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Submitted By: dixiedarrow@icloud.com – Click to email about this post

Uniparty is a political term referring to the idea that the seemingly separate political parties – like Democrats and Republicans function in practice as a single entity in our federal government.

Its like this: picture in your mind a huge grassy field where hundreds, thousands of sheep are grazing. At one end of the field is farmer Dem, at the other end of the field is Farmer Rep. Two sheepdogs go out and try to herd as many sheep into their farmer’s pens as they can. After Farmer Rep, and Farmer Dem count their sheep – as we would count votes, – then the sheep are herded into trucks and off they go to the very same butcher shop.

And that is how it is for our federal government!

Thats why I call main stream media – the Sheep Dog News!!

Submitted By: Keeks54@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

As we view the achievements of aggregated capital, we discover the existence of trusts, combinations, and monopolies, while the citizen is struggling far in the rear or is trampled to death beneath an iron heel. Corporations, which should be the carefully restrained creatures of the law and the servants of the people, are fast becoming the people’s masters.
– President Grover Cleveland

We had to struggle with the old enemies of peace: business and financial monopoly, speculation, reckless banking, class antagonism, sectionalism, war profiteering. They had begun to consider the Government of the United States as a mere appendage to their own affairs. We know now that Government by organized money is just as dangerous as Government by organized mob.
-President Franklin D. Roosevelt

America has experienced this crisis before. Every few generations, a class of greedy oligarchs rise to power who are so intoxicated by wealth, so determined to hoard more, more, more, that they become a threat not just to our economy but to our democracy itself.

— It happened in the 1850s when the plantation aristocracy rose up, destroyed democracy in the South, and then tried to conquer the entire nation.

— It happened again when the Robber Barons of the Roaring 20s crushed unions and helped trigger the Republican Great Depression.

— And it’s happening today in the aftermath of the Reagan/Bush/Trump Revolution, as billionaire fortunes have exploded over the past 44 years and the American middle class has collapsed.
-Thom Hartmann

Chris Berrie
Rockaway Beach

Submitted By: Nani@naniwaddoups.com – Click to email about this post

Hi All!
Has anyone used Tillamook Movers? If so, would you share your experience with me?
Thanks!

Submitted By: jrcharrison@yahoo.com – Click to email about this post

Mysterious Conspiracy Theory Poster:

Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence. You have a lot of the former and none of the latter.
There are only 5,000 characters in a reply here on BBQ, and refuting misinformation takes far more work than it does to rattle it off in the first place.
In the words of Jonathan Swift: “Falsehood flies, and the Truth comes limping after it; so that when Men come to be undeceiv’d, it is too late; the Jest is over, and the Tale has had its Effect.”

As I said in my earlier reply, I did not endeavor to disprove all your false allegations- merely show that your arguments are spurious in that they are not based in reality. It should not be on me to disprove your radical assertions- you should bring the receipts for the claims you make.
There’s a link below with the facts about Jan 6. There is lots of documentation of President Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election, which he lost. The insurrectionists may have believed the election was stolen, but they believed conspiracy theories without evidence.
Many such cases, these days.
This is where Occam’s Razor can be helpful. I leave it here for your consideration.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Occam%27s_razor
Also, while I’m here: Liz Cheney didn’t run a court. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_6th_Committee
They made referrals to the DOJ for prosecution, but did not do the charging themselves. They also didn’t sentence anyone. Judges did that, and then President Trump pardoned almost 1500 of the criminals, some of whom have gone on to reoffend.
www.citizensforethics.org/reports-investigations/crew-reports/at-least-33-pardoned-insurrectionists-face-other-criminal-charges-but-many-are-now-going-free/
The American project is rife with abuses of power- slavery, segregation, the Bay of Pigs, Grenada, Haiti, El Salvador, Iran-Contra, Panama, the MOVE bombing, COINTELPRO, Citizens United, the Trail of Tears, the Indian Wars, Indian Termination Policy, ICE, drone strikes, the Powell memo- and I think they are all bad and that we shouldn’t do them any more or ever again. =)

To BBQ Readers Generally:

Hello! Your hair looks great! If you listen to that guy up there, do so with the largest of grains of salt, please.
Wikipedia has the following on the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/January_6_United_States_Capitol_attack
All the numbers at the end of a sentence on Wikipedia link to a source for the claim or statement made in the article- it has been communally fact checked and verified. The riot was not incited by “feds” though there were some federal employees, military members, and law enforcement officers among the mob of white supremacists, fascists, and disgruntled supporters of President Trump.
I implore you to question things you read or hear- especially things that rile you up or sound too good (or too bad!) to be true. The SIFT method is a good place to start:
guides.lib.uchicago.edu/c.php?g=1241077&p=9082322
Stop!
Investigate the Source
Find Better Coverage
Trace Claims, Quotes, and Media to their Original Context

Also, because it got brought up a lot recently- I’m a socialist! It’s fantastic and I think you should try it. A lot of the best things in this country are socialist: Social Security, the interstate highway system, national parks, AmTrak, libraries, public schools, the EPA, the National Weather Service, even the good ol’ Manzanita Transfer Station.

This socialist has a name, and it’s
Jeremiah Shepersky

Submitted By: janheflin@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Let’s Talk Tillamook: Veteran’s Advocacy
A conversation with Dr. Ky Hunter CEO of ROC and Afghanistan Veterans of America
January 23, 2026
Editor’s Note
This Q&A is based on an interview with Dr. Ky Hunter CEO of ROC and Afghanistan Veterans of
America. Listen to the full interview at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4tjrZrHS-Y
Q: What led you from military service into veterans’ advocacy and public policy work?
My background is as a Marine Corps Cobra attack helicopter pilot, with multiple combat
tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. After active duty, I served in the Office of Legislative Affairs at
the U.S. House of Representatives. That experience was transformative. I saw firsthand
how policy decisions directly affect veterans’ lives, often far more than people realize.
What stood out to me was how effective advocacy requires both strong research and real
human stories. At the time, many policy discussions relied heavily on anecdotes without
robust data. I wanted to help bridge that gap, using research to support lived experiences
and push for evidence-based policy that improves quality of life after service and
strengthens long-term military readiness.
Q: How would you describe the current state of veteran services in the United States?
What is working well?
There are several real success stories. The Post-9/11 GI Bill has been truly transformative,
expanding education access and increasing veterans’ employment prospects and lifetime
earnings. It’s also allowed benefits to be shared with families, which strengthens long-term
stability. We’ve also seen strong progress in women’s veterans’ health care. Policies
ensuring access to female primary care providers, direct gynecological care, and improved
screening, especially for veterans exposed to burn pits. The PACT Act has also expanded
eligibility for VA care, reaching tens of thousands of veterans who may not have known they
qualified.
Q: Where are veterans still falling through the cracks?
Mental health care is the most urgent concern. The VA is facing tens of thousands of vacant
mental health provider positions. Many veterans prefer VA providers because they
understand military culture, but shortages have led to longer wait times and increased
reliance on community care, where access and quality can vary. This shift has been
particularly challenging in rural areas, where community providers may not exist at all.
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Q: What challenges do rural veterans face in places like coastal and inland Oregon?
Rural veterans deal with long travel distances, seasonal road closures, and limited provider
availability. In many communities, the VA has historically been the only reliable source of
care, especially for women’s health services. When funding or staffing is reduced at VA
facilities, rural veterans are disproportionately affected. Weather, geography, and
infrastructure make missed appointments and delayed care very real consequences.
Q: What concerns are veterans raising about economic security and benefits?
Housing and economic stability are top concerns. VA home loans are one of the most
powerful tools veterans have to achieve homeownership, which is a key way military
service helps break cycles of intergenerational poverty. Any effort to make those loans
more expensive or limit access creates serious anxiety for veterans and their families.
Veterans are also expressing concern about how current deployments and domestic use of
military personnel may affect long-term mental health outcomes and future care needs.
Q: What steps should veterans and communities take right now to protect benefits
and improve access to care?
First, veterans should make sure they are enrolled in the VA system and registered under
the PACT Act, even if they are unsure whether they qualify. Oregon’s veteran service officers
are an excellent resource for navigating benefits. I also encourage people to get involved
with organizations like Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. Advocacy matters, and
educating both veterans and non-veterans about policy decisions helps ensure that
lawmakers understand what veterans actually need.
Let’s Talk Tillamook is an independent community project led by experienced broadcasters
and journalists dedicated to providing accurate, factual information and thoughtful
conversations for the people of Tillamook County.

Submitted By: pattyrinehart@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

Hello, and thank you to everyone who participated in the North County Resistance event this past Saturday. Your presence—105 of you—and your support are greatly appreciated. We are pleased to announce that we will be gathering again this coming Saturday, February 7th, from noon to 2 PM. We hope to see you there as we continue to work together for our community and country.

I want to acknowledge two vital organizations serving our community, starting with the Food Pantry at the Methodist Church in Nehalem. This pantry is a part of Nehalem Bay Community Services and provides essential resources to those in need. They accept donations of food, clothing, linens, pet food, and more. The food pantry is open to everyone on Monday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM, and on Wednesday from 1 PM to 5 PM.
If you are able to contribute, please consider donating items such as canned meats, peanut butter, canned fruits and vegetables, soups, and similar goods. Needs may change weekly, so when making a donation, it is helpful to ask what is currently needed.

Nehalem Bay Community Services also offers a Senior Lunch program every Tuesday and Thursday beginning at 11:30 AM. Financial support for this program is always appreciated. If you would like to make a donation, please send a check to Nehalem Bay Community Services, PO Box 232, Nehalem, Oregon 97131. Be sure to indicate on your check how you would like your donation to be used. Your support helps ensure the continued success of these important community lunches. Lunches are also delivered.

The second organization I wish to highlight is the North County Food Bank, located in Wheeler. The food bank is open every Tuesday from noon to 3 PM and serves as a lifeline for many in our area. While the clothing bank is temporarily closed due to the construction of a new food bank building, your monetary donations are especially valuable at this time. Cash donations allow the NCFB to purchase food at reduced prices, stretching your contribution further.

The NCFB is building a new facility because they have lost the building they started serving from 30 years ago. Support for this new facility is greatly needed and appreciated. When donating, please indicate how you would like your contribution to be used. Large donations are particularly necessary for this project, so please consider reaching out to others who may be interested in supporting the food bank’s new building.

At our Protest on Saturday, February 7, you can drop off checks or food for either organization. Just tell us where you want your donation directed and we will make sure it gets there. Thank you!