A lot of people acting like Trump is a uniquely American problem because of some integral flaw in the character of Americans. Folks sure aren't looking too close to their own right wings, which is how America got where it is now.
There is a general rise in stupid awful fascism around the world, and slagging off Americans as particular idiots isn't going to help you get ready to fight your own fascists. Especially when you realize they might be your neighbors or your kids.
Replying to @quinn@social.circl.lu
@quinn The number of people in this thread going "nuh-uh" or trying to rationalize it as something specific to America makes me think you have a point and some folks aren't ready to hear their country is also next on the list.
There's a frequent yet always generic "[why doesn't] someone do something" post or comment to the same effect: if you have to ask or you don't know or you aren't doing it yourself, then you're why. What you expect Americans to do is what should be happening everywhere.