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Republicans without backbones enabling Trump

To the editor: The last time I voted for a Republican candidate was 1988. I voted for Sen. David Durenbuger. This was when Republicans still had backbones and made sense. There is a phrase “coming down on the wrong side of history”. I do believe this phrase captures the current position of Rep Brad Finstad — A Trump “Enabler” who follows Trump’s lead on policies, robbing medical research, militarizing law and order in some of our cities, murdering assumed drug smugglers, firing Federal employees at will, willy nilly tariffs that have at this point accomplished little ...

Struggling with the meaning of semantics

To the editor: I have recently become enraptured with the idea of semantics and meaning and have ended up wondering if we can communicate anything accurately. Recently, I purchased the book titled “Semantics, Pragmatics, Philosophy-a journey through meaning” that delves into the idea of meaning in language. I must admit that I have been left totally intellectually incapacitated with the feeling that language presents more of a barrier to truth than a gateway to understanding. When I hear modern politicians babble on about some stupid topic they want to stand for, I wonder if they ...

Don’t take democracy for granted

To the editor: Don’t take democracy for granted The “No Kings” rally was inspiring. To see hundreds of people peacefully gathered on a lovely fall day. To see passing cars supporting the demonstration with a honk, wave or thumbs up. Our nations citizens are blessed with the freedom to gather, to speak, and to hold values and opinions. Those taking peaceful action are the true patriots of our time. Although I worry about the state of our government as I watch the executive branch attempt to consolidate power and minimize the power of the Legislative and judicial branches, I ...

‘A miracle in the desert’

To the editor: I am so grateful that President Trump is our president.  His many successes in less than 10 months fill me with pride and optimism for the future. His latest accomplishment of brokering peace in Gaza and the Middle East has been labeled historic and remarkable by leaders from around the world.  Many prominent Democrats are also praising Trump for ending the war in Gaza and his other diplomatic initiatives for world peace.   Trump has shown the entire world how important strong American leadership, coupled with military readiness, is to world peace.  President ...

Why don’t dictators ever lose elections?

To the editor: Have you noticed that dictators hold elections that they never lose? President Trump reported discussing elections with such a dictator, Vladimir Putin, at their Alaska meeting. Following Putin’s advice, he’s trying to eliminate voting by mail, even though it has been working flawlessly throughout Minnesota for years. What other election advice did the president get from the dictator who never loses? We will find out as the 2026 midterms approach. The purpose of eliminating voting by mail is obvious. Then everyone will have to wait in a long line on election day. ...

We have freedom of speech in America

To the editor: “No kings” is the foundation our nation was built upon “No kings” is more than just a slogan — it’s the foundation our nation was built upon. In America, we don’t have kings and we won’t back down against chaos, corruption, and cruelty. In America, we have freedom of speech. There will be chants and posters-some more pointed than others. A core principle behind all No kings events is a commitment to nonviolent action. It is expected that weapons of any kind, including those legally permitted, should not be brought to events. The beauty of the ...