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Several recent letters allege that Democrats have adopted socialist/communist propaganda. None of the letters have provided a single example.
This situation smacks of another big lie from what used to be the Republican Party — that Social Security and welfare program are problematic. Donald Trump’s party plank openly supports Social Security, but welfare programs that provide aid to places such as Lahaina or breakfasts to needy schoolchildren would likely be repealed if he becomes president.
There is enough mud to cover the inconsistencies of any political party, but let’s be intellectually honest enough to require some evidence before slinging assertions. It’s enough to think that the guy who has stated he wants to be a dictator and return to a spoils system for government employment just might be somewhat of an autocratic fascist.
Edward Benedict Hanel, Jr.
Kailua
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