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Vote on policies: In the upcoming election, think of what you are voting for. Yes, we are all suffering from inflation and higher oil prices, but these are also worldwide problems and not isolated to just America. Understand that inflation is a result of a high demand versus a low supply, along with an influence of greed. This can’t be legislated away and neither party has presented a solution, but both agree the Federal Reserve should tighten credit to lessen demand. Concentrate on policies each candidate or party is proposing.
Vote on issues: I don’t call this an inflation anymore. I call it a depression. Where is our president and Democratic politicians that are supposed to serve us? Gas prices up, food up, corrupted media, crime in Chicago — 25 shootings in one weekend. Millions of illegals coming across the border. We are paying for them, their flights, their buses, their clothes, their food, their medicines, places to live. When you vote remember this.
Opt out of sex ed: Parents in Florida and Arizona just won big in court for their parental rights. They don’t want sexual material being taught to their very small children without their consent, something that would be unheard of just a few years ago. Here in Illinois, parents can “opt out” of any offending material being taught to the children and forms should be readily available. Just ask. The Illinois Family Institute can be called for a Voter’s Guide or you can read it online. Learn what state reps voted to subject your young children to and if you don’t agree, please vote them out in November.
Back to normal: One needn’t consult a calendar to see there’s been a rapid change in the seasons. The lazy days of summer have been replaced by a frantic fall schedule. Among other things, the pumpkin farms are at full capacity and the apple orchards are overpopulated with dedicated pickers. It’s nice to know we’re finally getting back to normal after that frightening battle with a pandemic.
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Better with Trump: I don’t know what world you’re living in, but under Donald Trump this country was in much better shape. We had a booming stock market, the economy was good, gas was $2 a gallon. It was so much better than the current administration with the highest inflation in over 40 years. I think I’d wake up and smell the coffee.
Let Trump go: This country is slowly going down a rabbit hole because the MAGA Trump lovers refuse to let go of their former leader. I agree with Trump when he stated he could walk down Fifth Avenue and commit a crime and no harm will come to him. I simply just don’t get it because of all the lies and hate he has caused this country. People state the DC swamp corrupt politicians are afraid of what will happen to them when he gets elected again. I would like to know who are these swamp politicians?
Adopt more ‘friends’: A Speak Out commenters said he would like to encounter a person as loyal and caring of any of the dogs that have left his life. The shelters are overflowing. Chicago Animal Control, Hammond Animal Control, South Suburban Humane Society, Will County Humane Society. So go get some joy in your life. In fact, take two, they’re better with two of them.