Readers write about high and low politics

With Sen. Bernie Sanders surging, it’s time to trot out an old saying.

It uses the word communism, but I’ll leave it to the reader to decide whether it applies to democratic socialism as well.

“Capitalism is the unequal distribution of wealth; communism is the equal distribution of poverty.”

Only one candidate running for president will bring a positive change and truly improve living standards for all Americans: Sen. Bernie Sanders, D-Vermont, an honest candidate who’s not for sale.

One-third of the Iowa caucus-goers said that the economy is the top issue facing the nation.

More than half of those said that they want a candidate who will continue the policies of President Obama. Enough said.

Hillary Clinton is as dangerous to America has her mentor, Barack Hussein Obama.

He has told the truth one time: when he said he won’t be on the ballot in coming elections but his policies will be.

Here’s hoping those who vote for her opponent also do so in November. There are lots of good American Democrats out there.

I have never seen a political arena like this.

I’m a Republican, but the Republican Party is going in so many directions that it appears to have lost its way.

In the movie Apollo 13, the fear of the crew was gimbal lock. That means you don’t know up from down and can’t steady your craft, leading to a disaster.

This is, sadly, where I feel the GOP is now.

If they don’t learn how to fly their craft, the country will be in for a long haul of Democratic presidents. Right now they’re lousy pilots with too many directions.

As I drive around Fort Worth, I’m amazed at the overwhelming number of political signs that say “conservative.”

What we need is to differentiate these candidates. Maybe “more conservative” or “the most conservative” would help.

The platform might be “Conception occurs at foreplay,” or “Mandatory gun possession for residents,” or “Death penalty for jaywalking.”

Just kidding. I hope.

In a democracy, there should be an equal opportunity for anyone to run for elective office.

With Citizens United and Donald Trump and possibly Michael Bloomberg, that ideal is not reachable.

Some folks are excited about Trump because he doesn’t have to listen to anyone who gives him money. That means he’s buying the presidency if he wins.

What if no one could invest more than the average yearly income for our country into any candidate, including themselves? Sounds a bit fairer.

U.S. Rep Joe Barton, R-Ennis, is a moderate.

The Heritage Foundation scores him 67 percent. The Conservative Review gives him a C.

He sponsored a bill to tax Internet sales. Democrats impose taxes.

Joe voted to repeal Obamacare each time it came up for a meaningless vote, except in 2014. The House could have defunded the bill, but didn’t. Joe voted to pass the full budget.

He supported Kevin McCarthy over any conservative candidate for House speaker.

There is so much more.

Joe must go.

This story was originally published February 3, 2016 at 5:40 PM with the headline "Readers write about high and low politics."