Digging a deeper hole
The Federal Reserve is about to have its annual meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyo., a remote, upscale resort town.
The country is 19 trillion dollars in debt. Savers cannot make a reasonable return at the bank. You would think the central bankers of the U.S. would meet at a less-expensive venue more centrally located.
Thrift is the starting place to get out of debt. Bankers are supposed to know that.
CHARLES VERMONT
Prescott
Explain to us, please
The words racism and racist are employed too frivolously today. It seems that, to the mainstream media, if you are white, you are genetically racist (except for elite liberals).
If the white race is racist, I would like for your readers to explain why this is so. I believe using the word prejudice is a copout and not acceptable. If there is racism, there must be reasons other than prejudice. Expound!
PAUL CHRIST
Harrison
To bring about change
I have decided to address the power of the minority vote here in Arkansas; by minority I mean any non-white voters.
We can use the power of our vote to bring about change; this coming election gives us the chance to elect a president that will be appointing a Supreme Court justice, maybe even two. The Republican Party has aligned itself with the hateful politics of Donald Trump, the man that insults Muslims, the man that insults Hispanics, the man that insults America's allies and refuses to disavow the KKK followers. We must also become aware with a political certainty that not only must we destroy the Trump campaign but we must also regain the House and Senate, because even if we elect the president with our newfound power, we also have to understand that, with a messed-up Congress, he or she is almost useless.
I believe the supremacists are running scared at the thought of our combined voting bloc.
One last thing: Remember the GOP convention. Where were the Hispanics, where were the Asians, where were the blacks, where were the Native Americans or the Muslims? It looked to me very much like one of the Nazi Party rallies of 1939. So remember, vote, vote, vote.
TITUS ARNOLD
El Dorado
Seriously, why ask?
Why do people ask why Donald Trump does what he does? Does anyone still think he wants to be president?
I'm sure Trump decided to run because he thought it would enhance his public image, increase his wealth, and for the rest of his life he would be introduced: "... and former presidential candidate, Mr. Donald Trump." He had no idea he would win the nomination.
Here is a man who, for his entire life, is used to doing what he wants, when he wants, where he wants and not asking permission from anyone. Now he supposedly wants a job that will require his every move being scripted, scheduled and scrutinized, 24 hours a day for at least 1,461 consecutive days. No way!
I think his campaign was a publicity stunt that backfired on him. He won the nomination and is now doing everything to be defeated, and nothing to be elected, thankfully.
MIKE VOWELL
Little Rock
Voting for principles
What a wonderful reprieve the Olympics have been during this time of divisiveness in our country. It's gratifying to see our winners tear at the sight of our flag, and mouth the words to our national anthem. How many of our children today even know our pledge of allegiance, our national anthem, or what our flag represents? We have the opportunity and duty this fall to restore America to our founding principles.
When we cast our vote we are voting for principles, not just a person whose policies will transcend their time in office; a leader who will act in behalf of the people; who models impartiality and respect for the law; who knows how to make money, not just spend it; who knows that demonizing the wealthy, crippling businesses by increasing their taxes instead of reducing them is tantamount to killing the goose that lays the golden egg; who recognizes that a work ethic builds character and self-esteem; who will restore our colleges to places of learning, not indoctrination, who will raise the standard of learning, holding students responsible.
I believe our Oval Office has been occupied for the last eight years by the chairman of the Democratic Party, not a president whose expected duty is to serve all Americans. We have a critical choice to make: one whose political finesse will continue the failing policies of this administration, or one whose brashness is evidence of a lack of political polish who doesn't need to acquiesce to the principles of political correctness. His critics cite this attribute as detrimental to the future of America. Talk is one thing; action quite another. Trump did not turn a million dollars into billions by making rash or impulsive decisions. Your vote counts toward making America great again!
NORMA YOUNG
Bella Vista
When purpose served
During the primary contests, I was drawn to Donald Trump because his message was fresh, anti-establishment, pro-business and strangely hopeful.
Then he became the GOP's anointed candidate. Then his somewhat colorful comments (about women, blacks and Mexicans) went totally south, off the charts of propriety and common sense. He taught me an important lesson.
The best thing about Trump: He reveals to all of us, the hardheaded to the softhearted, what's wrong with each and every one of us.
Pride: Trump's greatest and most undeniable characteristic. It's also the mother of the seven deadly sins, and it's a common flaw. To deny it is to be guilty of it.
Trump lies when it serves his purposes.
Trump says what he wants; moreover, Trump says what he feels viscerally to be the truth, then shamelessly backtracks when his "version" of the truth is proved, beyond doubt, to be racist, sexist, homophobic, bigoted, and a bald-faced lie ... then he retreats to his disingenuous fall-back position: "I was obviously being sarcastic!"
Thank goodness I know now that if you believe the Trump tripe, you deserve him.
HARRY HERGET
Jonesboro
Editorial on 08/25/2016