LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Politicians

Editor, Times-Union: Has anyone noticed that politicians have two seasons: campaign season and political season?

Join My Croud

Editor, Times-Union: In the very first day of his presidency, Trump gave our wonderful country exactly what he believes about law and order in America.

Wokeism Up In Flames

Editor, Times-Union: The fires in California are an example of wokeism going up in flames. It was woke years ago to let dead wood collect in the forests to become fuel.

Let's Be Clear

Editor, Times-Union: So you think it will be okay if fact checkers are eliminated on social media platforms?

The Big Distraction

Editor, Times-Union: So you think the Trump team really cares about the cost of groceries, the price of gas, the housing shortage, the people in your cities and towns “replacing” you? Think again.

Dark Days

Editor, Times-Union: If the U.S. survives another 250 years, historians will remember the two darkest periods in our history: the Civil War and the Biden administration. And they both lasted about the same length of time, showing how much damage can be done in only a few years.

Apology To Walmart

Editor, Times-Union: I sincerely apologize for not following Walmart’s policies. Moving forward I will scan multiples of items individually.

Death Penalty

Editor, Times-Union: When Joe Biden said he commuted the sentences of people on death row to life in prison because he opposed the death penalty, I knew it was a lie.

222 Majority & Senate 55 Rule

Editor, Times-Union: Whatever color the House of Representatives shift to in 2026 and future elections afterwards whether a red Republican majority or a blue Democratic majority or even a purple centrist majority. It should always command a 222 or higher majority (51.0%+ rule) in order to control that body of …

An Evening With A Rural Mail Carrier

Editor, Times-Union: I saw him up ahead in the fading light of an early December evening - an older gentleman was waiting at his mailbox.

Apology To Officer Johnson

Editor, Times-Union: Dear Officer Johnson,

Get Ready To Rock

Editor, Times-Union: Donald Trump, “rocker in chief,” recently posted these words as he promised anyone making a $1 billion investment in the U.S. “will receive fully expedited approvals and permits, including, but in no way limited to, all Environmental approvals.” In plain words: Pay up and I will relieve your …

Unhappy? Then Leave

Editor, Times-Union: I read in the paper of a person being disgruntled and unhappy with the future guidance of our great United States of America.

Statement From The Town Of Syracuse Town Council

Editor, Times-Union: We are both surprised and extremely disappointed with the State Board of Accounts (SBOA) audit finding that certain reimbursements made to council members for private insurance was inappropriate and needs to be paid back.

Above The Law

Editor, Times-Union: It was expected when Joe Biden pardoned his son. Democrats have been above the law for decades. Jim Crow laws were a glaring example of that.