The anger, shock, sympathy, empathy—every feeling stirred by the recent presidential election is real. But there’s no going back. We’re in this, and there’s nothing left to say, no statement, no testimony that can change it. The responsibility lies heavily on the Democrats, especially on Biden, who should have stepped aside in January when there was still time to find someone capable of leading the charge. Those who supported him and stayed loyal despite clear signs to the contrary bear a share of the blame as well. They repeated the same mistakes they made with Hillary, focusing on civility and politeness, as if that alone could solve everything. Democrats assumed people would see and value the truth, but they severely miscalculated.
It’s on them, but at this point, it doesn’t change anything. Honestly, I’m relieved I don’t have children to raise in the kind of environment that lies ahead. Coming from Iran, I’ve seen history repeat itself: empty words fool the people, a system introduces outdated and regressive ideas into its foundation, creating a society where only a select few gain power and wealth, while those beneath them become little more than numbers. America has allowed itself to be deceived, and in a few decades, people will look back and realize what this has done to their children, their country, and their dignity.
Unfortunately, this country is not ready for a female president. Deep down, we still wrestle with doubts about gender, harboring a deeply ingrained sexism and acting out of entrenched racism that has long been hidden beneath the surface. Then someone came along with a name branded on buildings, who turned these once-suppressed prejudices into a new norm, letting hate and intolerance resurface as an accepted part of American culture. We stood by, watching this unfold, and now they talk about unity—about the need for a unified country. It’s hard to take those calls for unity seriously in the face of everything we’ve seen.
