HURRCANE IDA: ADVERSITY ON THE LOUISANA COAST

Note – Inspired by the people of Coastal Louisiana. We need to make a legislative change. No one should have to live this way. 

                          Hurricane Ida: Adversity on the Louisiana Gulf Coast

As God’s children fled to the northern territories of Louisiana, Hurricane Ida
unleashed its fury on Coastal Louisiana.

The people prayed, but they knew. They knew what dawn would bring.

The children of the north provided shelter, food and song.

Upon their return, the children lived in tents, camps and damaged homes as they
have so many times before.

And the working man told God, “I work so hard, I never ask for anything. Please
help your children a little longer.”

Tom M.

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AMERCIAN MADE: THE SPIRIT OF TOMMY AND GINA

An Americana cultural reference from the music of the 1980s, Tommy and Gina represent the spirit of our unalienable rights and pursuit of happiness. They have always lived in America as part of the middle class.

Young and in love, it was Tommy and Gina against the world. They shouldered our tax burden, built America and defended us time and again.

This mix of youthful spirit and adolescent angst has no bounds. If you look closely, you can see Tommy and Gina. They are among us.

In 2022, Russia unjustly invaded Ukraine attacking its population centers with impunity. The world bore witness to the dead, dying and defiant civilians in the streets.

With their spirit of unalienable rights and pursuit of happiness, Tommy and Gina repelled the invasion. The fight in Ukraine has reminded the world who Tommy and Gina are, what they stand for, and what they bring to the table.

They are American Made.

Tom M.

Thank you, Bon Jovi - Living on a Prayer

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