AProudLefty
The remora of JPP
No. It doesn't involve a hypothetical scenario. It merely shifts the discussion to the claim that someone else did the same thing. It's related to tu quoque fallacy.
“I voted for Trump 2 times, Then He Cut My Job”: A Former MAGA Supporter Speaks Out After Losing His Livelihood
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AProudLefty
The remora of JPP
Brainless dumbass doesn't know that is a whataboutism.
AProudLefty
The remora of JPP
Random tariffs for one.
- Americans overwhelmingly support President Trump’s agenda.
- 81% support deporting criminal illegal immigrants.
- 76% support a “full-scale effort to find and eliminate fraud and waste in government.”
- 76% support closing the border with additional security and policies.
- 69% support keeping men out of women’s sports.
- 68% support government declaring there are only two genders.
- 65% support ending race-based hiring in government.
- 63% support “freezing and re-evaluating all foreign aid expenditures and the department that handled them.”
- 61% support reciprocal tariffs.
- 60% support direct U.S. negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
- 59% support cutting government spending already approved by Congress.
- 57% support ending the ban on new offshore drilling.
It's whataboutism dumbass.
What tariffs were random? Be specific.
AProudLefty
The remora of JPP
Kissing the owner of the site ass is unbecoming.It's whataboutism dumbass.
ThatOwlWoman
Not Nice
“I voted for Trump 2 times, Then He Cut My Job”: A Former MAGA Supporter Speaks Out After Losing His Livelihood
After proudly voting for Donald Trump in three consecutive elections, one railroad worker has a heartbreaking…thesarkariform.com
After proudly voting for Donald Trump in three consecutive elections, one railroad worker has a heartbreaking message for fellow Americans: “I regret it.”
In a widely shared Facebook post, a middle-aged man wearing a red “Make America Great Again” hat and dark sunglasses gave a thumbs-up—but the accompanying caption told a different story. He explained that after 21 years working in the railroad industry, he lost his job due to cuts in a government program tied to the Trump administration.
“I voted for Trump 2 times, not anymore since I was let go from my job that he had cut a government program,” the post reads. “I regret it.”
The man, whose identity has not been publicly confirmed, expressed a deep sense of betrayal. For over two decades, he says he worked hard, supported his family, and believed he was voting for a president who would protect working-class Americans. But the result, he says, was being left behind.
“My brothers and sisters, I worked for the railroad for 21 years,” he wrote. “I pray for you that it doesn’t happen to you.”
His words have resonated with many who feel similarly disillusioned. The post quickly spread across social media, where users reacted with sympathy, frustration, and reflection. For some, it served as a painful reminder of how political decisions can upend the lives of everyday Americans who once believed they were doing the right thing.
While the Trump administration often promoted its “America First” agenda as a lifeline for blue-collar workers, critics say it has failed to deliver for many in the labor force. Massive budget cuts, including to infrastructure programs and union-backed industries, have led to thousands of layoffs, especially in traditionally Republican strongholds.
The man’s story echoes that of countless others in post-industrial America. He noted that his wife, leaning on her faith, believes God will help him find another job. Still, he’s realistic about the road ahead.
“It’s going to be hard,” he wrote, “but I’ll find one to support my kids and my wife and my bills.”
The raw honesty of his message struck a nerve. For some, it served as a cautionary tale. For others, it was a reflection of the growing number of working-class families struggling under the weight of policy decisions they once believed would help them.
“He voted with his heart, but now he’s paying with his livelihood,” one Reddit user commented. “That’s the real cost of broken promises.”
Over the years, Trump’s administration has promoted its crackdown on federal spending as a way to root out waste and fraud. However, for many who depended on those programs, the cuts have come without alternatives, safety nets, or transition support. Railroad jobs in particular have been declining due to automation, deregulation, and reduced federal investment.
Supporters of the former president argue that these shifts were necessary to bring efficiency and long-term change. But for people like this former MAGA supporter, the cost feels immediate and deeply personal.
“Walk the right way now,” he urged others. “Don’t make the same mistake I did.”
His story is a reminder that political decisions are not just abstract debates—they affect families, homes, and the ability to put food on the table. Whether or not his message changes minds, it’s clear he’s no longer standing by the man he once supported.
How many times have we heard "Elections have consequences"? Reap what you sow, MAGATs!
PS -- I see your Klingon stalker showed up promptly. I look forward to seeing if the obsessed drunk can actually pull off a political comment.
ThatOwlWoman
Not Nice
ThatOwlWoman
Not Nice
lol. Yeah... your doubt makes that so real... while you wouldn't, some would. Just as there is likely some "maga" out there ready to pretend to be leftist and say absurd things.
AProudLefty
The remora of JPP
Whataboutism.
BartenderElite
Verified User
It should have looked moronic on "Day 1."
I'm starting to think that Trump has no idea what "Day 1" means.
Yeah, I'm saying that some maga might do it too... You swing and miss again. I didn't say "If a maga did this then you'd be all <insert something>"
I said, Yeah, it happens and it happens on both sides. That is not whataboutism. I am not distracting from the point of the thread I am saying I get why some folks may not believe the veracity of the OP subject.
Earlier I also said I am certain that there are actually some folks out there that the OP subject may be part of with regret for their vote (In that same post I said not me because I voted for Chase)...
Jade Dragon
And I'm the one that jaded you.
Except they aren't making anything but run-of-the-mill claims. If it were a liberal, you can bet it would be more juicy of a story.
lol <smh>
AProudLefty
The remora of JPP
That's the point. Had it been a Biden supporter, @TOP and others would believe. It's a fact and not a whataboutism.
T. A. Gardner
Thread Killer
So, what was this guy's job with the railroad exactly, and which railroad did he work for? Also, was he union or not?
Aside from that, since he says he worked on a railroad for 21 years he's entitled to a retirement package and benefits.
www.rrb.gov
Aside from that, since he says he worked on a railroad for 21 years he's entitled to a retirement package and benefits.
Retirement | RRB.Gov
Nah, the "if" there is what makes it "whataboutism" and it deflects from the thread and puts the subject onto <insert person here>.. In this case you deflect and try to redirect the thread onto TOP "and others" who would "believe" it.
This is definitely whataboutism. And as I stated earlier, in this particular case it seems barely more mature than "i'm rubber, you're glue" arguments.
There have been examples in the past of folks (Jussie Smollett comes to mind) that have some folks pretend to be "maga" in some way and do or say things that are an attempt to make them look "bad"... I get why folks would question a post like this. I do not personally question it... As I said I do not doubt that there are some folks out there that regret their vote for Trump, especially some that are among those that just got a job in Federal Government, were in their probationary period, and therefore were laid off. Maybe this guy was actually one of those. I am not guessing, just pointing out why some folks treat these claims with skepticism.