With all her flip-flopping, Harris was a flop
Medford, L.I.: There seem to be conflicting views on who won the presidential debate. According to my personal calculus, I have Donald Trump winning by an exceptionally large margin.
Part of my reasoning is that I view these debates, much like Trump does, as boxing matches. But unlike Trump, who sees himself as a combatant, I see myself as an objective referee or ringside judge. Due to my superior knowledge and memory of events, I know that Kamala Harris lied virtually every time she opened her mouth. Lying is the equivalent of fighting dirty, much like head-butting, ear-biting or hitting below the belt. And every time I found her lying, as an objective observer, I gave her multiple warnings and I penalized her points until I had zero on my scorecard for her.
Some people see and hear the lie and know it’s a lie, but as long as it’s delivered in a semi-eloquent manner, that’s all that matters. To them, lying is OK on a national stage, such as a presidential debate. To me, it’s a severe character flaw that disqualifies the person for the office of president. In my eyes, that’s what Harris did in the debate. In fact, she lied so much and so egregiously that I got the feeling that her sole goal was to get under Trump’s skin and make him snap by calling her the vile “C-word” for an epic “gotcha” moment. But by showing amazing restraint, Trump rejected the bait and ultimately won. That’s how I honestly saw the debate and I’d be happy to debate anyone who sees otherwise. Eugene R. Dunn
Man without a plan
Oak Ridge, N.J.: Well, I was going to vote for Trump, but after Tuesday night he looked like an unhinged, third-grade brat who was crying about losing a game of Candyland. He had a great opportunity and brought absolutely nothing to the table. He never said he wanted Ukraine to win the war, an open side with Russia for sure. He took the soft way out and said he wants the war to end. Yeah, no kidding. My parrot would have said that. What a schmuck. Jim Heimbuch
Sounds scary
Bronx: There has been talk that we have to protect our dogs and cats from becoming appetizers for certain individuals. There have been complaints of missing pets in Springfield, Ohio? What did we do, open our country to zombies? This is very weird to hear. Also, hearing about armed gangs throwing citizens out of their apartments and taking over in Colorado. If that is the case, where are the police to handle this issue? Is this what our future looks like? Arlana Solomon Girven Walker
Don’s desperation
Bronx: Citizen Trump, who happens to hold the title of “former president,” is setting up his chess board. He is moving his pawns into position — an unfair debate forum, rigged/stacked voting, AI interference, etc. — all desperate attempts to cover up his evident fear of losing to a woman, the segment of the population he demeans, discards and dismisses as nothing more than arm candy. Outraged by losing his second term to Barack Obama’s vice president, he will do anything not to lose to Biden’s. Trump and his MAGA Republicans are the true RINOs of the GOP. Dick and Liz Cheney, along with those Republican guest speakers at the DNC, represent the GOP’s purists, willing to restore the foundation of the GOP through action amid the smokescreen and dust storm of Trump’s lies and misdirection. Pamela Butler
Just hating
Poinciana, Fla.: To Voicer Paul Weissman: Typical left-wing stupidity. Let’s get under Trump’s skin with idiotic remarks rather than discuss issues. This administration, which includes Kamala, has continued to destroy this country. Inflation, national debt, crime, influx of illegals. They’ve patted themselves on the back, but suddenly we need fixing. Calling Trump “orange man” shows your selfishness. You’d rather see this country crumble because you hate Trump. You are the problem! Ben Lavorino
Desiring destruction
Bronx: I can’t believe the relentless criticism by the New York Post of Democrats and their party. They want Donald Trump back in the White House — a closet fascist who only admires dictators and badly wants to be one of them. He wants to abolish our Constitution, get rid of the Department of Education and won’t accept the results of the next election unless he wins. He promised to pardon the criminals who attacked the Capitol and calls them hostages. This is the man the Post wants back in the White House, an obvious threat to our democratic way of life. Think twice before you vote. Edwin Jimenez
Lifeline
Brooklyn: The push to ban cell phones before class begins is insane! I am a 17-year-old student at Leon M. Goldstein High School and I want access to my phone at all times to call 911 and my loved ones. It’s not immature of me to want my phone during a school shooting like the one in Georgia! Renee Sezan
Spontaneous security
Merrick, L.I.: As an NYC educator, I am deeply concerned about the potential risks the new legislation requiring New York schools to notify parents of lockdown drills in advance may pose. Notifying parents and students about upcoming drills may unintentionally compromise the safety these drills are designed to protect. The unpredictability of the drills is not just a feature, it’s a necessity. Preparing staff and students to react swiftly and appropriately in emergencies is critical. If these drills are known in advance, they lose effectiveness as a practice for genuine, unscheduled situations. Moreover, the widespread notification could present an opportunity for individuals with ill intent to exploit this knowledge and potentially plan around it. While I understand the importance of being sensitive to mental health concerns, we must not forget our primary goal of security. We need to strike a balance that doesn’t weaken the integrity of our preparedness efforts. Lori Izen
Star distraction
Brooklyn: During this year’s U.S. Open men’s final, Taylor Swift was once again used as a marketing tool, showing her face on multiple occasions and being talked about throughout the match. As someone who plays tennis, I want to watch tennis. Sports media is supposed to be about sports, not a pop star’s dating life. Vlajko Lalic
Got one!
Brooklyn: The Brooklyn Cyclones did not have a great season in 2024 but I’ll still cheer for them. And something cool happened for me, for the first time in my life, at one of their early September games: I nabbed a foul ball! It hit a wall behind my seat, then bounced and rolled to me. Thanks! And three cheers for the reopening of the Cyclone roller coaster as well. Ellen Levitt
Obstinate behavior
Manhattan: Young people look up to star athletes as role models. Whether or not the athlete accepts that makes no difference. Tyreek Hill should have remembered he was a role model before he failed to properly cooperate with the reasonable and lawful orders police gave him to lower his window, keep it down and to get out of the car after he refused (“Hill wants cop fired, says he was wrong, too,” Sept. 12). He was hidden behind tinted windows and could have been a threat to the police. If he was the epitome of an intelligent, reasonable, successful young man who anyone would want as a role model, he would have complied readily with each command. The police might have ended the confrontation with a “Sorry, Mr. Hill, but it appeared you were going fast — hope you get a touchdown today.” Instead, the person he wants young people to emulate is an angry hothead who needlessly ended up in cuffs. Steven Fromewick
Guys, be nice
Rego Park: I’m an average New Yorker who’s maybe a little above average in the morals department. It seems that many New Yorkers, particularly guys, subscribe to the credo that any idiot can be nice; it takes brains to be a bastard. Occasionally, I run into someone who seems peculiarly kindhearted or courteous. A few times, these have been Upper West Side bubbas who seemed to have learned empathy. Then, of course, there is the reality that being nice doesn’t pay the rent. I’m more inclined to think: Nice guys finish. Jeff Rosenblatt