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Sound Off: July 21, 2025

In an undated photo from Sotheby’s, a drawing by President Donald Trump of the Riverside South development project in Manhattan, which Trump led. The drawing, later auctioned by Sotheby’s, was originally donated by Trump for the Capuchin Food Pantries’ benefit in 2003. (Sotheby’s via The New York Times) -- NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY TRUMP DOODLES BY TYLER PAGER FOR JULY 18, 2025. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. --
In an undated photo from Sotheby’s, a drawing by President Donald Trump of the Riverside South development project in Manhattan, which Trump led. The drawing, later auctioned by Sotheby’s, was originally donated by Trump for the Capuchin Food Pantries’ benefit in 2003. (Sotheby’s via The New York Times) -- NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY TRUMP DOODLES BY TYLER PAGER FOR JULY 18, 2025. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. -- NYT

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Damage

I fail to see how a birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein can do more to damage the reputation of a convicted sex offender.

Liars

Now the Epstein files are a hoax. Jeffrey Epstein supposedly hanged himself in prison and his partner is in jail. Somebody really thinks we are too dumb to think.

Medicaid

Are Mississippians OK with illegal immigrants receiving Medicaid nationwide? The people voted for Americans receiving the benefit and with illegals removed, leaving more for citizens.

Public broadcasting

It’s about time the federal government stopped paying for propaganda. Let George Soros and the Clintons pay for the liberal Democrat hate.

Tyrant

Make no mistake, the cancellation of Late Night with Stephen Colbert, the highest rated late night show, is a direct result of Donald Trump. The Late Night comedian’s criticisms of Trump resulted in Paramount’s cancellation.

Scammed

While we’ve been manipulated to be against electric cars, big companies are quietly investing in clean technology. Rouses has two EV stations now.

Lame

The opinions in Sound Off have recently become too ridicules to even comment on. Comments are not well thought out or even debatable. It’s like they are written by toddlers.

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