By January 2021 the Oregon fabric of society was on fire. The people of Clackamas County were living with angst and helplessness. The second year of lock down was now starting. Citizens were completely burned out from bearing the brunt of unemployment, business shutdown, children at home instead of school, and their own psychological deterioration. […]
Washington D.C. “insurrection” on January 6, 2021 remembered When recently speaking before the U.S. Senate, Marco Rubio (R-Fl) said “I don’t care how many candlelight vigils and musical performances you have from the cast of Hamilton, you’re not going to convince most normal and sane people that our gov’t last year was almost overthrown by […]
In March 2020, Governor Kate Brown declared a Covid-19 State of Emergency under the title “Stay Home, Stay Safe.” Several months later this declaration was extended to December 2021. As of now, there is no indication from Salem when the State of Emergency will be lifted. On September 27, 2017, according to Yamhill County Chair […]
An interview with Clackamas County Commissioner Mark Shull concerning Executive Powers, vaccine passports, the Patriot Act and the growth of bureaucratic overreach that now threaten individual rights granted by our U.S. and Oregon State Constitutions. The Covid-19 breakout reached worldwide attention by January 2020. The number of cases grew rapidly worldwide over a short period […]
U.S. Navy Admiral Hyman Rickover once said “If you are going to sin, sin against God, not the bureaucracy. God will forgive you, but the bureaucracy won’t.” His words today describe the bureaucratic holy war that has engulfed Clackamas County officials by their failing attempt to force Commissioner Mark Shull from office. The shock of […]
Curiously Large political contribution raises questions When Commissioner Sonya Fischer was asked questions by me regarding her campaign fund receiving $10,000 a month ago in one transaction, she ignored the subject. Her snubbing of the questions occurred at two consecutive Clackamas County Commissioners ( BCC ) meetings. The questions are simply: 1. Are you participating […]
On January 11, 2021 a thunderclap of Woke resounded across the Portland metropolitan area that jolted correct thinking progressives as far as Salem. A Democrat Party Oregon House District leader uncovered “anti-immigrant, Islamophobic and transphobic” posts on Facebook just days before by newly elected Clackamas County Commissioner Mark Shull. These posts, allegedly racist, numbering approximately […]
I can remember when Portland was considered a clean, safe, affordable city. Decades ago, it had the distinction of being one of the nicest big cities in the entire United States. Because of its natural scenic beauty, “livability” became one of Portland’s big draws. All along, the city was already known for being somewhat quirky. […]
As voters in Clackamas, Washington and Multnomah counties are scheduled to decide on a payroll tax to pad Metro’s pockets, that agency is facing an elections complaint. The complaint was recently filed by Tootie Smith, the incoming chair of the Clackamas County Board of Commissioners. In the May primary election, Smith defeated incumbent chair Jim […]
To me, true fiscal conservatism means spending taxpayer dollars the same way in which you manage your household budget. Think about it this way—most people get paid on a regular basis and have to prioritize bills. Rent, utilities, and insurance usually come first, along with debt service like car and student loans and credit card […]