- Joined
- May 26, 2001
This is not a "political" post, but ii was an exciting evening for my wife and I to attend Trump's "thank you to Arizona" event, and seeing and listening to the President and others in person is rare in anyone's life, and it was a first for me!
i just want to share my thoughts here beyond the other 10,000 or so participants in the hall.
First of all, security was excellent as the pitiful protesters were sparse in the 110 degree heat, and were fully barricaded from any of the people attending. None of them got into the hall, as there were NO protesters inside.
My wife and I, plus a good friend, were right at the rail of the press/TV section in the middle of the hall, and we did receive some coverage from the cameras that were scanning the floor.
What was never shown on TV were the preliminary speakers which was invocations, prayers, pledge allegiance to the flag, and a singer for the Star and Stripes.
When VP Pence spoke to introduce the President, he first talked about following the principles of our founding fathers, treat everyone with respect, help your fellow persons regardless of race, religion or color as the bible states.
The message from the current administration I received was it is not about money or power, it was helping people and bringing the country together to make it the best it can be.
When leaving there were some protesters still on the streets, but most all of them were regular people, no weapons, clubs or masks, just signs that said "peace", "help others", but no distruptive people. Oh, there were LOTS of police and security people that you did not want to mess with!
I am so glad Trump likes to come to Arizona, it was a highlight event I will never forget.
i just want to share my thoughts here beyond the other 10,000 or so participants in the hall.
First of all, security was excellent as the pitiful protesters were sparse in the 110 degree heat, and were fully barricaded from any of the people attending. None of them got into the hall, as there were NO protesters inside.
My wife and I, plus a good friend, were right at the rail of the press/TV section in the middle of the hall, and we did receive some coverage from the cameras that were scanning the floor.
What was never shown on TV were the preliminary speakers which was invocations, prayers, pledge allegiance to the flag, and a singer for the Star and Stripes.
When VP Pence spoke to introduce the President, he first talked about following the principles of our founding fathers, treat everyone with respect, help your fellow persons regardless of race, religion or color as the bible states.
The message from the current administration I received was it is not about money or power, it was helping people and bringing the country together to make it the best it can be.
When leaving there were some protesters still on the streets, but most all of them were regular people, no weapons, clubs or masks, just signs that said "peace", "help others", but no distruptive people. Oh, there were LOTS of police and security people that you did not want to mess with!
I am so glad Trump likes to come to Arizona, it was a highlight event I will never forget.
