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MAGA Trump bombs Yemen

Submitted By: runnawaytrain1@gmx.com – Click to email about this post
Trump continues the Biden/Obama/Trump#1 policy of bombing the hell out of Yemen for Saudi Arabia:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKGsL066FiA

Cowards in fighter jets dropping bombs on one of the world’s poorest countries, Yemen, on behalf of one of the word’s richest and most backwards and anti-Christian countries, Saudi Arabia, and indiscriminately murdering women, children, and whomever else in the process, DOES NOT MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN.

It makes ‘Merikkka stay the same old International Satanic Murder, Inc. it has been for decades.

While Americans STILL lack money for skools, actual health care, roads/bridges, etc., Trump decides to murder folks in Yemen??? I thought he was the moral choice, the Christian choice, over Bombs-Away Biden?

DOGE: Stop spending OUR money on MASS-MURDER overseas FIRST. THEN (being entirely selfish) CLEAN THE HANFORD NUCLEAR RESERVATION SECOND!

Or how about egg subsidies (seeing as the Biden admin killed 300-million American chickens for no scientific reason, but for economic warfare against the American people and to scare that industry into shooting $ubsidized BIG FARMA/BILL GATE$ mRNA-fake-bird-flu-tech into their birds) for Americans BEFORE we bomb children in Yemen? Or did Tulsi tell The Don that Yemen’s navy is a threat to us here in MAGA land? Does Yemen even have a navy?? Do they have airplanes that can reach America??

“If all Christians acted like Christ, the whole world would be Christian.” – Mahatma Ghandi

Oh yeah, I almost forgot, Tump isn’t actually a Christian! He’s just pretending to be one to keep the WAR MACHINE and the AMERICAN OLIGARCHY going…

Tump is working to get Christians to accept the Satanic digital ID from the siliCON valley tech bros, and Satanic programmable/surveilable digital currency, more Satanic war, Satanic Artificial Intelligence/mRNA-shots for cancer from Larry Ellison, and all else that has been in Biden’s Satanic pipeline for the last four years.

Trump believes in MAGA as much as he believes in Jesus: Not at all.

Thomas Massie lives off-grid, is an actual peace-loving Christian, stands up against war, stood up against all the ‘covid’ bs and much much more, so much so that his wife was brutally assassinated last year after he stood his MAGA ground in Congress. If I recall, he was standing up for Palestinians via vote, then his wife was murdered.

Massie is MAGA, not sure what Drumf is…

rumble.com/v6ql1n8-trump-rages-at-gop-congressman-thomas-massie.html?e9s=src_v1_ucp

In my view, pardoning the Jan. 6th protesters was Christlike; it’s Nancy Pelosi and countless undercover FBI agents who should have been sent to jail as they staged the riot. Maybe they will get jail time yet, but I ain’t crossing my fingers.

Also, in my view, Putin was pushed and pushed by Democrats and Republicans, threatened with nukes by NATO, etc., so ending that war which is NOT AT ALL the result of Putin trying to expand his empire (come on people, really?), is also Christlike. Getting rid of folks living here illegally, is MAGA, and the right thing to do, in my view. Our border needs to be 100% closed, all immigrants who want to live here should apply for citizenship legally.

As for the rest of Trump’s first days, so far it’s looking like a bunch of lies and smoke and mirrors to me, and I ain’t seeing much MAGA so far, just a lot of empty MAGA promises.

Andy,
Wheeler

Want to share this in solidarity, feel free to pass on in solidarity

Submitted By: diwax54@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
I will not be drawn into debate over this post. I’m aware of arguments of people who disagree with the statements below. I”m posting this for all those who may be living in fear in this moment so you know you are not alone.
I want to share this piece in solidarity: This is where I stand. The 45/47th President, his power hungry cronies taking positions of authority in his Cabinet and administration, and majority of Republicans in Congress are real and active threat to me, my way of life, and all or most of people I love.
Some people saying we should give Trump a chance, we should “work together” with him because he won the election is “everyone’s president.” This is my response:
I will not forget how badly he and so many others treated former President Barack Obama for 8 years and Biden cleaning up his mess…Lies about his legitimacy and hatred for his principles and his attempts to work within the system.
I will not “work together” to privatize Medicare, cut Social Security/Medicaid.
I will not “work together” to subvert the Constitution by illegitimately pushing unfit Cabinet nominees through on recess appointments without advice/consent of Senate.
I will not “work together” to persecute Muslims.
I will not “work together” to shut out refugees from other countries who seek asylum.
I will not “work together” to lower taxes on the 1% to increase taxes on middle class and poor.
I will not “work together” to help Trump use the Presidency to line his pockets and those of family and cronies.
I will not “work together” to weaken/demolish environmental protection.
I will not “work together” to sell American lands, especially National Parks, to companies to despoil those lands.
I will not “work together” to enable killing of whole species of animals because they are predators, or inconvenient for a few, or because some people want to get their thrills killing them.
I will not “work together” to remove civil rights from anyone.
I will not “work together” to alienate countries who have been our allies for as long as I’ve been alive.
I will not “work together” to slash funding for education.
I will not “work together” to take basic assistance from people who are at bottom of a socioeconomic ladder.
I will not “work together” to get rid of common sense regulations on guns.
I will not “work together” to eliminate the minimum wage.
I will not “work together” to support so-called “Right To Work” laws, or undermine, weaken or destroy Unions.
I will not “work together” to suppress scientific research, on climate change, fracking, or any issue where majority of scientists agree Trump and supporters are wrong on the facts.
I will not “work together” to criminalize abortion or restrict health care for women.
I will not “work together” to increase number of nations to have nuclear weapons.
I will not “work together” to put more “big money” into politics.
I will not “work together” to violate Geneva Convention.
I will not “work together” to give Ku Klux Klan, Nazi Party and white supremacists a seat at table, or normalize their hatred.
I will not “work together” to deny health care to people who need it.
I will not “work together” to deny medical coverage to people on the basis of a “pre-existing condition.”
I will not “work together” to increase voter suppression.
I will not “work together” to normalize tyranny.
I will not “work together” to eliminate/reduce ethical oversight at any level of government.
I will not “work together” with anyone who is, admires, tyrants and dictators.
I will not support anyone thinks it’s OK to put a pipeline to transport oil on Sacred Ground for Native Americans.
I will not “work together” to legitimize racism, sexism, and authoritarianism.
This is my line, and I am drawing it.
I WILL stand for honesty, love, respect for all living beings, and for beating heart that is the center of Life itself.
I WILL use my voice and hands, to reach out to uninformed, and anyone who will LISTEN:
That “winning”, “being great again”, “rich” or even “beautiful” is nothing… When others are sacrificed to glorify its existence.

Signed
A concerned citizen in solidarity

An Open Letter to Donald Trump

Submitted By: babbles@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post
The following letter was published in the online newspaper the Tillamook County Pioneer (TCP) on 3/3/25.

Tomorrow i will post a follow-up letter to Trump’s Chief of Staff, that was published in tonight’s TCP 3/25/25.

om peace namaste

lucy boork

An open letter to Donald Trump
Posted on March 5, 2025 by Editor

I am 81 years old and come from a working-class family, having grown up near Portland. I was a US Marine, a Portland police officer, a teacher, business owner, and community volunteer. Although I did not vote for you, many people like myself did so. They thought you respected them, but you have proven otherwise multiple times, and I hope they turn against you for your vengeful, destructive behavior.

First, you show yourself to be a despicable coward by supporting Vladimir Putin’s ambition to rebuild the Russian empire through invading his neighbors’ countries. Appeasement of Hitler did not work either, but led to World War II and over 100 million deaths. Your embarrassing timidity and kneeling to Putin will lead to massive terror and suffering, and someday likely another God-awful world war. You have encouraged that by your chicken-hearted, appeasement of little Putin. You are both very small.

You have willingly abandoned Ukraine and its leaders to a terrible fate, through creating another of your big lies: blaming Ukrainian President Zelensky for the Russian invasion of his own country that has killed tens of thousands of Ukrainians and Russians. How could your mind embrace such a terrible lie? It is just another of many you have told, so many now that even our traditional allies in Europe look at you with contempt for displaying such cowardice.

Second, you betrayed our country when you pardoned the people who committed serious crimes on January 6, 2021. With your urgent instigation, they attacked the Capitol Building in Washington, trying illegally to keep you in power. Police officers died from that attack, and many people on both sides were injured because of you. You do not give a damn about them, but only work to manipulate the fears and anger of those who believe in you so that you can cling to power. You are a traitor to America — to its history and higher purposes.

Third, the US government’s agencies need a “reset” – that is true. But you chose to be vicious and inflict the greatest possible fear, uncertainty, and pain on federal workers and their families. You could have undertaken this project more competently, done it with intelligence and care, but you chose to be both cruel and inept. You have not differentiated at all between services that are important (even lifesaving), and which are not. You have wounded our nation’s citizens again. How can you look in the mirror and not feel shame about your incompetence?

Fourth, you plan mass deportations of those who came here illegally to escape terrible conditions at home, or to seek a better future for their children. Most of those millions have already contributed here quite well; filling jobs that otherwise would go begging for employees, starting their own businesses, volunteering in our communities, and enriching our society by their presence. Running them out constitutes a serious wound to our country, and to our economy and self-respect.

You, being among the worst of humankind, have the nerve to call them “alien invaders,” “murderers,” “criminals and rapists.” In doing so, you draw out the worst qualities of those who believe you. You sicken our country. You create more fear and hatred. You leave wreckage behind you wherever you go. You have no sense of your own honor or the need to treat other people with dignity and respect. Most undocumented migrants deserve respect, but you deserve none.

You should immediately resign, though I know you will not. You will cling to power at all costs to our people. You are a sad, sick creature, a cruel joke on the nation. History will not treat you well.

Please consider me to be among your most devoted opponents.

Michael Randall
Netarts, Oregon

Energy Healing Event

Submitted By: andrea@myessentialcollection.com – Click to email about this post
What: 7th ENERGY HEALING EVENT

When: May 24th-25th

Where: Old Mill RV Event Center, Garibaldi

About: My Essential Collection is hosting their 7th Energy Healing Event – we are VERY excited how our little event is growing! There will be Sound Healing, Crystals, Readers, Tinctures, Life Coaches, Art, Jewelry, and more! We have local vendors, vendors from Portland & we even have from California! Get it on our your calendar! Invite your friends, make it a great weekend! Check our event on Facebook under My Essential Collection page – we are starting to post about vendors that will be joining us.

We also have a few vendor spots open. If you are interested contact Andrea Wolfe by emailing her at andrea@myessentialcollection.com

For any questions feel free to stop by our shop at 460 Hwy 101 S in Rockaway Beach or call 503-812-9997

An Opportunity to Slow Down the Cheeto

Submitted By: uurthlings@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Hello!

I hope all is well and that you’re taking great care of yourselves.

If your heart is as weary as mine I hope you’ll appreciate this good news: Dems have a chance to gain TWO Congressional seats on April 1st. That will put them just 1 vote away from having control of The House and being able to slow down trump.

We DESPERATELY need voters to come out in Florida. Can I ask for your support in sending a postcard to EVERY household in the two districts?

Please sponsor ten cards at .66 cents each? More if you can.

We really need your help.

Thank you and please share this message.

TinyActsOfDefiance.org

Note: a sample of the card being sent is on the website.

Special ‘Grounding Gear’ class in Nehalem in April

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A very special ‘Grounding Gear’ class is happening in Nehalem’s Sea Dream studio in April! Deeply relaxing, grounding gear uses gentle compression (using the gear) and slow, soft movement to help support your lymph, fascia and general body wellness—not to mention beautiful, deep relaxation.
GROUNDING GEAR classes are specifically designed for each individual’s needs. This therapeutic approach is designed to: -work with lymph flow -increase strength & balance -calm the nervous system
This class is for YOU if you want more EASE in your body and more importantly, if you want to do MORE of the things you LOVE without pain!
To ensure a more personal experience, class sizes are limited so register NOW!
Sign up: SeaDreamScheduling.as.me/GroundingGear

NEW TIME for Spring Renewal: Yoga and Sound Bath in Nehalem in April

Submitted By: aprilclarkyoga@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
There is a NEW TIME for our upcoming workshop which April Clark, Sea Dream’s founder/owner, is offering for the full moon in April.

It will now take place on MONDAY, April 14 at 11am-1pm. In Nehalem in-person at the Sea Dream studio.

We sincerely hope you can make it! It will be a very fun, relaxing two hours to deeply renew so we can bloom like flowers do, despite whatever madness is happening in the greater world. Strengthening our inner calm can help us show up with strength for what needs us most.

Deep pools of self-healing, spaciousness, hearts blossoming open.

Sign up / learn more here (or see the flyer below in this email):
SeaDreamScheduling.as.me/SpringRenewal

Civic Saturday Sermon

Submitted By: codger817@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
CIVIC SATURDAYS WITH JIM HEFFERNAN March 15 @10 am Zoom Link; Last Week’s Transcript – Sermon #7 Legitimate Doubts
Posted on March 14, 2025 by Editor

Join us Saturday, March 15 at 10 am for Tillamook County’s version of “Civic Saturdays” with Jim Heffernan hosting. The sermons explore new and better ways to be a citizen. They are aimed at developing “citizenship muscle. We will need “muscle” to bring power back to “We the People”, where it belongs. Each sermon functions as a stand-alone sermon. Don’t worry about missing earlier sessions.

This week’s sermon is “Fear and Hoarding” and is 20 minutes long and will explore the topics of fear, scarcity, and responsibility. We can talk about the sermon afterwards, or not.

Zoom link below – Invite link for Saturday 10 AM

us06web.zoom.us/j/88905106346?pwd=TEaw5qfSN2X5UoxBHgZSF7UsqwMugD.1

Recordings are available for those who are unable to attend the zoom. Contact me at codger817@gmail.com and I’ll e-mail one to you. Recordings also available for earlier sessions.

Hand carved garden art for gutter downspout

Submitted By: Artwithmisskaren@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
I brought 2 of these from my last garden along with other garden art.
It ends up with my new little house I only have use for one downspout that is above ground. All other gutters are going underground.
I paid 160$ for each one of the two at garden center in Seattle. I’d be happy with 50$ if you’re looking to add some quality & timeless creativity to your gardens downspout. Reach out.
It’s heavy, heavy. So bring someone that can lift
and carry it to your car.

YOGA ROOTS STUDIO SPECIAL EVENT: RESONANT RESTORATIVE

Submitted By: yogarootsmanzanita@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
RESONANT RESTORATIVE
YOGA ROOTS STUDIO SPECIAL EVENT
FRIDAY MARCH 28TH
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Join Katie and Shannon for this special event that brings together the healing and transformative worlds of yoga, sound, and live music. In this unique class, gentle restorative postures are complemented by the soothing sounds of a live violin performance. Gentle movement and breath work will lead us into restorative postures that are long held with the support of props that encourage relaxation of the body, mind, and nervous system. The live violin performance with synthesizer enhances the experience with resonant and ambient tones that are carefully integrated into the rhythm of the class, promoting a meditative state and heightening a sense of inner calm. 

All levels welcome.
Investment: $75

To register please email yogarootsmanzanita@gmail.com 

Katie Crosman is a co-owner of Yoga Roots Studio. With over a decade of experience as an E-RYT yoga teacher, she also has a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy and is a certified International Association Yoga Therapist.

Shannon Steele is a talented violinist, vocalist and lifelong musician. Her band, Typhoon, has  toured nationally and internationally, has had music featured in film and television, and has appeared on NPR’s Tiny Desk series as well as The Late Show with David Letterman. Shannon teaches violin locally and loves to share her love of music with her students. It is her aim to help guide people toward a lifelong appreciation and personal practice of music.

3 FINAL PERFORMANCES! ‘THE MOUSETRAP’ BY AGATHA CHRISTIE AT NCRD. SEE IT THIS WEEKEND!

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SEE IT THIS WEEKEND! THE FINAL PERFORMANCES!
Riverbend Players launched the 2025 season with our first-ever Agatha Christie murder mystery—playing to huge crowds!

With five remaining shows, THE MOUSETRAP runs through March 16th at the NCRD Performing Arts Center in Nehalem.

THE MOUSETRAP by Agatha Christie
Directed by Randy Schultz:

A classic murder mystery occurs in Monkswell Manor, a guesthouse where a snowstorm traps a group of strangers.

As news arrives of a murder nearby, the guests realize that the killer might be among them.

Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives to investigate, but as tensions rise and secrets are uncovered, another murder occurs.

The play is famous for its surprise twist ending, and audiences are traditionally asked to keep the plot’s resolution a secret.

The Mousetrap holds the world record as the longest-running play, debuting in 1952 and remaining continuously on stage.

Get your 2025 SEASON PASS now and save 20% on tickets. It’s only available until March 16th.

Tickets and the 2025 SEASON PASS are available now at www.RiverbendPlayers.org

Photo left to right: Linda Makohon, Dawson Carter, Juli Stratton, Joel Shapiro, Rachel Pinci.

Willy Paul Photo for Riverbend Players. All rights reserved.

Cultured Foods for Vital Health Veggies 101 Spring break

Submitted By: wingsforwisdom@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Cultured Foods for Vital Health – Veggies 101

2 part workshop
Tuesdays March 25th & April 8th 5:30-6:30pm
at the NCRD kitchen
$35 for 1 Adult or 1 Adult plus 1 kid for free!
(first class with demonstration and understanding the microbial science is during spring break)

In the first class, we’ll cover the history, science and benefits of making and eating fermented veggies. You’ll see a demonstration with recipe to take and repeat at home. In two weeks, you’ll come back with questions and observations on your own fermenting experience plus learn additional veggie recipes to expand your new found essential culinary skill.

Read more and register on my website:
www.goldenkeywellness.abmp.com
or register here:
app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/ca1456a5

I’m a health coach and studies as a master food preserver through Seattle Tilth. I’m also a home cooking enthusiast. I’d love to share this traditional gut loving skill with you!

Charles Goodrich, Fisherpoets and the Ghost of Clem Starck

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Charles Goodrich, Fisherpoets and the Ghost of Clem Starck

Join us for an evening filled with a cozy coffee house atmosphere and the sharing of poetry at the Cannon Beach Gallery from 4:30 to 6:30pm on March 22, 2025.

Oregon poet, novelist, gardener Charles Goodrich and local fisherpoets will gather Saturday, March 22 at the Cannon Beach Arts Association gallery to share original poetry and song in honor of Clem Starck who died at spring equinox in 2024.

Clem’s poetry – lean, honest, vocational – inspired the first FisherPoets Gathering years ago and Clem became a regular, cherished participant. Through his poetry, Clem, too, will join us.

Both Clem and Charles, longtime friends from the rural Willamette Valley, have received Oregon literary awards, published a number of poetry collections, contributed to poetry journals, encouraged writers and been read aloud by Garrison Keillor on the Writer’s Almanac (though Clem didn’t care for Keillor’s version of A Brief Lecture on Door Closers). Probably no one passed more pleasant evenings than Charles at Clem’s farmhouse kitchen table.

Fisherpoets Geno Leech, Jon Broderick, Jay Speakman and Moe Bowstern who each spent many agreeable hours themselves at Clem’s table join Charles to read – or sometimes sing – their own work and Clem’s.

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www.charlesgoodrich.com/

www.fisherpoets.org/

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Past midnight

the books we’ve pulled

to praise or to curse, to read aloud

under your gooseneck lamp,

lie piled on the floor

deep as manure…

Charles Goodrich from “Why We Do It, for Clem Stark” in Instects of South Corvallis, Fairweather Books 2003.

TEEN NIGHT at North Coast Pinball Friday March 21st, 6-8PM

Submitted By: Christy@cosmichealingnw.com – Click to email about this post
Hello BBQ Community:

TEEN NIGHT at North Coast Pinball is Friday March 21st, 6-8PM. FREE PINBALL and Games for ALL TEENS!! ALL TEENS WELCOME!! Please spread the word and send your teens in for FREE FUN!!

Contact Christy (503)800-1092, Christy@cosmichealignw.com for info/questions, or to donate to this volunteer led event run on donations

Thank you!!

Netarts/Oceanside Earth Day Cleanup

Submitted By: vicky@netartsbaywebs.org – Click to email about this post
Celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 19th with the Friends of Netarts Bay Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea (WEBS) by joining us in a beach cleanup from Cape Lookout State Park to Cape Meares and Bayocean Spit.
Winter always brings an influx of marine debris, with storms washing up harmful trash that poses a threat to wildlife and our unique coastal ecosystems. Springtime offers the perfect opportunity for us to unite as a community and restore our beaches. WEBS has been hosting cleanups for decades with SOLVE, an environmental non-profit that evolved from a grassroots initiative into a national model for volunteer environmental stewardship and other local partners. The result of these partnerships makes a positive impact on the health of Netarts Bay and the surrounding areas. “Clean up the beach with friends or family, or expand your community by teaming up with fellow volunteers. Volunteers of all ages will find the beach cleanup fun, educational, and rewarding.” shares Marina Dreeben, WEBS Stewardship Coordinator. “Thanks to the amazing crew at The Schooner Restaurant and Lounge, we will kick off this year’s event with warm drinks and snacks on their deck.”
As you head out to clean up or just explore, it is important to remember that ocean shores can be dangerous. Avoid logs in the water, keep your distance from marine mammals, and never turn your back on the ocean! If you find any hazardous material, please alert a staff member.
Advanced registration saves time but is not required. To register and read more about this event visit www.netartsbaywebs.org/events
Questions?
Contact info@netartsbaywebs.org

Consider donating:
Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS is committed to offering high-quality, nature-based events led by experts, while also reducing the financial barrier of outdoor recreation. We do this by offering our events and programs at no cost to participants.

Your donation helps in supporting the work of our organization. Every little bit helps! All of our workshops, classes, and events are free. As a non-profit organization, we rely on donations and grants to keep us going, and growing.
If you would like to donate, please visit our website.

Stay social with Friends of Netarts Bay WEBS online @netartsbaywebs

LG Microwave

Submitted By: campbelljlmn.0510@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
LG microwave I am looking to sell to try and regain some space it works great, purchased it about 2 years ago but only used it for one of those years it has a small cosmetic flaw on the top of it that i included with my photos. Asking $50 OBO Located in Manzanita if you are interested text 2535008481

SAVE THE DATE – CRAB DERBY 2025 at Kelly’s

Submitted By: randi.kellysmarina@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
This annual fundraising event is one NOT TO MISS!
Put the date in your calendar – Saturday, June 7th, 2025 – for a chance to win $1,000 and have an epic day on the Nehalem Bay. $10 entry tickets can be purchased at Kelly’s Brighton Marina. 26 tagged crabs will be released in the bay. Catch one and your ticket will be put in the running to win the grand prize!
ALL proceeds go to our amazing local charities: ~ The MuddNick Foundation ~ & ~ Animal Haven By The Sea ~
Donations for gift baskets and auction items are VERY APPRECIATED. Please contact Randi @ randi.kellysmarina@gmail.com.
SEE YOU THERE!

responding to Orban post

Submitted By: runnawaytrain1@gmx.com – Click to email about this post
Responding to a previous post about Orban being a bad man.

Hungary’s Orban doesn’t wan war with Russia, and he’s a Christian. No wonder the Democrats are attacking him!

From The Guardian (UK newspaper), March 2nd:

“Three years later, EU leaders are under pressure as never before to live up to those promises. After a summit hosted by Keir Starmer on Sunday, the EU27 leaders will gather in Brussels on Thursday for crisis talks. But trouble is ahead: Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has called on the EU to follow Trump’s example and open direct talks with the Russian president.”

OH NO! WOLDN’T WANT DIRECT TALKS WITH RUSSIA! JUST SEND MORE AMERICAN BOMBS TO KILL MORE OF EVERYONE OVER THERE!!! (Then steal trillions of the minerals under Ukrainian soil!)

The author included a quote from Democracy Now!’s Juan Gonzales. I met Amy Goodman years back, during one of her book-tour stops in Wokeland. Sadly, in my view, she has gone down the $oros ‘destroy-America’ rabbit hole. When Dubya and Dick were murdering Muslims all over the Middle East AND working to destroy our civil liberties here in America, Amy was on it, but when Dems are doing the same (Biden Admin, Obama Admin), like most Dem party members, she turns a blind eye, save the trendy Gaza stance.

(For what it’s worth, In a previous post I typed a Russian military-death-toll from WW2 as 50-million, I meant 5-million. And yes, without Russia’s involvement, we would be speaking German in America.)

And while I called the Ukraine War a Democrat war, it is, like all American wars, actually a bi-partisan war: make billions murdering folks, then steal trillions of their resources.

Here is The First Lady of Congress, Republican Lynsie Graham, on the REAL reason America and NATO spent ten years and a billion dollars (of USAID money btw) overthrowing the Ukrainian gov’t in 2014 (Obama) and otherwise worked to provoke Russia into a Ukrainian invasion:

responsiblestatecraft.org/lindsey-graham-ukraine/

Andy,
Wheeler

Coffee Cups on TV

Submitted By: pelksorensen@gmail.com – Click to email about this post
Recently, I watched a sitcom where the actors were handed cups of coffee. The cups are supposed to be full of hot coffee but, because they were empty, the actors would hold them awkwardly and at angles that a person wouldn’t do if the cups were full. The producers didn’t bother to fill the cups with anything and left the actors to make the viewers believe they were real. The cups obviously didn’t have any substance and no reality. They were just for show.

In viewing what DOGE is doing, I see the same thing. They say millions of 150 year-olds are getting Social Security. The “doge bros” didn’t bother to ask why these millions of people all have the same birth date – it must have been a very busy day in 1875. This claim is so obviously a lie, I’m surprised that anyone would believe it but I know some do. According to Pew Research, there are approximately 101,000 people in the US over 100. According to the Social Security Administration, around 74,000 receive benefits. Clearly, this is nowhere near the millions of people that DOGE has claimed.
Having been a software engineer for longer than these guys have been alive, I know it is common practice to have an arbitrary date in the past to indicate that the data wasn’t provided. I have seen systems with a default date of 1900 so, to me, this makes sense. And, yes, I have seen dates like these in government systems.

I would need more information before I would believe they are all getting social security because social security benefits are paid by social security number, not birth date. Another important date is DOD (date of death). In this case, the benefits end or can revert to the spouse, if still living. DOGE, of course, didn’t consider this either since it wouldn’t make for a sensational press release.

Also, there was great fanfare when DOGE published a list of all the “savings” they are finding. They were forced to remove the top 5 “savings” because it was pointed out that the billions of dollars were greatly inflated. In some cases, they claimed credit for canceling contracts that the previous administration had already canceled. No, DOGE didn’t tell anyone, they just removed them from the website. I wonder why?

When viewing what the current administration is doing, I tend to remember the coffee cups on TV. They are performative and meant to convey a point of view but what they really are is devoid of substance and without a context in reality. They are for show. Using common sense and digging a little reveals how empty they are.

Paul Sorensen
Manzanita

About me: I’m a Software Architect for a global healthcare company. I’ve worked with government agencies, hospitals and clinics as well as other companies.

Wooden Crates Wanted

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Green Coast Market (Downtown Rockaway Beach’s new local food store) is looking for wooden crates to use for displaying items at our shop. If you have vintage milk crates, fruit crates, or other attractive wooden storage boxes of this sort, please reach out. We are willing to purchase or trade for store credit. Thanks and have a lovely day!