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Refreshing to see Americans love their country and having fun doing it. The constant doom and gloom that comes with American politics sucks the life out of you sometimes .

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Ridiculously good!! My husband and I were in the car returning from travel when I opened this post. I quickly realized I was going to have to read at least the first six paragraphs outloud to him. Loved hearing how each family member carved out their own corner in what seems like a slightly strange but pure fun experience. I finished Melania’s book this morning and am left sitting here wondering what your version of her story would have looked like.😂😂😂

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I must get to Melania! The queen. Someway somehow

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You must. It would be great for both of you. You have a way of describing a place in 360 degrees of detail. I feel like I know a person better just by knowing they were where you described. They don’t have to give up their private thoughts and memories, which I think works well for Melania who seems quite guarded.

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What did you think of Melania’s book? I’m yet to read it.

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I thought it read more like a journal than a memoir, more practically written than I expected if that makes sense. There were definitely interesting stories that I had never heard, but some like the timeline to moving into the White House were familiar. I read the Kindle version and the photos in the middle that tie into what she’s written about really bring those stories to life!

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I’d love to know more about her…..maybe you can make up for her never being on the cover of Vogue and let Denise shoot her and make her a cover, here, at House Inhabit?

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I love this idea!! I’m officially casting my vote for this 🙌🏼

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Please please please do - soon

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I love that you shared this experience with your kids. I don’t feel like the kids these days have the pride or love for our country the way we did as kids. Your boys will be better for these experiences no matter who they vote for! 🇺🇸

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👍🏻 Agree

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AM INDIAN BANGALORE KARNATAKA STATE

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I, too, was wearing a pussy hat and marching on the Texas capital in what seems like yesterday and now I want to get a big boat with flags and pretend I am in the 'Wolf of Wall Street.' Ummm, why is this post making me want to go on a MAGA float? Words I'd never thought I'd write down. But there ya go. You are putting us in the moment, and I am here for it.

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The event and the energy look fantastic. I'm just not sure how to reconcile wrapping patriotism around the celebration of a demonstrable and unrepentant liar who continues to lie about the last election while simultaneously undermining the safety and security of our Republic. The world feels particularly upside down when Dick Cheney throws his weight behind Kamala Harris (as are many staunch Republicans ) while calling Donald Trump our greatest theat -- and you're all partying in praise.

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The Democrats can have Dick Cheney. And Liz. Republicans have no desire to claim them and not a one is upset (or surprised) about that endorsement. I won’t even address the rest of your comment, but thinking a Cheney endorsement is some sort of “burn” to Republicans is amusing.

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A "burn?" What in my post suggests that is in any way an intention? But notice that you've tried to shift my comment into being a personal attack rather than acknowledge the underlying challenge of rallying around a demonstrable and unrepentant liar. It is that and that alone that is forcing republicans to reconcile party (not the yacht kind) vs. principles.

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Are you talking about Kamala Harris and her lying? Her entire career history is based on lying and cheating her way to the top. Her husband is now a known abuser that she’s lying about to protect. Candace Owen is completely shredding the whole “African American” lie. How about the lies she told in the debate about “no American troops are currently occupying other countries”? Or how about never acknowledging her part in the failed Afghanistan debacle where 13 of our military were killed? I could go on….

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No, very clearly I wasn't talking about Kamala Harris and her lying, I was talking about Trump and his lies, which long predate and greatly exceed any of hers. Do you imagine a lie about her part in Afghanistan regarding the implementation of Trump's withdrawal somehow equals saying "the election was stolen?" Have any of her lies caused people to storm the Capitol and disrupt Congress? Has she forced anyone to publicly echo any of her lies out of fear of being driven from the party? Notice that JD Vance can't even voice that Trump lost in 2020.

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It’s hilarious when a democrat can’t dispute the lies, so they deflect, but Trump. Waaaaaaaa.

It’s ok when a democrat beats up a woman or impregnates the nanny. Forget about “believe all women” if it implicates a lefty. She’s lying about her dead grandma Beril… or is it Beryl? You might want to watch Candace unveil the lies in Kamilieas book.

I can’t wait to see the unhinged implode Nov 6th. It’s already beginning because they’re low iq, selected cackling hyena is falling fast in the polls. Everyone knows it.

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You'll forgive me if I can't follow your comments. My post was pointing out the contradiction of throwing a big party in celebration patriotism for a man who is a demonstrable and unrepentant liar, specifically on the issue of the last election. I don't understand your hodgepodge of deflections or how impregnating nannies or "believing women" make commentary on the clear fact that Trump lost in 2020, won't admit it, and makes everyone around him parrot the lie.

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The election was stolen.

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Please show me your proof.

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What about lyin' Biden? Seems that he, too, is an unrepentant lying Catholic. Why are you one-sided?

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I'm not one-sided, but this thread was about lyin' Trump. When we're done with that topic, we can move on.

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You have TDS.

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No, I'm just a native New Yorker who understands what does and doesn't represent evidence. We've watched Trump for decades. It is you have TDS if you deify Trump and pretend there's no chance that he could ever do anything wrong while la-la-la-ing past demonstrable truth.

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Nothing like undermining our safety and security like an open border, not to mention the war mongers and their endorsement of Harris.

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Selfishly I wish the Kraus family was on a reality show! But realistically I know that probably would not be great to be a part of

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My only comment: “What’s not to love?” Everything a coastal event has to offer. ♥️🇺🇸♥️

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I can’t wait for photos & your coverage of the upcoming Maga Flotilla! Thanks for getting us hyped up with this great recap🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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I would need to drop a quick 15 pounds to be in that crowd! 😂 Looks like a fabulous time and live the spirit of the patriots rich and not so rich. This was a very fun read. Your family looked like they enjoyed it all!

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I went to a boat parade for Trump a few years back. It was so much fun! #MAGA

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Bucket list event.

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🫶🏻

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Glad you had fun at a party.

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Love this! And for the record, I’m personally happy that the funds from my Substack subscription are used for some new Chanel loafers and an apartment in a safe part of NY for Arlo. The beauty of America is that I can support people that I want to support and that they can in turn spend the money they earn the way they want! Keep up the amazing work Jessica!

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Alternate reality indeed! Sounds like Arlo is following in your footsteps. Meg Weinberger is a huge animal rights activist--I'm a big fan. Everyone looks like they are having such fun. Now that boat looks joyful! Fantastic photos! Thanks for sharing! sabrinalabow.substack.com

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Thank you for sharing ❤️❤️ beautifully written, perfect photos and perhaps maybe favorite is Hayed starting 5th grade with an indictment alongside Bannon 🤣🤣🤣

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Gosh I love the passion and pride Americans have for life especially in politics 😀 Australian politics is so boring and dull. I also love seeing you with your fam Jessica and enjoying some life as well!

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