To the editor: “Dumb as a rock” is the most effective that former President Trump’s staff of junior excessive schoolers may give you on Vice President Kamala Harris? (“‘Lawyerly, sharp thoughts’ or ‘dumb as a rock’? The ugly race to recast Harris is underway,” July 24)
My very own staff has responded with “huge fats doo-doo head Don.” Though I just like the alliteration, it nonetheless appears too lengthy and cumbersome. I’m sending it again for extra workshopping.
In the meantime, in an ideal world, the place grown-ups run for president of america, the previous president is addressed as Mr. President, and the sitting vice chairman is addressed as Madam Vice President. Perhaps this might be a very good place to begin.
What was I considering? “Doo-doo head” it’s.
Peter Scofield, Corona del Mar
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To the editor: Childless ladies are being excoriated for liking cats? A feminine candidate for president is being criticized for not solely laughing, however “cackling”? Feels like an old school witch hunt to me.
To all ladies, with or with out youngsters (or cats): They’re not listening to us. We have to converse louder.
Jocelyn Contestabile, Mission Viejo
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To the editor: A number of points of Harris’ {qualifications} are of concern to considerate voters.
First, she has by no means run a company.
Second, she has demonstrated no financial information, which is crucial in directing the world’s largest economic system; nor has she proven a lot concern over the ballooning deficit and challenges to our monetary establishments.
Lastly, her obvious indifference to the border disaster when she was assigned accountability for it makes one anticipate the worst in terms of controlling unlawful immigration and different border crossings.
Say what you’ll about Trump. It takes somebody fairly sensible and who is aware of the way to get issues carried out to attain something in New York Metropolis.
Ronald Rosien, Los Angeles
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To the editor: The “dumb as a rock” insult is a predictable juvenile taunt from Trump and the GOP.
Luckily Harris and her staff have been sensible in dealing with assaults. I’d not be stunned to see them de-fang Trump with one thing much like “Darkish Brandon.”
My private favourite could be based mostly on the Stanford soccer staff slogan just a few years again. However as an alternative of “concern the tree,” Harris’ staff would say, “Concern the rock.”
Linda Renna, Lake Forest
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To the editor: The DEI trope implying that Harris “didn’t earn it” is especially weak.
Trump didn’t earn it. He was given it by his father — and he misplaced a lot of it, along with his companies having declared chapter six instances.
There are thousands and thousands of People higher suited to be president than Trump, and certainly one of them is Kamala Harris.
Laura Thompson, Marina del Rey
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To the editor: Make no mistake about it — america is the best nation on this planet. There are such a lot of advantages to being a U.S. citizen, and the advantages proceed to develop as our nation evolves, assembly the wants of social, financial and political change.
There isn’t a nation on this planet that gives a greater life for its individuals. That’s why so many individuals from around the globe want to to migrate right here.
It is usually why I discover it appalling that in spite of everything these years, an individual’s colour or gender are nonetheless considered vital standards to be thought-about in an election for political workplace.
Stu Bernstein, Santa Monica
