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Jun 3, 2023Liked by Capt. Seth Keshel

As a farmer in Pinal County, AZ for 50 years, I know well the story of preparing for rain during an extended drought.

Your article gets right to the heart of the matter.

Retired from farming now and settled in LD13; the most contentious Legislative District in Arizona, in the heart of Maricopa County.

Drought seems to follow me.

We have just suffered 3 resignations at the top of our LD leadership over issues you describe in your column.

The timing could not be worse.

Some of our precincts have ‘0’ GOP PCs, and now we’re in summer; High heat and low energy.

Time to prepare the fields. Piece of cake for a desert rat like me.

Thanks for the inspiration. Please continue your support.

And May God bless Captain Keshel.

Both of them.

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founding

Wow! This had so many great truths. Even a few hits to my heart, I needed to hear again. Boots are needed on the ground. We must prepare the fields for rain. In this analogy our butts on the floors for election integrity in ever way. Eyes 👀 wide open, prayed up and full of God's discernment. We must sign up and step up. My husband and I just applied to be on our counties Grand Jury. We can apply to work the voting booths for elections too. Yes, we work, have 8 grown children & our 18th grandchild on the way. We are very involved in our County and try and be that example to those younger than us that they are our future. Thank you for the 2300 words 🙏. I like straight truth. Even when it hurts. Iron sharpens iron. God Bless you Seth. Thank you for sharing your Father's letter too. Sincerely Sharleta ✝️

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Jun 3, 2023Liked by Capt. Seth Keshel

Great points made, Seth. I have been seeing what your seeing but you articulate it so well. In Oklahoma County, just in our District a full 1/3 of precincts have zero representation. My idea to the county GOP is recruit some of the 5 star voters in the unoccupied precincts to become leadership. But like you said, you’ve got to just go and do this ourself and quit waiting for someone else to solve the problem! I also am really disappointed that the Republican Governors haven’t formed a strong coalition to team up and battle ESG, Blackrock, the Border, and all the other issues. It goes to your point of we are not using force multipliers and are spinning our wheels and not getting the traction we need. If RDS is such a great leader, how come we hasn’t formed such a group?

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Always love your work Seth. We all need to step up and encourage others. Not bring them down. Thanks for all you do!

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A good reminder Seth, that faith without works is dead, James 2:26.

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Seth, you are touching on the very things that make a difference. Thank you. I know that if any good is done, it will be only take place by our willingness to listen and know that this is all bigger than any one of us.

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This is excellent! I wish that I could articulate my thoughts in writing like you do, it's amazing. ❤️🙏🏻🙌🏻

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I am a small Business Owner started at 26, now 69, I have fought the state governent, federal goverment, Pud. been thrown under the bus by Mitch McConnell during the Tea Party movment,(really targeted by the state during that) and Capt. you do inspire me to try again, so I will put myself forward locally in our district and do my best. Thank you for sharing your most private letter from your dad, truly heartfelt, again Thank You

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founding

Oh Captain, my Captain. You are a true leader and your willingness to share these thoughts and admit to your own weaknesses speaks VOLUMES. Keep leading from the front, sir. Keep the faith. So many of us are hearing you and taking ACTION. God bless and love to you.

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Dear Seth, I live in Dallas area. I would love to do some data visualization with your data if I can. Thank you Sir and God Bless You!

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I love your Dad

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Seth I trust you and think that you always speak truth. THANKS AND MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU AND GIVE YOU STRENGTH.

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