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Re: 9/11: The Islamist Threat Is Still a Clear and Present Danger
“On the afternoon of 9/11, we were all united. Every media outlet was focused on response, recovery, and our way ahead. Within 48 hours, there were partisan divides. Ever notice that we always end up with the government we deserve?” —South Carolina
“It appears that Iran’s IRGC is now a wing of the Democrat Party ahead of the midterm elections. Wonder if they will start running ads featuring the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps!” —Massachusetts
“Not only is the Islamist threat still a clear and present danger, but it grows every time the mindless media talkingheads put their protagonists on the air. If we don’t pull our collective heads out of the sand soon, we’ll all be forced to tolerate their false god.” —California
“Sadly, we have willingly brought the enemy into our house and allowed them to not only live but thrive without demanding they assimilate to the American way. The Islamic factions among us may be our nation’s undoing.” —California
Re: The ‘9/11 Truthers’ Are Disgraceful and Dangerous
“Thank you for calling out these pathetic, self-centered influencers. I suspect you get some criticism for taking on Carlson and Owens, but your willingness to stand in the gap for truth is precisely why I have been a longtime supporter of The Patriot Post.” —Georgia
“Regarding those looking to assess whether a given assertion inside a conspiracy theory makes any sense, I commend this advice: ‘Never assign to malevolence that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.’ I would add to that, ‘or by laziness, or both.’” —Idaho
“Interesting psychological assessment of conspiracy theorists and their followers. I am guessing that smoking pot doesn’t help.” —California
Re: Against Trump’s $5,000 ‘Dividend’
“Who wouldn’t like a $5,000 bonus? But at what cost? I would prefer that my $5,000 be used to pay down the national debt. It is regrettable that we think we must pay our women to stay home and care for their families. Alas, the feminist movement has made women feel like they have no value without pay, which has driven them into the marketplace and driven up the cost of living. I was a stay-at-home mother and then worked a part-time job nearby while my child was in elementary school. I only went to work full time when necessity required it, and my child was in her teens. There were no subsidies, and I was most happy being just a mother — it is very rewarding work even though it is very demanding. Mothers need affirmation for all they give of their hearts and talents to their families. However, it should not be government subsidies that lead to dependence.” —Colorado
“This so-called ‘dividend’ is a terrible idea and just mimics what Democrats do to buy votes. It is the same socialism that Republicans claim absolute disdain for. Don’t do it, Mr. President!” —South Carolina
“My thinking is that we have suffered a lot of money lost to scams from all over the world, and that money came from the American people. President Trump is really in tune with the average American who basically lives in so-called flyover country. Elections have been bought for generations in America. I am in my ninth decade, and I see the point. It might be a good idea. The people of America should get back the stolen money. Period.” —Florida
“As an 81-year-old active senior, I think it’s nice for the president to believe that taxpayers can spend their own money better than the government can, and that we shouldn’t have to fill out tax returns to get some of our money back. I also believe in funding everything that the Constitution requires us to fund, and then letting the lawmakers fight over the rest. If they cannot find a 10% reduction in spending, they must be math incompetent.” —Tennessee
“Starting to pay down the debt would be a genuine, non-inflationary stimulus to the economy, as capital tied up in debt instruments becomes available for investment in productive enterprises. But handing out $5,000 checks would take us in the opposite direction. We already saw examples of Keynesian economics failing with the pandemic payouts. We shouldn’t need to repeat that lesson.” —Minnesota
Re: Census Overhaul Promises Positive Outlook
“This is long overdue. The question should not be about race, sex, or creed. The question should be, ‘Are you a citizen?’ If you are not a citizen, you are not eligible to vote. Simple as that!” —Colorado
Re: Fourth Branch Claims Ruling Rights
“At the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Democrats outnumber Republicans by more than 55 points — 72% versus 15% — while Health and Human Services has a 63%-19% imbalance. Within other welfare agencies, like the section of the Department of Agriculture that oversees food stamps, Democrats have a 59-point advantage. That’s twice as liberal as Agriculture overall. Bureaucratic resistance to Trump was legion and legendary in his first administration. A Napolitan Institute survey in January found that 46% of federal managers are still willing to ignore the president’s orders — not because those orders are illegal, but simply because they don’t agree.” —Florida
Re: Trump’s Strategy Shift to Beat Iran
“I have to compliment Mr. Weber on his fine article. A lot of us are wondering how long Iran can stretch this conflict out. They should be close to eating camels, dogs, and cats! I hope we can pull the rag over their eyes before the midterms.” —Kansas
“President Trump should immediately take out Iran’s bridges and power plants, and bomb any site that is firing missiles. They need to be brought to their knees, and quickly.” —California
Re: The Lindsay Clancy Mistrial Exposes a Moral Crisis
“There is a book that has been around for centuries. It’s called the Bible — God’s Holy Word. This book contains an abundance of truth that has been evident since the beginning of our world and its inhabitants. What this woman did was nothing less than evil of the most horrific kind, and to call it anything else or to ‘soften’ it is a fool’s errand. Three innocent, helpless babies were murdered because of this woman’s hate. They will never get to play with other children, go to school, or grow up to be doctors, homebuilders, or parents — but no doubt many will find a way to excuse her.” —California
