Letters To The Editor

I decided to share a couple of them, not to try to prove them wrong, but to clarify where we stand on some issues.

Here is the first:

"First time I can remember when I find basic disagreement with DiLorenzo. What is he thinking? Do you really think it would have not been a boon to the world if those drones had actually taken Putin off the board? Think of how many problems that would have solved, not only for Europe and America, but the world as a whole. Take out Xi as well, allow Israel to finish with the present Iranian regime, and we would have peace for the next ten years, enough time to build a replacement for the UN and establish a legitimate meeting body to provide a forum to avoid serious conflicts going forward. Ambitious, but with present leadership, possible."

Let me begin by saying this person is not entirely wrong. I understand the frustration he/she must feel.

Israel should finish off Hamas, and if Russia and China do not get involved, go for regime change in Iran. The people of Iran would be grateful. Interfering in these conflicts has just prolonged the pain.

What I have been trying to say, perhaps unsuccessfully, is that times have changed. Too many people have forgotten war is not what it once was. The possible cost in lives is now unprecedented. I don't think any country can afford a war with a major power. To play with it is irresponsible and dangerous.

One must understand that a nuclear exchange would most certainly be catastrophic. It could easily cost billions of lives. Starvation alone could claim 5 billion lives. The aftermath of the exchange, including a poisoned earth and atmosphere, a 'nuclear winter,' radiation deaths, and sickness, could potentially last for a decade or more. 100 million dead and injured could occur just in the first few hours.

If you believe that Russia is unable to penetrate our defenses with multi-nuclear-tipped missiles, think again. The RS-28 Sarmat missile with 12 to 15 nuclear warheads would certainly get through. Vice versa would also be true. Our missiles would almost certainly get through. That's why Trump wants a 'Golden Dome' system.

The belief that killing Putin or Xi would solve our problems is misguided. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, President Kennedy correctly observed that any aggressive action would inevitably trigger an equal reaction, leading to a runaway spiral of chaos. We would have an aftermath of looking back at the devastation, wondering how it all started.

What we are experiencing here at home on a daily basis is a massive propaganda campaign by the Deep State, its political partners and media allies. They, along with much of Europe, want to foment a war with Russia. They think the Cold War is still in full swing. It isn't. Stalin is dead as the Soviet Union is dead. When the Soviet Union collapsed, Russia tried to get closer to Europe but was spurned. They tried to join NATO but were turned away.

As a result, Russia only asked that NATO not expand to their borders. NATO agreed but lied. They quickly expanded. Ukraine waiting to join NATO was the last straw.

Instead of talking war, Trump is playing chess. You can seek a checkmate, possibly destroy your enemy, but lose millions of lives in the process, or go for check and control your opponent by economic means. Or, make a deal that profits everyone.

The Deep State is a small but influential faction that not only undermines the agenda championed by voters but also perpetuates a narrative filled with animosity toward figures like Trump, as well as movements such as MAGA.

Most Democrats and Neo Cons have succumbed to this indoctrination to almost a frenzy.

President Trump is not playing along. He believes that warfare between major powers is outdated. No one can win anymore. Winning a war today or a checkmate would involve finding out after it's too late that you have nothing left to go home to. The nuclear deterrent has worked well and should be maintained, at least for the present.

To restore faith in the democratic process, it is essential for Trump to address and diminish the power of this group, which acts as a barrier to progress and fosters division. By recognizing and combating the propaganda spread by these entrenched interests, which can spread like a contagion through society, there lies an opportunity to realign American politics with its rightful course—one that truly reflects the voice of its citizens.

Another letter (edited):

Have you seen the Russian build-up on the borders of Finland, Belarus, and the Baltic nations? Neocons- I would say Cui Bono? Russia and China benefit. If we don't defend democracy, the communists fill the vacuum. Southern Commander Richardson talked about South America and the communist takeover while we played nice and went to sleep, thinking the Cold War was over. ....WE don't know our enemies, and we think we can negotiate with terrorist regimes such as Iran, Hamas and Russia...Putin believes as Mao: "Treaties are like pie crusts meant to be broken." Let Israel kill Amelech once and for all...and let liberal democracies take down communism.

The Russian buildup on the borders of Finland, Belarus, and the Baltic nations is a response to the West's breaking of their many promises to not expand NATO to Russia's borders. Again, this situation is similar to President Kennedy's response to the Soviet Union placing missiles in Cuba. Kennedy demanded the removal of those missiles. After all, the Soviet Union was placing offensive nuclear ballistic missiles aimed at us in our neighborhood.

As far as neocons are concerned, there isn't a war they don't like. Before McCain passed, he and Lindsay Graham visited Ukraine, reassuring the Azov Brigade, a pro-Nazi military wing of the Ukrainian armed forces, that a war with Russia would be met with assurances of military aid from the United States. Why?

An example of vacant thinking, Germany has announced its intention to assist Ukraine in establishing their own missile production facility inside Ukraine. Who thought it was a good idea to create targets for the Russian Air Force? This vacant mindset has to stop. This type of thinking is the same mindset that led Lyndon Johnson and George W. Bush into unnecessary wars in Vietnam and Iraq, both of which yielded no results except death. The war in Ukraine would have been over many months ago if the West had just stepped back.

Trump has found a better way to deal with antagonists. Address the situation through economic measures and work towards reducing China's influence over our economy and supply chains. China and Russia are both deeply integrated into the global economy. 

They can no longer afford to act with belligerence toward the West. China especially cannot hope to export nearly as many goods to any other country as it does to the United States. This is not to say we should disarm or be complacent toward China. Chinese agents are everywhere spreading money around. I have no doubt that the CCP would like to see the downfall of our country. That, in itself, is unthinking. Killing your best customers is not a sustainable business strategy. And every nation is in the business of business, like it or not.

Trump has plenty of leverage. Leverage that can be used to negotiate better terms and safeguard American interests. The mere thought of the U.S. halting purchases of Chinese goods could plunge China's economy into a depression overnight. Their economy is already suffering.

By fostering a more balanced trade relationship, we can ensure that both Russia and China benefit while protecting our national security.

As such, I believe President Trump is approaching trade negotiations with a strategic mindset, aiming for agreements that prioritize American jobs and industries. By doing so, we can create a more equitable economic landscape that benefits all nations that choose to trade with us in the long run. In this way, we can foster international cooperation and stability, paving the way for a future where economic growth is shared and sustainable. By prioritizing fair trade practices, we not only bolster our own economy but also contribute to global prosperity.