Dirty tactics during
the election season
Election season is upon us once again. From the lowest elected positions to the highest presidential race, mud-slinging, exposing dirty laundry, and lies made toward candidates seem to be the norm during an election year. This often occurs during television and public townhall debates.
However, the candidate that seems to do most of the name-calling historically always seems to lose an election.
The name-calling mud-slingers seem to only focus only on their opponents’ weaknesses, rather than discuss and offer solutions for a community’s social and economic issues and what changes they would like to bring about for the people.
When a candidate must resort to dirty tactics against their opponent during an election year, this shows that the debate and their character are very weak.
Rick LaMontagne
Hilo
Had a great time
watching Olympics
I must say, I have enjoyed watching this year’s Olympics more than ever.
Credit needs to be given to the French. The aura and atmosphere surrounding the games have been magnetic. The venues, mixed in with France’s historical sites, have been “one of a kind.”
And yes ….the French have been hospitable and very welcoming!
The athletes have embraced this energy. The sheer joy of competing at this level and on this stage is written all over their faces.
The USA athletes have been particularly impressive. Beautiful inside and out! They have conducted themselves with an incredible amount of class. Articulate and humble.
Our athletes celebrate their successes as much as their opponents’. The “truth” is in their character and performances. It’s pure and on display for the entire world to see.
They have made America great again.
Contrast this with an old, orange, and out of shape Donald Trump. His best attribute: name-calling his opponents! Six bankruptcies, three marriages wrapped around countless infidelities.
The man is incapable of telling the truth. Donald “all about me” Trump! Narcissism at its highest level.
Lastly, based on the above, no wonder he’s a convicted felon. Seventy million Americans think this is great.
God bless America. Were going to need it.
Scott Unger
Kailua-Kona
