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Re: TDS and the Trump Fatigue Factor
“Very good column, but I have one question: Though Trump leans toward ‘street talk’ and tough reactions, can you or I actually prove that a more diplomatic approach would actually change anyone’s opinion?” —Texas
“President Reagan, though he did make mistakes, was a man of character, integrity, decency, and strong leadership. Would that we had more like him in this nation today, especially in the White House.” —Colorado
“It’s not just that Trump trolls the Left and fires up the ‘resistance crowd.’ As you noted, his attacks are often fratricidal — he throws people on his own side under the bus. Trump fatigue indeed.” —California
“You zeroed in on something important, and there is so much at stake. I support most of his policies, but I am exhausted by all the controversy he stirs up. Reagan was the Great Communicator; Trump is not.” —Arizona
Re: Americans Need a Simple Voter ID Bill
“I don’t think congressional Republicans can pass gas, let alone meaningful/helpful legislation. I also think a majority of the GOP has very little affinity for its current standard-bearer. As the stink continues to mount around the Trump administration, count on the Republicans to distance themselves. The best way to do that is to sit back and do what they do best, which is nothing. I think of Congress as two handicapped children sitting on the floor with a hand grenade between them. One of them picks it up and considers pulling the pin, but then — not wanting to get in trouble — puts it back down. This child represents Republicans. The other kid — the Democrats in this analogy — picks up the grenade and relishes the explosion it will create. He doesn’t care about punishment or consequences, so he pulls the pin. Doing nothing or blowing things up isn’t much of a strategy, but that’s pretty much what we’re stuck with.” —Oklahoma
“I agree with you: Voting should be simple — in person with a valid ID on Election Day using paper ballots. Exceptions should be made for service members and a few other reasons. Mass mailing of ballots invites fraud. As a former election judge, I noted several names of individuals who no longer lived in the area. When I questioned it, I was told they could not be removed until seven years after the last vote. If someone else is using a mail-in ballot to influence the outcome, that name is active as a voter even though he/she is not a valid resident in the voting district. That vote is fraudulent.” —Colorado
Re: When a Lesbian Bar Gets Eaten by Its Own
“Self-awareness is something that is totally absent from leftists’ consciousness. They will never be able to recognize the intolerance in themselves as they demand total tolerance and more from others. I say ‘and more’ because they will not be satisfied with mere tolerance. They want nothing less than celebration of their life choices, no matter how weird.” —Michigan
“Thus the sad state of the reprobate. Pray for them. They are sprinting down the road to perdition.” —North Carolina
“Hopefully the bar owner will go completely broke and have to close the doors. Remember: GO WOKE, GO BROKE!” —Florida
Re: Shoe Company Boots Ad the Mob Deemed Racist
“As long as companies respond to these idiotic calls of racism by pulling their ads, they will continue to see this happen. We all must stand our ground and call BS when we experience this stupidity in action. Absurd...” —South Carolina
Re: Trump’s Deportation Conundrum
“They may be made in God’s image, but that is not the same as living in harmony with God’s creation and plan for others. In other words, all too many freely and willingly forsake their birthright by how they treat others who are also made in God’s image.” —Maine
Re: Gambling Is Everywhere, and AI Is Making It Worse
“Then there are the scam offers around gambling. There are probably already hucksters claiming their AI systems can predict winning lottery numbers. They directly prey on those who buy lottery tickets for the wrong reason. The only right reason for buying a lottery ticket is as a convenient way to donate to the organization selling it. A direct donation is more monetarily efficient, but usually requires more work. For any other purpose, the lottery is a tax on stupid.” —Montana
“ALPR systems have been up and running for over 25 years, and the prior companies kept a low profile. Flock is/was its own worst enemy. The technology has benefits and curses, but most see it as a binary discussion because we have been conditioned this way, mostly by politicians. The same politicians see an issue and then try to decide whether it can be a voting wedge issue. If yes, then here comes the reporting from the Democrat wing of the MSM, because let’s be honest — it is usually the Democrats who want power for the sake of power. The privacy issue is separate because there is no longer any sense of privacy. Got an email address? No privacy. Got any social media? No privacy. Bought something online? No privacy. There is no longer an expectation of privacy, and there hasn’t been since the advent of the Internet. People freely give away their privacy just for convenience. Go ahead and try to opt out of any EULA after you have agreed to it. Too late — all your collected data has been sold. Data is the new gold mine, the new oil, the new blood diamonds, etc. We just have to put software in the ‘way’ of bad actors as we attempt to mitigate the damage.” —Indiana
Re: Are Trump’s TV Spots PSAs or Ads?
“It is perfectly acceptable for Democrats to use government resources for whatever purpose they desire, if you should happen to challenge them on their use of government funds to promote their ambitions. Thus, Woodrow Wilson as an example — a poor one, to be sure, but an example of government at its worst. Biden is another example of behavior that is unacceptable.” —Colorado
“Roger, you were my platoon’s rifle instructor in boot camp at Parris Island in 1967. I’d never fired a rifle before boot camp but shot 229 (of 250) on qualifying day, so you did a great job. Excellent article today. I heartily recommend ‘The Last Stand’ by Seth Gruber, an in-depth look at the American church’s failure to fulfill God’s cultural mandate. Semper Fi.” —Georgia
Re: ‘Ambush Right!’
“I came to Christ via the Navigators ministry while in the USAF in the 1970s. Scripture memory has been a key discipline that has served me well over the years. It’s the ultimate secret weapon, paired with the indwelling Holy Spirit.” —Oklahoma
