GOP actions aren’t so great

I cannot believe what I read in the Nov. 25 letter from Dennis Cross, “Gore’s actions are shameful.” He says that Al Gore’s actions are shameful – what does he think about Bush and his henchmen? First of all, I can just imagine the whining we would be hearing if Gore’s brother was the governor of the state in question, not to mention if his state campaign co-chairman was the powerful secretary of state. We would be hearing about it forever, and how “unfair” it is. But you don’t hear the Democrats whining; if they are so awful, why not?

Also, is Mr. Cross proud of the Republicans as they become even more brazen to seize the presidency by hiring a bunch of thugs to intimidate the canvassing boards to make them stop the counting? And they succeeded in doing so in Miami-Dade County.

Is he also proud of the fact that the Republicans sent absentee ballots overseas to military men that were all filled out, telling them to just sign them and send them back? And what does he think of House Majority leader Richard K. Armey announcing that the Republican-controlled House of Representatives reserves the right to overturn the entire election should it decide it does not like the result. I quote Armey: “We in the House must be aware of one fact: In the end, when the final analysis is brought to the House, it is our duty to accept or reject that.”

As with so many of the things that they accuse the Democrats of, these wonderful Republicans are guilty of the self-same infractions. They complain that the Democrats “will do anything to win.” I think the Republicans’ willingness to do anything has been proven by the two examples I stated above

I am totally ashamed to see this happen to a country I love so much – and I feel even worse when people like Mr. Cross believe they are in the right.

Arlington

Talk to us

> Give us your news tips.

> Send us a letter to the editor.

> More Herald contact information.

More in Opinion

Fresh produce is put in bags at the Mukilteo Food Bank on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024 in Mukilteo, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
Editorial: County’s food banks need your help to aid neighbors

The suspension of SNAP food aid has increased demand at food banks. Their efforts need your donations.

toon
Editorial cartoons for Saturday, Nov. 1

A sketchy look at the news of the day.… Continue reading

2024 Presidential Election Day Symbolic Elements.
Editorial: A recap of Herald Editorial Board endorsements

By The Herald Editorial Board Voters, open up your ballots and voters… Continue reading

Comment: Disparity in rights of home owners vs. renters

A guilty verdict against a landlord was the exception to the rule for a renter locked out of his home.

Edie Everette
Forum: Craving a smoke, taking stock, paring things and moving on

Herewith, a few thoughts (some bitter, some sweet, some nostalgic) on moving to a new home and community.

Forum: Those who need feedback the most don’t ask for it

We frequently get requests to let businesses and others know how they did; just not from the government.

The Buzz: We leave for a few days and all hell breaks loose

OK, it was breaking loose long before our vacation, but, still, somebody actually gave Trump a crown?

Schwab: Trump lives the life of a flexible dog, because he can

With a pliant Congress and Court, the president finds every impulse easily bent to his whims.

Comment: A hunger for leadership, compassion as SNAP snaps shut

There’s plenty of blame to go around, most of all for President Trump’s bullying of his opponents.

‘No sit, no lie’ ordinance hasn’t solved anything in Everett

Everett’s “no sit, no lie” buffer zone ordinance was intended to address… Continue reading

Support local journalism

If you value local news, make a gift now to support the trusted journalism you get in The Daily Herald. Donations processed in this system are not tax deductible.