The Mercury’s Sound Off for Saturday, Nov. 25

On Sunday Joe Biden was at it again, not only being creepy to a little girl, but repeating a lie he has told before and has been debunked. Joe Biden claimed on Sunday that he was appointed to the US Naval Academy and was going to play football after he graduated from high school. No such record of an appointment exists.

Twenty-twenty

The UN has always been a problem for America. These international pariahs have never advocated for the USA or supported any initiative that directly benefits us. Yet we disproportionately fund them, host them, and allow their executives to run roughshod over our laws and customs. “US Out Of The UN” used to be a rallying cry. We need to start that cry again, louder and more aggressive than ever before.

Patriot45

So funny. Someone mentioned the clown show in the U.S. House of Representatives. But it was about Chrissy Houlahan, not the comedy on the battle for speaker, then another battle for speaker. Then the House came to a standstill. Maybe you missed that. Guess it’s all about your perspective, and what’s important to you.

Trump’s physician said the former president’s performance on cognitive exams was “exceptional.” The report was notably released on Biden’s 81st birthday. Well played by the Trump campaign. If only we had a fair and unbiased media, they would pressure Biden to do the same. We all know that won’t happen. Right, KC?

Barney

Great News! Argentinians may have finally caught a break with the election victory of Javier Milei. A Trump-like conservative, who promises to slash gov’t spending and break up the present Socialist status quo. He has labeled Pope Francis, an Argentinian, an evil leftist, climate change a Socialist lie, and abortion a tool of Satin. Sounds like he will be a great president. Here’s hoping we can match Argentina’s performance in 2024.

Stinger

They told a ‘Big Lie’ about a loss to build resentment. They claimed their culture was being replaced by other races. Ultra-rich and big businesses bankrolled them anticipating benefits for themselves. They viewed chaos as a political opportunity and pledged allegiance to one leader, he alone could fix it. Christianity was used to legitimize their movement. Books, science, education, and news were scoffed as enemies. Fundamentals from: The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich.

KC

Wake me up when Hamas has been totally eradicated. I don’t care how it’s done or how many of their Palestinian supporters get in the way. Until then, Never Again by any means possible is 100% acceptable (and encouraged).

Tippy

A voter-approved Oregon gun control law requiring people to undergo background checks and complete a gun safety course was blocked by a Circuit Court Judge. The law does not take away your right to own a gun. But, Oregonians want to be cautionary. Guns don’t kill people, but people with guns kill people. This case will likely go to the Supreme Court. Is Pennsylvania next?

Portly

Will someone please tell me why Trump shouldn’t go after those who have lied and lied some more and think he should just go away? Starting with Hillary and going to the DOJ, FBI, democratic judges, and DA’s? Now trying to blame J6 on him as well. I hope all the videos come out to exonerate him and show what really happened not what you’ve been told. Stay strong President Trump!

Dot

Thank God the Democrats came to the rescue. The U.S. government remains funded despite conservative stupidity. Mikey Johnson is no match for Hakeem Jeffries. Can’t wait until the Dems take the house back. Republicans be trippin’!

Lefty

The attempt to use an obscure section of the 14th Amendment to keep Trump off the ballot in 2024 has now failed in multiple states. This section of the amendment was intended to apply to former Confederates who participated in the Civil War, but Democrats and never-Trumpers want to use it against former President Trump. Any perversion of the legal process is acceptable to these sick people.

Robert Minninger

What the low-intelligence progressive Democrat supporters of Hamas don’t realize is that Hamas would do the same to them in a second.

Cholly

To JTF! No buyer’s remorse! Pa Democrat Majority! Democrats won! Last 3 statewide elections! Reproductive rights! important to PA voters! Radical Republicans! Loud minority! Open your eyes! You are a fraud! Stop lying! Learn to use punctuation appropriately! Bless! Your! Heart!

Patriot54

Paragon of honesty, Donald Trump, whined to the world he wasn’t allowed a jury trial in his civil case. His lawyers didn’t ask for one (Trump’s legal right), and something a brilliant businessman and former President should know (as do most Americans). Lawyers don’t make that decision, clients do. That means three possibilities: 1) His lawyers are incompetent, or have committed malpractice. 2) Donald has Alzheimer’s. 3) Donald lied. You decide.

Progressivism has become the abdication of personal responsibility.

Two of my classmates from New Castle, Delaware, will never support Pres. Biden because he voted to redistribute the school populations in New Castle County due to an imbalance of Blacks. Their white sons were then sent to a neighboring district to “balance” that population based on race. My fact disputes that of a previous Sound Offer about Biden’s supposed racism and also questions his supposition of Biden’s view on Jews.

Did you ever notice that those who are ashamed to attach a pseudonym to their contributions have nothing to contribute worth reading? I find it ironic that the Dems would fight so hard to remove Trump from the 2024 election when they are so confident that they will landslide him.

MC923

While I believe in the right to protest, protesters do not have the right to block a bridge or public highway. When this occurs, the easiest and cheapest way to disperse the protesters would be to use a “water cannon” loaded with raw sewage. The protesters will dissipate with no injuries, loss of life, and minimal cost. You’re welcome.

Jim Fitch

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