OPINION:
Much of the rest of the country looks upon typical metropolitan New Yorkers as crass, uncouth, rough and vulgar. President Trump is a New Yorker, and when he acts or sounds like the stereotypical New Yorker, it is laughable how he is treated in the media. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, representing residents from the Bronx and Queens, is also a New Yorker, and when she and the president sound the same, only the president is singled out and criticized for his demeanor.
The catchphrase for Mr. Trump and his supporters has been “Make America Great Again,” whereas the Democrats have no basis for a catchy incantation. Thus, calling others racist has become the flavor of Democrats’ 2020 presidential campaigns. The word “racist” has lost its meaning, a consequence of overuse.
GEORGE GIFTOS
Boca Raton, Fla.
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