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Ingrid Balisha: Don’t blame anyone else, Hillary; this loss belongs to you

Re “Clinton blames FBI director for her loss to Trump” (Page 9A, Nov. 13): Here’s what we know. James Comey didn’t set up your illegal server. Comey didn’t tell you to lie about it to the American people. Comey didn’t tell you to lie that you used only one device for convenience, when in fact, it was later confirmed that you had at least 13. Comey didn’t tell you to have an aide take a hammer to many of those devices. Comey didn’t tell you to delete, destroy and BleachBit all emails, even ones you were admonished to preserve. Comey didn’t tell you to use your foundation to get rich in a pay-to-play scheme while you were secretary of state.

Comey didn’t tell you to be shrill. Comey didn’t tell you to be smug. Comey didn’t tell you to be disingenuous, say one thing in private and say another thing in public. Comey didn’t tell you to promise to continue the failed liberal elite policies of Barack Hussein Obama. Do I need to go on Hillary? Do you get it? Can you see it? Well, here’s your come-to-Jesus moment, Hillary; hear it and let the truth set you free! You, and you alone, are responsible for your stunning defeat.

Ingrid Balisha, Turlock

This story was originally published November 14, 2016 at 3:21 PM with the headline "Ingrid Balisha: Don’t blame anyone else, Hillary; this loss belongs to you."

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