A recent letter writer was wrong on many counts.
Donald Trump won the popular vote, but he did not win a majority.
Also, virtually no economists believe that mass tariffs and mass deportation are sound policy.
Many people who voted against Kamala Harris did so because of inflation during the Biden presidency, even though Joe Biden was responsible for very little of it (the whole developed world also suffered inflation). Biden negotiated it better than other nations. And America has never been more energy independent.
Rather than judging Democratic behavior, all voters will come to realize their mistake and abandon Republicans in the future. Already we are seeing terrible nominations for Cabinet positions. Wait until Project 2025 kicks in.
Jim Keefe
Waikiki
COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS
In the spirit of this season, take a moment to count your blessings. Recent times might’ve been tough — politically, economically or otherwise — but surely there are positives.
Here’s your chance to reflect on what you appreciate. Today through Dec. 9, we’ll be accepting “Count Your Blessings” letters (150 words max) or essays (500-600 words). A collection of these will run in mid-December.
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