It’s up to Larry
Here we go, playing games with statistics. The police have an 81% increase in retail theft arrests. For God’s sake, they weren’t arresting anyone. How hard is it to get to an 81% increase? Now the games really begin. Will Krasner prosecute the cases?
Richard Donofry
East Torresdale
Why you should vote Democrat
Hey “Spidey sense guy,” It’s funny that you’ve been getting the old, “I always vote Democratic,” from your Demo friends. Because I’ve been getting the, “I don’t like Trump, but I’ll never vote for a Demo,” from my Republican friends. I was a Republican for many years until Trump completely demolished my party. I will be happy to give you the reasons I’m voting Democratic in this election.
Actually I’m voting Democratic because of these things: Nearly 14 million jobs created under President Biden. Unemployment under 3.7% for 20 months in a row. More manufacturing jobs than at any point under the last administration. Inflation has fallen by about 60% since last summer. Wages are rising. And these things: Cut child poverty in half … Passed the largest infrastructure package in history … Record job growth … Record stock market. Should I continue because the list is rather long? OK I will: Passed the Inflation Reduction Act … CHIPS & Science Act … PACT Act for Veterans … First major gun safety legislation … Took out the leader of Al Qaeda … Highest job growth rate in history … Historically 50-year low unemployment …. Expanded NATO alliance … American Rescue Plan … Lowered the deficit by the largest amount in American history … Rallied allies in support of Ukraine … Insulin for seniors $35 per month. Should I keep going? As far as the border goes, there is a shelved bipartisan border bill, the best package that gives both sides most of what they want that the Orangeman put a stop to because he wants to blame Demos for the crisis that has been going on for decades.
So every ounce of fentanyl and every murder or crime by an illegal since May is in Trump and the Republicans’ lap.
Let’s talk about why I’m not voting Trump. Told his Christian followers, “You only need to vote one more time, we have it fixed so you’ll never have to vote again.” He has put electoral officials in every battleground state that will refuse to certify the vote if he’s not winning. He wants to be president for life, if you vote Trump you are essentially ending our democracy.
David Chester
Bustleton
No more voting?
President or dictator. Who do you want? Just go on your phone and bring up dictator. It will tell you. There will be no democracy, no Constitution, no freedom. He already told you if he wins, you won’t have to vote again. You won’t be able to. He will tell you what to do, when to do it and how. If that’s what you want, it will be your choice come November.
Rus Slawter
Bustleton
A win for business
We are writing to thank Rep. Martina White for her significant contributions to the permitting reforms included in Pennsylvania’s 2024-25 state budget. Her advocacy has been essential in enacting the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) Program.
These reforms will reduce delays in development projects, encourage investment and create jobs by allowing third-party review of key permits and establishing clear timelines and tracking systems. Rep. White’s efforts have helped ensure a more efficient and transparent permitting process, which will surely help us develop a more business-friendly environment in the commonwealth.
Employers across Pennsylvania are grateful for Rep. White’s leadership on this critical issue.
Luke Bernstein, PA Chamber
Chellie Cameron, Greater Philadelphia Chamber
Are we better off?
I have to laugh at some of the extreme statements by Democrats. One genius says that Trump has daily rants of preaching violence, that Trump condones violence. Really? When did he rant for violence? Did Whoopi and Joy tell you that? Is your source Fake News CNN, MSNBC, The View, etc.? Then he says Republicans are radical. Republicans aren’t radical. They are against radical agendas. The radical left support abortion up until birth. Do you believe in God? God is against abortion, just open up a Bible. The radical left support open borders. Have any of you lost a loved one to fentanyl, rape by an illegal immigrant, murder, assault, sex trafficking by illegal immigrants? Under Trump, illegal immigration was at its lowest in 45 years. Trump is for legal immigration. Democrats twisted the truth again and said that Trump told Republicans to vote against closing the border a few months ago. Republicans rejected the border closing because Democrats proposed 5,000 a week come through. But why was the border open for the last 3.5 years? The feeble minded convolute anything to fill their hate. Their hate for Trump supersedes their desire for truth. Why? Because they believe the evil, lying media. You are supposed to vote on policy, morals, economy and safety, not hate. Some truths: Under Trump, inflation ranged from 1.4% to 1.8%. Bumbling Biden lied when he said that he inherited inflation at 9%. Under Trump, the borders were closed. Food, gas, consumer prices were low. Inflation hit over 9% under genius Democrats. It has since fallen, but the consumer prices have remained high. The left media keep demonizing Trump. One guy wished that the bullet would have hit Trump. What a disgrace. Ask yourself. Are we better off now than four years ago?
Charles J. Raffaele
Fox Chase
