display of total stupidity or an “I couldn’t care less” attitude. By a small margin, Clinton won the popular vote but lost in the electoral college where presidential elections results are determined. Consider this: in the electoral college, needing 270 to win, Clinton basically started with 84-0 advantage... very liberal California (55) and New York (29)... and couldn’t succeed. She failed to carry Rust Belt states and other swing states where working-class voters said “enough” and expressed dissatisfaction with both Democrat and Republican politicians. I was impressed and encouraged with the responses from middle-class, hard-working Americans. Enough! Enough! Enough! Trump defeated two powerful political establishments and a heavily biased liberal media. I view this as a tremendous accomplishment. Obama had his turn. Americans are saying give Trump a chance. A tough road lies ahead, but he has some ideas that can make America great again. And it’s time to bid the Clintons adieu. Sanderson M. Smith, Ed.D. Mathematics instructor Santa Barbara City College
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Mr. Optimism
Before the Montecito Journal and maybe a half-dozen other pertinent papers become overwhelmed with glee that its prez pick was elected, on the Bill Handel show recently (November 9) even though KFI et al officially supported Mr. Trump, Handel still believes DJT doesn’t possess the appropriate presidential demeanor, and that he won’t be able to deliver what he promised. Any manufacturing jobs DJT brings back to the U.S. won’t pay anywhere close to what “his angry white males” used to make, and even if they pick up the high-tech skills needed to earn decent money, they’re probably too old to be attractive hires. Hate to rain on your parade. Mr. Spoil Sport, Ben Burned Montecito
Heartfelt Thanks
I congratulate Tobe Plough and Floyd Wicks on their election to the board of the Montecito Water District and encourage the entire MWD community to remain interested and engaged in the important conversa-
Hope Returns
The Citizen President: The amazing 2016 election is now in the history books. Donald J. Trump is our new commander-in-chief and the most powerful man in the world. Now millions of Americans are wondering what comes next. The hard work begins. A look at Mr. Trump’s 100-day plan provides clues. His contract-plan “begins with restoring honesty, accountability, and bringing change to Washington. According to Trump’s contract, he plans to immediately do several things in order to restore security and constitutional rule of law. At the top of his list, he will “cancel every unconstitutional executive order, memorandum, and order issued by President Obama. Second, he will choose a replacement for former Supreme Court justice Antonin Scalia, who will uphold and defend the U.S. Constitution. In addition, Trump will include cancelling federal funds to sanctuary cities. Finally, he will begin the process of “removing criminal illegal immigrants and cancel visas to foreign countries that won’t take them back.” What about Islamic terrorism? Simply put: Mr. Trump needs to take “hard steps to establish a sane and realistic stance for the U.S. toward
the global threat.” Some steps might include: 1) Suspend immigration from nations that are hotbeds of jihad terror activity; 2) Tell the cold hard truth about Islamic terrorism and supremacism; 3) Remove everyone linked with the Muslim brotherhood from any positions of responsibility and end all government agencies’ interaction with groups linked with Hamas; 4) Enforce existing laws (Sec. 2385 – federal code); 5) Reclassify Muslim organizations. Refuse, prosecute, and close organizations that reject the Constitution and promote Sharia Law; 6) Define, stand-up to and defeat ISIS and other terrorist groups; 7) Stop giving money and alliance to Islamic promoting nations (Iran, et cetera). In January, Donald Trump will become our 45th president. He will face many very serious, dangerous, and complicated problems. The very survival of our nation and way of life is at stake. He will need the support of everyone. He has the overwhelming support of the people. However, will the corrupt media, elites, globalists, weak Republicans, and far-left Democrats stand with him? Time will tell. Diana and Don Thorn Carpinteria •MJ
WE LOVE TO FOLLOW TRENDS. JUST NOT WHEN IT COMES TO INVESTING. We’ve been in this business long enough to cast a skeptical eye on market fads. Instead, our gaze is set firmly on creating
Natalie Myers-Johansing’s prize winning Protect Our Monarch Butterflies poster
Thank you very much for printing my letter last week (“Natalie Wins The Prize” MJ #22/45). My student, Natalie Myers-Johansing, was the winner of the Montecito Beautification Day Celebrate and Protect Our Monarch Butterflies poster art contest. Natalie is a nine-yearold third-grader at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School and is an uber-talented artist, so I thought you’d like to see her award-winning poster. Jennifer Buur Natalie’s could-not-be-more-proud Mt. Carmel art specialist 17 – 24 November 2016
tions about water issues. Additionally, to all the voters in Montecito and Summerland who took the time to meet, to chat, and to support my campaign, I sincerely thank you. Finally, I will continue to be active in our community, believing as it has been said: “Never let success go to your head, and never let failure go to your heart.” [Ziad K. Abldelnour] Charles Newman Montecito
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