An open blog for Donald Trump...
Good day, Mr. Trump!
I've been watching your campaign for quite a while. You see, while I am a registered Republican, I do tend to watch all of the Candidates...that are worth their salt. Unfortunately, if one were to measure quantities of salt and apply said quantity to each of the five Candidates on both sides, I'd say the total measure may not even add up to a cup. But hey, that's my opinion, and that's not why I'm writing this blog. Its about Texas, and the scarceness of the Candidates so far.
Yes, Ted Cruz is our Senator/Candidate, and I am thinking that you think that he will sweep the State. While that may be true,and Primaries aside, I still haven't seen his face grace our newscasts. If the nomination goes to contest, all bets are off, all delegates go back to square one and it's a free-for-all for the remaining candidates. But you know that already.
You may have heard while on the Campaign trail that Houston was hit with the worst flooding that they have experienced in recent memory. Not even Tropical Storm Allison caused the flooding and damage that this line of storms has caused. I've heard the terms 100 year and 500 year floods tossed around a lot. Really, that doesn't matter. What matters is the devastation that is going on even as I type this. Families who have never flooded are seeing their homes of 15, 25, even 50 years suffer from the in excess of billions of gallons of water trying to find someplace to go. Lives have been lost, people are misplaced, livelihoods are destroyed. Some have insurance and the means to move forward, but a great deal do not.
In the Meyerland area, for example. Last Memorial Day they had some severe flooding. Some of those families are just now getting back into their homes, only to have flood waters come in and wash away a year of restoration work, and all they own. Some will pull on the hip waders and go through, trying to salvage what they have left...others will give up.
In Greenspoint, many apartment complexes have water still up to two feet. These are folks who can't afford to replace everything they own...they're relying on the Red Cross and humanitarian organizations to help them to get back on their feet. Some are in shelters, some are in other family's or friend's homes, some are still there, wondering what to do next.
The thing about Houston, though, is that we come together. Watching my friend's list on Facebook, almost everyone is doing something to help somebody. People are checking on friends, neighbors and relatives, offering food, shelter, help. We had an Equestrian Center go under water not far from where I live. Total strangers went there to help rescue the more than 80 horses that were caught in the flood waters. In Greenspoint, the Red Cross has asked for volunteers and counselors to help with the onslaught of people who are coming there because they just need to know someone cares. They want to know that people will listen, even if they are not sure what they want. They receive prayers, counselling and help at that center. People have responded. So many organizations, Churches, businesses, even the regular Joe and Jane off the street are rallying together to help where they can. Newscasters and reporters are side by side with Emergency workers helping people to evacuate their homes, bringing food and necessities to those who can't leave.
So why am I telling you all this? Because we need a President who cares about the people of Texas. Not because it's part of the Campaign trail, not because it looks good, but because everyone of his or her constituents matter to him or her. I'm not suggesting you come here and spread the wealth, so to speak, although that would help immensely, but come here and tour the affected areas...Meyerland, Katy, Cypress, Spring, and get your hands in there, helping where the help is needed. Pray with those who just need to have someone to pray with them. Comfort those who have experienced devastating loss. Let the people of Houston, and ultimately Texas, know you care about them, not about the number of delegates the State provides. Then, Sir, you may actually have a fighting chance against Ted Cruz here.
You know as well as I do that things can change in a heartbeat.
Be safe. Be well and may you be blessed as you continue your quest for the Presidency.
I've been watching your campaign for quite a while. You see, while I am a registered Republican, I do tend to watch all of the Candidates...that are worth their salt. Unfortunately, if one were to measure quantities of salt and apply said quantity to each of the five Candidates on both sides, I'd say the total measure may not even add up to a cup. But hey, that's my opinion, and that's not why I'm writing this blog. Its about Texas, and the scarceness of the Candidates so far.
Yes, Ted Cruz is our Senator/Candidate, and I am thinking that you think that he will sweep the State. While that may be true,and Primaries aside, I still haven't seen his face grace our newscasts. If the nomination goes to contest, all bets are off, all delegates go back to square one and it's a free-for-all for the remaining candidates. But you know that already.
You may have heard while on the Campaign trail that Houston was hit with the worst flooding that they have experienced in recent memory. Not even Tropical Storm Allison caused the flooding and damage that this line of storms has caused. I've heard the terms 100 year and 500 year floods tossed around a lot. Really, that doesn't matter. What matters is the devastation that is going on even as I type this. Families who have never flooded are seeing their homes of 15, 25, even 50 years suffer from the in excess of billions of gallons of water trying to find someplace to go. Lives have been lost, people are misplaced, livelihoods are destroyed. Some have insurance and the means to move forward, but a great deal do not.
In the Meyerland area, for example. Last Memorial Day they had some severe flooding. Some of those families are just now getting back into their homes, only to have flood waters come in and wash away a year of restoration work, and all they own. Some will pull on the hip waders and go through, trying to salvage what they have left...others will give up.
In Greenspoint, many apartment complexes have water still up to two feet. These are folks who can't afford to replace everything they own...they're relying on the Red Cross and humanitarian organizations to help them to get back on their feet. Some are in shelters, some are in other family's or friend's homes, some are still there, wondering what to do next.
The thing about Houston, though, is that we come together. Watching my friend's list on Facebook, almost everyone is doing something to help somebody. People are checking on friends, neighbors and relatives, offering food, shelter, help. We had an Equestrian Center go under water not far from where I live. Total strangers went there to help rescue the more than 80 horses that were caught in the flood waters. In Greenspoint, the Red Cross has asked for volunteers and counselors to help with the onslaught of people who are coming there because they just need to know someone cares. They want to know that people will listen, even if they are not sure what they want. They receive prayers, counselling and help at that center. People have responded. So many organizations, Churches, businesses, even the regular Joe and Jane off the street are rallying together to help where they can. Newscasters and reporters are side by side with Emergency workers helping people to evacuate their homes, bringing food and necessities to those who can't leave.
So why am I telling you all this? Because we need a President who cares about the people of Texas. Not because it's part of the Campaign trail, not because it looks good, but because everyone of his or her constituents matter to him or her. I'm not suggesting you come here and spread the wealth, so to speak, although that would help immensely, but come here and tour the affected areas...Meyerland, Katy, Cypress, Spring, and get your hands in there, helping where the help is needed. Pray with those who just need to have someone to pray with them. Comfort those who have experienced devastating loss. Let the people of Houston, and ultimately Texas, know you care about them, not about the number of delegates the State provides. Then, Sir, you may actually have a fighting chance against Ted Cruz here.
You know as well as I do that things can change in a heartbeat.
Be safe. Be well and may you be blessed as you continue your quest for the Presidency.
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