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Just plain folks


We live in the cities, the suburbs, on the farm, and out in the country. We live at home, and some of us live away from home. Some of us are wealthy, and most of us aren’t so much – some of us are just needing the basics of survival. We are still, in my mind, “just plain folks!”

Wherever we live, we are “just plain folks.” We go to school, to work wherever we find it, in our homes, our industries, and in all manner of social services. I see people everywhere wanting to have a good life. We all deserve to have a good life – to be happy, healthy, and prosperous. Thank God we live in America where we have the opportunity to achieve that good life if we choose!

I believe we are seeing hundreds of thousands, maybe millions of potential leaders who are called to see our great country return to her greatness – to help us achieve that good life we all want. Even now, in 2022, those leaders are stepping out and showing us the great American way. For a time, I was worried our future was in question. There have been attacks on all we hold dear, and we have been fearful! But hold on! The tide is turning! There’s light at the end of the tunnel. All over this great land, “just plain folks” are volunteering to help make our America strong again! Our future depends on you, me, and then – we will make the difference.

Do you have your voter’s registration card? A valid ID? Get out and vote! Just plain folks will make it happen!


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