AFTER four years of hate and character assassination, the Don is back. Back to continue the legacy he started during his first term as president of the USA.
Yes, some may have forgotten him, but not the true believers; nor did he forget them. Once more he stands to serve the USA and its people, with his word as his bond. That is something very rare these days, especially in politics, and which he proved during his first term as president.
As he slowly walked the stage for his victory speech, his audience and indeed the whole world stood silent. His composure was something I hadn't seen in the Don, nor anyone else as a matter of fact. It was like I was looking at a new man. All the fight was gone as he stood there silent and humbled by his victory before those who still believed in him. I believe this was a moment in time I will never forget, nor see again in my lifetime.
Carl Stevenson, Dora Creek
Future is bigger than elections
I HAD a thought the other day.
We elect a government (federal, state or local) chosen by most Australians, and rather than anyone else in contention, to implement their agenda for a fixed term.
Everyone else who finds themselves not in control should comfort their constituents, then formulate and prosecute their policies. Yet they must always keep in mind that they are a very entitled group while the taxpayer pays for their livelihoods, so let the elected get on with their program. Then, when election time comes around, the people will decide whether the government deserves another stint in power or the others' offerings are more appealing and advantageous to the wellbeing of our great nation.
In Abraham Lincoln's words, it's government of the people, by the people, for the people. At its heart is the concept of the population choosing a government through regular, free, and fair elections. So let's get out of the gutter and the race to the bottom and the he-said, she-said mentality to embrace our future instead of just the result of the next election cycle.
Jac Cowan, Mount Hutton
Shooting messenger won't fix it
DURING the US Presidential election, and with the media's complicity, the emphasis focused on denigrating a candidate's personality rather than their policies and past performances. We can only hope we are not subject to the same tactics in the upcoming federal election.
The current and past performances of both major parties in Australia over the past eight years to improve our living standards is nothing to skite about. We have enough real-life problems like continuing inflation, rising costs of diminishing energy supplies, accommodation and rental issues, plus the cost of groceries. For voters' benefit we can only hope character assassinations are not the focus of the political parties as we need realistic policies and leadership to get us out of this mess. Our political parties need to work on convincing voters why they deserve to be in government instead of ridiculing one another.
John Cooper, Charlestown
'Sensible politics' seized the day
MAC Maguire predicted, on this page, "Trump is sunk" ("Presidential pundit", Letters, 26/7). I believe this is also a man who was on the wrong side of the Voice referendum and, if I recall correctly, predicted Albanese would become our greatest PM. My advice to Mac would be to put away the predictions.
It was a win for the ages for the great man Trump, who had to overcome more adversity than anyone should have to face. The support of the "deplorable", "garbage" people of America again proves that sensible politics is overwhelming the woke ideologies of the left.
Greg Hunt, Newcastle West
Acceptance is a process for some
YES, Julie Robinson (Letters, 9/11), we must accept the US election result. But I suspect that you don't really. Just like the Voice, often the same loud voices maintain the rage with variations on Hillary Clinton's "deplorables" and Trump as "bully, abuser, liar, misogynist and racist". Never mind that more women and people of colour voted for Trump than ever.
How "fearsome" is Trump's victory? Biden seems chipper enough, inviting Trump to lunch. Trump bragged that Sleepy Joe prefers him to Kamala. As for Kamala, she said to remain optimistic and don't despair: "Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars". Just like being knocked out, so she should know.
Peter Dolan, Lambton
America must brace for wild west's return
AMERICAN voters made a choice and the rest of the world gasped in disbelief. They had a choice, vote for democracy or elect a tyrant. They did the latter. God Save America, is a phrase used by American Presidents after a speech, but when Trump won the election, God placed a curse on the country. Trump is consumed with hatred and revenge and the country will revert back to the wild west, back to the 1880s' under his control. Law and order will disappear and the rule of the gun will rise again.
Darryl Tuckwell, Eleebana
Shift focus back to our shores
NOW that the American circus is over and the orange clown is running the asylum, could we go back to focusing on issues in Australia that matter to us?
Ken Stead, Lambton
No surprise in Donald's poll
The only shock to Trump's return to The White House was for those who believed the over the top inaccurate media reports that continued to support the insipid Biden (nothing to see here computer files) and did-nothing Harris, besides the overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
Ian Reynolds, Forster
Democracy explains the result
As with the Voice outcome, the win by Trump in the USA has staggered the educated, Green, Left woke brigade. Same as the Voice. They just can't believe what is plain for them, but not agreed by the majority. It's called democracy.
Shane Tull, Redhead
Quotes are not all created equal
WITH people airing their 'knowledge and education' with quotes, I'll join in. Peter Dolan's T-shirt is actually from W. C. Fields: "Everybody's got to believe in something. I believe I'll have another beer." I used to think soccer player George Best had the winning quote: "I spent a lot of money on booze, women and fast cars. The rest I just squandered." But then along came Ozzy Osbourne with: "Of all the things I miss, I miss my mind the most."
