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This week’s edition includes my trip downtown on Wednesday to witness my first Trump gathering. It was a very fun experience and I couldn’t keep from grinning all day.
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My daughter and a friend spent over two hours in downtown on Wednesday for the Trump rally, and it was a hoot! I just chatted people up about their outfits and signs they were proudly displaying along with their big smiles. There were many more Trumpers outside than in because of the small venue and everyone just stood around for no reason it seemed, other than to hopefully catch a glimpse of his Suburban.
The street was divided in two with expectations of a large protest crowd that didn’t materialize. It seemed so lame with a few Trumpers and a few protestors yelling at each other across the wide street. Most people were just standing around and no one seemed to know what to do. For hours. On the bright side of that though, everyone seemed to just be happy to be there as part of the club. It seemed juvenile in a way that reminded me of baseball card shows or Boy Scout Jamborees. I think what I left with, was that MAGA is getting bored with the hobby, but still finds the social pull to dress up with their friends and go party. The following movie is from 8/14, not 8/16.
WLOS Former President Donald Trump visited Asheville on Wednesday, Aug. 14, to speak about the economy. News 13 crews provided coverage from his arrival at Asheville Regional Airport in the afternoon, to his stop at Thomas Wolfe Auditorium at Harrah's Cherokee Center - Asheville.
<This story has over thirty photos and links to the entire day’s events.>
Here are a couple of the good shots by Mountain Express photographer Caleb Johnson. There are many more in this MountainX article.
Downtown Asheville 8/14/2024
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – On Aug. 13-14, representatives from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI), including Principal Chief Michell Hicks and members of the Tribal Council, traveled to Hollywood, Fla. for a meeting held with the leaders of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians, and the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The meeting marked a pivotal moment in the ongoing efforts to establish a new inter-tribal alliance focused on advancing tribal sovereignty, economic development, and preserving sacred lands.
During the meeting, substantial progress was made, with the delegation beginning the drafting process for an accord that will outline the collective goals of this emerging alliance. This accord is set to become a cornerstone of a united effort to protect and advance the interests of Indigenous peoples across the country.
“It’s always powerful to sit down with our fellow tribal leaders – people who share our values, our commitment to sovereignty, and our vision for the future,” said Chief Hicks. “These are Nations that have consistently demonstrated their strength, resilience, and success. Whether it’s through thriving economies, cultural preservation efforts, or strong governance, each of our tribes has proven time and again that we can adapt, prosper, and lead. I’m genuinely excited about the progress we’ve made because this is about building something that will benefit not just our Nations, but all Indigenous people. It’s personal for us – it’s about our future.”
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”Be safe out there” Lamont Cranston
