To the editor:

When I saw this paid ad called “The King of Jabberwocky” with its hourly timeline and comparisons to President Donald Trump, the Mad Hatter and the Alice in Wonderland story — I had to take a moment.

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MEPD Ret

Don't let the Trump haters get to you, Elizabeth.

There is nothing you can say or that he can do that will ever satisfy them. They will find fault in everything, no matter how innocuous or unsubstantial. And faster than a fly on dog poop, they will pounce on anything resembling actual Presidential Authority and call it a crime against humanity.

Always remember this: To them, Trump is the bully who stole their toys. First, he bested Hillary, and there will never be any forgiveness for that. And then, despite all the lawfare and endless negative reporting from the Mainstream Media, he bested the Replacement, Harris [once they realized Biden was a walking cadaver].

Now we must endure their insufferable, endless, crappolla, and whining as they continue with their mercurial, tedious, and humorless lives.

Seriously, have you ever seen a more manic, miserable group of people suck all the fun out of life? Between their toxic empathy and non-stop existential threats, I'm not sure how they get out of bed in the morning.

So, Elizabeth, keep calm and carry on. Illegitimi non carborundum.

Jburnham

Ah yes—nothing says “level-headed political insight” quite like a rant that manages to insult half the country while insisting they’re the irrational ones.

It’s always fascinating how, in one breath, critics are dismissed as irrelevant and incapable of being satisfied, and in the next, they’re portrayed as this all-powerful force ruining everyone’s enjoyment of life. Which is it? If they’re so unserious, why the need for a multi-paragraph meltdown about them?

And the idea that any criticism of Donald Trump is just blind hatred or emotional fragility is…convenient, but not especially convincing. People tend to react to actions, statements, and policies—not some collective trauma over “stolen toys.” Reducing complex political disagreement to playground psychology might feel satisfying, but it doesn’t exactly scream credibility.

Also, the irony of complaining about “toxic empathy” while casually dehumanizing political opponents is doing a lot of heavy lifting here. If empathy is now a character flaw, that’s a pretty revealing standard.

And for what it’s worth, invoking Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris as permanent emotional triggers says less about “Trump haters” and more about who’s still stuck relitigating old elections.

So yes—by all means, “keep calm and carry on.” Maybe just skip the part where disagreement automatically equals hysteria, and where name-calling passes for an argument. It’ll make the whole message land a bit better.

Oh, and do something about your lack of credibility by admitting who you are instead of hiding behind a wall of cowardly anonimity.

MEPD Ret

Ooh, step on a nerve there J?

Rant? Meltdown? Hysteria? I don't think so.

Maybe a little projection and reflection on your part.

As for name-calling, I think you and Mikey have that pretty well covered.

I'll keep my anonymity. It has served me well in this hive of Leftists. Besides, if it bothers you, just ignore me.

Jburnham

Millie Edwards…You stated: “ there are people who understand that Trump must rant and rave as we do.” Please help the rest of us to understand why Trump “must rant and rave”. The test of us find it unprofessional, undignified, unpresidential,and exceedingly rude and moronic.

Millie Edwards

Elizabeth I am on your side. You must except that there are people who understand that Trump must rant and rave as we do. These are not passive times. We must except that not all feel as we do and let them have their say. Read the Conway paper . You keep your friends close and keep your enemies closer.

Jburnham

Dear Elizabeth: There is a lot to unpack in your response to the letter to the editor, beginning with your claim of TDS which was a clear sign of your intent. But I'll simply address two things within this quote of yours: "Polite engagement is not present here. Disparaging insults and accusations are. More than 50 percent of America voted for Trump." First of all, Trump is the king of disparaging insults and accusations, so what do you expect in return for his slander? Secondly, Trump did NOT win more than 50% of the votes in the election. I suppose you also think he won the 2020 election? That kind of deliberate misinformation is exactly why he is being called out by those opposed to his regime.

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