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To the editor:
Monarchy has always been symbolized by luxury in the national government administrative office. Donald has turned the White House into a palace.
Billionaires have become invested with public authority like hereditary peers.
Our new royalist works hard to establish the pseudo-scientific law of nature that the king can do no wrong. Donald has announced America’s Golden Age of Monarchy, whereby the once upwardly mobile working class has become a subservient commoner class.
Absolutist Donald is naming historical and cultural markers after himself, and creating graven images on coins, as if, like God, he created all things.
Donald the Despot works to take the place of the savior of mankind by portraying himself as one who is perfecting all things on earth.
The King eschews democratically-formed national alliances in favor of personal alliances with hegemonic autocrats the world over.
Our new regent overturns constitutional law with every new legislative decree he makes. Our lord and master has replaced integrity in personal and public relationships with irresponsible and changing policies and behaviors.
Our Commander in Chief is committed to perpetual wars designed to keep himself on the throne.'
Kimball Shinkoskey
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Valete
In my opinion, Ms. Shinkoskey’s opinion essay is incontrovertible proof of the author’s misconception of perception regarding Mr. Trump’s ideology, i.e., altruism and world peace.
Wednesday, June 3 Report this
krell1349
Altruism, no way, he only cares about himself and his rich friends, not you, he has no empathy for others. His soul is empty. He is corrupt and a grifter. World peace, no way, more like World War 3, this time the never ending war in the Middles East.
Friday, June 5 Report this
Valete
Krell1349
I support most, but not all, of Mr. Trump’s domestic and foreign policies. However, I’m curious to observe the reactions of Democrats when the Iran conflict finally ends. The foreign and domestic policies of the Democratic Party leave me incredulous. In fact, it seems that the Democrats want Mr. Trump’s policies to fail both domestically and internationally. This is my primary concern with the Democratic Party; it’s deeply rooted in leftist ideology. Practical solutions to impending problems aren’t their priority.
Friday, June 5 Report this
krell1349
The Democrats will have to straighten out Trump's mess when his term is done. That won't be the first time the Democrats straightened out a Republican mess.
Saturday, June 6 Report this
Valete
How can the Democrats rectify the mess they’ve created due to years of incompetent leadership, both domestically and internationally? Had Harris won the election, America would now be a third-world country ( you can take that to the bank ).
Sunday, June 7 Report this
krell1349
If Harris were President, we wouldn't be in this idiotic war with Iran(which Trump promised not to do, and he is now backing away from saying no new wars, but he is caught on video saying this), prices would not be so high, especially gas(another unfulfilled Trump campaign promise), the January 6th insurrectionists would not have been pardoned(a travesty of justice), no more complaints about stolen and rigged elections(no evidence to support any of this) and no $1.8 billion slush fund for these and other folks. We're a third world county now, Word Man, and it's getting worse. Harris would have been a much better President than Trump.
Monday, June 8 Report this
Valete
Former President Biden inflicted more damage on the American economy and immigration system than our most formidable adversaries could ever have envisioned. The challenges the US faces today are a direct consequence of the Biden administration and the Democrats who hijacked US policies while President Biden was asleep at the wheel. Save the misinformation for those who are unfamiliar with left-wing propaganda and conspiracy theories, not me!
Monday, June 8 Report this
krell1349
Forgot to add, alienating all our allies with his crazy remarks and his illegal tariffs. It will take years to recover our standing in the world and our friendships with our allies due to the damage done by Trump.
Tuesday, June 9 Report this
Valete
Krell 1349
Add this to your repertoire: during the Obama and Biden administrations, the world had become more materialistic and self-centered. Americans today can’t see the forest for the trees. All they know is free, free, free. They’re completely absorbed in their self-delusion that life is a bowl of cherries, and they can gorge themselves on the fruits of labor—naturally, the labor of others. The simplistic mantra today is free, free, free, and tax the rich—give me a break!
Tuesday, June 9 Report this
krell1349
No no no. Not all people believe in free free free. Don't try to figure out my political leanings. Trump is ruining the American dream for most Americans. The American dream for him is for the rich. He doesn't care about you or me. Remember that. He says inflation is good. Is this the sign of a good President? I think not. When are prices going to come down? When will the Iran war end? Trump doesn't have an answer to this. He's out of touch with reality. And when asked tough questions on Meet The Press, he walked out like a baby, like a Karen. He responds like a cornered animal. No softball questions like on Fox News. The world is watching and they are seeing what a bad President he is. It will take a long time to undo the mess he has made.
Thursday, June 11 Report this