Spot on again Jeff. Comical how “cut and paste” has brought us this far. If the Clallam County Democrats continue to follow their playbook, next step, name calling. Just wait. We who care about about open meetings, transparency in government and accountability in government spending will soon be called “bullies”, “snoops”, “obstructionists” and for sure, the “r” word.
Jeff. I don’t know how you do it. But keep up the good work. Rest assured, there are plenty of non-democrat, non-political citizens out here that appreciate the facts and the research that goes into that work. Small town at its best!
Commissioner Pickett has resorted to name calling. During a public CRC meeting Comm. Pickett called fellow Commissioner Jeff Tozzer an "asshole" - and by extension CCWD subscribers and commenters. He will use any and all tactics to get his way. That's why he's here in CC. He is not a nice person.
I just about fell out of my chair when he said that, I couldn't stop laughing. But then again I used to watch every match McEnroe played waiting for him to lose his cool because it was entertaining. That meeting had devolved so much by then it didn't surprise me when he uncorked. He showed himself for all to see.
and he should have been gaveled for that. NEVER before, at the Charter Review, did ANYONE every cuss at another member. It seems that the whole democratic party -- has developed a case of "potty-mouth".
My guess is deep down he was raised better, and probably would apologize in private, but he's lost his bearing caught up in the bigger goal of control.
Republicans are the party of common sense. Democrats get a little power and make decisions based on their personal feelings. We need to vote these liberals out, or at least vote for people with common sense, no matter their personal beliefs.
So Mr. Pickett is calling out his own party for not caring enough to question where the money goes, how the community is growing or failing, or simply wanting explanations on how the current circumstances came to be? Just toss another tax in the mix and quietly back away?
What an odd way of attempting to denounce the other party...by stating that you care and want accountability? I haven't always been an Independent, I was once a Democrat but once you open your eyes to the hive mentality, it's difficult to want to be just another mindless drone. Thank you, Jeff, for the accuracy in what you write. It's refreshing in this day and age.
They say "very few people with liberal or progressive leanings have commented", then have the nerve to accuse Clallam County Watchdog of pushing “Republican talking points”? Brilliant.
They're throwing the kitchen sink at you Jeff in an attempt to marginalize your influence. One of the dishes is "Republican Bad". Whether any of your comments or concerns are partisan is beside the point. They are just hoping something (perceived by some) as negative sticks. These ad hominem attacks are all they seem to have.
Pickett is just another below average mental acuity bumper sticker bureaucrat who has no ideas other than tax and spend and hire more minions to beg at his feet.
"Wrapped in green branding..." What isn't with our Kommissars and NGOs?
Once again, my stomach knots up. Democrats are despicable, corrupt, slimy, conniving, cheating, duplicitous, perjuring, plagiarizing, mean-spirited, nasty, evil, slime of the Earth-- pure scum (apologies to scum). They have the attitude-- like Muslims-- that it is OK to lie to further their power. They literally nauseate me.
Thank you, Jeff, for this morning's nausea-- it's a great way to lose weight.
If Pickett had to compete on a level playing field he’d lose. Ask yourself why are they so afraid of transparency or others who have different ideas other than to keep stealing other peoples money to pay for more & more government control & oversite? Do the people like Pickett and his followers enjoy paying taxes for galas, parties to celebrate anything worth celebrating, narcan needles, free bus service, more water staff, NGO’s, abortions, illegals with benefits, $369K apartments for addicts….THE LIST GOES ON & ON. Yeah apparently they do but they are hurting most people & making it harder for the rest of society to remain whole & healthy. Their ideology is why there are so many serious financial tax increase issues right now!
The reason why opposition doesn’t show up to say, “Yes please tax us more so we can have a water steward” is because their handlers haven’t led them to the trough yet, they have to be rounded up and brought to the trough for more kool-aid so they can “mother may I have more taxes?”
The Democrats named in this article previously have labeled CCWD subscribers as a "vocal minority" but we have increased the numbers to proudly be labeled a "small segment of our community"!
Obviously the blogs are being read and taken seriously. Many new subscribers are jumping in with valid comments that have gotten quite a bit of attention. Would the next label be "medium segment of our community?"....Can't wait for the label, "a concerning large segment of our community" A toast to you Jeff!
The sign on the Bekavar curve has enlisted four of my neighbors to subscribe to CCWD. But its net 3 because one of my neighbors told me it was "pissing" him off first thing in the morning and his wife could fill him in later... Not sure if he cancelled or just deletes the email. Sort of like what "No One Important" is experiencing.
Subscribership immediately shot up from 150 per month to 180 when that sign went up... thank you Bekkevars (and my fairy godmother who made it happen)!
Incompetent radical liberals do not like being exposed,do not like transparency,do not like their bad decisions questioned,do not like CCW for exposing the truth.
After the outrageous recent property tax hike in Clallam County, I seriously doubt that anyone in the general public is in favor of more taxes regardless of political affiliation~! It is these slimy politicians and corrupt government managers who always want more & more taxpayer money & power to abuse. The only people who want more taxes are the ones who either profit by stealing the money for their perverse hidden agendas or those who are too stupid to understand that they will have to suffer the ramifications in higher rents and cost of living when taxes go up~! So the "small segment of our community" is actually the greedy power mad criminals in government who could care less about those of us who they are stealing from and their "useful idiot" sheep who are too ignorant to understand that ultimately, they will also have to pay up to live here and the illusion of any so-called "gains" for the community will of course morph into a LOSS for the overall community as always~! These socially & economically destructive nightmares in government and elsewhere who constantly push division between the good folks of our community based upon political party affiliation are the true criminals in our midst because they are THE representatives of evil in this war on the good folks (of which there are many). It does not matter what political party we prefer, because we are ALL being screwed by these disgusting thieves and social misfit disasters who seek only to profit upon out being divided against each other~! Throw the criminals and incompetents out of office and we can find honorable people to help the good folks in government who have proven that they care about the community~!!! Sincerely, Mike
Not so Mike, sorry. We asked person after person at the “Hands On” rally about taxes & everyone of them said they had no problem paying more taxes. I call that people in need of mental health care. They refuse to see waste, abuse & corruption and actually glorify all that is evil, not to mention abortion, criminal activity (child abuse, pornography, murder, etc). I’m talking serious mental health needed.
Yes, I see your point and there is definitely some truth to it, however the vast majority of the local general public was obviously not at the "Hands On" rally, and I am absolutely positive that the majority of them have no interest in paying more taxes~! Especially real estate owners. The problem with assuming that the entire population is accurately represented by a relatively small-scale rally is that most of the local population was ironically too busy struggling to pay their bills, taxes, and taking care of their families & personal lives then to attend a rally that they most likely never even heard about. The majority of folks don't ever even attend rally's anyway, so you won't hear from them at such an event, and they sure won't be fairly represented by the people who do attend a rally. Another problem with assuming that the rally goers are a fair or reasonable representation of the general public is that many are there to "virtue signal" and we need to question/wonder about their honesty in answering any such questions. People do lie all the time for many reasons ;-) The best question that should have been asked is if the respondents were actually property owners who have been taking the brunt of these tax hikes right up the "wazu"~? Sadly, most people who pay little or no taxes are HAPPY to "stick it" to those of us who do. How many people were at that rally who pay little to no taxes themselves and are in part or fully dependent upon the welfare state where they only take from the government and taxpayers? That is a HUGE question~! The sad fact is that most renters vote for increased real estate taxes because they are ignorant and they typically assume that higher real estate taxes won't affect them. Which is not true. I am actually a professional analyst who constantly conducts very accurate surveys of public opinions as a critical part of my work. Conducting an accurate survey can't be done unless you know with certainty the "sample group" and their motivations, so even though there were great folks at that rally, like you, I am sure that most who attended did so politically charged, agenda driven, hysterically motivated, and extremely biased... Your point that many STILL ignorantly and blindly trust the government, even though the government from top down has been engaged in a mass murder genocide for years, is sadly absolutely correct~! These are the sheep ("useful idiots") who as you know are hopelessly brainwashed by the criminals in government to do their bidding. President Trump and the white hats "plan" is to allow these "useful idiots" to suffer SO much, that they wake up to start to see just how brainwashed they are and to be able to understand what the criminals of humanity are really doing before it is too late~! As a highly successful analyst I have to admit that I NEVER liked that plan, however I also know that I don't have ALL of the facts and evidence that the white hats (The Global Alliance) have. Another massive consideration is that I can and have beat many computers over the past decades, however "we" have been in a "Quantum Computer" age for years now and that my good friend is WAY beyond the capabilities of we mere mortals to deal with~! That was a complete understatement believe it or not ;-) So, thanks for the great comment and chance for me to further expound upon my thoughts~! Good open communication is always the key to improvement, and it does take all of us together~! The good news is that any survey at any rally would likely be extremely biased, but the majority of folks would say something completely different in other circumstances (especially if they were not put on the spot and were able to speak off of the record ;-) Have a great and happy day! Sincerely, mike
I presume that you are referring to the late great John Wayne~?
Yes, he did make some excellent commentaries over the years, and I miss him a lot~! I and a lot of young men have tried to live up to the more positive roles that he played. My mom's side of the family was actually involved in the Hollywood entertainment & music industry going way back some 70 years ago or so. One of my uncles actually met him on Catalina Island long ago and they were not close friends, but they apparently stayed in touch for many years. I grew up very close to the industry and I even worked in it very briefly, but I have never been a "star chaser" because I always felt these folks in the business deserve at least some privacy in their lives. That said, of all of the old greats I would have to say that John Wayne is my favorite, of course understanding that he was an actor and obviously his own man. He was a great character actor however, so I believe that he was not all that different than many of the good guy roles that he played. Ha~! All my life I constantly kept bumping into John Wayne's "wake" however... For a while I boarded one of my horses where he kept the horse that he used in True Grit, my uncle got one of his dogs' puppies that I liked to play with, I have met a number of people who had met him, and now I live in the Sequim area where I visit The John Wayne Marina regularly ;-) I believe that some of his family still lives in the area but folks here protect their privacy and don't bother them... Anyway, your comment just made me remember him and his great contribution to America. I often think of the good folks who were in the entertainment industry and how it sure would be nice if they were still around to push back on the evil criminals in government~! Well, that job falls to us and we shall carry on :) Have a mellow day~! Sincerely, Mike
Hi! Yes, I suspect that you are correct Jennifer~! I am sure that the Wayne family would know more of what John Wayne wanted and how he would feel about the proposed development plans... I/We here are especially sad that some greedy ignorant jerk weed developer is working with the corrupt local governments to destroy The John Wayne Marina area. I like to drive through that wonderful area at least a couple of times a week, but I won't be doing that when the local morons destroy that absolutely beautiful and peaceful treasure of our community. In fact, we have our property currently for sale because of just that kind of absolute destruction of our beautiful community... We moved here years ago because of these great treasures, and we take their destruction by the few rotten criminals in our community VERY seriously~! How dare these social disasters of human beings destroy our community by making such terrible permanent and unwanted changes~! Sincerely, Mike
When I was very young, I dedicated my life to "learning" so you could rightly say that I am a "professional learner"~! Ha! Of course, I had a LONG way to go to improve myself and there really never is an end to that process... It is actually because of great folks like you and many others that "we" can all learn together and through learning we can improve ourselves and all of America & society along the way. The future generations deserve a better chance than we had and that is why I/we do what we do to be of some little help... Have a great day and do enjoy this wonderful weather~! Sincerely, Mike
By his own words,” Very few people with liberal or progressive leanings have commented”, Picket shows that our comments don’t matter to the liberals seemingly controlling the outcome of the Clallam County Charter Review Commission (CCCRC) agenda for ballot measures this year. I was eagerly awaiting this opportunity to observe democracy in action and watch as elected representatives took input from citizens and shaped how our desires might be interpreted and implemented. What disappointment ensued. The first advertised Town Hall was attended by seventy-seven engaged citizens whose questions went unanswered, supposedly to conform with the Open Public Meeting Act, and which was cut short by one hour. Attendance at the next Town Hall was drastically reduced, I believe because of the lack of intercourse provided at the first event, however, it did provide some dialog between Commissioners and citizenry. I have attended all eight CCCRC meetings, with only six remaining on the schedule before the ballot is complete and believe we the people have been dupped again. I believe commissioner Picket and others have pushed their own agendas forward and ignored the input from citizens throughout the county. I may be in the minority on many issues and will accept the final out come of JUST decisions, but as one of our County Commissioners is trying to convince me, I don’t know how much more of the divisive maneuvering I can withstand. This commission was to formulate a poll, listing possible charter changes to place on a ballot, for citizens to rank their priority. They were to take input from citizens’ input. I don’t see one. How does the ‘Water Czar’ get pushed to the forefront of discussion by a few commissioners. Transparency and dialog are not the cornerstones of this commission in my view. Even though I am disappointed with the combined efforts of this process, I still encourage everyone to participate as much as possible. We can’t let ourselves be destroyed by the misguided. Just a thought. (some thoughts)
leaning comment. We need more taxes. We need more government. We need more healthcare. We need more people telling us how to live our lives. Let's spend more money without positive results. When that doesn't work let's do more of the same and wonder why it didn't work yet give ourselves awards and gold stars for our accomplishments!
I am a Democrat, I donate to that party and find the national level republican administration repugnant. I find the state fellow travelers to be just the same.
Having stated that, understand. I voted for you because of your written position on Towne Road, and the other issues discussed recently. I believe you are independant and a centerist when it comes to policy. You may not be in my party, but your positions are clearly pro democracy, with an emphasis on local involvement and participation.
I appreciate your view point and while I don't share all your views on social support etc. I do support you and your efforts to expose the back room deals and insider activity which undermine dialog, and increase our cost of govt.
Jeff, your news letter has been informative, and very educational to me. Thanks please keep up the good work.
Christopher, your feelings about the national administration is likely due to where you get your "news". The mainstream media is as truthful as the PDN is, whereas reality is like what Jeff writes about. Trump is the first president since Eisenhower that is not OWNED by special-interest lobbies and the national party leadership. He is working for US-- the people-- and as such is a direct threat to the corrupt status quo. I urge you to consider alternative media. You can ask Grok or ChatGPT, or follow individuals like Mike Benz for his inside-government knowledge. You will find it as refreshing as Clallam County Watchdog.
Christopher, I like your open honesty, it's refreshing to read other peoples views and opinions that can be easily appreciated without judgement on either side.
I cannot express fully how exceptionally tired I am of this "what side are you on" nonsense. We live in a poor, remote county with one-road-in one-road-out. We must get along, especially so if there is a catastrophic situation (flood, fire, tsunami, earthquake).
It's why ALL of our elected positions are non-partisan.
I notice it is only the "progressive democrats" that keep pushing this "rah rah rah, our team, not yours".
Spot on again Jeff. Comical how “cut and paste” has brought us this far. If the Clallam County Democrats continue to follow their playbook, next step, name calling. Just wait. We who care about about open meetings, transparency in government and accountability in government spending will soon be called “bullies”, “snoops”, “obstructionists” and for sure, the “r” word.
Jeff. I don’t know how you do it. But keep up the good work. Rest assured, there are plenty of non-democrat, non-political citizens out here that appreciate the facts and the research that goes into that work. Small town at its best!
Commissioner Pickett has resorted to name calling. During a public CRC meeting Comm. Pickett called fellow Commissioner Jeff Tozzer an "asshole" - and by extension CCWD subscribers and commenters. He will use any and all tactics to get his way. That's why he's here in CC. He is not a nice person.
Not only is that true, but it's possibly the only accurate thing Paul Pickett has said.
Jeff, you are merely a small segment of assholes.
I just about fell out of my chair when he said that, I couldn't stop laughing. But then again I used to watch every match McEnroe played waiting for him to lose his cool because it was entertaining. That meeting had devolved so much by then it didn't surprise me when he uncorked. He showed himself for all to see.
I firmly disagree!
and he should have been gaveled for that. NEVER before, at the Charter Review, did ANYONE every cuss at another member. It seems that the whole democratic party -- has developed a case of "potty-mouth".
How sad.
My guess is deep down he was raised better, and probably would apologize in private, but he's lost his bearing caught up in the bigger goal of control.
That just reinforced the alliances.
I was watching and stunned, though at this point I don't know why.
He was practicing for the Maury Povich show.
I'll keep at it, Ken. I appreciate it.
Jeff’s new friend Nose will call us all Nazis.
Slow down, he's still got MAGA and Qanon in the quill before he unloads with that.
Note: a previous edition of this article said Navarra Carr is seeking reelection this year, that is inaccurate, and the article has been corrected.
Republicans are the party of common sense. Democrats get a little power and make decisions based on their personal feelings. We need to vote these liberals out, or at least vote for people with common sense, no matter their personal beliefs.
So Mr. Pickett is calling out his own party for not caring enough to question where the money goes, how the community is growing or failing, or simply wanting explanations on how the current circumstances came to be? Just toss another tax in the mix and quietly back away?
What an odd way of attempting to denounce the other party...by stating that you care and want accountability? I haven't always been an Independent, I was once a Democrat but once you open your eyes to the hive mentality, it's difficult to want to be just another mindless drone. Thank you, Jeff, for the accuracy in what you write. It's refreshing in this day and age.
You're welcome, Teri. It sounds like you and I were on the same road, you may have just been ahead of me.
A person with his credentials and background doesn't do anything unless there's a strategy in play.
They say "very few people with liberal or progressive leanings have commented", then have the nerve to accuse Clallam County Watchdog of pushing “Republican talking points”? Brilliant.
They're throwing the kitchen sink at you Jeff in an attempt to marginalize your influence. One of the dishes is "Republican Bad". Whether any of your comments or concerns are partisan is beside the point. They are just hoping something (perceived by some) as negative sticks. These ad hominem attacks are all they seem to have.
Yep, that about sums it up.
Pickett is just another below average mental acuity bumper sticker bureaucrat who has no ideas other than tax and spend and hire more minions to beg at his feet.
"Wrapped in green branding..." What isn't with our Kommissars and NGOs?
Greenwashing..window dressing ..we needed a bridge who cares if the culvert access is a lie.
Once again, my stomach knots up. Democrats are despicable, corrupt, slimy, conniving, cheating, duplicitous, perjuring, plagiarizing, mean-spirited, nasty, evil, slime of the Earth-- pure scum (apologies to scum). They have the attitude-- like Muslims-- that it is OK to lie to further their power. They literally nauseate me.
Thank you, Jeff, for this morning's nausea-- it's a great way to lose weight.
N.O.I., if you ever come out of retirement, I hope it's to write greeting cards for Hallmark :)
🤣🤣🤣
Not to generalize too much...but I agree with your assessment...unfortunately a lot of corrupt RINO's in there as well!
Corruption is an equal opportunity illness!🥳
Agreed, but Democrats have taken this to an entirely new level.
If Pickett had to compete on a level playing field he’d lose. Ask yourself why are they so afraid of transparency or others who have different ideas other than to keep stealing other peoples money to pay for more & more government control & oversite? Do the people like Pickett and his followers enjoy paying taxes for galas, parties to celebrate anything worth celebrating, narcan needles, free bus service, more water staff, NGO’s, abortions, illegals with benefits, $369K apartments for addicts….THE LIST GOES ON & ON. Yeah apparently they do but they are hurting most people & making it harder for the rest of society to remain whole & healthy. Their ideology is why there are so many serious financial tax increase issues right now!
The reason why opposition doesn’t show up to say, “Yes please tax us more so we can have a water steward” is because their handlers haven’t led them to the trough yet, they have to be rounded up and brought to the trough for more kool-aid so they can “mother may I have more taxes?”
The Democrats named in this article previously have labeled CCWD subscribers as a "vocal minority" but we have increased the numbers to proudly be labeled a "small segment of our community"!
Obviously the blogs are being read and taken seriously. Many new subscribers are jumping in with valid comments that have gotten quite a bit of attention. Would the next label be "medium segment of our community?"....Can't wait for the label, "a concerning large segment of our community" A toast to you Jeff!
Cheers to all 2,650 of us!
And more on the way.
I have handed out so many cards by interested people everywhere.
I can tell, they are rolling in. Thank you!
The sign on the Bekavar curve has enlisted four of my neighbors to subscribe to CCWD. But its net 3 because one of my neighbors told me it was "pissing" him off first thing in the morning and his wife could fill him in later... Not sure if he cancelled or just deletes the email. Sort of like what "No One Important" is experiencing.
Subscribership immediately shot up from 150 per month to 180 when that sign went up... thank you Bekkevars (and my fairy godmother who made it happen)!
Incompetent radical liberals do not like being exposed,do not like transparency,do not like their bad decisions questioned,do not like CCW for exposing the truth.
After the outrageous recent property tax hike in Clallam County, I seriously doubt that anyone in the general public is in favor of more taxes regardless of political affiliation~! It is these slimy politicians and corrupt government managers who always want more & more taxpayer money & power to abuse. The only people who want more taxes are the ones who either profit by stealing the money for their perverse hidden agendas or those who are too stupid to understand that they will have to suffer the ramifications in higher rents and cost of living when taxes go up~! So the "small segment of our community" is actually the greedy power mad criminals in government who could care less about those of us who they are stealing from and their "useful idiot" sheep who are too ignorant to understand that ultimately, they will also have to pay up to live here and the illusion of any so-called "gains" for the community will of course morph into a LOSS for the overall community as always~! These socially & economically destructive nightmares in government and elsewhere who constantly push division between the good folks of our community based upon political party affiliation are the true criminals in our midst because they are THE representatives of evil in this war on the good folks (of which there are many). It does not matter what political party we prefer, because we are ALL being screwed by these disgusting thieves and social misfit disasters who seek only to profit upon out being divided against each other~! Throw the criminals and incompetents out of office and we can find honorable people to help the good folks in government who have proven that they care about the community~!!! Sincerely, Mike
Not so Mike, sorry. We asked person after person at the “Hands On” rally about taxes & everyone of them said they had no problem paying more taxes. I call that people in need of mental health care. They refuse to see waste, abuse & corruption and actually glorify all that is evil, not to mention abortion, criminal activity (child abuse, pornography, murder, etc). I’m talking serious mental health needed.
Hello Pepai Whipple~!
Good to hear from you again :)
Yes, I see your point and there is definitely some truth to it, however the vast majority of the local general public was obviously not at the "Hands On" rally, and I am absolutely positive that the majority of them have no interest in paying more taxes~! Especially real estate owners. The problem with assuming that the entire population is accurately represented by a relatively small-scale rally is that most of the local population was ironically too busy struggling to pay their bills, taxes, and taking care of their families & personal lives then to attend a rally that they most likely never even heard about. The majority of folks don't ever even attend rally's anyway, so you won't hear from them at such an event, and they sure won't be fairly represented by the people who do attend a rally. Another problem with assuming that the rally goers are a fair or reasonable representation of the general public is that many are there to "virtue signal" and we need to question/wonder about their honesty in answering any such questions. People do lie all the time for many reasons ;-) The best question that should have been asked is if the respondents were actually property owners who have been taking the brunt of these tax hikes right up the "wazu"~? Sadly, most people who pay little or no taxes are HAPPY to "stick it" to those of us who do. How many people were at that rally who pay little to no taxes themselves and are in part or fully dependent upon the welfare state where they only take from the government and taxpayers? That is a HUGE question~! The sad fact is that most renters vote for increased real estate taxes because they are ignorant and they typically assume that higher real estate taxes won't affect them. Which is not true. I am actually a professional analyst who constantly conducts very accurate surveys of public opinions as a critical part of my work. Conducting an accurate survey can't be done unless you know with certainty the "sample group" and their motivations, so even though there were great folks at that rally, like you, I am sure that most who attended did so politically charged, agenda driven, hysterically motivated, and extremely biased... Your point that many STILL ignorantly and blindly trust the government, even though the government from top down has been engaged in a mass murder genocide for years, is sadly absolutely correct~! These are the sheep ("useful idiots") who as you know are hopelessly brainwashed by the criminals in government to do their bidding. President Trump and the white hats "plan" is to allow these "useful idiots" to suffer SO much, that they wake up to start to see just how brainwashed they are and to be able to understand what the criminals of humanity are really doing before it is too late~! As a highly successful analyst I have to admit that I NEVER liked that plan, however I also know that I don't have ALL of the facts and evidence that the white hats (The Global Alliance) have. Another massive consideration is that I can and have beat many computers over the past decades, however "we" have been in a "Quantum Computer" age for years now and that my good friend is WAY beyond the capabilities of we mere mortals to deal with~! That was a complete understatement believe it or not ;-) So, thanks for the great comment and chance for me to further expound upon my thoughts~! Good open communication is always the key to improvement, and it does take all of us together~! The good news is that any survey at any rally would likely be extremely biased, but the majority of folks would say something completely different in other circumstances (especially if they were not put on the spot and were able to speak off of the record ;-) Have a great and happy day! Sincerely, mike
I think JW summed it up accurately sometime ago. Something like, "They're just a handful, but they ride like they're larger..."
Well said MK~!
I presume that you are referring to the late great John Wayne~?
Yes, he did make some excellent commentaries over the years, and I miss him a lot~! I and a lot of young men have tried to live up to the more positive roles that he played. My mom's side of the family was actually involved in the Hollywood entertainment & music industry going way back some 70 years ago or so. One of my uncles actually met him on Catalina Island long ago and they were not close friends, but they apparently stayed in touch for many years. I grew up very close to the industry and I even worked in it very briefly, but I have never been a "star chaser" because I always felt these folks in the business deserve at least some privacy in their lives. That said, of all of the old greats I would have to say that John Wayne is my favorite, of course understanding that he was an actor and obviously his own man. He was a great character actor however, so I believe that he was not all that different than many of the good guy roles that he played. Ha~! All my life I constantly kept bumping into John Wayne's "wake" however... For a while I boarded one of my horses where he kept the horse that he used in True Grit, my uncle got one of his dogs' puppies that I liked to play with, I have met a number of people who had met him, and now I live in the Sequim area where I visit The John Wayne Marina regularly ;-) I believe that some of his family still lives in the area but folks here protect their privacy and don't bother them... Anyway, your comment just made me remember him and his great contribution to America. I often think of the good folks who were in the entertainment industry and how it sure would be nice if they were still around to push back on the evil criminals in government~! Well, that job falls to us and we shall carry on :) Have a mellow day~! Sincerely, Mike
Michael, I think he would also hate to see how his legacy of the John Wayne Marina is being being managed and handled : (
Hi! Yes, I suspect that you are correct Jennifer~! I am sure that the Wayne family would know more of what John Wayne wanted and how he would feel about the proposed development plans... I/We here are especially sad that some greedy ignorant jerk weed developer is working with the corrupt local governments to destroy The John Wayne Marina area. I like to drive through that wonderful area at least a couple of times a week, but I won't be doing that when the local morons destroy that absolutely beautiful and peaceful treasure of our community. In fact, we have our property currently for sale because of just that kind of absolute destruction of our beautiful community... We moved here years ago because of these great treasures, and we take their destruction by the few rotten criminals in our community VERY seriously~! How dare these social disasters of human beings destroy our community by making such terrible permanent and unwanted changes~! Sincerely, Mike
Michael, thank you. I learn something new every day from the subscribers
Oh, you are SO very welcome Jennifer~! ;-)
It is very gracious of you!
When I was very young, I dedicated my life to "learning" so you could rightly say that I am a "professional learner"~! Ha! Of course, I had a LONG way to go to improve myself and there really never is an end to that process... It is actually because of great folks like you and many others that "we" can all learn together and through learning we can improve ourselves and all of America & society along the way. The future generations deserve a better chance than we had and that is why I/we do what we do to be of some little help... Have a great day and do enjoy this wonderful weather~! Sincerely, Mike
Healthy gov't pensions if they are gladly and willingly paying more taxes!
I think THEY SHOULD pay MORE and leave the rest of us alone!🤪
By his own words,” Very few people with liberal or progressive leanings have commented”, Picket shows that our comments don’t matter to the liberals seemingly controlling the outcome of the Clallam County Charter Review Commission (CCCRC) agenda for ballot measures this year. I was eagerly awaiting this opportunity to observe democracy in action and watch as elected representatives took input from citizens and shaped how our desires might be interpreted and implemented. What disappointment ensued. The first advertised Town Hall was attended by seventy-seven engaged citizens whose questions went unanswered, supposedly to conform with the Open Public Meeting Act, and which was cut short by one hour. Attendance at the next Town Hall was drastically reduced, I believe because of the lack of intercourse provided at the first event, however, it did provide some dialog between Commissioners and citizenry. I have attended all eight CCCRC meetings, with only six remaining on the schedule before the ballot is complete and believe we the people have been dupped again. I believe commissioner Picket and others have pushed their own agendas forward and ignored the input from citizens throughout the county. I may be in the minority on many issues and will accept the final out come of JUST decisions, but as one of our County Commissioners is trying to convince me, I don’t know how much more of the divisive maneuvering I can withstand. This commission was to formulate a poll, listing possible charter changes to place on a ballot, for citizens to rank their priority. They were to take input from citizens’ input. I don’t see one. How does the ‘Water Czar’ get pushed to the forefront of discussion by a few commissioners. Transparency and dialog are not the cornerstones of this commission in my view. Even though I am disappointed with the combined efforts of this process, I still encourage everyone to participate as much as possible. We can’t let ourselves be destroyed by the misguided. Just a thought. (some thoughts)
I'll write a progressive
leaning comment. We need more taxes. We need more government. We need more healthcare. We need more people telling us how to live our lives. Let's spend more money without positive results. When that doesn't work let's do more of the same and wonder why it didn't work yet give ourselves awards and gold stars for our accomplishments!
Warning: Patting self on the back may pull a muscle. Use only after other means have failed.
I am a Democrat, I donate to that party and find the national level republican administration repugnant. I find the state fellow travelers to be just the same.
Having stated that, understand. I voted for you because of your written position on Towne Road, and the other issues discussed recently. I believe you are independant and a centerist when it comes to policy. You may not be in my party, but your positions are clearly pro democracy, with an emphasis on local involvement and participation.
I appreciate your view point and while I don't share all your views on social support etc. I do support you and your efforts to expose the back room deals and insider activity which undermine dialog, and increase our cost of govt.
Jeff, your news letter has been informative, and very educational to me. Thanks please keep up the good work.
I'm only writing because you're reading... so thank you.
Christopher, your feelings about the national administration is likely due to where you get your "news". The mainstream media is as truthful as the PDN is, whereas reality is like what Jeff writes about. Trump is the first president since Eisenhower that is not OWNED by special-interest lobbies and the national party leadership. He is working for US-- the people-- and as such is a direct threat to the corrupt status quo. I urge you to consider alternative media. You can ask Grok or ChatGPT, or follow individuals like Mike Benz for his inside-government knowledge. You will find it as refreshing as Clallam County Watchdog.
Christopher, I like your open honesty, it's refreshing to read other peoples views and opinions that can be easily appreciated without judgement on either side.
I cannot express fully how exceptionally tired I am of this "what side are you on" nonsense. We live in a poor, remote county with one-road-in one-road-out. We must get along, especially so if there is a catastrophic situation (flood, fire, tsunami, earthquake).
It's why ALL of our elected positions are non-partisan.
I notice it is only the "progressive democrats" that keep pushing this "rah rah rah, our team, not yours".
So sad. So SELFISH.
The help you Democrat is all but gone. The globalists want to help everybody but me.