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To the editor:
Why does the rational, honest media (detached from the Trump cult) discuss possible hopes that President Trump will have success in dealing with Benjamin Netanyahu and Vladimir Putin in calling for peace talks in Gaza and in Ukraine? It will never happen.
We know from statements from both Netanyahu and Putin that they are not going to compromise on their goals of destroying their respective adversaries. Netanyahu wants to take over Gaza and continue his genocide of the Palestinians who won’t allow Israel to control their future and destiny. Putin will never stop his efforts to take over areas of Ukraine and eventually annex the whole nation and move on to former parts of the USSR.
Donald Trump will never take the necessary steps to solve the genocide in both the Middle East and Ukraine. He admires dictators who kill to maintain power. The actions the U.S. can take to bring peace to both critical areas are clear, but Trump will never take them. We should stop giving any weapons to Israel until they stop the killing in Gaza and allow unlimited food to get to the starving Palestinians. We should support Zelenskyy and arm Ukraine to defend their nation and even go on the offensive.
Trump, our TACO president, lies and chickens out, but too many in the media speak and act as if he were a rational, competent president. Shame on them.
Michael J. Gorman
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krell1349
Trump will be played by Putin like a fine Stradivarius. He want the Nobel Peace prize so bad, like Obama. He is so jealous of Obama. And forget about Netanyahu. he won't listen to Trump.
Wednesday, August 13 Report this
Word Man
Pessimism brings to light a beautiful poem that perfectly captures the difference between an optimist and a pessimist.
Eternal light, unveil yourself to humanity.
Optimists see the rose’s beauty, not its thorns.
Pessimists see the rose’s thorns, not its beauty.
Oh, eternal light, palliate our minds,
dispel all human depression.
For human hope, nurtured by optimism,
fuels humanity’s daydreams of love and peace.
Wednesday, August 13 Report this
krell1349
I am pessimistic because the Trump administration is pessimistic. You can not say they are optimistic. They have not lived up to their promises of lowering the costs of food and gas on Day 1. And stopping wars on Day 1.
Thursday, August 14 Report this
Word Man
When I’m bedeviled by impatience and pessimism, I find solace in this adage: “All good things come to those who wait.”
Thursday, August 14 Report this
krell1349
Nothing good will come of this. You will wait forever.
Friday, August 15 Report this
Word Man
Let’s remain optimistic! Trump is actively pursuing peace talks with Putin. I genuinely hope Trump persuades Putin to agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. Putin is meticulous, so he’ll require some time to consider the specifics of the ceasefire. While Trump may not always be the most diplomatic, he possesses a knack for achieving results. If Biden were to meet with Putin, I would wish him all the best in his efforts to promote peace. Trump has nothing to lose by meeting with Putin—nothing ventured, nothing gained….
Friday, August 15 Report this
krell1349
Sorry but Trump accomplished nothing when he met with Putin. Putin played him and now has the advantage. Trump agreed with Putin's lies about the 2020 election and the origins of the war.
Sunday, August 17 Report this
namrogm
A writer from Scotland wrote a letter to the Daily News that said essentially: Your president can’t walk in a straight line - physically and in every other way. I agree and know that Trump is a convicted felon, a traitor, and a washed up old man. His power and malevolence make him very dangerous.
Monday, August 18 Report this
reenjoe
Trump on Air Force One inflight to Alaska said if Putin doesn't agree to a ceasefire at the summit, there will be "severe consequences"
After meeting Putin, Trump says "I don't think you need ceasefire." The TACO bell is ringing at the White House again.
When will the MAGA-sphere realize that Trump is an EMPTY SUIT!
Monday, August 18 Report this