Letters extra: Readers react to the GOP Convention

Regarding “Trump promises ‘I am your voice’” (July 22): We’re all upset with what’s happening in the world. But I just watched Trump’s speech at the convention. Very few facts, but a multitude of accusations.

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Everything bad that has happened in the world is the fault of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. Virtually everything!

He will fix things now. His simplistic approach would be humorous if it wasn’t so dangerous. No facts, no plans, no in-depth ideas. He will just build that wall and it will be a beautiful wall, a tall wall, a strong wall. And he will do it all now!

Trump is a great showman and marketer, working on the fears of the average American. If said enough times, the lies become the truth. People want quick fixes, but the world is not that simple. But like the Pied Piper, some people will mindlessly follow, because their minds are turned off.

Tom Wilmot

La Mesa

In Monday’s paper I had hoped for a rundown of Republican National Convention speakers and general information on the security and goings on in Cleveland.

Instead, Lisa Mascaro (“Republican convention looking unconventional,” July 18) treated us to her opinion on Donald Trump. If she wants to write an editorial on Mr. Trump, then it should be on the editorial page. I subscribe to the U-T to get the news, not Mascaro’s interpretation of it. I can make up my own mind on Mr. Trump.

Tuesday’s paper had little coverage on the convention. Melania Trump’s speech was very interesting. However, the U-T accused her of plagiarizing Michelle Obama’s 2008 speech. Little was said about Rudy Giuliani (former Mayor of New York City). I thought his was the best speech of the evening. Did any of your “journalists” actually attend?

I can’t wait to see your coverage of the Democratic National Convention!

Marilyn Prine

San Diego

I loved the headline “Trump triumphs, wins nomination” (July 20). Where is the news in that?

I don’t think it can be denied that a Donald Trump win presents the more attractive First Lady scenario.

I also don’t understand all the fuss over Melania’s speech. It was a great speech given by both she and Michele Obama, and just as meaningful.

How about all those empty seats?

I thought that season five of the “House of Cards” didn’t come out until 2017.

Tom Reck

Scripps Ranch

I expect to read news on the front page of the U-T. The article in question “Trump triumphs, wins nomination,” is not the reporting of a news event. It is an opinion piece, where we get to read the authors’ opinions of the convention.

I watched the convention and speeches. The authors’ opinions differ from what I observed and frankly I am disappointed in the U-T for allowing commentary to masquerade as news. Put this type of so-called reporting in the opinion section.

George Francis

Vista

With the Republican convention in full swing we see the rhetoric being ratcheted to new heights. No one can speak with more venom than former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani. He reminds me of the late segregationist Bull Connor dressed in a suit.

Does Trump think he can win the hearts and minds of voters with Giuliani as an advisor? May Bull Connor rest in peace.

Wilbur Smith

San Diego

The theme of Tuesday’s Republican National Convention was supposed to be “Make America Work Again” — how Trump and the Republicans are going to create jobs if they are elected.

Other than Paul Ryan’s wonkish speech, I did not see anything about jobs. Just Hillary-bashing. Chris Christie found her guilty of multiple offenses and Ben Carson claimed she is in league with Lucifer.

Jobs? Economy?

I can only conclude that the Republicans have no ideas there, otherwise we would have heard those brilliant solutions on Tuesday, right? This is right out of the Republican playbook; tear down the opposition without offering a better alternative. Trump did that to Jeb Bush and the other Republicans in the primaries, and it worked pretty well for him. Why change now?

Fasten your seat belts folks, it’s going to be a bumpy election (plagiarized from Bette Davis in “All About Eve”).

Bill Loeber

Del Cerro

Thank you for posting the photo of the quintessential Trump supporter (“Dueling protests, no violence,” July 19). Wife-beater shirt under overalls, rifle and hand gun proudly displayed, parading through the streets of Cleveland. Any trepidations I had pertaining to safety are hereby completely laid to rest.

Oh, and the sneaky suspicion I had that Melania might not have written her own speech? I’m so relieved, after seeing the similarities to Michelle’s speech from 2008 (same page), that she didn’t need to rely on a speech writer.

We’re in good hands America. In spite of the raucous first day of the convention, “Let’s Make America Safe Again” rings true.

Steve Blumenschein

Clairemont

Donald Trump finally said something I agree with when he said that Mike Pence would be an unbelievable vice president. He is right about that. I heard Pence make a speech and I didn’t believe a word that he said.

I am having an even harder time believing that Trump is the Republican nominee for president.

Apparently the Republican Party is for sale to the highest bidder. This is a sad and dangerous time for America.

Bob Fisher

Encinitas

It is a sad but revealing commentary when Trump supporters and defenders repeatedly say “Wait until the American voters get to know the real Donald Trump!”

What does this say about Donald Trump and the Republican Party?

Has Trump been pretending he is an ignorant bigot who insults everyone and makes fun of disabled people just so he could appeal to gullible Republican philistines who seem to like ignorance, bigotry, disrespect and ridicule?

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was right when she said “Trump is a fake” (and a phony). Ginsburg set aside her job responsibilities as Supreme Court Justice and spoke as a concerned human being and patriotic American citizen. She should not have apologized.

Charlie Ballbach

Santee

Regarding “Melania Trump’s speech sure sounds like Michelle Obama’s” (July 19): At age 75 I recall being taught in grade school and Sunday school that you can reach your goals/dreams if you are willing to work hard for them. That your word should be your bond. That you should treat others with respect.

These were given to me as axiomatic, principles that have been stated by wise people since civilization began. Now have they become copyrightable? Isn’t that similar to one saying “the Earth circles the sun” then if one doesn’t give Copernicus credit, one must be accused of plagiarism?

The real and significant difference between the ways these ladies present these values is that, in their hearts, the Obamas believe that you can’t reach your goals/dreams without government help — no matter how hard you work. While in their hearts the Trumps believe you can do it on your own.

Steve Chubbic

Escondido

Mr. Trump lit the Republican Christmas Tree wish list with things that he will make better. The one thing he did not mention in the beginning of the talk is he will declare martial law when he is elected. That is the only way he can change treaties, laws and court-ordered regulations.

He didn’t mentioned working with the Congress with anything. He did mentioned the courts, but just in the sense that he will channel great justices. Basically he will do much better in everything and we will all be happy and safe. How can you not like that?

Richard Schauer

San Diego

Due to the violent words against Hillary at the Trump GOP Convention (Lock her up! Put her in prison! Kill her!), I have removed from my car’s rear bumper the (Hillary 2016!) sticker that I put on a few days ago. My family is excited about Hillary. We feel good about her as our next president. But we are afraid of getting hurt by some fearful, angry, hate-filled Trump supporter smashing into our car or pushing us off the road.

(NOTE: During the Bush/Gore election our yard was vandalized three times for displaying a “Vote for Al Gore” yard sign.) To be afraid of publicly supporting the candidate of your choice does not sound like a democracy to me!

Heather Williams

Vista

Trump has had plenty to say about Hillary Clinton’s credibility issues. But what about his own? Long before he declared his intention to become the next President of the US, Trump repeatedly proclaimed that President Obama was born in Kenya and therefor a fraud. He also proclaimed that Obama was a secret Muslim. That kind of outrageous crap coming out of Trump’s mouth should have been far more than enough to alert the American people that he was a crackpot of the highest order.

Since Trump has proclaimed he has a cure for everything that ails the American people, I think the News media has a serious obligation to remind voters that Trump has a long history of making big time bogus claims. What a shame the Republicans end up having him as their Presidential candidate. The issues surroudning Trump University should prove interesting....

Vikky Anders

Pacific Beach

I want you to know that I voted for Senator Cruz in the CA Primary but he missed a great opportunity to demonstrate his Christian profession.

I wish he had said “We have been though a highly contested and at some times heated primary that Mr. Trump won; I want you all to know that I forgive Mr. Trump for the things he said about my wife and dad and I want you vote for Mr. Trump so that the progressive, socialist, maybe even communist criminal democrat candidate does not become president.”

Bob Garrett

Solana Beach

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