Vance is just a Trump wolf in sheep’s clothing
Brooklyn: Re “The futility of the Walz/Vance nice guy debate” (column, Oct. 4): While I usually agree with S.E. Cupp, even though we have different political party affiliations, I do agree with most of what she wrote re the vice presidential candidates’ debate. While it should have been an opportunity for voters to learn about their policies and get to know both candidates, that was all but impossible for the usual reason when it comes to MAGA: JD Vance lied multiple times. No surprise here, but for those who don’t know anything about him, he came off as so sincere and honest. Too bad that most of it wasn’t true!
Anyone who isn’t MAGA knows very well not to trust them, and to insist on real-time fact-checking. I realize that would probably double the time allotted for the debate, but it is seriously necessary.
Vance tried too hard to convince viewers he is just like them. He isn’t. He spent most of his precious time trying to defend and stump for demon-spawn Donny. And the major take-away: no response when asked multiple times if he believed President Biden won the 2020 election. That says it all!
Tim Walz is the real deal. Don’t believe Couch Boy’s lies (yes, I know the story was debunked, but it is still hysterical and I’m not so sure there isn’t some truth to it). We can do better. We must do better! We’re not going back. Vote blue! Susan Cassano
False claims
Brooklyn: Voicer Robert Brennan repeats the conspiracy theory that the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene was lacking and that FEMA funds were diverted to immigrants. This is blatantly untrue. The governors and emergency relief personnel on the ground have said so. Not only was the federal government accessible and responsive, but FEMA was on the ground with them days before the storm hit. I understand you’re trying to be impartial by printing more pro-Trump opinions. That’s fine. What isn’t fine is printing proven lies that can have serious consequences. It negates the journalistic integrity you’re trying to achieve. Ilsa Ruthen
Eugenicist
Ashburn, Va.: It seems that Donald Trump is going off the rails in his fear-mongering about immigrants, including legal ones from Haiti. Not content to slander Latinos by falsely ranting that Haitians are eating their neighbors’ dogs and cats in Ohio, he’s now claiming that many immigrants have “bad genes,” which he previously warned are “poisoning the blood of our country.” During a recent interview with conservative commentator Hugh Hewitt, Trump declared that thousands of undocumented immigrants are murderers, “many of them murdered far more than one person.” Trump continued, “A murderer — I believe this — it’s in their genes. And we got a lot of bad genes in our country right now.” It remains to be seen how many of those Latino voters, presumably with the same “bad genes,” will vote for Trump next month. Mike Barrett
Write-offs vs. rates
Valhalla, N.Y.: President Biden wants to excuse all student loans! It’s a nice gesture to help many college students get out of school without debt, but who’s paying for this? Also, is this retroactive? I had a student loan and paid mine off. It took me two years after I got married! Like millions of other former college students, I want to know if we can have our past loans excused and be reimbursed for them! I graduated in 1977! Is this a problem? Let me know, Mr. Biden. What he’s requesting is just another Democratic ploy to try and buy votes! It’s been knocked down by two judges so far and probably will never pass. If he wants to do something more realistic, maybe reduce loan rates. It would still help and not make all of us who struggled in the past to pay off our loans feel like we are being neglected and probably paying for loans again with increased taxes! Not a nice try, Joe! Michael Grisanti
Proper authority
Newton, N.J.: Voicer Josh Greenberger’s recent letter was full of Biden hate but short on facts. It was Trump, not Biden, who negotiated the pullout of American troops from Afghanistan. He made sure to divest himself of any consequences. As for Israel, Biden is well within himself to call for a ceasefire, even if warmonger Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refuses. Michael Schnackenberg
Bad hominem
Valley Stream, L.I.: To Voicer Richard Warren: I appreciate your response to my Voicer offering but I believe you missed my point. I do respect your right to express your political opinions as well as those whose opinions are in opposition to your own. This is exactly what our great Constitution and the Bill of Rights permits all of us to do. However, to attack the individual for expressing that opposing view is contrary to our American values, and in extreme cases leads to tyranny. I welcome “Mr. Jones” and “Ms. Smith” expressing differing political views. They have the right to critique an opposing view. I do have difficulty with Mr. Jones and Ms. Smith excoriating the other as an individual for merely expressing their views. These reciprocal attacks illustrate an eye-for-an-eye methodology, which, in the words of the great Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., leaves everybody blind. Carmine E. Esposito
Switcheroo
Staten Island: Imagine my surprise Tuesday morning when I picked up my paper from the front lawn to find the New York Post! Should we invent some conspiracy as to why this happened? Gina Ottrando
Ailing administration
Brooklyn: Re “Two more bite the dust” (Oct. 9): Readers, please do what I did after I read this headline. Go to the mayor’s website and tell him to resign. Just go. Now. Barbara Barran
Easy gig
Woodside: Mayor Adams’ long-time partner Tracey Collins must resign from her six-figure-salary job at the NYC Department of Education. She has been a no-show for the past year, and went with him on several junket trips abroad rather than being at her desk at work. How many valuable resources could be had to serve the children of New York City instead of her getting this much salary for not showing up at her job? What message does this send to our kids? There is no need to go to school, just be the gal pal of the New York City mayor to get $200,000 for not showing up. What a shame. Cecilia Kilayko Gullas
Visual aid
Brooklyn: I recommend buying a professional-grade music stand. You can use it to read books and watch videos on your tablet. You can get a good one on Amazon for less than $50. You can adjust the height and angle to give you the perfect reading experience. It will give you a high return on investment by making it a lot more enjoyable to read and watch videos. Shlomo Klein
Proof of a negative
Forest Hills: If there is a health food section in a market, what does that say about the rest of the food? If a product says “no food additives,” what does that say about the rest of the food that doesn’t, and how does that lead to greater health care costs? Stew Frimer
God’s law
Raleigh, N.C.: How can anyone defend abortion against the law of God? The Bible protected the fetus and punished anyone who harmed it. Jesus taught that abortion is murder and the way to Hell (Didache). God creates all life, and to destroy it is a deadly sin! Planned Parenthood gets millions from the Biden administration and then gives funds back to their candidate. Doctors make money from abortions and referrals even by telling some women who want a baby that their fetus should be aborted because of issues. Many women may have birth issues because they had a previous abortion. We live a short life only to spend eternity in Heaven or Hell based on following God’s laws. Where will you spend it? Joseph John Rothengast
