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Trump: He doesn’t pass results-based test

Ice cubes float because when water freezes it becomes less dense. That’s a fact.

The Great Wall of China can be seen from outer space. Not true, but that belief exists in our society because someone falsely said so.

So how do you separate what is true from something that is hyped? Investigate with an open mind and not just searching for something that supports your current beliefs.

This is very challenging when it comes to politics. Set aside the labels that you use like liberal, conservative, Democrat and Republican, and see what’s in front of you.

The man currently leading this country says he’s the only one who can protect you from hate and anger. He has had more than three years to do it. Where are those results?

On his watch many lives have been lost to violence and the coronavirus. He has no plan to solve anything. He blames others while not taking responsibility for his actions and inactions.

Albert Einstein said, “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, but expecting different results.” I simply ask, “Are you insane?”

Jim Friedman, Gig Harbor

This story was originally published September 10, 2020 at 1:46 PM with the headline "Trump: He doesn’t pass results-based test."

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