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Letter 98:
July 5, 2024
I did not vote for Trump in '16 or '20. changed my party from republican to independent the night trump received enough delegates in '16. I lived in Maryland so it really did not matter who I voted for but did not vote for President either year. Voted republican for President every year since 1988 (except McCain) until '16. I moved to PA and am leaning to actually vote for Trump. The Democrats seem more crazy then the Republicans who are more just useless.
I think trump will be useless as President but I think the change since '20 will mean less constantly having to be the center of attention and the press will not be indulged like before with constant news/tweets (hopefully just ignore since I think many people have given up on the MSM). I also think the heritage Project 2025 will get people in the administration quickly who will be reformers of the Federal government which is sorely needed (I speak as a 35 year Fed).
I do fear the violence by the Left if trump wins but the destruction to the rule of law under Biden has been worse than I have ever imagined. Basically wholesale non enforcement at the border and facilitation of illegals. Political prosecutions (not talking trump thinking over done J6, abortion and trying to silence anyone who does not promote LGBQ agenda).
I also think that trump being a lame duck will mean standard republicans will arise for '28 like DeSantis and Kemp while trump is deemed irrelevant to the future and he won't care as much about promoting MAGA people as the term goes on.
Did Not Vote For Trump In '16 or '20 But Voting For Him Now