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Re: KJP: It’s ‘Dangerous’ to Question Us Labeling Trump a ‘Threat’

“The real problem with all this talk about Trump being a threat to democracy is that he has already been president once before, and I don’t recall him threatening democracy then. Harris, however, is further to the left than Bernie Sanders — an avowed socialist. So, the real threat here is obvious: It’s the one hiding behind the giggles and who carries with her a VP candidate who was essentially a dictator during COVID in the state of Minnesota. The media is the curtain hiding our socialist future.” —New York

“This ‘threat to democracy’ canard is no different from the Maoist tag of ‘enemy of the state’ for anyone who might be political opposition. What’s next, KJP? A Cultural Revolution? How many more Americans will be imprisoned as ‘threats to democracy’?” —Minnesota

“I doubt leftists ever experience cognitive dissonance, although they know what it is. They only value the acquisition and exercise of power, and any method to obtain it is harmonious. Or, it could be that they just aren’t cognizant. Anyway, we should be thankful anytime a progressive exhibits a modicum of cognitive dissonance. It means that seeds of truth are starting to sprout. And that is exactly what KJP was trying to prevent by trying to delegitimize Doocy’s question and diminish the effects of the Democrats’ provocative rhetoric. They know it’s one thing to be woke, but they fear the day Americans get their heads out from under the pillow, open their eyes, and see the light — metaphorically speaking, that is.” —New Mexico

Re: Trump and Harris Vie for the Culture

“That Kamala Harris — a pathetic, inarticulate, incompetent, empty pantsuit — is actually the front-runner for president says more about us as a nation than it does about the pantheon of liars in the party she represents, and the sorry excuse for media that safeguards the lies they tell. Donald Trump is the most hated man on the planet. The Democrats hate him because he’s not one of them and he’s standing in the way. The Republicans hate him because he hijacked their party and is too pigheaded to let go of it. A full-on 80% of the electorate are cultists following after idiots on one side or the other. The other 20% of us just look on helplessly and pray that the (far) lesser of two poor choices wins.” —Oklahoma

Re: It Pays to Be Illegal

“The facts on illegal immigration are irrefutable. The damage done to our country and the burden it places on taxpaying Americans are incontestable. The failures of the Harris/Biden administration endanger Americans by routinely allowing the infiltration of criminal elements into our country. In the face of overwhelming evidence, the best the Harris/Biden administration, media, Democrats, and misguided immigrant rights activists can do is deflect the truth with nonsensical stories, like whether or not illegals are eating family pets. American taxpayers are tired of shouldering the cost of these progressive policies. Yes, mass deportations may be challenging and costly, but less so than the cost of perpetually funding illegal immigration.” —California

“Whatever happened to the law that made legal residency conditional? That said one could not become a public charge without facing deportation? Surely this should apply more so to those who entered illegally! The California Assembly Democrats are a special kind of gullible. Picture an illegal alien ‘buying’ a house with a $150K down payment covered by long-suffering California taxpayers. He then lives there without making payments until the bank forecloses, then skips town, perhaps repeating the scam with a different identity elsewhere, or hiding in Mexico until the statute of limitations on the debt expires. Sure beats paying rent…” —Minnesota

Re: The National Debt: Does Anyone Care?

“A person who spends in excess of income will notice a decline in their standard of living as more of their income is wasted on interest payments. Our nation is now deep in this sad situation. We are paying a very significant percentage of national revenues to debt holders, many of which are foreign entities and some of which are not necessarily friendly toward us. How stupid are we to be sending money to our potential enemies, as well as bleeding public monies on interest payments? And it’s an arterial bleed at that. Is there any hope at all of getting out from all this debt? Sure … just raise the debt ceiling and print up some more Benjamins. Hint: That will never work. Never. A definition of insanity is … anyone? Anyone?” —Florida

“The national debt is a huge problem. We have so many issues right now that there doesn’t seem to be a solution. Politicians are the problem! They are spending money that they are borrowing from our enemies. They don’t see that as a problem as long as they get their way. They are wasting OUR TAX DOLLARS on supporting people who are leeches. Lazy people who have their hands out and little to offer because they have no self-ambition. As long as you have another baby, you get more money from the government. Housing? No problem! Need a phone? What else do you need? Welfare has to stop! Giving money to enemies has to stop! No more freebies! Freedom is not the same as free-dumb!” —Illinois

Re: KY Governor Bans ‘Conversation Therapy’

“Once again, a Democrat chief executive usurps legislative authority to impose a rule rejected by the legislative body. This is getting to be a very bad trend. This case begs the question: If discouraging a woman from killing her child in the womb is ‘interfering in a healthcare decision,’ then why is it not improper interference to prohibit mental health professionals from helping a person accept the body he or she was given? And by what sane measure can such counseling be called ‘conversion therapy’? Governor Beshear has given the lie to any claim that he is a ‘moderate’ Democrat.” —Minnesota