I highly recommend that right-leaning, so called ‘independent voter’ Steven Howard learn to use a dictionary before he calls someone an ‘elitist’ as he did, complaining about Jorge Aadahl in his letter ‘Elitist perspective’ in the Tuesday, Jan. 21, issue. Apparently, Howard thinks that anyone who respects and obeys the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law in our country is an elitist. The Webster’s Dictionary defines elitist as “a socially superior group,” “a powerful minority group” or “a power elite inside the government.” That is neither what Aadahl is, nor are the Democrats. Respecting and obeying the U.S. Constitution and the rule of law in our country is every citizen’s right and responsibility, including Trump and the Republicans.
Mr. Howard, Mr. Aadahl does not need to “take a step back” from anything he said. It is you, who needs to who needs to realize that our country was founded on the principles stated in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, not the current Trump and Republican disrespect and ”self-serving” attitudes toward our country’s laws and government laws and procedures. Lastly, Mr. Aadahl is not “part of the problem,” Trump supporters like you are. I encourage Mr. Aadahl to keep writing letters to the editor.
Michael- I think you missed the point of Mr. Howards article. Jorg initiates every one of his arguments by criticizing Trump supporters as dumb and uneducated and the world knows what's best for us instead of we the Americans whose country it is. You as well never bring a good argument and only criticize those of us who support the president. I am not here to criticize either you or Jorg personally, but you might want to change your dialogue and argue the facts not your feelings about the people who love Trump, like me. . .
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@ Michael Oberg.
You are spot on like almost 99% of your articles and comments.
Jorge Aadahl wrote a super piece and 99% of us know that Mr. Howard and 'that other' poster below are incorrect and way off base.
Michael- I think you missed the point of Mr. Howards article. Jorg initiates every one of his arguments by criticizing Trump supporters as dumb and uneducated and the world knows what's best for us instead of we the Americans whose country it is. You as well never bring a good argument and only criticize those of us who support the president. I am not here to criticize either you or Jorg personally, but you might want to change your dialogue and argue the facts not your feelings about the people who love Trump, like me. . .
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