's win. Sending love to all of you! ❤

[@exercisethoughtsanddiscussions]

I have had to ghost my trumper family and friends. If I was part of the Underground Railroad, or knew where Anne Frank was hiding, I couldn’t trust any of them. Elections have consequences. For my trumper friends and family, losing knowing me was an immediate consequence for them. They don’t get to have my rage, my grief, my disappointment. They get only my silence.

[@cocoapuffaddict]

I don't know you. This is the first video of your's I've seen. Thank you for making this. A thing I often tell myself is, "All things come to an end, even bad times." Times are grim, and the road ahead, foreboding, but we will persevere. This is not the end. Wishing you, and all minority members, safety, support and an abundance of love in the comming years. Don't lose hope.

[@mrasnick3314]

I respect and admire you so much. I’ve been following you since the beginning. Thank you for your insight and wisdom. ❤

[@nas10iris]

Thank you. I needed this. I’m so scared. And sad. And mad. And disappointed. And sick. But we need to plan. This is definitely a great start.

[@gretchensmith5049]

💔 over the results. My nephew and I have a plan to flee. If he doesn’t feel safe as an LGBTQ+ we will flee. If I lose my health insurance, we flee. I truly hope the LGBTQ+ community stays safe. My nephew has no contact with his ignorant mom (my sister), she voted for the vile person. She’s truly ignorant. This is why I feel strongly I must have his back. He’s loved for who he is, he’s accepted. He’s a young adult but I will support him in any way I can. I hope everyone has a backup plan. I hope everyone has support. 💙💙💙 from an ally.

[@darreng6099]

What do you think he's going to do? Trump has no problem with the LGBTQ community. Many gay people voted for him.

[@gretchensmith5049]

@ trump may or may not have issues with lgbq individuals but he ran on hate towards the T in lgbtq+. He ran on anti-trans. This has led to such stupidity as the right banning target b/c they sold rainbow stuff in support of pride. When politicians run on hate, it emboldens the hate of their worst supporters. Just as women are currently receiving “your body, my choice” messages, the hate towards the others, including vulnerable lgbtq+ community increases. Why would I not choose to protect him from hate? Besides, many Christian nationalists in Congress feel emboldened to express their dislike of LGBTQ + community. Further igniting the hate. Look what happened to drag queens in red states. They were labeled as “groomers”. Yet the real groomers get jobs as youth ministers, churches in leadership roles, youth homes for high risk kids, etc. The Catholic Church has a long record of abuse. As do some of the Baptist (& others) which covered up and moved leadership around to hide the abuse. Movements that peddle in hate, emboldened some to think they can act on their hate b/c they no longer see the “other” as a person. Unfortunately I’ve seen what hate can do as a former criminal courtroom clerk. I will 100% protect my nephew from those emboldened by the bully that was just elected.

[@okimlistening2u]

Thank you Dade for your wisdom and guidance. I've always believed love is stronger than hate and you and the rest of us will prove that, We will never surrender to the darker forces. The light will shine and maybe in the darkness people will see...........lots of hugs and love...............Ray

[@SpaceOcelot4548]

Thank you for being an inspiration to this 22yo trans woman. These are some safe English speaking countries for your family to travel in the worst case scenario. I have a boyfriend in Australia & have been there several times, it’s a lovely place, but Canada is closer of course: Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Denmark, Germany, etc.

[@DylanDallion]

Hell yeah I'm worried, I'm an openly gay man, and a double diabetic, I don't scare easy ,but I'm scared!

[@wolfgirl4kiba]

Thank you for this. 💚 Brings a sense of calm and definitely makes me feel alot less cornered in the situation that is going on in this country.

[@joey_5060]

Come to Canada...you'd be safe here. ❤ As a Canadian...I truly don't understand. 😥 I've seen a lot of Americans tell others to butt out because we're not American, and this doesn't affect us... But it *DOES.* One million percent, it does. It affects the entire world. And not in a good way. 😢

[@User122-ty]

As Jews in the 3d Reich many will think till the last: well, it can't be worse, they must have feelings and so on

[@PowerPivotLeadership]

Your immigration laws are very strict. Getting into Canada is .hard.

[@bubblehubble1029]

I would but I really don’t have the means. And in my case I don’t mean money. I mean legally. I came to the US from Russia to seek asylum. I’m still waiting for my asylum interview in 2026. Meaning for the meantime I’m in complete limbo. Complete limbo. I can’t travel anywhere. My Russian passport is expired, plus I don’t have a Canadian visa in it and there’s no way I can get it now. I’m stuck. If the US decides to go south, I’m fucked.

[@ladyjane9077]

I'm glad you don't butt out because knowing others care does help. Also it does affect Canada as well. This really does feel like a nightmare some days more than others. I know we can get through it but I don't yet know how. That part I'm still working on. I know of some safe guards that exist in the laws we have here on a variety of levels. But the human behavior part is concerning because unchecked and emboldened it can be a random factor.

[@LuckyPigeon1111]

I'm American and I agree

[@kamava3]

Wonderful rational, grounding advice. Great to see your face Dade!

[@paperenoch]

Thank you for your words, and for sharing with us "Invictus". Be well- everyone.

[@bebebutterfield7699]

Thank you!!!!

[@alexflora3324]

Well said. Thank you.

[@michaelhorn6905]

I am trying for cautious optimism. I hope for the best but my husband and I are working on an exit plan in case we need to leave.

[@RachaelBerezin]

Great video ❤this really helped empower me today!!!!

[@lmccahill45]

I live in Buffalo, New York which is purple. The polls show much lower numbers than what you will meet in random public. I am scared. But my only friend currently lives in a completely red state of Tennessee which has banned all protections for women and lgbt people. I am also on welfare and disabled and my CPTSD is on high right now. I am a bisexual woman who is non christian mostly an atheist. I grew up in Christian Nationalism, this is dangerous and I know it so my nervous system is so awful feeling right now.

[@jasesmith1525]

Stay safe Dade & family!❤

[@foregroundeclipse8725]

@ElectricDade I'm honestly really worried that I'll be denied HRT because Trump is president now . I'm a transgender man ftm that's 23 who's still Pre-transition/ Pre-T , I've been left to wait for a long time. If I'm not allowed to transition here, I'm thinking of leaving America entirely. I don't feel safe at all.

[@catlyn777]

Trump is ending all government programs that support trans people. So many people will be destroyed.

[@ladyjane9077]

Thank you for doing this video. I'm lucky that my close family doesn't support him, so I don't have to deal with that factor. I also keep my circle small. Though I live in the Midwest so it's not the safest place in the midst of all this. I've seen people that are scared about this and have heard how they feel. I cried a few times myself already because I know what can be done right off and what will take time (perhaps too much time to complete in 4 years) because of safeguards in place in the system. I don't understand the hate because I don't share it. Anger is another story, I've known that well because of what he cost us the first time around. And I have some thoughts I don't share outloud because putting bad out there right now isn't going to make this better for anyone. I'm in that category of not being able to afford to leave. I won't leave my family. Though I know of countries where the level of education and training in my field would be entirely welcomed in a way it isn't here. So I don't want to leave but I won't let my family live in fear when there are other options that still allow me to help. So I'd look for a place me and my family were welcome. Universal healthcare would be a must. The hangup I have is for me the people that voted for this man, I'll never be able to trust them again. It was like saying to my face that my life doesn't matter, my health doesn't matter, and my family doesn't matter to them. If all that is true then even when they realize what they've done (assuming they ever do) I'm not going to help them even if I can because I have to choose where to divert resources and it's like triage. The people hurt the most will be those they did this to. Thank you for what you've said. It's good to downsize even if I'm not going anywhere because the only clutter I need is books.

[@Riley095]

It’s really weird to me that so many trans people voted for Trump to. Leaving will be a struggle to. Many countries are going anti trans or anti lgbt in general across the western world.

[@darreng6099]

They voted for Trump because they finally saw through the lies from the left wing media.

[@michaellake6006]

I never thought I would see video like this so sad in USA I'm gay male retired from USA living in Mexico there a lot great places too live outside USA here puerto we have a large gay population Canadians Americans very gay friendly

[@JohnBrocato-ol5lq]

the world and the US is experiencing a raging mental health crisis and its pretty obvious if you step back and watch it unfold. People are upset, inflamed, experiencing rageful states and hateful states. People are misinformed and see the future of this country held in the hands of a narcissist dictator and feel that that's a perfectly fine way to live. So many people are making decisions based off of their anxieties. The country deserves better

[@whatarefriends4]

This guy looks like a man. If that’s what you were shooting for it’s very convincing

[@charliestrickland6194]

If you are able to answer this, I'd appreciate it. You talked about getting your documents together. I tried for 8 years to get my birth certificate corrected and failed. My governor took care of that and even though all other paperwork is correct, would that hinder me from being able to leave?

[@ElectricDade]

Hey. Are you saying you do or do not have your birth certificate corrected? As for leaving. It's not super easy for anyone. Find somewhere you can get a visa for as long as possible and figure our the immigration laws. Some places make the path to citizenship easy, most do not.

[@charliestrickland6194]

@ElectricDade I don't have it corrected. I tried three different times before DeSantis "fixed" the system. My name is changed on it but they refuse to change the gender. Even though my driver's license has it changed. I don't even know if considering leaving the country is an option...I'm 72 and living on my meager SS.

[@James_ER]

@@charliestrickland6194 Actually, retirement visas are easier to get than many others, so definitely look into countries with low requirements. They usually want you to have a certain amount in savings, but if you're retired, that may make it easier (depending on the country). Consider reaching out to some immigration lawyers to explore options. Good luck!

[@garrett7101]

The problem is, it's not hard to leave the country, but it is hard or impossible to stay somewhere outside the US.

[@electrocity2000]

Yeah, I don't know why so many people think they have some sort of automatic right to live in another country. The first thing immigration will say when you arrive in a new country is "What is the purpose of your visit?" Most people will be sent straight back to their home country as they have no legal right to be there for anything other than typically 3 months maximum

[@simonledoux8519]

Why, financial or emotional reasons?

[@PowerPivotLeadership]

​@@simonledoux8519immigration restrictions. Visiting is easy, but getting permanent residency in a lot of places is fairly difficult.

[@garrett7101]

@ staying for longer than a visitors visa usually requires you meet the criteria to stay - for example, I’m retired and can spend 6 months in Canada, but can’t move there because I’m retired/not working.

[@James_ER]

Certainly hard, but not impossible. Even if you want to stay in the US, it wouldn't hurt to get a 2nd passport if you can, just in case. If you have relatives that immigrated here or live currently in other countries, some will make it easier. If you're born in the US and many generations before also, then it'll be a bit harder.

[@gerrythomson5482]

😢

[@sully_def]

Is your gender marker updated on your birth certificate?

[@ElectricDade]

@@sully_def it is.

[@sully_def]

@ thank you for the quick reply!

[@zeezeeparker7961]

If Trump wanted to legalized immigration so bad for your county why did he tell his party to reject the border bill that was the best ever that a republican made until he was in office? And whatever happened to his big , beautiful wall that Mexico was going to pay for during his 4 years in office? Theres no wall...just saying. (Sorry this was a response to Brave Paragron below )..

[@olezhastanislavich8818]

Welcome to European Union! ❤

[@catlyn777]

Many people can’t afford to emigrate because of the cost. I’m scared for trans people who rely heavily on govt help to obtain medical care. They are ending all help for them.

[@BradleyWinter-ih7ns]

Ya alright. I like you. Maybe you should have been the next prez! I vote for Electric Dade💜

[@KaliJaneCooper]

Let's just say since Trump won I am going to do my absolute damnest to get my legal name, birth certificate, passport, etc. done. I held back on it for allot of reasons but I gotta make this change now. And yes I know it cost money. I'm gonna do it though.

[@AS-no5cs]

I’m from Aotearoa New Zealand and was devastated by your election results. Living here it’s very hard to imagine people would vote for someone like Trump, especially women. Although we have a right wing government at the moment it’s kept at bay and hold accountable and to be honest what we consider right wing here is probably for the most part comparable to the Democrats in the US. LGBT community is very safe and protected and represented in the government. Very easy to get HRT treatment, change documents etc. Also, arguably one of the best countries to raise kids in and very welcoming to immigrants. Come over guys if it gets worse.

[@imhoned4532]

Can you please do a wife update video? Are you still with your wife? I just discovered your channel and I’m sorry if it’s a sore subject…

[@ElectricDade]

@@imhoned4532 hey. It’s not a sore subject. My wife and I are still together. We’ve been married since 2010.

[@vmvm3857]

When people from other countries don’t feel safe or happy in their country, and want to immigrate, they’re told to stay where they are and fight to improve their own country. The ones who actually did move to the U.S. will soon be deported, and rightly so. Based on that, why not stay in your country and fight to make it better?

[@johnerickson8785]

even your dog ran away this video was so bad.

[@ElectricDade]

lolol, sorry. I know you were trying to be a jerk, but this was so funny it gave me a much needed laugh. Thanks!!

[@arghleblarghle]

​@@ElectricDade Your dog and I are both scared for the future, but I appreciate your video. I hope you and your family make it through this as safely as possible. Thank you for your content in general- I found your videos as a young queer person well over a decade ago. I love that I've been able to see you go from a younger man to a fully grownup father.

[@darreng6099]

@@arghleblarghle You should have been scared during the last few Democrat administrations. They were actively destroying the US. Shut off the lying left-wing media.

[@zeezeeparker7961]

Then why did you stay and watch it? Can you please inform us where to view your video so we can compare the content , Thank you

[@BraveParagon]

I am trans and not ashamed to say I voted for Trump. There are some absolutely critical items that have been slept on for the past four years and hearing Kamala say she wouldn't change a thing worried me more than anything else. Having a safe country is very important and something every nation takes seriously yet it is viewed as "racist" if the US does it. Legal immigration is very much welcomed and something Trump places emphasis on. I know I'll get hate but that's okay. You'll be hating me safely :)

[@ElectricDade]

You are free to have your thoughts. This is not a space for you. This is a space for people who are scared and need support.

[@elizabethobrien8678]

So you only want people who agree with you in thought and feeling to talk in the comments?

[@BraveParagon]

@@elizabethobrien8678 I guess so, which is sad. I've supported Dade for years. Never thought I'd see that I'm not welcome in the space. Not sure the follow-through matches the message of sticking together.

[@ElectricDade]

@@elizabethobrien8678 No. I've never expected agreement. That is exactly why I said what I did. The people here are raw and scared. No one is up for debate and argument in this space - as in this comment section of this video. That's all.

[@ElectricDade]

@@BraveParagon I did not say you were not welcomed. This space with your thinking behind why you support Trump are not what this video and comment space is about, though. This space is for people who are scared for themselves and their family. The time for debate passed once the election was over. I am glad the election left you feeling like you were doing the right thing. The people here are tired and scared and using whatever time and resources they have to make sure their families are safe. I simply do not want discussions on Trump support justification here. Feel free to post that on the last video I made. Just no salt on tender wounds here, please. As part of us, I know you understand that.

[@vmvm3857]

When people from other countries don’t feel safe or happy in their country, and want to immigrate, they’re told to stay where they are and fight to improve their own country. The ones who actually did move to the U.S. will soon be deported, and rightly so. Based on that, why not stay in your country and fight to make it better?

[@ElectricDade]

Just because someone leaves, does not mean they stop fighting. In my case, it's not just about me. If it was, leaving would not even be on my mind. I have two tween kids, one of them a daughter. I won't have her raised in a place where women have no bodily rights.

[@arghleblarghle]

I don't fault anyone for leaving a country if they're not safe there. I don't think that people are morally required to stay somewhere that they're unsafe or persecuted just because they were born there. I would never demand that a queer person stay in Uganda or that a woman stay in Afghanistan. If trans people aren't safe in the United States, a trans person choosing emigration is not a moral failing on their part.

[@vmvm3857]

@ I agree. My point was that Americans’ response to that is always to stay in your own country and fight to make it better for you. How exactly would someone in Afghanistan do that when even just protesting for human rights will result in that person being jailed or killed?

[@AS-no5cs]

I’m from Aotearoa New Zealand and was devastated by your election results. Living here it’s very hard to imagine people would vote for someone like Trump, especially women. Although we have a right wing government at the moment it’s kept at bay and hold accountable and to be honest what we consider right wing here is probably for the most part comparable to the Democrats in the US. LGBT community is very safe and protected and represented in the government. Very easy to get HRT treatment, change documents etc. Also, arguably one of the best countries to raise kids in and very welcoming to immigrants. Come over guys if it gets worse.