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The true Trumper forgets that Trump was impeached for the first time for trying to corrupt the Ukrainian government. They forget that in 2019, Trump’s administration predicted gas in the spring would be $5 a gallon. They equate stealing purses with overthrowing the U.S. government. The relationship to facts for the Trumpers is missing.
— Diana, Palos Heights
Mad about the price at the pump? Donald Trump, concerned about a potential loss of votes in oil-producing states due to decreased economic activity caused by his mismanagement of the COVID-19 pandemic, engineered
a deal for foreign oil-producing countries to cut production by 10%. This had two benefits for Trump and Republicans: domestic oil companies could pick up the slack by producing more oil at a higher price, thus guaranteeing the flow of massive contributions to Trump and Republicans; and fewer aggrieved voters in those states who might vote against Trump or not vote at all. This deal remains in place and the foreign countries have no interest in increasing production.
— George, South Side
It’s not hard to think that Joe Biden and the demonrats are wanting the price
of gas to soar so they can implement their electric cars in which it costs $53,000. Us middle class people are not be able to afford and Biden policies is destroying us.
— Bob, Frankfort
What a short memory all you Trumpsters have. When Trump left office there was 12% unemployment, a pandemic with no end in sight and rioting in the streets. Now Trump and his followers believe Putin is so smart. He invades a country and now realizes he will have to destroy it along with keeping a military presence there or he pulls out and looks weak, thus looking like an idiot to the world. Looking like an idiot to the world has never bothered Trump.
— Dan, Oak Lawn
I read an article saying a study showed racial groups were undercounted in the 2020 U.S. Census, Blacks by 2%, Hispanics by 1.5%, but whites were over counted. I wonder why we bother with the work and expense of a Census if a simple study can tell us the proper counts.
— Dan, Palos Heights
If Putin can bomb homes and government buildings, why can’t Ukraine bomb Putin’s homes, his businesses and other Russian buildings? Russia then would have to defend on their own ground, and they have to realize what’s good for one is good for the other.