Readers React: Donald Trump annoys liberals because he acts like one of them

To the editor: People support likely Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump because they support his political positions. (“Republicans who didn’t vote for Trump? They’re the real patriots,” June 9)

People criticize his speeches because they are not accustomed to a Republican shouting and bullying others. These have always been left-wing tactics. Democrats are aghast at someone using their tactics.

Republicans do not riot and attack their opponents in the streets. Republicans do not shout down speakers. Republican students do not try to ban the speech of Democrats on campus. Left-wing newspaper columnists attack rather than debate.

Unfortunately, it takes Trump’s tactics to be heard over the nonsense noise of the left.

Stephen Hawes, Sunland

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To the editor: Skelton had it right in warning about the “cross between a Mussolini and mob boss” being a long-term disaster for the party and possibly the country.

In outlining his favorite Trumpisms, Skelton probably didn’t have room for a couple of my favorites: Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) could have been released from captivity but chose to stay rather than abandon other captured men, which does make him a hero; Trump’s constant threats to those who disagree with him and the further 1st Amendment threat to increase libel law powers; and the clear sense that he does not know how government works.

He seems to think that once he is president, he can just do what he wants. And don’t forget “my African-American.” As bad as the threats to silence others through mockery and lawsuits is, let’s also remember “I consult with myself.”

Trump is too dangerous to be president.

Karen Shore, Los Angeles

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To the editor: “Me first, party second, country third” may be more appropriate for many elected Republicans — especially when the opportunity arises for further enrichment of themselves and their super-rich cohorts. Trump serves as the primary exemplar, a truly appropriate standard bearer for the GOP.

As a large majority of voters come to realize this, the fate of Trump and the Republican Party may be the most spectacular crash and burn since the Hindenburg.

H. Allen Evans, Los Angeles

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