To the editor: For a fast training in how Donald Trump manipulated the media to beat Hillary Clinton in 2016, look no additional than the 2 superb articles on Web page A5 of the Aug. 17 print version.
An evaluation about how former President Trump fills his speeches and interviews with ineffective nonsense crammed about two-thirds of the web page, with a banner headline and huge picture.
A report on the precise new financial coverage statements introduced by Vice President Kamala Harris took about one-third of the web page, with the headline in a smaller font and a photograph about half the dimensions of Trump’s.
The Trump piece ended by quoting an skilled who prompt that to keep away from getting used, the media shouldn’t cowl Trump’s lies and insults except he says one thing truly newsworthy.
Doctor, heal thyself.
Douglas Inexperienced, Sherman Oaks
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To the editor: So, Harris gives a plan to chop prices that resembles that of a number of failed efforts in avowedly socialist international locations which have led to an absence of products and digital financial collapse. The plan is so foolhardy that it’s panned not solely by conservative commentators, but in addition on CNN and within the pages of the Washington Put up and the New York Occasions.
But the L.A. Occasions relegates the Related Press article it revealed to Web page A5 and doesn’t spotlight the backlash from educated Democrats and even liberal economists.
Do you truly consider that your readers get their data solely from the L.A. Occasions?
Kip Dellinger, Santa Monica
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To the editor: I used to be so glad to see the Harris marketing campaign check with Trump’s newest so-called information convention as “no matter that was.”
When Trump trots out no matter props and nonsense he has whereas accusing Harris of avoiding the press, it’s by no means a information convention. That’s as a result of there is no such thing as a information, simply lie after lie sprinkled with grievances.
The media haven’t but discovered how one can problem Trump. Dan Reasonably, Sam Donaldson, Helen Thomas and lots of others from instances passed by can be disgusted with how passively Trump is dealt with.
For Walter Cronkite’s sake, no less than cease calling his ranting a “information convention.” It by no means is.
Lise Spiegel, Encino
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To the editor: In her financial coverage speech, Harris listed numerous reductions in bills to assist the working and center courses. She ought to add to her record lowering the rates of interest on bank cards, which usually vary at present from 20% to 32%.
I’d have her suggest a most of, say, 12% to fifteen% on all bank card rates of interest, primarily based on the Federal Reserve charges, and an computerized discount in future bank card charges with reductions in future Federal Reserve charges. If Federal Reserve charges enhance sooner or later, the bank card rates of interest is not going to enhance above the preliminary most charge.
This proposal will make an enormous distinction in lowering bills and guarantee victory for Harris. If we will restrict healthcare prices, we will additionally restrict bank card rates of interest.
Arthur Kagan, Woodland Hills
