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Hello Van ! this my first time using Facebook

Mr. Van Jones ,, I have a detail narrative that I must get to you,, please send me your email address .. ( seriously important ) please read it !! Thanks
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Hello Van ! this my first time using Facebook

Mr. Van Jones ,, I have a detail narrative that I must get to you,, please send me your email address .. ( seriously important ) please read it !! Thanks
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Well, To make a long story short. your elected president Trump

Our grown up Swedish son was robbed in SAN Diego on vacation 2days ago. Police report has been done and we hope That mr VanJones will forward our disgust and grief to ”MAG” mister elected mr. Trump. Please inform elected president mr Trump, that this is a disgrace to his fellow human beings, and allies... as his own citizens has abused our son, by robbing him of his creditcard in SAN Diego and mobile phone. and that we, his family will never forget this. Especially as our son has served many UN Forces. Hail to our hero son, and do not forget we are Swedes. True sadness that US lost all our trust. Bad boys, Trump associates. Thiefs?
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Here are some thoughts for the Democratic Party

As a political and news junky my husband and I spend at least an hour a day discussing what went wrong during the election and what Trump did right. I'm embarrassed and disgusted to say I'm an American when my president is so divisive and ignorant. He won because it spoke in simple terms he found what people were worried about in their lives and expounded on that. He used his sales and marketing skills to stick to a message and repeat every single time he spoke. It's called marketing 101!!!! So when I sit back and listen to the anchors, pundits and various guests speak about what does the Democratic Party stand for they need to rally around a message it frustrates me because it is right in front of them it simplistic. They should focus #1 education. Don't just say education reform but explain in very simplistic terms have it laid out with how do we reform the entire system of education, how do we work within the inner cities to provide real hands on internships and certification programs so when they graduate they can get a job. Expand on it over a 5 yr 10 15 outlook that through focusing on bringing people out of poverty to upward class mobility will we see real change. Give them a chance just like everyone else who has those opportunities. Think of he future if we can pull people out of poverty..... they will buy homes, cars , essentials, meaning it will help the economy, it will help the states and federal government with Medicaid spending. We need to lessen the gap between the poor and the top 1% we can't do that without real change. Sorry I do go on. I just feel it's so simple but it's seems like Grand confusion. #2 healthcare. Really fix and explain how it's going to be fixed and who it will benefit. #3 gun control. No not take away their rights but provide changes that protect us from all the violent crimes. No automatic weapon, No being able to buy a magazine at any gun store. Do extensive background checks it's harder to get a drivers license than it is to get a gun license. That's not right! #4 jobs talk about continued job training for those let go from their manufacturing job at 40 and doesn't know what else to. Provide a state program to train them and pay for it with required GPA for 10 month to 1 year. This will be what stimulates the economy and the job market not bringing back coal and becoming a nationist country. We live in a global society and we need to remain there. Ok I have gone on long enough. I'm very passionate about this. Pass the idea to government officials and those that want to run in 2018 and 2020. They need to start now with what the Democratic Party stands for we can't afford to waste anymore time.
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Dear Van,

I believe this country needs more leaders like you. I do know that my hometown in Danville, VA truly does! I'm not sure if you're aware of this little tidbit of history, but Danville is considered the last capital of the Confederacy. Since our City Council voted 7-2 two years ago to remove the Confederate flag from the grounds in front of the Southern Mansion turned museum on city property, a group called The Virginia Flaggers based out of Richmond, VA have erected more than two dozen Confederate flags in and around Danville, and throughout this state. The VA Flaggers mostly post these flags beside major Virginia thoroughfares such as Route 29N to a toll road leading out to the Chesapeake. This group receives permission from private property owners to post these flags for as little as $1 per year. It's ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE to live in a place with such deeply rooted racism! All the while, these racist beings claim, "It's our heritage! They can't make us erase our proud past!" Van, my heart aches everytime I see another one of their racist flags raised in and around my town. How can I teach my 11 yr old beautiful, innocent, and loving son that this is a symbol of hurt and pain for so many people, when he sees them flying out of the car window everyday all around this town?? Sincerely, Patricia A in VA
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I am not divided from you, Van; Donald Trump's ignorance cannot do that.

Dr. King's great presence in our country lives on in your words tonight on CNN
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WHERE IS MY COUNTRY?

There were fireworks being set off in my neighborhood the night of the white nationalist rally in Charlottesville. Two words on the open display of white nationalism support and fireworks..."SHAMEFUL, EVIL." I am afraid for myself and my children in these dark days under a WH administration that promotes and stokes fires for these evil individuals, organizations and supporters alike. There is deep seeded racism in many who have been brought up through generations of hatred toward ethnicity, and race and this will continue to be a generational spread culture. May God Bless & keep Americans safe in these horrific days of darkness.
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