Believe Trump? Seriously?<\/p>\n
John L. Evans\u2019 letter in Friday\u2019s Sentinel (\u201cTake Trump seriously\u201d)<\/a>, encourages us to listen to what Donald Trump says with a grain (or a block) of salt, while also taking him seriously. While this apparent conundrum is making my brain hurt, it also gives me hope.<\/p>\n According to the letter-writer\u2019s formula, now, when Trump says, for instance, that voter fraud is rampant in America, I can surmise that he\u2019s only kidding. And when he asserts, as he did in his State of the Union speech, that \u201cwe\u2019re winning\u201d like no one has ever seen, I can stop fretting about how that proposition could possibly even be understood (what, exactly are we winning?), and look at it as the work of a master craftsman making magic with his lilting prose.<\/p>\n The U.S. taking possession of Greenland? Just a poke in the ribs. Insisting that his \u201cown morality\u201d is the only check on his power? Akin to an off-color limerick. Somali immigrants in Minnesota devouring residents\u2019 cats and dogs? Surely he didn\u2019t expect us to believe that. Whatever comes out of his mouth should be considered alternative facts, to be trusted or not, depending on how finely-tuned one is with Trump\u2019s subtle intelligence.<\/p>\n So, can we look forward to welcoming Canadians as our fellow citizens very soon? Will physicians begin treating COVID sufferers with injections of bleach? Stay tuned: Trump will soon let us know for certain. Seriously.<\/p>\n \u2014 Russ Kesler, Orlando<\/p>\n World Cup soccer? Why not Orlando?<\/p>\n An idea worth exploring: If FIFA has any safety concerns about the three scheduled World Cup 2026 sites in Mexico, why not invite them to consider bringing additional matches to Orlando?<\/p>\n In 1994, Orlando proved itself on the world stage. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution called it \u201cthe best venue in the best World Cup ever.\u201d The Wall Street Journal remarked, \u201cThe United Nations should send observers to see how it\u2019s done.\u201d Even the Netherlands Consul General observed that \u201cWorld Cup Orlando became a party promoting soccer and mutual understanding.\u201d<\/p>\n We welcomed the world then with professionalism, security and goodwill, including memorable moments like the Orlando Police Department exchanging hats with international counterparts as a symbol of friendship.<\/p>\n Today, Camping World Stadium is even more experienced, regularly hosting large-scale international soccer events. Orlando continues to welcome millions of visitors each year with world-class hospitality and public safety. And with Brightline high-speed rail now connecting Orlando to Miami, already preparing for 2026 matches, and our new global flights to Orlando International Airport, our infrastructure is even stronger.<\/p>\n Orlando has done it before. We could do it again.<\/p>\n Nothing ventured, nothing gained.<\/p>\n \u2014 Joanie Schirm, Orlando<\/p>\n Joanie Schirm was the chair of World Cup Orlando 1994.<\/p>\n Why did UF hire Uthmeier?<\/p>\n Regarding Attorney General James Uthmeier\u2019s new $100,000-a-year job<\/a> at the University of Florida, the UF law school is also guilty for giving him the lucrative teaching contract. I have not seen any implication of the law school, yet it takes two to tango and it is important to tell the whole story.<\/p>\n \u2014 Michael Waranch, Orlando<\/p>\n Climate editorial leaned too far left<\/p>\n