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‘Accomplishments’
should stop Trump
For Donald Trump’s supporters who want him reelected, remember his greatest accomplishments:
Denied COVID was serious — called it “Chinese Flu” — and was anti-masking and anti-vaxxing; from March 1-April 30, 2020, made 11 tweets about unproven therapies, mentioned these 65 times in White House briefings and suggested injections with disinfectant. The results during his term: 400,000 deaths, increased violence against Asians and mask-requirement rage on flights.
He constantly tweeted hateful remarks about individuals and groups. The results: hatred and violence increased and are still increasing at alarming levels.
He encouraged rioters to storm the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to prevent the transfer of power, and he expressed support for hanging Vice President Mike Pence. The results: Nine people died during and after the rioting, and more than 100 officers who fought off rioters were injured.
He banned immigrants from Muslim countries. The results: He now says immigrants are poisoning the blood of America. He wants to be dictator.
Good luck.
Ramona Krausnick
Dublin
His defense urges free
speech Trump will end
Re: “Believe Trump when he vows revenge on news media” (Page A7, Dec. 22).
Does it strike anyone else as ironic that at a time when Donald Trump’s lawyers are vigorously defending his First Amendment rights against court-imposed gag orders, their client is vowing to take revenge on anyone who ever said anything about him he didn’t like?
I guess the First Amendment only applies to people who agree with him.
Stephen McLaughlin
Richmond
Keep unelectable
Trump on ballot
Re: “Idea to keep Trump off March primary ballot gains traction” (Page A1, Dec. 23).
It appears the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether Donald Trump is barred from appearing on the ballot of any state.
But I wonder why Democratic officeholders want to keep Trump from running in 2024 since the Democratic Party has been hoping he would run because he would be the easiest Republican to defeat, particularly after his conduct on Jan. 6.
Robert Coffman
Moraga
Unnamed critics fail to
sway on basic income
Re: “Monthly stipend helping some end homelessness” (Page A1, Dec. 23).
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I appreciated the article highlighting the success of Miracle Messages’ guaranteed income program, one of many that have shown tangible results.
The more common and descriptive name for this approach is ‘universal basic income,’ which implies that everyone needs a foundation for their survival. While the article is full of compelling statistics, it also cites unnamed critics who “argue such programs erode people’s self-sufficiency and incentive to work.” There is nothing in this or dozens of other credible studies to suggest any such thing.
If the reporter found actual critics, name them. If not, let the facts speak for themselves.
Michael Moore
Walnut Creek
