Well, we have had another 4th of July come and go. For many it was a different and difficult 4th of July. The North County Resistance spent their time in Nehalem on the 4th of July, peacefully protesting our government. Day after day we have had to listen to the lies and the bravado of our President Trump. No matter where he is, at home or flying around the world he has done a lot of damage. The North County Resistance is asking you not to put up with this, but to protest in every way every chance you get!
If you want to type “Money spent on Iran War” into your browser, you can get a variety of responses. The first one to come up on mine said, “Since February 28, 2026, 129 days, $36.35 billion has been spent”. Below this is an article from Fortune saying the actual cost is closer to $200 billion. I am sorry we are out there destroying other countries, killing people, and having the rest of the world laughing at us.
Now type “Money cut from Social Services since Iran War” and you may or may not feel some shame or guilt-I do. We have taken away money and food from our most vulnerable neighbors. People do not always make the best choices when they are homeless, have no money and no food. And we are not helping people the way we used to or want to.
We need to let our Congress and Representatives know this is not what taxpayers are all about.
We need to have Republicans and Democrats to start working together to bring both the Executive and Judicial branches under control. Look these people up and give them a phone call or email them-no you will not get to talk to them but give them an earful of what you are thinking about. Rattle some cages. And do not just do one call and give up, call them as often as you can. WE MUST NOT GIVE UP!
Okay, and we need food for our local food banks. We will take food in Nehalem between noon and 2 PM this coming Saturday, July 11, during the North County Resistance Protest. We also take checks and cash at the protest and get them to where you want them to go. You can also mail checks to the three different organizations we have locally. North County Food Bank, PO Box 162, Wheeler, Oregon, 97147. Nehalem Bay Community Services, PO Box 232, Nehalem, Oregon, 97131. Meals for Seniors, PO Box 852, Rockaway Beach, Oregon 97136. Thank you very much for helping our neighbors.
Join Us, Best,
Patty Rinehart