Letter to the editor: Straight talk about MAGA

During the last century, America became a great nation — great in terms of education, industry, energy, agriculture, health care, the arts, infrastructure and wealth. In short, America was the envy of the world as we came together to rebuild nations ravaged by war and support underprivileged nations as they struggled to modernize.

Over the past decade or so, America has become increasingly divided between conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats. Conservatives believe in Making America Great Again (MAGA). That consists of limited government, fiscal responsibility, freedom of choice, hard work and the nuclear family as the formula for a successful future. Conservative government provides low inflation, low interest rates and lower taxes.

Liberals look to expand their influence by making more people dependent on an ever-expanding government, resulting in higher taxes, deficit spending, increased inflation and interest rates.

America now has a liberal presidency and Senate, and a conservative House of Representatives. In seeking reelection, the president has referred to MAGA Republicans as a threat to America’s democracy. Nothing could be further from the truth!

If continued, Democrat liberalism will result in America’s bankruptcy and the rise of a dictator- led government. Examples include Nazi Germany, the Soviet Union, the Eastern bloc, China, Cuba and Venezuela. Just two generations ago, Venezuela, with its huge oil reserves, was the wealthiest nation in Latin America. Today, many of its people are starving in the streets or fleeing to our open southern border.

Ask yourself — is that the America you want for your grandchildren?

Maury Fey

Murrysville