A recent letter-writer described an independent as “a liberal embarrassed by his or her party’s policies” (“Trump, like Reagan, was a great president,” Jan. 23, TribLIVE). I have been an independent for years, but I am not a liberal! I changed because, to my shock, there are a few good people in the Democratic Party. I repeat, “a few” good people.

I do not agree with the Republican Party in its lack of action in some cases, but I am not ashamed of the party. Obviously, a Democrat wanting to play with the minds of the opposite party … Democrats usually spread hate and false opinions on the subject of the day.

My favorite subject, former President Trump, accomplished more in his four years than the last four presidents combined, in my opinion. I appreciate what Trump accomplished as being “a man” and speaking out and making remarks that most politicians were thinking, but were too chicken to say. People want the truth, not the usual lies that politicians spread.

More than ever, this country needs someone like Trump to speak the truth and get things organized. President Biden is laughable.

Archie Atkinson

Lower Burrell

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