Submitted by William K. Summers, M.D.
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I stopped reading the Washington Post, New York Times, and Albuquerque Journal because their Marxist view turned news into propaganda. I read The Independent because it offers practical information about my community.
Now comes Ms. Merritt Hamilton Allen with an embarrassing op-ed “Republican vs. Democrat.” (The Independent, July 25, 2024). Ms. Allen is entitled to her leftist opinions, but not to her own facts. She characterizes Trump vs Harris as youth (under 60) vs age. However, this election is an inexperienced uber-liberal woman [UNTESTED] versus an experienced functional man with a very positive record. Ms. Allen grossly mischaracterizes the 123-word Republican National Platform (https://rnc.org). She then echos the lie about veterans being “suckers & losers” – a false story initiated by General J. Kelly after he was fired by Trump for incompetence. Sadly, firing incompetents is unheard of in the Harris-Biden administration (Afghanistan, Iran-Hamas, and Secret Service). Ms. Allen closes her article by prevaricating facts about the oil industry.
Perhaps Ms. Allen should drift back into town and the Albuquerque Journal where her talent is appreciated. Most mountain people prefer untampered facts and information on community events.