I stewed as I read and reread the letters “Trump’s victory shows rejection of Democrats’ ways” (Nov. 15, TribLive) and “Better under Trump? Think again”(Nov. 15, TribLive).
As a lifelong Democrat, I take exception to the castigating of real Democrats. The Democratic Party has been infiltrated by progressives, poisoning their thinking and objectivity. Add to this the Ivy League enjoyment of playing mind games and preying on the weakness of the general public by hiding behind the Democrat banner.
Modern Democrats and Republicans have lost sight of the needs of the American public. They love their parties more than their country. Without the country, all the other trappings of their parties are worthless.
Bear in mind the USA has 350 million citizens, and roughly half of the eligible voters did not vote. So parties cannot claim they are doing what the country needs.
Progressives are social engineers and isms and ists and not to be trusted with the future of the USA and the economy.
Lest we forget the letter “National Popular Vote Law” (Dec. 1, TribLive) touting the desirability of having a popular vote in place of the Electoral College. Again, a progressive idea without looking at the results of poor planning, thus creating losses of liberty and freedom.
We have a progressive president who used the laws of the land to pardon his son after promising not to do so. Can you imagine the local judge or sheriff allowing their family members go free after committing a heinous crime because they wear a badge or a robe?
Enough of my ranting.
Raymond Borkoski
Ford City