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Linda Roach: Don’t let media run the country by distracting our president

Let’s start with the premise that Russia did interfere with the election. Now, I’d like to ask the question that no one seems interested in: Did this interference affect the outcome in any way, shape or form? Yes? Then remove him from office. No? Deal with Russia and let the president do his job.

Social media and mainstream media are not, nor have they ever been, voted into office. So why in the heck are we allowing them to try to run our country? Social and MSM tells us how to act, what to say and think and we allow it! When did we become a country of suckers and blind believers? Now, if your dress your kid in something you like, lose too much weight, gain weight, have a different opinion than someone else, it’s all about “shaming” that person.

Don’t like the president? Next election, get out and vote. Only 58.6 percent of eligible voters actually voted. Where were the other 41.4 percent? Were they busy that day? Stomach flu?

Every election there are going to be winners and losers. Move on already. Six months into his presidency and not a single day has gone by without MSM or social media accepting the election. They all should have voted.

Linda Roach, Winton

This story was originally published July 17, 2017 at 12:47 PM with the headline "Linda Roach: Don’t let media run the country by distracting our president."

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