Good morning, friends! I hope things are going well for you.

Yesterday, I listened to the Joe Rogan Trump interview while doing my morning tasks, and I have a few takeaways. The first is that we need more of this - long-form, unedited interviews where we can really go deeper than the talking points and the carefully cultivated image.

I was surprised to find that I actually liked the Trump I saw on this show. I guess I have also been tricked by the soundbites and the mainstream media, even though I had already planned on voting for him. I would really like to see a similar interview format with Kamala Harris. I think this is far more telling than a debate with 2 minutes to answer a question about an in-depth topic.

Here's the other thing. Millions and millions of people have watched this interview on Spotify and YouTube. This is the information that people want and that we haven't been able to get from the mainstream. This interview has outperformed all the debates and speeches. This may have just been the final nail in the coffin of the propagandist mainstream media. And that may be even more important than hearing from Trump in an unantagnonistic, polite, neutral interview.

On to other topics...

I just want to remind everyone that the people of the Appalachians are still living in horrifying conditions. Many people have no running water and no electricity. They're living in mold-filled, damaged homes. In other areas, the water is running but you can't take a shower in it nor can you drink it without boiling it. It reminds me of when I lived in Mexico, except there at least you can shower in the water.

The government seems to have abandoned these people, and it's heartbreaking. Vultures are coming out of the woodwork, offering people pennies on the dollar for destroyed properties that aren't covered by insurance. The Cajun Navy said on Twitter that they usually hated comparisons to Katrina, but there was no other apt comparison here in the mountains. In some places, it's even worse, according to them.

And this will really ruffle some feathers. A very good friend of mine, who I know personally and speak with regularly, went to help. She brought with her a trailer full of water, food, cooking supplies, and other goods. She stayed for a week, making gallon after gallon of hot soup to give to workers and residents.

Initially, there were some shower tents, portapotties, and sanitation stations. But about a month after the original disaster, at least in the small town where she was volunteering, they've been removed. Apparently they're no longer necessary.

Really? We can't even supply our own citizens a place to clean up and use a regular toilet instead of squatting behind a tree? And our money is going to all these other causes?

It's enraging.

When our own citizens are getting more help from our highly-taxed personal dollars than the government that gives away those taxes to illegals and foreign countries, then we know that there is something incredibly wrong with those in power.

But, I'm heartened by the good Americans who are coming to their aid. Coal miners from West Virginia brought equipment and repaired a closed road that was predicted to take at least six months to be usable again. Volunteers are feeding people, bringing in water, and helping to clean up the tremendous amount of mud and debris. There are groups like the Cajun Navy, the Redneck Airforce, and Samaritan's Purse that are all doing amazing work. Americans are pulling together in beautiful ways and reminding us what this country is all about.

(Please know that this is not a comprehensive list of the folks doing great work - just a few that popped into my mind while writing you this note. I'm incredibly grateful for every single person who is giving time, money, and supplies to this area.)

I guess all I'm saying here is don't forget these fellow Americans. They need our help.

Love,
Daisy

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