Trump v Trump

For everyone wondering why the cost of money (e.g., mortgage rates) is so high. We compete with the federal government.

Blocked by @shannowatts

Finished the John Muir Trail last Monday. I’m incredibly grateful to have the home support, the health, the time, the means, and a fantastic hiking partner to pull off this trek. Starting at Cottonwood Lakes and adding a the Kearsarge pass resupply brought our total to around 250 miles. The JMT weaves through three national parks—Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia—plus multiple wilderness areas and Devils Postpile National Monument, all while crossing just a single road. Coming from Wyoming and Colorado, I have high standards for mountain scenery, but the High Sierra is special. The trail climbs over 10 spectacular high passes, winds past endless lakes and waterfalls, and terminates at the summit of Mount Whitney—the highest point in the lower 48. Met incredible people from all over the world along the way, including a Swiss couple out there hiking this trail for their SECOND time. California Governor Hiram Johnson—a Consevation minded Republican and Teddy Roosevelt’s 1912 running mate—signed the original funding bill to begin constructing this American treasure back in 1915. Today, the National Park Service budget is being cut while remaining funds are being redirected toward urban beautification projects in Washington, D.C. Re-gilded statues are nice, but cannot replace our wild places. Bring back Roosevelt Republicans