The Mercury’s Sound Off for Saturday, June 22

Sen. John Fetterman has been a pleasant surprise. Reminds me of the Democrats I was voting for 50 years ago (which was the last time I voted Democrat). Seriously, who could have ever predicted that the guy who suffered a stroke and clearly has some cognitive damage would be the Dem that makes more sense than all others?

Missy Miss

Joe Biden’s Department of Justice is claiming that Attorney General Merrick Garland is above the law. Congress has voted to find Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. But the DOJ says Garland can’t be prosecuted because Joe Biden has claimed Executive Privilege. That didn’t work for Peter Navarro, who is now sitting in a jail cell because Merrick Garland prosecuted him for Contempt of Congress.

Michael Stern

What the heck is the matter with President Biden (or his speech writers)? When Biden was talking about gun control, he said to Americans, “The 2nd Amendment and your guns aren’t going to do you any good,” then Biden whispered, “We have F15s.” Why is he threatening Americans with F15s? What did we do?

Jimbo the Juggler

It’s not always about the problem itself — it’s your reaction to it. Joe’s reaction has consistently been to deny that anything is wrong, or even more insulting, suggest that those who notice a problem just don’t “understand” and need it explained to them by some lifelong political hack. That, ladies and gentlemen, is how you end up polling in the 30% range.

Biggly

“Who controls the food supply controls the people.” Under the pretense of “climate change,” governments in Europe are attempting to control food production. Their actions have been met with massive resistance by independent farmers. We should not be deluded into thinking that this is not happening here. Governor Shapiro is attempting to put out of business Amish farmers who have safely met the needs of their customers.

M. Furlong

Cal Thomas has a very good article in The Mercury on June 13. Titled “President Biden’s border order is too little too late,” it should be read especially by the Democrats. They will be the first to whine when our beloved country changes for the worse.

LM

I have a question for the people expecting babies. Are you planning on a Boy or a Girl or an It that can decide in fifteen or twenty years what they want to be? It used to be that parents were looking for a Boy or Girl, but now it is an It. Which potty do I want to use? What is on my birth certificate?

I sure hope that when Biden wins the election in November, Pennsylvania Republicans don’t send “fake electors” to Washington in an attempt to make my vote meaningless. Talk about rigging the election. For me, this was Trump’s biggest crime. He knew about the scheme and championed it.

Portly

LOL, Joe Biden says he won’t pardon Hunter Biden. That is so funny. Does anyone believe Biden? I will correct Joe’s statement — He won’t pardon Hunter until November 7, 2024.

Betty

Hunter Biden was just convicted in a criminal case brought by a prosecutor appointed by Donald Trump and tried in front of a judge appointed by Donald Trump. Democrats say they accept the verdict because they believe in the US Constitution and the rule of law, but it’s a deep fake. Biden is willing to sacrifice his son to justify persecuting Trump. How low can you go?

MendaciousD

You’re a loyal, MAGA Trump supporter. An American right. Want us to join you? Answer this: Will you disavow, publically, those threatening violence against anyone not of the same mind as you? Claiming not to know what I’m talking about is a lie. Cries of “deep state” dictatorship is propaganda by those wanting to lie, cheat and steal without accountability. Threatening innocents is not “patriotism,” it’s thuggery. Be a real American. Think for yourself.

My son confessed this to me yesterday: “Dad, I smoked crack, bought an illegal gun, spent a lot of money on prostitutes, and lost my laptop.” My response? “I’m so proud of you son.”

Billy G.

Great job SCOTUS! In a country where the maternal mortality rate is the highest of any industrialized nation, you have found a way to make it higher. Abortion is healthcare. I hope no one you love dies because medical treatment was denied.

Patricia

The Democrat Party has repeatedly proven that it will do anything and everything it takes to keep Donald Trump from winning the presidency again. That’s why President Trump has more private contractors (paid out of his own personal pocket) on his security detail than Secret Service agents. When the issue has life-and-death consequences, Trump is smart to keep his personal protection within his personal control. Dem’s be tripp’n!

Butch

As a person of color, there are certain things you cannot do. As Clarence Page demonstrated in his column, you cannot speak the truth about Black families. As Byron Donalds spoke the truth about Black families, Clarence Page ignored the truth about Jim Crow. Jim Crow laws were almost entirely the product of Democrats.

Grant W.

Trump met with Republican congressmen and senators in DC but did not set foot in the Capitol. This was his first time since his deadly January 6th insurrection. Let’s never forget that he is responsible for all the crimes committed against our country!

Jay Miller

If individuals focus on what is really important in life the world will find peace.

Star Light

Jim Fitch, perhaps you wonder why we don’t sign our real names? Many (but not all) MAGAs are maniacal lunatics who are hell-bent on violence. Don’t believe me? Just watch video from January 6, 2021, at the Capitol. Many people who have been publicly identified, including poll workers, jury members, and politicians have received death threats and worse. I would be a fool to reveal my name.

RealAmerica

The Chinese government is knowingly letting their people come into this country illegally. If that doesn’t concern you, take your head out of the sand and ask yourself why.

Dot

Every opportunity Biden gets to honor, uphold, and defend his faith, this so-called “Catholic” president instead does everything to scandalize, intimidate, and denigrate members of the Church. He likely has no idea what he’s doing more often than not, but as someone who‘s supposed to be a leader with many responsibilities, he’ll surely have to account for what he has allowed to happen under his watch when his time is up.

Ricky Jr.

A friend just to a new hybrid vehicle. The tentacles are weird, but the eagle’s head is stunning.

Bill Wilson

It seems obvious that since Donald Trump was convicted in court, the voters will probably give him 4 years of “community service” in the White House!

Jim Fitch

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