By Laurie Baron
SAN DIEGO — Most polls indicate that inflation is the most important issue to voters. Many voters say they will vote for Republican election deniers because they blame inflation on President Biden and the Democrats. I thought I’d take a closer look at the reasoning behind why high prices “Trump” the preservation of free elections. Here’s what one of those voters who gets all his news from Fox and Truth Social told me.
Why does inflation “Trump” the continuation of democratic elections?
Well, that’s easy. I’m paying a lot of money for gas. If I can’t afford to fill my tank, then how can I drive to the polling place? Just another way the Democrats are trying to steal the mid-terms. Sure, I’ve heard the price of gas has gone up because the supply from Russia has gone down. But why has that happened? From the internet, I learned that Putin invaded Ukraine because Biden was mean to Putin. Putin wanted to punish Ukraine for not investigating Hunter Biden and thereby helping Biden get elected. This makes Biden responsible for the Russian invasion of Ukraine and high gas prices.
Chickens and eggs have gotten more expensive too. I read about the Avian flu killing poultry and diminishing its supply. But what the lamestream media doesn’t disclose is that Avian flu originated in China. It constitutes another example of how Biden conspired with China first with Covid and now with Avian flu to force Americans and the chickens to wear masks. Truly a foul/fowl plot! The upshot is I can’t afford to eat at Chick-fil-A which is a shame since I felt good supporting a company that doesn’t cater to the LGBTQ agenda.
Then there’s the supply chain issue. I know that resulted from the pandemic which began under Trump. But did Trump cause it? Biden coddles China because Hunter and James (Joe’s brother) have business dealings with it. Remember in Arizona the Cyber Ninjas checked for rice-laced ballots manufactured by China to help Biden win the election. China reduced its production of exports during the pandemic creating the supply chain crisis. If you see the connection between the two, then it’s obvious China conspired with Biden to increase inflation. I suspect there’s no shortage of rice paper ballots already filled out for Democratic candidates that will be “cast” by Democratic election workers on Tuesday.
It’s not really a choice. Republicans will lower inflation by opposing everything Biden submits to Congress in the next two years and passing legislation that he’ll veto. Nothing will get done until we reelect Trump. Then we won’t ever have to worry again about American voters choosing someone who will cause inflation.
PS Get out and vote on Tuesday, but only after educating yourself about the candidates and checking their claims on PolitiFact.
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Baron is professor emeritus of history at San Diego State University. He may be contacted via lawrence.baron@sdjewishworld.com.