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American Dunkirk

September 8, 2017 by Admin

Harvey, the Cajun Navy, Monster Trucks, Texas Grit and the American Way

Eventually, the flood of toxic identity politics and snowflake sensibilities gets washed away by the real thing – like Hurricane Harvey and the biblical-scale flooding that devastated Houston and large portions of the Texas coast. Forty died (sadly, more will be found), more than 100,000 homes were severely damaged or destroyed, half-a-million cars were lost, and the preliminary damage estimates exceed $125 billion (worse than Katrina and Sandy combined). Coming on the heels of the deeply divisive debate over offending statuary and violent clashes between Klansmen, Nazis and Antifa Anarchists, Harvey reminded us all of what is important – and of how profoundly good America’s people and its free enterprise system are. All levels of government and our military performed admirably. And in true American fashion, ordinary citizens also reported for duty to do the extraordinary. The “Cajun Navy” and the “Monster Truck” brigade – thousands of ordinary American citizens rode to the rescue of fellow Americans trapped by life-threatening

Coming on the heels of the deeply divisive debate over offending statuary and violent clashes between Klansmen, Nazis and Antifa Anarchists, Harvey reminded us all of what is important – and of how profoundly good America’s people and its free enterprise system are. All levels of government and our military performed admirably. And in true American fashion, ordinary citizens also reported for duty to do the extraordinary. The “Cajun Navy” and the “Monster Truck” brigade – thousands of ordinary American citizens rode to the rescue of fellow Americans trapped by life-threatening

The “Cajun Navy” and the “Monster Truck” brigade – thousands of ordinary American citizens rode to the rescue of fellow Americans trapped by life-threatening flood waters with every type of boat and large vehicle. Every hero came with his own boat or truck, entirely assuming the risk and cost of helping fellow countrymen in need. No room for identity politics here; no one asked about race, color or creed in giving or receiving assistance.

Just like Dunkirk, where the British people rose to duty in their own vessels – of all sizes and types – to save their trapped troops and thus prevent the loss of their nation, so too the “Cajun Navy,” the “Monster Truck” brigade, and every American who rushed to the aid of their fellow countrymen, have shown us what is important in life and what is best about America.

All of us at SoldierStrong salute the fight and determination of Texas and the America spirit. To Harvey and all of our adversaries: “E Pluribus Unum” – we are “One” – and now and ever, AmericaStrong!

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