Why I'm not worried about the election.

[@TheAdamConover]

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[@africaart]

Please produce entertaining contents for election day. This reassurance hasn't quench the impulse to hear more about the election update.

[@starfruitiger]

in response to the last line of this video - some people come here because we don't have any friends/community anymore irl, but thanks anyways as usual adam!

[@GothamClive]

It would have been nice if you also mentioned a story liberals are missing. This way you're making the problem worse.

[@robgable2426]

The sound on this video is too Low.

[@zacharythomas8617]

Thanks again generation X. You shit on everything.

[@patrickmckenna8395]

Worrying about the election is one thing. I’m more worried the Supreme Court will do something undemocratic

[@dr.emilschaffhausen4683]

I'm worried the Democrats will continue to erode freedom and will pack the Supreme court to shove their vile agendas down America's throat.

[@marcsullivan7987]

They already have with the presidential immunity ruling

[@armorclasshero2103]

They already did with Bush v Gore.

[@ma.2089]

I will never get over how Trump told Obama he couldn’t put someone into the Supreme Court while leaving, and then when HE was leaving did the same thing he said Obama couldn’t do. He’s a hypocrite and proof merit isn’t required to make a difference.

[@MitziHart]

Right 🤔⁉️ …The next few weeks will no doubt be some hella newsworthy INSANITY 😫

[@user-jt7jn7lo7w]

STILL GO VOTE TOMORROW; DO NOT TRUST THAT OTHERS WILL VOTE AND THAT IT WILL ABSOLVE YOU FROM VOTING

[@Amy_Dunn]

1000% I thought that in 2016, and I was having trouble with a move and didn't feel like going out of my way fix it in order to vote and thought that no one would really vote for him... and we all saw what happened. I made sure to vote in 2020 and I already voted early a couple weeks ago. 💙

[@bavoha]

Exactly.

[@Trashley652]

Also, do not trust that others will vote against you and that you can't win

[@drew8235]

Absolve you from voting?

[@Trashley652]

@@drew8235 As in "I don't need to vote, there's no way my candidate will lose." Vote anyway, you can't be sure

[@minomann9216]

I don't live in America and even I'm worried about what yall are doing over there

[@tmmaster6904]

we in the rest of the world actually do have to worry, because we're not in the game but America makes all of its problems ours anyways

[@mr.CooksBigly]

@@tmmaster6904 Yay.

[@Samuel-p17]

Yeah and we aren't even a player, we literally can only watch

[@slightlyuncomfortable]

I promise we're trying not just for out sakes, but for y'alls.

[@stoodmuffinpersonal3144]

Im Canadian. What ever plague they have down there, hops our border. Adam is right. I need to stop spectating and participate. But with my body, debts, money, well. Let's just say, to not be a spectator in my OWN back yard? Is difficult. 😅 Hes not wrong. But I can only do so much. 😅

[@siennamei3843]

Watching after the election... I understand where a lot of commenters saying, "you should be worried" and "this aged like milk" are coming from. However, the results of this election DO NOT negate his overarching point surrounding grassroots organizations and direct action. Yes, it is easier to say all this coming from a place of privilege, but it doesn't mean these things shouldn't be said. Things will get worse. But people should be inspired now more than ever to take direct action to positively affect local community. Make the change you can, if you can, privileged or not, worried or not.

[@OneTequilaTwoTequila]

Things will get worse? Really? You only think that because you buy into all the lies and BS that the Dems were spewing to make you believe he's Hitler or a fascist for political gain. Have you ever watched his full speeches instead of just the CNN clips taken out of context? I bet you never have. What have Biden and Harris brought us? Record inflation, unprecedented levels of homeless and drug abuse, looting, and stealing without consequence. 10+ Million illegal aliens busting into the country like they own the place. Your tax dollars were spent to house them, feed them, and give them phones. You are also now funding two wars. Men were allowed to compete in women's sports. Companies became overly woke, and DEI hiring was the new standard. Sick teachers talked to children about sex and gender reassignment. Things were absolutely better under the Trump presidency; you were just told that you had to hate the orange man because he was bad. What do you think he's actually going to do that worse than all that?

[@kenoliver9314]

Good points!

[@Zectifin]

theyre not though. people don't care about anything other than the president. everytime theres a poor voter turnout because nobody is interested in either candidate, they just skip voting entirely and we get a house and senate and everything else stacked with republicans. if progressive people could turn out and vote for other things besides the president if they are tired of shitty centrist dem candidates, we wouldn't have everything go red at once everytime they felt meh about elections.

[@OneTequilaTwoTequila]

Things will get worse? Really? You only think that because you buy into all the lies and BS that the Dems were spewing to make you believe he's Hitler or a fascist for political gain. Have you ever watched his full speeches instead of just the CNN clips taken out of context? I bet you never have. What have Biden and Harris brought us? Record inflation, unprecedented levels of homeless and drug abuse, looting, and stealing without consequence. 10+ Million illegal aliens busting into the country like they own the place. Your tax dollars were spent to house them, feed them, and give them phones. You are also now funding two wars. Men were allowed to compete in women's sports. Companies became overly woke and DEI hiring was the new standard. Sick teachers talked to children about sex and gender reassignment. Things were absolutely better under the Trump presidency, you were just told that you had to hate the orange man because he was bad. What do you think he's actually going to do that worse that all that?

[@JonathanKvitky]

Agree completely. It actually makes his point more salient.

[@alexandercandicedad1355]

Watching this 24 hours later is a special kinda painful...

[@duckbaker]

still holds true. go do shit.

[@TheRaineWay]

Seriously

[@awrebyawe]

Must be nice to be a white guy like Adam with no worries

[@GoopyGuppyGoblin]

@@awrebyawe It will impact every American in a negative way, of course it is worse for minorities, and that should be the focus, but I feel it's a bit disingenuous to say that being a white guy frees you from the consequences of this election.

[@OneTequilaTwoTequila]

It's fucking hilarious!

[@weamibrahim2146]

As a Syrian, I am absolutely worried. I have zero control over something that can turn my life 180 degrees

[@R0bot4]

Which is 100% correct. You go to another country you might not have all the control in the world mate

[@sagetolley147]

@@R0bot4 What do you mean? I think the commenter was referring to the state of foreign affairs and how the prospects for the country of Syria vary wildly between the two candidates.

[@weamibrahim2146]

@halimaw8922 I am in Syria

[@lukeklop]

@@halimaw8922 no... im assuming he lives in syria. the united states' foreign policy heavily influences the state of living in some places, including syria. his life may change depending on who wins our election, despite the fact that he doesnt live here and has no say.

[@Pekka.Pekka.1296]

The same: I live next to Ukraine. If Trump wins Putin comes next to my door.

[@myliege8197]

Let me tell you guys, even every TV news in Japan is going crazy with this US election. The whole world is flipping their shit.

[@Sketchblopp]

Well, unlike people in the US organizing in unions, doing stuff in the neighbourhood, voting etc. won't have any influence in whatever the USA government is going to do. It is still important stuff people should do worldwide, if they are able to, but no amount of unionizing in Germany is going to prevent Trump from supporting Russia in invading Ukraine and many other European countries, should he be elected. We can just watch and hope the people in the US will manage to fight for all of us and vote against Trump. I know it will be tough with all the gerrymandering etc. though, so who knows, but I try to have hope.

[@grammaticalchainsaw7318]

Truly?

[@binhosmingos7356]

We already made the Lower House majority left (CDPJ & other left wing coalitions) because we’re angry and tired of the LDP/right wing coalitions especially with the Slush Fund Scandal. We do have other problems to fix in JP and America has checks and balances, I’m hopeful for the future and what I see and hear from most people looking at the world around them, realize something is wrong, research, and vote for so that everyone can better future. I am scared that people will be complacent again, be fearful, angry, be back in the same situation we are now just like how people back then got complacent and vote for Reagan and Bush and now we’re here. Trump is out for vengeance & does not care for anyone expect himself. I also hope in JP too we get pushing Left and actually fix our problems of the Demographic Crisis, mental health/better working conditions, threat of the Chinese invasion of Taiwan, etc. Edit: shoutout to Rengo and all the trade unions in JP pushing for things now like increasing our minimum wage.

[@PainterVierax]

@@binhosmingos7356 issue is : unlike US, Japan has a widespread of different parties to allow such a balance. USA is maybe the sole country were very light social-democrat political point such as Keynesian economic measures is considered communist…

[@VeSpEr7iNe]

Meh, grabbing my popcorn tomorrow, hope it gets interesting

[@sudeepyegnashankaran7583]

Hi Adam, been a fan from your days on CollegeHumor and Adam Ruins Everything. When I saw this video on Monday, I was pretty upset, thinking “most of us don’t have time to get involved beyond voting and maybe donating.” After reconning with our new future, I’ve come to understand that your message to get involved and actively build the world you want is literally the only thing we can do. And while I may not have that kind of time now, thanks in part to you I’m going to start looking for ways to get involved. Hopefully knowing that I’m doing all I can will help me sleep better at night.

[@austindenny7094]

That's great! I just want to add that you don't have to have a ton of free time, just try to do little things. We just need lots and lots of people to contribute what they can, even if it is only once a month or something that would still be so so so powerful, the important thing is that it is DIRECT ACTION.

[@Deontjie]

One fact, Trump's term as president was better than Biden's term. Can I assume his next term will be the same as his first term?

[@kylejohnson6775]

"I don't have time" means "it's not a priority, so I'm unwilling to sacrifice any of my current activities to do it". I'm glad you've realized that you do, in fact, have time, and you're choosing to get involved. It's fucking bullshit that it's our job, but these are the times we live in. Frodo and Sam really, really, did NOT want to walk all the way to fucking Mordor. But shit's fucked and nobody is coming to save you, so are you going to save yourself and everyone else you can, or not?

[@Cadolyst]

@@kylejohnson6775Some people physically do not have the time; in some areas, people need to work multiple jobs just to have the bare necessities of survival, and some people with disabilities are much more limited in how much they can do in a day before they begin to hurt their health. However, I get what you mean, and I agree with the sentiment: this is a matter of survival, and it is crucial to do, even if it isn't pleasant.

[@Orson_Welp]

​@@DeontjieThat is, by definition, an opinion

[@Zippish]

As a european, sincerely, it fucking sucks to be worried about something that you have no control over at all. This will have world-wide consequences.

[@Nurse-Laura]

Completely. I’m a Canadian who lives in the US. It really, REALLY sucks to live in a place that is so politically unstable and not be able to do anything about it.

[@bestwitch2931]

Yes I’m very sorry for all the other people who have to watch this go down

[@DoYaPhilMeh]

in fairness, us American citizens actually have no control over it either. Our vote is like when you were a kid and your parents asked everyone what they wanted for dinner, you and your siblings all said "McDonalds happy meal!" but they would still just come home with a pizza.

[@poudink5791]

Even Americans don't have any control over it either unless they're in a swing state.

[@qmarkp98]

As a Mexican, lmao

[@oddishsmile7368]

This is cool and I agree direct action is important but it's hard to protest when you go to jail for doing that, hard to unionize when you get fired for doing that, and hard to do anything when my literal existence is under threat of being criminalized. I'm tired. I'm scared. 47 percent of the country wants to kill me, and they attempted a coup the last time their guy lost.

[@warmwaterpenguin]

Thank you. It's some white dude nonsense to minimize the stakes here because you don't think Democrats make big enough moves. The only way to be unconcerned is if you're not the one at risk. Again, white dude nonsense.

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

Hold onto that fear. Use it. Don't let them bully you into not acting to defend yourself and your rights. Because that's exactly what they want.

[@teethgrinder83]

I can understand your point (I won't pretend to say I understand how you feel though because I don't want to be patronising and I just don't know how it feels, also I'm not from the US either) but surely you can see his overall point. As someone who is looking in from the outside I think that the hyper-individualism of the USA is a big problem and the only way to change that is band together with those who are like-minded. I sincerely hope you can stay safe and that things change for the better ❤️from🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@resonata]

This. I can’t unionize at my work under the threat of being fired and I’m the main income source for a family of 5. It’s just too depressing to do more than exist

[@UniShuoi-e6z]

@Teethgrinder83 so being individual is bad, think like everyone else. Yeah, how well did that go for every other brain washed cult member?

[@deaconyates2671]

It’s not the 4 years that I’m worried about, its the 40 years it will take to fix the damage.

[@bopchik68]

That’s if he leaves after 4 years

[@deaconyates2671]

@ he’ll face health problems prior to the end of his term, its the coach fornicator we need to keep an eye on.

[@rjr6912]

​@@bopchik68at least he's old AF and bound to die within a few years anyway, right? Right? Not that I want a Vance presidency either, but goodness am I SO thankful trump waited as long as he did to get involved in politics. So at least it's got a baked in though vague expiration date.

[@rachaelodell4906]

You said it best. This is the real sad part

[@kossnfx]

@@bopchik68 well *he* might not even last 4 years, but Proj 2025 is all about never letting go of power

[@SnoopyCoupe]

God dammit - I clicked on this because I'm worried and I wanted Adam to tell me it's gonna be OK.

[@CasualTS]

IKR?

[@AshBowie]

As a psychologist, Adam is right about worrying being a counterproductive mental habit. Focus on something constructive you can do right now-trust me, you'll feel a lot better.

[@MariaMartinez-researcher]

Like, editing Wikipedia. Hey, the article False or misleading statements by Donald Trump is always in need of updating. Could you help?

[@AzureTheAvian]

Yeah, like planning the evacuation of this country my friends and I are planning if we lose this election. Sure isn’t stressful that being trans might get me killed just living here (because if I stop my HRT my body could literally shut down).

[@KasumiRINA]

Ah yeah, let me just stop worrying and do my job, oh hey it's an air raid alarm and Iranian drone buzzing outside my window. I already seen the bodies of my neighbours who were hit carried out in black bags. Imagine living in a country that isn't being bоmbеd for 11 years while the West does nothing to stop it and keeps selling weapon parts to гusslа. Can Kamala make it better? Maybe. Hard to be even more useless than Biden. But tRump will most certainly make it worse. What's even worse that as a Ukrainian I PAY TAXES IN US TOO, with no cuts, while garbage like musk and bezos get tax excemptions and they're promoting the openly kremlin-held candidate.

[@TimpanistMoth_AyKayEll]

The trick is not to beat yourself up about worrying, and then beat yourself up for beating yourself up about worrying, and so on in spiraling layers ad infinitum. _Worry is a signal that something you care about might be threatened_, so notice it, welcome it, thank it for bringing the thing to your attention - maybe write the issue down so the worried part of you knows you won't forget - and then (and only then) move onto what, if anything, might be appropriate to do about it. If you're a chronically intellectuallizing kind of person, you might also benefit from some kind of practice that improves your ability to notice how worry feels in your body. The below-the-neck part. (I used to think I didn't have a problem with anxiety for much the same reason that fish have no concept of water!)

[@longkesh1971]

Yes, it reminds me of Alcoholics Anonymous. I have to accept things that are out of my control, have the courage to make changes that I can, and have the wisdom to know the difference.

[@MMuraseofSandvich]

As a poll worker, I'm cautiously optimistic. There have definitely been people taken in by conspiracy theories and disinformation, but the vast majority of the voters and poll observers I've encountered so far just want to vote for a better country.

[@tirsden]

Glad to hear it, and thank you so much for your service.

[@erinchristman2669]

Another poll worker here, seconding that.

[@uniquenewyork3325]

Thank you for your service, I know it's not easy. It's insane that poll work can now be considered a risky job.

[@WayOfTheZombie]

God I wish I could make people understand how Trump has a personality disorder and is gaslighting us to get into power so he can pardon himself and completely destroy our lives this time.

[@jasonmilton]

If Trump is reelected, then I am going to Sell my Tesla, my house and I am Seriously Moving to Canada!! I can't live under Trump Again...

[@hughes3511]

The fact the this presidentital election is even perceived as close is disgusting....HATE WILL NOT MAKE AMERICA GREAT

[@martinfiedler4317]

No. Trump and MAGA will. Not Hateful Harris!

[@Alex-cw3rz]

Quite a good slogan that, they should have used it in the campaign for the Dems

[@Chazzmatazz]

​@@martinfiedler4317 You're deranged.

[@nemo-studios]

Both parties have hateful people. They don't represent the majority of either. Most of the population just wants to go about their daily lives. Both parties are interfering with that.

[@Chazzmatazz]

@@martinfiedler4317 Deranged.

[@beatricetellier6838]

As a Canadian I am deeply worried not only about what this means for America but also for my country we're pretty much America's little brother if USA goes through an economics downfall so do we

[@Netugi]

I'm also concerned about how his politics will influence the politics up here, emboldening the far right more. We're already seeing fascism bloom abroad

[@Zeverinsen]

Agreed... I'm Norwegian, and I've never been a big fan of the US. If nothing they did had any relevance for me, my country and other countries the world over, I would've turned off my brain to what they're doing a long time ago. *But that's not reality.* I wish it was...

[@a-iz4pg]

@@Zeverinsen "I've never been a big fan of the US." Well, you better start buddy, because I heard you fellers had some oil over there. Would be a shame if you guys gave us a reason to come spread some MAGA freedom over there.

[@TheElfGirl]

I watched this video because I couldn't fathom why Adam isn't worried. Now I know Adam is waaaaayyy more optimistic about our institutions post a second Trump inauguration than I am.

[@gumbymofugga]

I'd change optimistic to naive there

[@LARKXHIN]

I like Adam but he's a white man. He has less cause to worry than me.

[@commandercaptain4664]

He's forgetting that his "every little bit" strategy can be halted time and again by GOPunk draconery. Plus, his ultimate solution was to wait two years for another election anyway.

[@MarjoryMoose]

I watched it for the same reason and I have to simply conclude that Adam doesn't know what it's like to be a secondhand citizen in this country. Kinda wish he would have checked his EXTREME white male privilege.

[@jasminecollins897]

Helps to be a white famous dude.

[@Fred.Matthews]

What do you do when it's illegal to protest. What do you do when it's illegal to unionize? What do you do when it's illegal To speakout against your government or your president? My worry Is the guard rails that were in place, That stopped A lot of corruption Before will no longer be there this time. Why don't people believe him When he says Exactly what he's going to do.

[@Phuckitall]

That's the part nobody talks about. I have no good answers for you. So sorry.

[@TheLegitAlpha]

There is one more answer, but it’s gonna take a lot more effort to get that done.

[@mars-guajardo2507]

Bruh I was trying to tell someone this and this guy was like oh well that’s why the Supreme Court exists so trump doesn’t do anything unconstitutional…. Uhmmmm I asked if he had seen the decisions the Supreme Court has made at the time and he really just said no :|

[@cookie_space]

Isn't that the whole argument you guys have for guns? So you can go against your own government if needed?

[@nathanshaw7270]

Oh man… you guys are so hopelessly misled. If Kamala wins, America is done. Goodbye to your free speech and liberties you take for granted.

[@alexrunzel6532]

I plan to fight for ending the electoral college no matter WHO gets in.

[@denelson83]

Then try campaigning for other states to join the NPVIC, like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Arizona.

[@eddenoy321]

I got rejected by the Electoral College because my SAT scores were too low.

[@MassaSagnia]

Plan to also change the appointments of Supreme Court justices by the president . They should be voted for and legislate a body that check them.

[@N8uregirl76]

We definitely need to do that!! Everyone's vote should count.....and no room for "crooked" electors.

[@heatherduke7703]

Also would love to see ranked choice voting everywhere

[@AvianMonarch]

Well Adam ya got me there, I didn't wanna watch the coverage because I know I have no control as a spectator, but I definitely did come to this video specifically to feel better about it. But solid point dude. Very solid. Sitting around being upset posting my feelings on the matter does nothing, action does. I was expecting to feel better but I feel better in a different way after this. We don't have to just roll over and die we still have the power to advocate for our rights. If the GOP looks at it's country as a machine then their best bet is to oil the wheels when they squeak.

[@bryanstrahm9961]

I did in fact click on this video because I wanted you to tell me it was all going to be okay. Thank you, my existential dread is worse than before.

[@Euroclydoness]

I came here for some hope core. Glad I saw this comment before clicking. Just trying to get through today.

[@jasonmilton]

If Trump is reelected, then I am going to Sell my Tesla, my house and I am Seriously Moving to Canada!! I can't live under Trump Again...

[@pierrecurie]

@@jasonmilton Last I checked, Canada's economy is going to shit right now. I'm under the impression the whole world is going to shit.

[@73Emlo]

If trump wins, climate change wins, and there is no running from that.

[@Tardisntimbits]

Yeah, your bucks may go farther here, but that isn't saying much. Our economy is gone to shit, we have the same housing problems the US, the UK, and any number of places, groceries are expensive af... It's a bad time for everyone.

[@superquietbunny]

it’s not trump that scares me, it’s whoever supports him. whether they are misinformed or don’t care about the information, it is truly scary to interact with 47% of voters who think i am an illegal immigrant and don’t deserve better. and it’s not just me, but those who are truly down trodden who are at the short end of the stick: imo, to support trump is to choose blindness or apathy for the oppressed. but adam is absolutely right, no matter who wins, politicians will always be shitty. it’s not up to them to change our lives, it’s us. we can do something for our communities.

[@oinkitysploink2213]

tell me youve never interacted with a trump supporter without telling me youve never interacted with a trump supporter

[@riptyurass302]

This is ironic af considering most Kamala supporters don’t even know her policies nor her major achievements as VP… She was the most ‘powerful’ VP in US history btw with the most tie breaking votes in the senate, but nobody even knows that….

[@grandmasterofdemoniccock]

I’ve interacted with Trump supporters. They suck, and are genuinely so blind to the world. They are either blatantly racist and homophobic, or they just care about the economy and are pulling a paper bag over their heads regarding all the other stuff about trump’s administration and the legislation that he’s going to put forward.

[@fkdkidie]

Same fear as a woman. I'm married and want a child but I still need access to abortion services if I miscarry so I don't die from sepsis. 1 in 5 women have miscarriages, if you do ur shit out of luck in like 14 states. Dr.s will wait until ur about to die to save you so they don't get sued and or making you carry non viable pregnancies to term only to birth a dead kid. Shit is wild. Misinformation is a bitch.

[@rareaardvark3504]

​@@oinkitysploink2213worked in a working class (construction, manufacturing etc) industry and trump supporters are EXACTLY like this.

[@JJMcCullough]

I’m glad to see high profile creators using their platform to speak out about the importance of this election.

[@simplicitylost]

I love your videos! Saw you live-streaming the other night but I missed part of it (because I paused it and then later when I went back it was gone)! I know you never post them after you’re done but… maybe one day there’ll be a members-only option to re-watch them…? Haha. Anyways, thanks for all you do!!

[@RyanHollis]

His hair isn't as good though

[@GuyDandy]

Very thankful for your take the other day, @JJMcCullough. While he's bad, the real issues lie down the road with future, even more radical & capable politicians.

[@JJMcCullough]

@@GuyDandy we can only live in the present. Right now the single most important thing is just making sure he never gets elected again.

[@user-op8fg3ny3j]

​@@JJMcCulloughDo you think Harris will have a meaningful difference in Gaza?

[@TylerMatthewHarris]

“I’m not worried” starts yelling

[@fat6776]

As a formerly homeless individual, I thank Adam for keeping it real and encouraging authentic, positive changes to this wretched country.

[@blackshard641]

Adam solves anxiety by telling people to just stop being anxious.

[@bbravoo]

By telling us to stop watching the news and start moving our asses

[@zoemartin1761]

Unfortunately he is saying what my therapist says too (among coping strategies to stop actually doing the worrying)

[@Druzica18]

@OdinsSage OMG same!!

[@RavenGlenn]

​@OdinsSageExactly. We can bust our asses as much as possible and still be terrified of what may happen. The reality of the situation doesn't go away just because we are working hard. It's like telling zombie outbreak survivors not to worry about getting eaten. Just work hard on finding some food and everything will be a-ok!

[@nevedofficial466]

Somebody didn't watch the video

[@brittb1696]

I don't want to see Tramp lose, I want to see him... let's say, in prison.

[@jarlathburns1184]

It sounds cooler without the 'Let's say'.

[@gigabix]

I don't even care anymore about prison as long as he's not Prez again.

[@Daiwie44]

@@jarlathburns1184 The "let's say" adds a lot tho. So many things unspoken.

[@martinfiedler4317]

So full of Hate?

[@SamSolasdonSaol]

​@@jarlathburns1184 Let's say... I'd like to agree with you.

[@devalapar7878]

If i was rich; i wouldn't be worried either.

[@wlot28]

*rich, white and male

[@jeremysmetana8583]

When we say "can you believe anybody is voting for this guy," it's not because we're in denial. It's code for "half this country is disgusting or ignorant or disgustingly ignorant or disgusting and ignorant."

[@adrianaloborec2205]

I hope mostly ignorant- religion and propaganda do weird things to people's brains, and Fox propaganda is on par with Russian.

[@commandercaptain4664]

Which begs the question: How, exactly, are they not garbage deplorables? I missed the memo when everyone stopped calling them that.

[@AE-yt4lx]

They will do anything to protect a criminal from going to jail.

[@endlesssupernovacaine4377]

It's horrifying that some of these people are our neighbors or coworkers. Like, people in our day to day lives that help keep our society running, are willingly voting for someone with multiple giant red flags saying he will ruin it. I'm still legitimately baffled at the *sheer number* of people.

[@RadioDjinn]

​@@endlesssupernovacaine4377 neighbors, coworkers, former friends, and, sometimes, even siblings.

[@ladaux]

As a foreigner I am pretty f**** worried about Trump. The economy is global, and so are inter continental missiles..

[@bennycarter5249]

Trump is Anti-War, in part because he doesn't undertand foreign policy. Kamala Harris will give so much money away in the form of bombs and missles and aircraft. Harris will launch us into the next phase of WW3, undoubtedly.

[@Apricot_Lover-r2c]

Same.

[@chrisalex82]

i swear trumpists live in another world

[@Nyingmaba]

Not a trump supporter, but he warmongered far less than Obama, bush, or biden.

[@starsong3]

Understandably, since as a citizen of another country you are actually forced to be a spectator to our politics…. still, I think his message can be applied to any undemocratic or harmful politicians, regardless of the names and specifics.

[@ecamville2928]

I'm a trans person in the US and yeah, I don't think it's worry as much as it is just abject existential terror.

[@VaderTheWhite]

THIS

[@User-d6g4s]

Trans person? What were you before transitioning into a person?

[@SnowySchnii]

I feel the exact same way, I am just too worried that my rights will be gone in a snap.

[@brindlekintales]

Amen. I don't wanna learn not to worry while living my last months in a concentration camp.

[@User-d6g4s]

@@SnowySchnii Rights to what?

[@rdwalston]

You know, I needed that. It is going to suck, but the reminder to pay attention where I have agency helps take the sting out of the anxiety.

[@PretendingToBeAHuman]

As a disabled person crippling health problems… I can’t hit the streets. My life hangs in the balance of this election and there’s nothing I can do about it, so I think I've earned the right to be worried. Good on you Adam for making a difference in your community; I wish we all had that option. I'm trans, I'm the son of an immigrant, I'm bedridden and tired of feeling helpless. If Harris wins, I have a chance to recover and be active in my community. If Trump wins, I will likely die when he either pulls the plug on social services like medicare, or when he cleanses the country of all the “undesirables”. I hate that this is our reality. I hate that half the country would cheer at my death because they think erasing people like me would somehow make their own lives slightly better. I don’t know how to come to terms with any of this.

[@willowbeederouaux4750]

Yes. THIS. Same. Disabled, queer, neurodivergent woman here freaking tf out for good reason. I wish I could just stop worrying, ffs. Not possible. How I was made.

[@UnleashedRevolver]

I'm in a very similar boat. I can only hope for our sakes history does not repeat itself. Know that somewhere out there, I'm with you my (proverbial) brother

[@SeasoningTheObese]

As someone normal, we're done sacrificing the 99% for the 1%.

[@extremetrollface]

@@SeasoningTheObese as someone normal, normal people dont mald over less than 1% of the population especially when they have no negative impact to our lives and are just trying to exist.

[@VitinRitsu]

@@SeasoningTheObese You mean done sacrificing the 99% poor for the 1% rich, right? Right???

[@austinwheeler4328]

What you Americans need to remember is that everywhere else in the world, we are powerless in this election. America controls half the damn world, we need you to vote.

[@SodaPopBarbecue]

"Half the world" In what terms? What nations?

[@thesupernaturals1070]

Bro cop onto yourself. In no way shape or form do they "control half the world". The other countries only care because they're a trading powerhouse like any other world superpower (Same reason the world also focused on Russia when they invaded Ukraine) and because the level of political extremism and tribalism over there is pretty funny and entertaining to watch. You're only feeding into their delusional ego with this comment.

[@gaikokugo1]

Most of us are powerless too. POTUS elections are decided by a handful of counties in 7 swing states....

[@crashtither6816]

@@SodaPopBarbecue We fund the UN the most and protect so many countries and if we don't keep the other large countries in check, our world might collapse. Imagine if we didn't help any countries with their own problems, this world would be COMPLETELY different. Russia/North Korea/China would absolutely dominate everyone.

[@willowvons]

You do have a bit of power in what the US does. If you push toward democracy or to maintain a democracy in your own country, fascism will have a harder time taking hold in ours.

[@Zaddy-Lu]

I live in a small town (5,000 people), and one of the things I love is that we care about our homeless residents. One of them disappeared one day, and immediately missing flyers were put up everywhere. People went out & searched for him, called the local hospital, called the homeless shelter 15 miles away, checked all the parks & homeless encampments within a 15 mile radius, and even mentioned him on our local radio station multiple times a day. If any of our homeless residents aren't seen for an entire day, people start asking each other if anyone knows where they went. We make sure all of them are fed. We give them clothing. I love how my town treats them as equals.

[@grandmasterofdemoniccock]

I love that for you guys. We need more empathy and care like this in big cities. Love from Houston🧡

[@agsweet708]

I love that

[@TheJunkymagi]

I work at a homeless shelter in Arkansas. We got a grant to get a van and hire someone (me, ex-cab driver) to take people places they needed to go to help themselves get back on their feet (SSI, DMV, Health Dept, Doctors, Mental clinics, job interviews, basically anywhere that would help them become self sufficient and back in a home of their own) and it's WORKING.

[@anthonyfisher9413]

Sounds like I could party with yall good people is always good company

[@Zaddy-Lu]

@@TheJunkymagi That's amazing!

[@rojjerg7466]

this aged like wine, thanks for the video.

[@SephieRothe]

I am trans and in a red state. There is a party that is engaging in elimnationist rhetoric about people like me. And that party has a decent chance to win. I am worried about my future.

[@pyro2698]

The other comment is really one dimensional to not address this as a valid fear. I am right there with you in your fear, we are living through a pivotal moment of history. Please stay safe and hang in there though, I believe in you

[@redpandafish9288]

Also being trans and in a red state, really sad to see this happening because I was gearing up to start a transition in the next coming months and knowing that it could be totally forced out of my hand is kind of devastating. I wish us both luck, I believe that things happen like water, maybe they'll suck for a while but I know they won't suck forever

[@TheCatCo]

@@coltonwilkie241 Get to know a trans person before you say things like that. It might change your perspective. You'll find, like any other group of people, most trans people are quite rational.

[@beanie4882]

@@coltonwilkie241i can promise you they have had more to worry about in their life than you ever have. If they are worried it is for good reason. People like you being dismissive of it is part of the problem

[@beanie4882]

Please stay safe 💙

[@anxietyirl]

Fuck it, you inspired me, instead of wallowing about my rights as a disabled person being taken I'm going to fight for them, things didn't start out this easy and we owe it to those who fought for our futures

[@EvansKeita-we2yv]

What no one is doing that read kamala and trumps policies

[@AlexM-is6ru]

@@EvansKeita-we2yv The president is not the only position on the ballot and Kamala and Trump aren't the only people on it. Have you read the policies of every person running for senate, school board, and all the other positions on the ballot around the country?

[@ArthurGiantCat]

@@EvansKeita-we2yv Trump is likely to cut medicaid, that would hurt disabled people, probably leading to some people just not getting the care they need and suffering or dying. So. Idk, the right to live, the right to not be in pain when treatment is possible, the right to have healthcare, seems like a pretty huge human right to me that is very relevant to disabled people in particular.

[@YaelTiferet]

@@EvansKeita-we2yv Trump is the sort of person who's likely to offer "right to die" as a solution for disabled people in pain because it's cheaper than paying for healthcare. It's hard to support "right to die" 'when you're disabled and the profit motive and the healthcare system haven't had their divorce yet.

[@sgt_samples]

@@EvansKeita-we2yv The whole thesis of the video is that voting is not the only thing we can do; we can and should go beyond electoral politics to make change. The lie of American politics is that the *only* thing we can do is vote. But when we only get involved for one day of every two to four years, is it really surprising that the world has been falling apart? The critical question is this: Does anything change for the better if we do nothing? Of course not. Join a form a union; look for a mutual aid group in your area; hell, just find a homeless person or someone else in need in your area and see what you can do to help. Just do something. They win when we give up.

[@cristyvega9935]

As someone who already realized this, has organized in the past, and plans to keep organizing I’m still scared shitless. I think it’s totally fine to be scared as long as it doesn’t keep you from doing everything you can to work against the bad guys.

[@johnathanjarisch7323]

Sorry to say it but you're the bad guys here.

[@venuslove-i1v]

@@johnathanjarisch7323 Why? What makes them bad? The fact that they just want human beings to be treated like citizens? A bad guy is a person who attacks groups of people because of their race, place of origin, disabilities, gender identity.

[@cristyvega9935]

@@johnathanjarisch7323 How does being scared make me a bad guy?

[@johnathanjarisch7323]

@@cristyvega9935 Being scared for no good reason and reacting in a way that will help to harm others.

[@NoelleTakestheSky]

Sometimes it’s that fear that spurns people into action. Adam is disgustingly wrong here. He CAN let it go BECAUSE he’s a white man with nothing personal at stake. He’s not worried because he’s not worried about those in his life who could lose their lives.

[@Musthegreat]

the loss of community in America is a big reason why this place sucks so much

[@SeptemberChild1835]

No. It sucks because of the guns. Guns, guns, guns, guns…………….

[@humanperson8363]

Lots of precident for that too

[@thanosdoomjuggernaut2846]

@@SeptemberChild1835😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@mrkiky]

@@SeptemberChild1835 and yet it sucked less when there were more guns

[@brandish_0003]

I'm Australian but I'm giving u moral support guys!!

[@kaybrown7733]

If Australia wasn't an island, I'd be immigrating on Nov 5th.

[@Mintaikk]

Thank you fam 🫡😊

[@samimurtomaki5534]

Is there any plans to be in Washinton preventing trump jist taking the power regardless of the elections? Hurry, it cannot be one sided where the other side is willing to do literally anything and you jist hope they do not do that.

[@Cyn240]

Girls too

[@danthorgnaradur7563]

Im australian too and i bet you're a scomo supporter. *throws a fist*

[@LaroonDynasty]

While I fully agree with the sentiment, it’s nothing but pretty words for most of us. Very few people watching this have the financial security needed to be able to set time aside for being an activist. For a lot of us, the best we can hope for is possibly enlightening our extended family and that’s it

[@eddie-roo]

The thing is, you don’t need to be an activist, you just need to build community, to make mutual aid networks, help your fellow humans. It can start with your family and friends and you Can then expand outwards from that, but you have to start somewhere.

[@TealJosh]

@@eddie-roo "you don't need to be an activist" and then followed up with a list of actions that activists do. Yeah, being activist to your family and close friends is where most people's capability of activism ends, as mentioned by the OP.

[@lunarna]

@@TealJosh if everyone was activist to their friends that would be enough to transform our world. that's what the aforementioned community and mutual aid network is

[@TealJosh]

@@lunarna I'm fairly sure what you said doesn't mean anything. I said close friends, so top 1-5. If you aren't "activist" to them then are you even close friends? Like, if they really need something I'm calling in sick and cancelling everything to have time to figure it out for them - kind of friends. Like, there's 3 of us, is that a mutual aid network? But on the other hand, if I included more people into it, I will simply not have enough time(or mental fortitude) to maintain the relationships. Typically when I hear/talk about direct action community networks, it's the sort with some form of agreed organization(or intentional lack of it) with resource allocation plans, timetables and roles. Inner tight knit circle and outer, on & off volunteer, circle. Planned activities, training, rehearsals etc etc. All of that depending on the main function of the network of course. I'm an on & off volunteer for a direct action group, though due to major time conflicts I have not been able to take part in any of the couple dozen activities this year.

[@AtomicBuffalo]

It's true that most of us will just retreat to our small comforts, salving our trauma with a trickle of dopamine. But doing a tiny bit of good for someone else also releases dopamine.

[@FearTheCaboose1337]

To be perfectly honest, this sounds really misguided coming from a guy with enough money and free time to afford to do these things. The only thing i can work into my schedule is worrying while i work 70 hour weeks to keep my family going. And I'm far from the only one who feels this way. It's a nice sentiment, but it's not possible for a large portion of your audience

[@jmsmys13ify]

Are you in favor of the group wishing to get rid of overtime pay?

[@FearTheCaboose1337]

@@jmsmys13ify i work in an industry that doesn't legally have to provide overtime pay. I have no skin in that particular game

[@jmsmys13ify]

@@FearTheCaboose1337 Except you do. You have a skin in every game for every worker. Because every step forward inevitably effects us all, just like every step back will as well.

[@FearTheCaboose1337]

@jmsmys13ify generally, yes. But personally, it's not a policy decision that affects me. Nor is ever likely to. There are many other more direct reasons to tell MAGA to go screw themselves

[@WibblyWobbly1905]

​@@FearTheCaboose1337sounds like a reason to talk to your fellow workers and organize your workplace, maybe you could get that overtime pay or shorter hours

[@brettmiller6463]

I was worried, now I’m mad and disappointed that we are here as a country.

[@GioGuitarDude]

I hear Canada is beautiful this time of year. Bye Felisha!

[@muddymonster7119]

Lmao

[@interloper4687]

@@muddymonster7119 I wonder how long you'll be laughing when Project 2025 begins 🥴

[@jameshunt5316]

@@GioGuitarDudeshould we transport you there first?

[@GioGuitarDude]

@@jameshunt5316 And miss out on the common sense removal of mentally unwell woke policies and the fixing of our economy? No way!

[@TMJJack]

Big dog, I believe you. I haven't finished the video yet, but I'm gonna be worried for the next 48 hours no matter what you tell me.

[@pooplenepe59]

I usually enjoy Adam's stuff, but nothing he can say will make me believe him. Because it's Trump's goons that overturned Roe v Wade. There's nothing he can say that can convince me to be cool about that. There's nothing he can say to make me not be unhappy about forced birth, because there's nothing he can say to convince me that giving birth doesn't often result in death, disability, or madness. There's nothing he can say that will make me be okay with the existence of thousands more abused unwanted neglected children, doomed to be unhappy from the start because they will be burdened from the start with the irrepressible knowledge that their birth hurt their mother, as she is unable to hide from them the fact that she wishes they didn't exist. But sure, there's a war on the other side of the world, so I'm supposed to be OK with another Trump term.

[@TMJJack]

Fuck

[@gigabix]

I'm optimistic too, but this probably won't be settled Tuesday night. Hopefully I'm wrong.

[@Toquer88]

It'll be an early and glorious night. Take a seat Democrats, let us fix everything you have destroyed.

[@piccalillipit9211]

*IM NOT WORRIED COS IM GOOD AT MATHS* and mathematically Trump has no chance of winning - in fact, he may have already LOST...!!! 80 million early votes at this point with +10% women and 8.5% 1st time voters pretty much guarantees Harris currently has a lead of ~8 million in early voting. Biden won by 7.4 Million [?]. This means the rest of the voting would have to swing to Trump by ~18% and there just are not enough INELS and Pod Cast Bro's to make up this kinda swing.

[@davidhand9721]

But Adam, being a player in democracy is exactly what's on the table here... That's what I'm worried about, losing agency in the process. You haven't made me feel any better at all.

[@dragonrings14]

I promise you, democracy isn't at stake. You know conservatives are afraid that the Dems are the ones who will destroy democracy? Both sides are using the same lie to scare people into going to the polls. It is a cheap tactic and the sad thing is a lot of smart people have fallen for it.

[@sirdabsalot1yt83]

Did you just skip the part where he said he's not going to make you feel better and tell you everything's okay?

[@gingertwin984]

Drinking game idea: Take a shot every time Trump says, "STOP THE COUNT." Good luck making it through the night

[@agelessstranger964]

I am hoping he is never even in the lead to say it. Pretty sure this year's theme will be "STOP THE STEAL". Vote Blue for a blowout everyone.

[@Toquer88]

So, you get plastered off of One drink?

[@agelessstranger964]

@@Toquer88 nobody feed the troll.

[@Toquer88]

@@agelessstranger964 Typical liberal. "Don't talk to those 'other' Americans!" You might just find commonality and compromise.

[@SyntheticFuture]

The night? I think you die within a minute after the first chant 😂

[@teksyndicate]

now... it's time to worry

[@DustinLaGriza]

I had a conversation with my Brother In Law this weekend and it was depressing. He started out by saying he never really paid attention to politics in the past but this time he educated himself--a.k.a."did his own research". Then he proceeded to rattle off right-wing propaganda and talking points.Doing his own research pretty much meant watching Fox News.

[@OneTequilaTwoTequila]

Kinda like your research watching CNN and MSNBC lies. If you don't think the mainstream media skews the news to preach Democrat narratives, then you have your head buried in the sand. The majority have had enough of this crap and voted accordingly.

[@aaroncuster3555]

my dad does that... it drives me crazy. He's so smart, however he's sooooo intellectually lazy when it comes to politics. He just assumes all mainstream sources are lying and the "research" he does is accurate. His idea of research is literally just googling contrary narratives and blindly believing that every source that goes against the mainstream is right... and then he sighs and thinks everyone else is brainwashed... its so sad. He doesn't see he's the one who's been brainwashed. He's a shell of the man he was fifteen years ago, and its so sad to see

[@RayCotta-d1g]

@@aaroncuster3555 So, let me get this straight. Your dad is lazy because he does his own research? How did such an intelligent man raise such an idiot? Spoiler alert: You will be the shell of whatever you are now in 15 years. Getting old is a bitch.

[@chewondoggy]

people shouldn't do their own research? You can't possibly be arguing that critical thinking (regardless of outcome) is somehow inadvantageous for the betterment of mankind

[@DustinLaGriza]

@@chewondoggy If people are just parroting easily debunked talking points or repeating nonsensical conspiracy theories, they clearly haven't done any "critical thinking"

[@the_axeman9391]

"Just be an activist and join a union - like me!" Yeah, I live in a "Right to Work" state. I worked at Sam's Club, aka Walmart's Costco, for 6 months and part of the training process is taking a course on the evils of labor unions. They can't fire you for union related activity out here but your life is going to suck for even thinking about it. Oh and missing shifts to go protest... hahaha. Forget about it, swinging blue is the only small hope we have.

[@ElvenTinuviel]

Yeah, work a full time job? Have dependents? Have a disability? This video REEKS of privilege.

[@danielmcintosh9657]

@@ElvenTinuviel this was my thoughts through the entire video. I get the making the world a better place is an everyday job mentality, Bernie has been saying that for years, but when one day could quite literally wipe out decades of progress, it’s definitely something to worry about. Must be nice to know your life will be pretty much the same regardless of what happens.

[@asmonet]

​@ElvenTinuviel bullshit. You can write letters, email campaigns, make a phone call on your lunch break. You don't have to devote hours of time. The point is to be as involved as you can be, he isn't saying dedicate your every waking minute.

[@ElvenTinuviel]

@@asmonet I spent enough "lunch breaks" trying to find an organization in which I could contribute, and failing. Some are defunct, some just don't answer. At some point you have to realize that if you can't start the group, or run the group, or spend tons of money, then you can't be shamed by dumbasses on the internet.

[@asmonet]

​@ElvenTinuviel you can't google petitions? You can save your reps phone number to your phone? I could when I was working 100hr work weeks. You can be a participant with very little time invested. You're kidding yourself if you convince yourself otherwise.

[@AltheaIsana]

I’ve been recommended this video before the election, when I wasn’t worried so I didn’t watch it. NOW I’m worried and I’m not sure if this helped lol. From over here in Europe, it’s honestly just disappointing.

[@DeadKraken]

As a european, I've always been of the idea that Europe should stop kissing US ass, and be completely independent on both energy and defense. That's the only way we will survive as an economic power when US goes down the sh+tter in a few decades, cut the umbilical cord you know? This result just confirms I'm right. When Macron first talked about an EU collaborative army to not be dependent on US's bullsh+t, everyone laughed. Now, that idea was the singular smartest idea he ever had in his entire stupid life.

[@yourboy_BillCipher]

@@DeadKraken but this is still major, im literally in the middle east and barely concerned with america except now when the stakes are like this. my brother is studying internationally there, and i have online friends who are immigrants there. so like, if theyre kicked out bc of trump, i should worry

[@connorgrynol9021]

Everyone here who said this aged like milk didn’t watch the video. There are a bunch of people who clicked, paused the video, commented and clicked off. I’d be lying if I said I didn’t do that sometimes too but I never make any declarative statements about the people in the video when I do. Because how dumb would I look if I said something clearly showing that I didn’t know what I was talking about?

[@sdgdhpmbp]

Adam said lots of major BS about 3rd party candidates with 0 awareness of the real problem in doing that. I don't have to worry about looking dumb when my competition is Adam Conover.

[@mbustube1]

White male, age 68, retired Army. Voted blue up and down the ballot last week. I'm probably not a good example, though. I've never voted GOP. Democrats support the troops. Republicans support military contractors.

[@kevingonzalez9648]

Last time I checked. Liz Cheney supported Kamala.

[@davidb7292]

You may want to sit down then.

[@Alfo_Dozo]

@@kevingonzalez9648I’m a democrat and the old guard of republicans are far better that this “conspiracy pilled” new wave. But democrats have supported veterans always post-conflict compared to republicans.

[@daniele283]

CNN tell u that?

[@Lolatyou332]

Yeah, because they did so well with the troops moving them out of the middle east.... Pretty sure the troops don't want to be sent to fight in Ukraine and will support peace over war. Military contractors would prefer Kamala because of the amount of conflict that has erupted during Biden's and her watch.

[@phoenixgate007]

I voted, I donated, I spoke, I tried, I am heartbroken 💙💔💙 I am grateful for this video because I am here, and I won’t stop fighting for equality for all. That is not something I can ever give up.

[@adsasdqw-fh5cp]

Womp womp

[@briannedavidsebo]

@@adsasdqw-fh5cp weirdo

[@yobelegend]

Don’t worry about the other guy ^ that commented under your comment. I encourage you to keep pushing forward ❤️‍🩹

[@Blackguard-w9b]

You shouldnt give up because an election.

[@Li_Tobler]

Thank you for being proactive, you did your best 💜 And as for womp wompers here, I'd wager in the end they will be the ones crying, because surprise - he's not your friend, he wouldn't care if you got ran over in front of him. The MEGArich however are his friends and backers, and they will continue getting richer by taking, and taking, and taking until your life is a hamster wheel and you still don't have a decent living

[@fenfeirthehighwayman8049]

How I stopped worrying and learned to love the election

[@kenbuffie2877]

Dr. Strangelove reference! 😅

[@RealBradMiller]

“I can no longer sit back and allow election tampering to sap and impurify all of our precious political discourse!”

[@reggie8370]

Stockholm syndrome

[@codyjones3456]

He’ll see the big board!

[@aluisious]

@@codyjones3456 Gentlemen, there is no fighting in the war room!

[@WonkaSweet]

This is like a vsauce video for politics. Misleading me into comfort then snapping my neck

[@evanthompson1482]

I’m so exhausted

[@StrangeKitten513]

Same

[@zachstarattack7320]

boohoo

[@FairFeline]

We all are.

[@Beefinator5000]

Absolutely. Hopefully this election is a peak of craziness and the following elections are more chill. That's a possibility right?!

[@yerocb]

Saaaaaaaaame

[@Alex-cw3rz]

Remember polls don't vote, so if you are eligible to vote, please vote and vote down ballot 🗳 and with the latest Iowa polls it shows any state is up for grabs so vote Dems!

[@Leith_Crowther]

Is there anyone taking the time responding to a poll who also doesn’t vote? 🤷‍♂️

[@Alex-cw3rz]

@@Leith_Crowther you'd be suprised

[@estonianman]

@@Alex-cw3rz MAGA Democrats are the enemy within

[@johndorian4078]

The latest Iowa poll has trump up 10 points …..

[@estonianman]

@@johndorian4078 MAGA They don’t understand basic math - and we expect them to understand polling aggregates?

[@laurenluker5450]

This isn’t it for me. Telling someone not to worry about something life changing when the electoral college can change everything. I’m also tired of fighting I’m tired of feeling like nothing changes despite my work with protesting and trying to write congress for things that will never change

[@AliZmusic]

100% agreed. It's such a short sighted argument.

[@herenti]

Think about it this way, instead of worrying, you could have a clear mind to make a difference. As he said , worrying paralyzes. Dont take it as "you shouldnt care" because thats not the message. Conquer fear, but embrace love.

[@Pandaboomina]

Volunteer at a charity you care about. You will slowly see a difference

[@plinko84]

​@Pandaboomina No it won't. Most charities are run by those that DON'T give back but instead fill their own pockets. Also, have you looked into churches? Lots of wealth being hoarded by those that DON'T need it. You're naive.

[@Pandaboomina]

@ I am not naive. There are charities in my town that do a lot of good work for our community, and are struggling to stay afloat.

[@aarongrooves]

This is a very inspiring video. Thank you!

[@werelate_]

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[@Damonpuss]

It's not just Americans worried BTW... I'm Aussie and I'm having anxiety attacks; much like most of the world. Trump was excremental enough the last time, but now he's a fully disintegrating demented suicide cult leader.

[@Kingofb0ngstyle]

Trump wouldn't know what half those words meant. And he's supposed to be the top 2 best candidates we have!?

[@kilgorenaraku]

@@Kingofb0ngstyle He best represents what they are... He is pure dark triad, he became exactly what they wanted.

[@Squashedelica]

​@marcohavokkhaos youre on KZbin talking shit about someone who doesn't even know you exist, enjoy the next 4 years bud, you better buckle up 😂

[@haldon12]

You know, it's really my fault for clicking on an Adam Conover video, and expecting anything except anxiety-provoking brutal honesty. Thank you for your call to action.

[@teachersparker]

How did this cause you more anxiety? I don’t get it, it actually helped me worry less about the election.

[@Flippohoyyy]

@@teachersparker One would call that: *overthinking* Its easy to fall down that path when things already look bad

[@Ki_Adi_Mundi]

You mispronounced "fearmongering disinformation"

[@severallemmings]

I'm more concerned about what happens after the election. There's a very real possibility that the cheeto loses and the supreme court hands him the presidency anyway.

[@lauracrabtree1040]

This is my concern I am very afraid for what is going to happen after by his Mega fan club the what they will do to everyone after the riots that will ensue

[@Cotelw8345]

It that happens United States Of America is gone

[@dannnyc93]

No chance for it to get to that stage if Dems win the house, so vote DOWN BALLOT and getting rid of Mike Johnson as speaker while we’re at it is essential

[@moof3220]

Look at it this way. She wins big? The court subverts it. America and the world would be outraged beyond anything they could muster in defense

[@lauracrabtree1040]

@dannnyc93 already voted 💙🇺🇲 VOTE BLUE HARRIS/WALZ 🇺🇲💙

[@goji5887]

I needed to hear this. Not just for politics, but in life.

[@andrewgreenwood9068]

Remember. The nazis considered deportation before deciding it was infeasible and going to the death camps.

[@thebandoftwocretins4406]

my god the entire white race has collectively lost their goddamned mind calling all Republicans Nazis?

[@gallowglass3764]

Hitler said: "The most foolish mistake we could possibly make would be to allow the subjugated races to possess arms. History shows that all conquerors who have allowed their subjugated races to carry arms have prepared their own downfall by so doing. Indeed, I would go so far as to say that the supply of arms to the underdogs is a sine qua non for the overthrow of any sovereignty. So let's not have any native militia or native police." In an eight-paragraph order, Hitler's secretary Martin Bormann said: "When girls and women in the Occupied Territories of the East have abortions, we can only be in favor of it; in any case we should not oppose it. The Fuhrer believes that we should authorize the development of a thriving trade in contraceptives. We are not interested in seeing the non-German population multiply." Also, they Nazis hated the Jews, and would have celebrated Oct 7th. But go on. Tell us more about how scary Trump is.

[@chris...9497]

Remember, everything the Nazis did was according to German law; in their regime, it was all legal.

[@PlebNC]

Hitler got into power on a campaign to reverse the restrictions imposed on Germany via the Treaty of Versailles, or to put it another way: Make Germany great again. He also blamed the ills of the country due the Great Depression on an ethnic minority. Still baffles me how anyone can find hope in Trump, especially when he's such a walking amalgamation of every negative stereotype of American politicians that it makes Alex Shrub from GTA Vice City feel less like satire and more like a prediction.

[@piotrd.4850]

Except *GERMANS* chose to target group embedded in society for twice as long as USA exists, and states do have right to deport people who arrived illegaly in last few years. States and borders exist for a reason.

[@Galimeer5]

Yeah, sorry dude. This advice only applies to a small number of people. The rest of us actually _are_ powerless and that number is about to get a lot bigger.

[@austinwilloughby7752]

I promise were not powerless. That's a mindset we find ourselves in. I make min wage living as a gay man in Kentucky where i know my vote doesn't matter. But every person still has the ability to make change in their communities just like Adam laid out, don't ever forget that.

[@harveytherobot]

@@austinwilloughby7752Thank you.

[@Sheamu5]

Speaking from experience helping others, even in the smallest of ways, is the best feeling. Even if it's one day a week/month volunteering for anything you care about makes an impact. Some work places encourage volunteer work and will donate money to the organization you volunteer at.

[@BANGbucketHEAD]

The things you can do that Adam is talking about may not be possible if Trump wins, like exercising your rights in a union

[@RedNymph234]

Exactly

[@dawuddockery6118]

"Abandoned all ye hope" ass comment 😂

[@musicaeclectica]

it may come to that, yes, but it won't be immediate and the point is voting isn't the end regardless of who wins. Democracy takes work. If Trump wins it isn't the end, it is a new fight to stop him from doing the terrible things he wants to do. It's a hard fight and it could get bad but no one should give up if he wins.

[@Saurophaganax1931]

The things Adam is talking about here are so numerous and diverse in shape and scope that there is no way Trump could render them all impossible. There will always be work to be done for the community and under Trump, communities will likely need more work than ever.

[@Icameron259]

You say this, but unions used to be literally illegal, and people still formed them and fought the bosses anyway. Likewise, whatever your opinion about them afterwards, the Bolsheviks faced powerful state suppression then a literal civil war - and fucking *WON* despite all of that! You always have the option to fight, even if it is made harder and more dangerous for you to do so.

[@Rainkit]

Gonna need an update to this

[@eastdakota6954]

as a queer dude living with a republican family; i absolutely am worried.

[@Biggiecheese20]

I hope it all goes well for you... People are so hateful over something that doesn't matter to them.

[@coltonwilkie241]

You'll be fine. Republicans are more accepting than the current Democrats.

[@Just_Chill_Out_Man]

Work as much as you can so you can afford to move out.

[@cameronspence4977]

​@@Biggiecheese20it does affect them though.

[@wallacehowellii9682]

If your TDS is that bad than you need to do a little more research into everything. Trump has done more for every community including the lgbt’s than any president of my lifetime. This dude is a cuck and is more than likely paid to hate on Trump. Do yourself a favor and just look into everything yourself and you will see how bad you’ve been lied to. I don’t even know and I can promise you were better of 6 years ago than you are right now. The fact that you’re still living with your “republican” family tells you everything you need to know. If you were a queer republican living with a democrat family you would have been on the streets a long time ago.

[@margaretr4211]

i mean, it's weird to ask people not to worry when basic human rights hang in the balance

[@GuyjinOnline]

Please, teach the rest of the class when the ability to simply exist and experience life stopped being a human right. Most of the world must have blinked at the exact moment you believe that that happened.

[@stalelemonproduction]

​@@GuyjinOnlinetrump literally wants to make being trans a felony. That's like arresting someone for being depressed.

[@VerySourTaste]

@@stalelemonproduction "They're doing transgender operations on illegal aliens😰" but yeah in all seriousness, politicians should have NO BUSINESS in the medical and psychiatric community. Leave that to the ppl who actually study it. like??

[@margaretr4211]

​@@GuyjinOnline ... Huh?

[@LeapingRat]

@@stalelemonproduction when tf did he say this lmao

[@devilduckietu]

If you're scared of joining protests: They only work really well if they're sustained. Be willing to drop off a case or two of bottled water or some snacks at a picket line. I can't tell you how much the folks on the line appreciate that small act. If a protest shows up, same thing; be willing to give supplies. If you have first aid or medical training, volunteer to help. These are acts of protest even if you're not actively shouting slogans or holding a sign.

[@chris...9497]

This is actually the most useful thing that has come of this video. The content in the video, not so much.

[@musicisum0405]

All I can think when I'm told to do something about it is "do what?" Helping the homeless is a little different from trying to help people whose very existence in this country is at stake. How do I help women with their reproductive rights when abortions are illegal everywhere? How do I help immigrant friends retain their rights when their presence in the country is illegal? How do I help my trans friends exist and thrive and have the ability to be themselves when medically and therapeutically supporting them is criminalized? You can say the magic words all you want about "doing something" and "making a change in your community" but when the federal fucking government is opposed to you and is too rich and privileged and detached to care if you're under their steamroller--and when half the country is bigoted enough to LET THEM--tell me what exactly I'm supposed to do and I'll do it!

[@oliearts8074]

look into mutual aid and grassroots organizations in your community (punk shows are my go-to place to ask around, but thats... probably not most people's scene. Libraries might have a bulletin board with relevant fliers, or you can look online for facebook groups and whatnot) and volunteer with them. Yeah, your control is limited, but you CAN still help---maybe you can't change the abortion laws, but you can help raise money so a woman can travel to a state where abortion is still legal. Maybe you can't help your immigrant friends retain rights, but you can help ensure they still have food and shelter regardless and someone on their side standing up for them. Maybe you can't give trans friends their medical care, but you can organize wardrobe swaps and raise money for binders so they aren't completely left out to dry. I know its scary and frustrating and you want to be able to fix it all, but harm reduction is still important, even if you cant get rid of the harm entirely. You can still make a difference for the people around you.

[@deadkirby2270]

You’re show “Adam ruins everything “ was my foundation to start going to school for journalism, thank you Adam you are still the GOAT

[@epsilon3569]

I'm trans and Trump is 247/270 electoral votes. I'm throwing tf up, Adam.

[@coltonwilkie241]

You're gonna be alright little buddy. Trump just preserved democracy and America is truly free.

[@TheCatCo]

@@coltonwilkie241 Care to elaborate on how exactly he's doing that?

[@guydunn8259]

@@coltonwilkie241 Back to whatever pit you came from.

[@tinacross3423]

it's unbelievable. hope you live in a blue state

[@Eatinbritches]

​@@coltonwilkie241 He will continue to weaken it, and the masses will continue to pay for it. You are a fool. You're all fools.

[@OMEGA-362]

Here's the problem, some of us have are under real actual threat to our livelihood, and work a 40-60 hour workweek, like I have crippling social anxiety and I work such long hours to afford the shittiest apartment money can buy, and so I'll do what I can, but for so many people doing what they can is so much less then doing what they feel they should

[@DatBoisHouse]

Lemme guess. You live in a democratic city

[@americantoff3236]

I'll say the same thing I did in 2016. I don't see how any female or any minority or anyone with an alternative lifestyle can vote for Trump and live with themselves. They are the one's that will pay the bigger price. I, like Adam, am a 50 something white guy with a good salary. Nothing Rump did in 2016 really affected me financially and it probably won't now. Emotionally is a different story! But my heart goes out to my trans gender daughter, and hard working immigrants, and women whose rights will probably continue to get taken away. Who get sexually assaulted or will die because they can't terminate their pregnancy. Who can't get birth control pills. All the teens who will feel like ending it all because they can't be their authentic selves. I hate what America is going to do to all of them over the next 4 years, especially my daughter.

[@MezzoForte4]

Exactly. Anyone who voted for Trump or stood aside to let this happen deserve all of this, they are the true enemy now.

[@rue.jacobs]

florida here: it's like watching a hurricane forecast. you're already prepared but you'd like to know if it is going to shift towards you so you can fill the bathtub with water or if it's shifting away you so you can open the bottle of rum. the spaghetti models show lots of outcomes, but it's good to know whether or not you'll need to charge the cellphones and grab some candles and flashlights or not.

[@sheltongolden4394]

This is a good analogy

[@stevenclark1662]

I didn't know they where called spaghetti models til this last hurricane. My fiance said, "The spaghetti models have the hurricane going past the islands", but I heard "pasta islands" and I can't stop thinking about it.

[@keenanwalls628]

That seems kind of dismissive. It is kind of hard to make political change when people like me are very likely to lose legal recognition and there are plans of ethnic cleansing.

[@bennycarter5249]

Yep, Adam the liberal complains about liberals while only coming up with solutions for white liberals.

[@TheMrob25]

I think you missed the point. If you're worried about your legal recognition, then you gotta do something to make sure that can't happen. No one will fight for you unless you fight for yourself. You control your own destiny.

[@user-ig4dl4iv1j]

you mean kind of like the ethnic cleansing Harris supports in Palestine?

[@lovelyyecats]

@@TheMrob25 but…shouldn’t others fight for us? Shouldn’t we expect our government and our fellow citizens to stand up for us?

[@keenanwalls628]

@@TheMrob25 I fled from a hostile state and it has been everything I can do to just get settled in a new state with no support network for the first time in my life. I already lost legal recognition once. I couldn't legally leave my house. Blaming the victim doesn't help anyone.

[@DKinMN]

As a fellow radical leftist, it's wild to me that we can't accept the fact that even marijuana legalization is itself a pretty radical policy change for this country. Also, I am worried, and I will remain worried, about immigrants, trans people, gay people, and anyone else who radical Christian fundamentalists will target successfully under a new Trump regime.

[@watchspotting]

It's amazing how the the right thinks they're anything less than fascists when the only thing their opposition can do to appease them is to stop existing

[@Michael-uc2pn]

I'm a conservative and I want it legalized.... And TAXED. I'm happy as long as every time I smell that sweet ganja smoke I know that's the smell of somebody else paying their taxes. Pretty much feel the same about most other drugs. I don't care what you do with YOUR body as long as you pay taxes for doing it. This does assume though, that I don't also have to pay for your healthcare, otherwise there better be a tax for skipping leg day! 😂

[@ThatKodaGirl]

​@@Michael-uc2pn I love this! This is good discourse. See I don't mind the idea of paying into socialized healthcare but I see why THAT would be the reason someone is.

[@defaultdan7923]

@@Michael-uc2pnlot of conservatives would probably call you a RINO for that take unfortunately

[@AdvancedTennisFoundation-ph9zo]

Are you worried about illegals who are criminals?

[@BrendaGarcia-94]

THANK YOU ADAM!!! After knocking on many doors in Pennsylvania (many of which were never opened 😞) I felt devastated. However, I am glad I did something. More importantly, I have decided to channel my anger and frustration into joining organizations fighting for social justice.

[@IronDruids]

Consider joining the right to advance social progress. The right has the top people and the motivation to actually solve issues.

[@MyChevySonic]

Trump Literally Ruins Everything.

[@mrturbo84]

Who was in charge for the last 4 Year? Could Kamala not already do what she wants to do?

[@Toquer88]

Nope. Democrat rage and delusion makes everything impossible. Time for you to sit back and watch how things can be really good for ALL of us.

[@scuttlebut]

@@Toquer88 I mean trump bankrupted his own Casino's.. a business where people walk in, give the casino's money, and then leave without money.

[@antarchy1]

He's got the Midas touch for crap. So the Montezuma's touch.

[@kellywalker1664]

​@@antarchy1I forgot about that Robot Chicken ep. 😂 "REVENGE!"

[@zrc1514]

My ballot was lost in the hurricanes. Please vote where some of us can’t!

[@ArthurGiantCat]

best wishes to you and your community

[@JSroid]

If you can get to the polling place, you are probably eligible to cast a provisional ballot to take effect if your official ballot never arrives.

[@privatename3621]

Are you voting for Harris? Then you can still vote in person if you have not returned you vote-by-mail ballot. I just googled it to be sure. But if you are voting for Trump ...then I'm sorry for your loss. There's really nothing that can be done about your lost ballot.

[@RickGrimes420WEEDSTORE]

Sending well wishes!

[@thorblondal3371]

this perfectly encapsulates the fucked up state of the world

[@alexdegross6248]

Bad news. We’re all f’ed

[@mohba01]

It's tails 😲

[@Samson16436]

Let's hope he's been lying as usual and do none of that stuff 🙏 as a European I'm sincerely sorry for you ❤

[@cooliojonesy]

@@alexdegross6248 it's sad that y'all really believe in the worst. By the Law of Attraction and Assumption, you will draw to yourself what you believe.

[@janetd5121]

@@Samson16436 How about you worry about your own country. For centuries Europeans have shoved their noses in every other countries business, with force many times, and the world is a worse place for it.

[@tofu6465]

I think you mean saved. Don't worry crazy people with your tin foil hats we will protect you from yourselves.

[@cushangriffith1151]

Thanks for the positive energy bro also thanks to the people behind the scenes that help you do your shows

[@thomasboehnlein5205]

I wanted to say thank you. Your video made a huge difference on my mental health. I didn't look at any polls after I watched your video until this morning. Your come to jesus talk about Trump prepared me for today. I wasn't blindsided. And I know that over the next 4 years whatever is happening at the federal level, we can still take care of each other. We can still create good in our communities. And I can be a part of it.

[@meltedthing2338]

Oath

[@DatBoisHouse]

Your this concerned? I feel bad for you. Go outside and enjoy life. Chances are other than price changes you wont even notice a big difference in your daily life.

[@thomasboehnlein5205]

​@@DatBoisHouseYou don't know me. You don't know the people in my life. That's a pretty bold statement to make to a stranger.

[@DatBoisHouse]

Its not a "bold" statement to say i feel sorry for you. Nowhere in my statement did i make any claims about you. Just found it suprising how concerned you were. No need to be so dramatic​@@thomasboehnlein5205

[@SojournerDusk]

Are you worried now, Adam? Because there are no guardrails after 20 January 2025.

[@coltonwilkie241]

The fascist Kamala has been fired. We all should be celebrating.

[@CliffSedge-nu5fv]

​@@coltonwilkie241Usual Republican response: say the opposite of the truth. Trump is the real fascist, and that is why you love him.

[@collymorpheous8575]

There never has been and never will be handrails. Are you going to do your part?

[@shadowsonicsilver6]

@@collymorpheous8575There were rails, you got rid of them

[@tcdan-c2m]

@@collymorpheous8575 What can we do? Republicans are in charge of the entire federal government beginning next year!

[@Celestial_Reach]

And pray trump doesnt send the military after people who work for change

[@Illumirage]

he had a first term where he never did that. You are out of touch

[@1kpennyxx238]

​@@Illumirage he tried to constantly last time but was blocked by members of his cabinet that he has since replaced because they wouldn't treat him like Hitler was treated by his officials.

[@oneofmanyjames-es1643]

​@@IllumirageHe tried but two of his top military officials threatened to resign. Neither are in post now.

[@bloomins8088]

This.

[@briteredoctober]

Biden literally sent the military after college students who were protesting genocide earlier this year.

[@PhooeyOnYouey]

Thanks Adam. I was explaining to my daughter a week ago when she was worried about her future, that doing something, even if it's small, is what will make you feel better, quicker than anything else

[@gama2064]

This is some “i’m not depressed because depression is stupid” type bs. If I could just turn my worrying off of course I would.

[@tahjier.1207]

Imma let you know right now, it is not that. I use to be (and still am sometimes) as worried as the next person concerning the state of the community I live in. But it’s just the way you decide to manage your worries. I’d rather be worried as hell and still participate in the growth of my community than be worried about things that I can’t control.

[@tahjier.1207]

And then being more proactive and changing something that’s immediate willl give you much better outlook on how you can change what is right in front of you than trying to save something that’s bigger than any of us

[@moshpic]

It shouldn't even be close. One is a fascist lunatic.

[@zeezee796]

THATS what terrifies me, like it hurts to see how selfish and ignorant MILLIONS of Americans are

[@phenitagomes1292]

​@@zeezee796 It's not Americans, it's just rich old white men.

[@Mokachokolotta]

Uhhh..and the other is a fascist POC..😂its crazy to me how Americans don't see how similarly evil Trump and Harris are. It helps to have some distance from the States. I'm a dual citizen (US and other country) and for us it's so clear, Trump is unhinged racism and Harris is polished racism

[@PLUSHAMANIA]

Y’all can cry harder lmao. USA 🇺🇸

[@coltonwilkie241]

Don't worry. She lost.

[@evanthompson1482]

I complained about the school libraries in Florida while I lived there. I was fortunate enough to move to Colorado and now I volunteer at my son’s school library. It makes such a difference actually doing something compared to just complaining about the problem.

[@Maxisamo1]

​@estonianman Did you do the Patriotic thing and make your kids feel ashamed to be themselves around you?

[@estonianman]

@ I didn’t know that was a process - show me what you are talking about. Meanwhile it common knowledge that democrats sexualize their kids - they literally brag about it

[@daviddobarganes9115]

wait.... you didnt do something, you left

[@estonianman]

@ it much easier to give your children instructions for gay sex in a bubble Do it outside the bubble and who knows what can happen

[@Sp_tacnik]

​@@daviddobarganes9115Not true. It is patriotic to help in your community and it doesn't matter if you do it in Florida or Colorado.

[@JacobYaw]

Aged. Like freaking. Milk.

[@vidan3018]

as a former Eastern European I tried explaining this to my dad. Over there people fall for apathy. Kudos to your message.

[@kurt1391]

I hope he's talked to you about communism.

[@timetraveler43]

@@kurt1391Silly man!

[@JohnnyBGood-vm7rx]

watched this only up to 4 minutes, and as a non-american observer, all i can say is that these ppl have lost their dmn minds. this is why i stay out of politics as much as possible and have never even voted in my 32 years of life. politics/politicians are so corrupt, i refuse to take part of that. i've no idea why this even came up in my recommended videos. i think ppl living in this division, it's hard for them to see how far off from reality they've gone. i just wish that the radicals on both sides would leave alone ppl like me, you know your normal, average person who just want to go on with their peaceful lives without as much disruptions as possible!

[@Cloudchopper-x1r]

@@JohnnyBGood-vm7rx That's why I voted third party. We have the Leftist Globalist/Marxists fighting with the Rightist Fascist/Christian nationalists - both sides trying to kill each other.

[@stevej.7926]

@@kurt1391as the son of a Polish man, I’m well aware of what communism is. And…itsn’t what the right thinks it is in this country 😅

[@andypeiffer5]

TRUE STORY: This week, a girl died in Texas after going to the ER 3 times due to birth complications, and she was unable to recieve help.

[@michaelblevins1651]

What does that have to do with what he talked abt 😐 and don’t bring abortion bullshit into your response

[@despairwaffle6798]

​@michaelblevins1651 "what does it have to do with this? And don't say what it has to do"

[@uniquenewyork3325]

​​@@michaelblevins1651 "Why is that relevant? And don't say why it's relevant"

[@LyndsayW1194]

"Abortion bullshit" im a big reason people are voting. Its certainly why i am​@michaelblevins1651

[@KingOfDarknessAndEvil]

​@@michaelblevins1651bruh

[@PasleyAviationPhotography]

My vote for Harris was counted a week ago in Maricopa county.

[@EclecticMystic]

So you voted to continue genocide? How progressive, in a supremecist sort of way.

[@queenemmers]

Same here! 🙌

[@thethegreenmachine]

They open and count ballots before election day there?

[@aprilbatzle7956]

Thank you 💙🇺🇸

[@jonah-b7k]

Although it didn't mean anything due to the electoral college.

[@cubialpha]

recent commenters: HAhA tHis aGeD LiKE mIlK 🤪" y'all clearly did not watch the video 🤦‍♀ adam, this is a very hopeful and inspiring message, thank you.

[@ChicagoBulls23453]

trump 2024

[@Name..........]

​@@ChicagoBulls23453this right here explains everything

[@jordanchenard]

I am a french Canadian and seriously, I needed this speech even on this side of the border. Thank you, honestly.

[@Splashstar216]

NOT WORRYING WAS HOW TRUMP BEAT HILLARY CLINTON!!! VOTEEEEEEE!!!

[@dropyourself]

No, people were worried. Just a lot of people didn't think he would be bad.

[@マイルス_パワー-狐のテイルスだわ]

I was too young to vote during that election cycle, but I remember finding random videos compiling random 4chan threads with a conspiratorial tone saying Trump would win, people on 4chan really wanted him to win

[@sleepysera]

Honestly, 4chan preferring Trump is the least surprising thing I've heard all year. ​

[@leanansidhe6332]

Hillary lost because people hated her

[@jacobzacarias]

as an actual leftist who hates blue maga liberals, clinton lost because she was an idiot who REFUSED to campaign in swing states and was so entitled to think that she couldn't possibly lose to trump

[@daijahscott8479]

WE LOST BRO, we freaking lost, i can’t wrap my head around this

[@MYSTERIOUS-r9n]

Maybe trying to portray half of the country as fascists and Nazis wasn't the strategy to get votes.

[@GioGuitarDude]

Yes… yes you did.

[@anikagrace2215]

Yup, and now it's time to buck up and make a difference in our local communities. As I type this, my mother is working to make sure our immigrant friends can have stability in the future. What will you do?

[@Sigurther]

Eleven million left wing voters decided Kamala wasn't worth it and instead let the 'fascists' be voted in. Wrap your head around that, bud. XD