月份: 2024 年 11 月

在華府觀察美國大選，我參加了川普的選夜派對，地點是當地唯一公開挺川的 Dirty Water Bar。老闆 Luke Casey 為 MAGA 支持者提供罕見聚會場所，$35 美元入場可無限暢飲。隨著川普得票領先，現場氣氛狂熱，音樂、舞蹈、香檳齊飛。支持者認為川普能振興經濟、強勢領導，寧願賭一個改變未來的機會，拒絕傳統菁英政治，偏好他的商業交易式外交與反全球化立場。這場選戰，確實瘋狂至極。

At Harris’ Oct 29 rally in Washington, DC, attendees passed strict security checks before receiving free American flags, water, and snacks. The event felt like a joyful gathering, with people singing and dancing to songs like *YMCA*, a tune with deep cultural and LGBTQ+ significance. Banners proclaimed “Freedom,” reflecting concerns over rights threatened by Trump’s policies. The rally evoked nostalgia for a freer past, as supporters sought to preserve the American way of life amid growing anxieties about losing their rights and freedoms.

At Trump’s Oct 27 rally in New York, a group of Japanese Christians waved a Japanese flag, supporting his reelection despite having no voting rights. They believe Trump will “Make America Godly Again” and prevent WWIII through his tough diplomacy. Meanwhile, some US citizens argue he is more likely to provoke war. This election is not just a national affair but a global phenomenon, dividing opinions both in the US and abroad.