The memory of the treatment of indigenous Americans, stereotyped by the Trail of Tears, is a sad piece of history. So too is our Civil War, any other war and that commonly experienced by many indigenous peoples. Regardless of regret, all those abused and their abusers no longer live. Today we must face the absurdity of honoring and rewarding indigenous cultural practices, while those claiming some indistinct indigenous heritage connection do so with cell phones, computers and fossil fuel driven transportation. Whatever the price of a National guilty conscience might be, it is paid. The rights and privileges above all other citizens of this land afforded to those with indistinct claims to indigenous ancestry is incompatible with equality. If the treaty entitled prefer to live this inequality of sovereignty, they should be treated equal to all other sovereign Nations with tariffs, travel restrictions and taxation. In or out.
It's great schtick to help engage in economic sabotage of the American system, while diverting it to the World Economy or the Tribes.
My generation took its lumps financially after Boldt. I really didn't even flinch after Boldt.
This is different. It's communist takeover shit. The Globalists took over the Democratic Party and it makes me spit pea soup regularly on Tuesdays...Sometimes late Monday..
Very kind; thank you. My hope is for those claiming treaty privileges to opt only for the full citizenship rights they already have; to be equal friends and neighbors.
1. An altruistic cause is created and funded, directly or through NGOs, with our tax money.
2. Select groups get the funding, perks, and special treatment
3. These funded groups give kickbacks to the politicians
4. Politicians give more funds, perks, and special treatment to these funded groups.
5. Go to Step 3.
Why should the politicians give/get funding for those that truly need it? Because those that truly need it cannot afford to give kickbacks to the politicians.
And that, boys and girls, is how politicians become millionaires on minimal salaries.
Thank you, but it is Jeff who deserves ALL the credit for taking his own time to expose all this BS that is carefully hidden from most of us. Jeff is doing the job of the PDN, Sequim Gazette, local radio and television broadcasters, and watchdog groups, all by himself. We are share deep gratitude for Jeff for doing this for us. Voluntarily. Without pay!
Yes, absolutely, your point is an excellent one and Jeff Tozzer is a REAL American Patriot for his sacrifices~! Especially since his great efforts have impeded his modeling career and other aspirations! :] We must continue to respect, support, and honor his great work as much as possible. This is also why I will assist him, and his family should they ever need such support. We ALL need to be there for each other if the situation calls for it these days, because although there are good folks in our local government and police, we know that we can't rely upon them 100% with SO many criminals in government management positions... The fact is that it would be completely impossible to know exactly who could be relied upon and trusted, in a government with management that we already know can't be trusted... Additionally, some of us are patiently awaiting some excellent news that could literally come any day, that may allow us to help Jeff Tozzer should he wish to continue his heroic efforts and/or possibly do more for the community at a different level. We fully intend to purge our community of the "rats" that so intentionally make our lives less enjoyable and safe here, so we are just waiting for the right timing ;-) Ignorance isn't "bliss" but patience and timing is everything~! Ha! Have a great day my friend~! Sincerely, Mike
I'll just leave this here for everyone to think about.
In the fiscal year 2021-2022 the total budget for the Bureau of Indian Affairs was $2.7 Billion. With 574 active tribes nationwide the average amount of money given to tribes would be $4.7 million per tribe.
The average enrollment number of those 574 tribes nationwide is around 3500-4000 people.
The Oglala Sioux tribe in South Dakota enrollment is over 52,000. The best estimate I can find is that they were awarded around $20 million in 2021-2022.
Based on the most consistent and recent data, the poverty rate for the Oglala Sioux Tribe on Pine Ridge is likely between 80% and 90%.
No estimate exists for the poverty rate of Jamestown Tribal members, but it would not be significantly different than Clallam County which sits at 14.2% poverty.
It appears there is great disparity among the Native Tribes of America. Some are getting rich playing the system. Some are barely subsisting living in the system.
The federal, state and local governments owe ALL Americans massive amounts of money for the atrocities of the COVID crime spree, many Americans know it, and many more Americans will learn more about it over the next few years~! Exactly why is a tribe of approximately 500 people receiving such HUGE amounts of federal taxpayer funds, when ALL Americans were needlessly & criminally damaged and so many of our businesses and the overall economy was severely damaged~? I would like to know just how the local Jamestown tribe and/or tribal government was so "horribly damaged" so that they are due so much more than the rest of us~? Sincerely, Mike
And don't forget, while our restaurants were shuttered and unable to generate revenue, there were restaurants and a casino on sovereign land that were open, exempt from COVID restrictions, and making money.
Oh, I shall never forget what these criminals in government did, although some day I hope to be able to enjoy some moments of "west and wewaxation" again~! Ha Ha Ha! Loney Tunes pun intended ;-) As you may remember I/we always vote with our money, so the local Indian Tribal businesses have seen NONE of our money ever since the COVID assault. When we witnessed the big businesses getting a pass and the little businesses being harassed and shut down, we shunned all of the big businesses every chance we got, and we specifically sought out the small businesses to do business with them. The restaurants that dared to deny us food unless we provided a "vaccine card" like the 101 Diner in Sequim and The Mill in Carlsborg will NEVER again see our business~! So, we just networked with the good folks in our community to find those small businesses that were respecting The American Constitution (and/or real common-sense science ;-) We fully adopted the "just say no" advice of the government, but definitely not in the way that the corrupt government had ever intended~! Call it "Constitutional Judo"~! Have a great day and thanks for the reply because you are always welcome round these parts~!
I am all in favor of helping others in need, but obviously the 500 +/- Jamestown Tribal members are among the wealthiest American Indians in the US and many tens of millions of Americans, including other American Indians who don't have it so great, are suffering current economic hardships right now~! That would be like the US government sending hundreds of Billions of dollars to pay for the government of Ukraine to wage war and to pay their government workers salaries or giving criminal illegal alien invaders in the US Billions of dollars to live in luxury hotels, while thousands of American military veterans are homeless & living on the streets~! OH, the Biden criminal cabal actually did all of that~! Ha! So, YES, I want to know exactly how the Jamestown Indians deserve many millions of our federal tax dollars, when Americans are suffering such devastating hardships right now~? Another solution is not being discussed, and that is if the American Indian government here REALLY cared about others in our community who were suffering, as they definitely are not, how about suspending their federal money grabbing plot for a year or two OR just turning the money over to the local folks who are suffering~? Ha! I seriously doubt that they will hear any of that kind of charity and goodwill talk my friend~! Have a mellow evening and enjoy the ride in nuts-O fruits-O land ;-) Mike
For a few minutes pretend you’re GIVEN millions of dollars to manage all of your needs and current and future financial investments, including having a very profitable gambling casino. There is so much money left over to funnel to politicians, buy real estate properties and businesses, take control of local city, county and state governments and donate less than 1% of profits…..okay it’s not pretending! IT REAL!
I have to hand it to him...the head of the tribe Allen, during his time in DC, figured out how to leverage white guilt to fleece the federal government for lots of money at our expense. Good job, Mr. Allen! But I thought back around 1925 the members of the tribe were compensated for the treaty they signed? I wonder what Mr. Allen's compensation package looks like these days. Should DOGE take a look at that?
Yes, DOGE does need to look because it is federal tax payer monies funneling to Tribes. All entities need to be audited and scrutinized if they receive any tax payer funds. Equal transparency for all.
I am bauming this comment section to encourage people to write to the Charter Review Committee to give notice “WORDS DO MATTER” per Todd Mielke, Clallam County Administrator. The Water position, formerly Steward, and a few other names was voted upon Monday, July 14, under false pretenses by the Charter Review formed water committee. Following the vote 7-6 Mr.Mielke set the very wrong record straight, driven by the water committee, that was misleading and gives the appearance of having money to afford a position verses the County having no money to afford a position. This is a hugh descrepency! The committee members are now defending themselves by accusing public commenters of course being unnecessary, being rude and unethical and saying what they really meant was this instead of that. I encourage you to listen for yourself how non-transparent the water committee is by going to:
I hope you will take action by either showing up at the next meeting or writing because if you don’t this position is going to be crammed down everyone’s throat one way or the other. The survey the committee originally felt would be a good indicator to move forward came back with an OVERWHELMING “NO”. Yet the water committee has continued to push full steam ahead. I felt this comment was warranted because the JST is a hugh proponent for another person (government paid position) they can pay off to be on their side. This is a call to action, thank you.
Doge should be looking into tribal finances before turning millionaires into billionaires.Just reckless federal govt spending by just giving $$$ away to whoever applies.Then govt complains about our deficit like bewildered cross eyed ignorants.The jamestown tribe JKT appears to be on a conquest to keep buying properties and after a few years apply for tax exemptions on those properties so they can have free use of taxpayers infrastructures schools,roads,hospitals,fire depts,ect ect ect.Then the taxpayers get to watch their taxes continue go up until some are forced out of their homes while freeloaders do not pay squat.Randy,mark,mike seem to think this scenario is ok by their past actions and will most likely continue to support JKT until voted out of office.
I write to DOGE_INT twice, about this abuse. Have all the other readers done the same? It's easy to do on X: https://x.com/DOGE_DOI and note:
DOGE Interior
@DOGE_DOI
Feb 17
DOGE is seeking help from the public! Please DM this account with insights on finding and fixing waste, fraud and abuse relating to the US Department of the Interior. Thank you.
The Republican Women of Clallam County are hosting Glen Morgan for a DOGE training in Sequim tomorrow, July 17th. Glen hosts a podcast on YouTube and his website is "We The Governed" https://www.wethegoverned.com/ .
Just picking one of your facts out of many that caught my eye. How would a canoe ride be anything to do with housing? These pricks are stealing taxpayer money and rubbing our noses in it. Chaps my ass!
That doesn't really answer my question/comment. Do you just want to take the tribe down at any cost, or is it really about fairness and equality?
If it is the former, then continue. Not saying you're doing great at it, but what you are doing does add to the attacks they get.
If it's the latter, then maybe it's time to quit pointing fingers at our neighbors and saying, "why do they get that and we don't! waaaaa!" and instead say, "See, it is possible to have nice things, they've got them right over there, let's do that here."
Bring people up instead of trying to tear others down...
Matthew, did you read Jeff’s article at all — about how a relatively small number of people in the Jamestown tribe receive millions in federal grants while the rest of the county rots?
Well, the rules 'they' are playing by are secret rules, special rules, made-up rules the rest of us do not have access to so there is not going to be any equal-opportunity in the system as it stands.
We want the whole system to be reformed but it first must be brought down as Thomas Jefferson said so bluntly...they understood the nature of humanity and their overlords and we have been lulled into complacency and apathy!😜
So the only solution you see is it tear it all down and start over. Sometimes that is necessary sure, but I like to keep in mind what tearing it all down means. That's a lot of suffering for us, our neighbors, our family, our countrymen.
Also, Jefferson did not say you need to tear it all down. He did add this to the Declaration of Independence: "it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government."Maybe, but that "tearing" it down part...that's a last resort. Jefferson said the same thing if you read his writings.
You don't understand...it's already in a controlled implosion tear-down and reorganization that is going to cement the globalist control (beast system) into permanent power.
And Jefferson did say that when the corruption reaches a certain point the only option is to abolish it and start over.
We probably won't be able to a abolish it, leaving the only option to fold into the NWO and social credit score and ultimate fascism!
So with the new surveillance heat-seeking technology, even if you wanted to go completely off-grid you will be able to be located and dealt with however the system decides...it won't be humanitarian though, that you can count on!😎
Communism or socialism have no "justice for all." They have dissent running for their lives. Even the churches are afraid of them. They join Nazi's Soros and the World Bank and claim everyone who disagrees with them and our President is a Nazi. Liberty..in a Communist or Socialist government ..Get real...then get in their line. They are in control here.
Liberty is only possible with Higher Values guiding the individuals and their govt's.
That's what is missing...Liberty is Freedom with the constraints of morality and ethics...there is nothing indicating higher values being applied in the formula we see playing out.
Greed, power, grift/graft, corruption, special deals, secret deals, no public input encouraged or allowed.
That's where we are in the liberty and justice for all scenario...socialism disguised as capitalism which is also corrupt without Higher Values guiding!😎
As to the poll today, Transparency is essential but it doesn't mean there won't be Favoritism and Special Deals made either openly or behind the scenes.
I voted for the Favoritism because of that... but without Transparency, none of the rest of it matters!
We're going down Hard folks!
I don't know how much good the local Doge Training is going to help as CCWD is already providing more than enough evidence and facts to take action but the mass consciousness isn't there yet.
Glenn Morgan, God Bless his soul, says we'll just have to wait a few more years to vote out the criminals in Olympia...can you imagine what the graft and corruption is going to look like in 'a few more years'!?!?😱
The article paints a misleading picture of tribal funding and public resource distribution in Clallam County by omitting context, misrepresenting scale, and ignoring the reciprocal contributions of tribal governments to the broader community.
Let’s be clear: the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe employs over 600 people, making it one of the largest economic engines in the county. Its enterprises and public services support not just tribal citizens, but non-tribal residents as well through healthcare, environmental restoration, infrastructure projects, and public outreach.
Here’s what the article left out:
• Tribal healthcare is shared: The Jamestown Family Health Clinic serves thousands of non-tribal patients across Clallam County, filling gaps in rural care.
• Infrastructure investments benefit all: The Tribe has helped fund and construct bridges, trails, and river restoration projects that serve the entire community and not just tribal lands.
• Salmon recovery supports the region: Fisheries restoration led by the Tribe bolsters both the ecosystem and the fishing industry, one of the most vital sectors in the area.
The narrative that $19.6 million in federal tribal grants is excessive fails to acknowledge:
• These funds represent a fraction of federal spending in the county.
• Much of this funding is tied to legal obligations and sovereignty it is not discretionary spending.
• Tribes use these grants to build capacity, protect resources, and deliver services that many others in the county benefit from but do not pay for.
Meanwhile, the article ignores that churches across Clallam County collectively occupy hundreds of acres and pay virtually no property tax. Timber companies enjoy significant tax breaks but do not reinvest at nearly the same community scale. Yet scrutiny is directed not at these exemptions but at a tribe working within legal frameworks to strengthen its region.
And finally, holding up $800,000 in housing funds over a $50,000 donation and a liaison job easily explained with one Google search? That’s not transparency, it’s obstruction. Housing projects were delayed for families earning modest incomes because of a politically motivated critique masquerading as equity advocacy.
Equity means fairness across the board not singling out a sovereign government for operating effectively and responsibly. It’s time we move the conversation from resentment to recognition--and from finger-pointing to solutions. Oh and one last thing, if we’re still litigating pandemic relief in 2025, maybe the real issue isn’t tribal funding it’s selective memory.
Let’s see. Aren’t all the items you listed right on down the line all supported by federal United States tax dollars? Or are you saying the tribe paid for all of this out of their own pocket from their earnings? You make it sound like the tribe has done all of the things you listed out of the goodness of their heart and their bank account. Well it may have come from their bank account that WE the taxpayers have given to the tribe to start with! So please spare us all with how much the tribe does. When they have earnings from investments why do they donate a fraction .77%? While they rake in millions from federal tax dollars the rest of us are paying? That is NOT equitable by any stretch of the imagination no matter how you want to try and convince us otherwise. ACTIONS MATTER JUST LIKE WORDS DO…..and I’m not buying what you are selling. FYI we only need to know what your yearly revenues are to know when a tribe has very few members, has the ability to increase their wealth in a short amount of years regardless what their investments are they should be more than able to support themselves without future federal money and remain profitable. Just saying.
Welcome to the world of federal tribal funding, which is… drumroll… a legal obligation. Not a favor. Not a donation. Not a kickback. It’s rooted in treaties and trust responsibilities enshrined in federal law. It’s not controversial—it’s constitutional.
Tribal governments receive federal funding because they’re sovereign entities delivering services, not because they’re trying to “live off the system.” They take those funds—alongside their own revenues—and use them to:
- build infrastructure
- restore salmon habitats
- operate clinics that serve the whole community, including Pepai’s neighbors
- employ hundreds of non-tribal residents
- partner with nonprofits like Habitat to build multi-income housing units
That’s not “raking in money”—that’s governing. If anything, you should be asking why the county doesn’t match that output.
I would be asking that question but the County isn’t a money making operation like the tribe is. If the County had millions of dollars coming in from businesses instead of taxpayers (which has to be justified & taxpayers aren’t an endless amount of revenue stream) then it would be different.
Kind of a silly question to be asked because you of all people should be able to see & know the difference. Right there in your comment it’s clear you are in the business of revenue generation. The County is not so why would it be expected to match that output? The only revenue generation going on in the county is “THE TAXPAYER” & maybe fees, parks, etc., nothing like the tribes have the ability to do. So I’m puzzled, why are you still justifying raking in the $$$$$’s. Yes they are living off the system, that is exactly what JST is doing. If JST wasn’t living off the system they would stop accepting any federal money, period, whether there is a treaty or federal funding….
Pepai, if tribal economic success feels like a personal affront, maybe it’s time to audit the narrative…not the neighbor.
You’re sidestepping the point to preserve a storyline where Native prosperity can only exist as imbalance. Your argument hinges on the idea that revenue generation is suspicious unless burdened by taxpayer dependence.
The County doesn’t operate like the Tribe not because it can’t--but because it won’t. If you’re frustrated that one government uses the tools available to it while the other underperforms, aim that criticism at the County’s economic strategy; not at a sovereign nation upholding legal obligations to its people.
And no, accepting federal treaty funding isn’t “living off the system”, it’s living with a system that was designed, broken, and upheld by the very government you’re defending.
Treating federal obligations like optional charity is misinformed. It’s like arguing veterans should reject the VA because it’s federally funded, or counties should refuse FEMA relief just to prove they’re “self-sufficient.” It’s not principled, it’s weaponized ignorance.
Hey Barney guys lets spend billions on riparian projects and then claim it still works when we put salmon on a threatened or endangered list...after spending billions since 1999.
Lets put "motion lights' on the trees so the birds don't eat all the juvenile char swimming in our stagnant water with methane and salmon hotels that wipe out char beds the first big storm that comes through. Oh no problem we just send the salmon Cisco Morris' out to do what doesn't work all over again. Anything to flood out property owners so we don't have to pay market value. Add thieves to the liars list of traits.
Still not willing to believe the evidence you claim doesn’t exist. Enjoy looking at our elected leaders who only want to see themselves on publicx access television.
More lateral movement and subterfuge. You're never it...You can't be tagged. I am sure you think your lateral torts contain gems, but they don't. You cannot handle dissent. You can't be honest with dissent..You sanction stalking dissent inside and outside the political realm. There is no amount of not so clever lateral subterfuge that can save your Party's brand of "democracy."
If we’re playing tag and you are yelling “you’re never it,” I think I should take that as a compliment. Because if “it” means erratic screeds stitched together with suspicion and no verifiable facts, then nope—I am absolutely not it. As if having a party affiliation is required to be allergic to nonsense. You don’t need a red or blue sticker on your shirt to point out selective outrage, misinformed commentary, or sandbox-level tantrums.
Unaffiliated, Unamused, and Unavailable for your Bullshit
We're all citizens. We have the right to get off our dead butts and file for grants, permits, and projects. The tribes did. They're not goofing off, instead of complaining about somebody else's goat. Hard work gets hard results. Go for it!
I don’t think you are correct about your statement, it’s a little more complicated. Individuals can apply for grant money like to take a college course, etc., but not the type of projects and causes the tribe has. I couldn’t apply for a grant because I want to fish or grow oysters, or build homes, or a MAT clinic. It doesn’t work that way for private individual people. Words matter.
Even if the local government global consortium members did get a grant they would augment BIA grants to heal a "broken relationship." See Re-compete grants."
Grants are grift/graft money...it all comes from federal debt accumulation making everyone more and more dependent on borrowed resources at an undeterminable cost!💲😎
They joined a global consortium and gave up their treaty rights so they could get reparations for colonization and heal a bad relationship. They just didn't get off their asses, they got off a treaty with America, their American Constitutional protection and succeeded from American sovereignty, to join Soros and Gates in the World Economy. Now, they continue to step outside of Congress to effectuate a global policy that targets American economy at the local level. If you like paying that much in taxes most likely you are a government employee who will live with the cannibalization of American process because you get cost of living increases...paid for by the limited local and state economy.
The memory of the treatment of indigenous Americans, stereotyped by the Trail of Tears, is a sad piece of history. So too is our Civil War, any other war and that commonly experienced by many indigenous peoples. Regardless of regret, all those abused and their abusers no longer live. Today we must face the absurdity of honoring and rewarding indigenous cultural practices, while those claiming some indistinct indigenous heritage connection do so with cell phones, computers and fossil fuel driven transportation. Whatever the price of a National guilty conscience might be, it is paid. The rights and privileges above all other citizens of this land afforded to those with indistinct claims to indigenous ancestry is incompatible with equality. If the treaty entitled prefer to live this inequality of sovereignty, they should be treated equal to all other sovereign Nations with tariffs, travel restrictions and taxation. In or out.
It's great schtick to help engage in economic sabotage of the American system, while diverting it to the World Economy or the Tribes.
My generation took its lumps financially after Boldt. I really didn't even flinch after Boldt.
This is different. It's communist takeover shit. The Globalists took over the Democratic Party and it makes me spit pea soup regularly on Tuesdays...Sometimes late Monday..
Pea soup without ham?
I know! What's up with no ham?
Here piggy, piggy!🐖😂
The tribes are proxies for Glob-a-list shit!
It's all the same small 'g' gods behind it all...200,000 years and counting!
Time for change!😎
I love this comment. Couldn’t have been said any better than this. Thank you Garry
Very kind; thank you. My hope is for those claiming treaty privileges to opt only for the full citizenship rights they already have; to be equal friends and neighbors.
How politics works:
1. An altruistic cause is created and funded, directly or through NGOs, with our tax money.
2. Select groups get the funding, perks, and special treatment
3. These funded groups give kickbacks to the politicians
4. Politicians give more funds, perks, and special treatment to these funded groups.
5. Go to Step 3.
Why should the politicians give/get funding for those that truly need it? Because those that truly need it cannot afford to give kickbacks to the politicians.
And that, boys and girls, is how politicians become millionaires on minimal salaries.
Excellent comment my friend~!
Sincerely, Mike
Thank you, but it is Jeff who deserves ALL the credit for taking his own time to expose all this BS that is carefully hidden from most of us. Jeff is doing the job of the PDN, Sequim Gazette, local radio and television broadcasters, and watchdog groups, all by himself. We are share deep gratitude for Jeff for doing this for us. Voluntarily. Without pay!
Hello Patriot, No One Important~!
Yes, absolutely, your point is an excellent one and Jeff Tozzer is a REAL American Patriot for his sacrifices~! Especially since his great efforts have impeded his modeling career and other aspirations! :] We must continue to respect, support, and honor his great work as much as possible. This is also why I will assist him, and his family should they ever need such support. We ALL need to be there for each other if the situation calls for it these days, because although there are good folks in our local government and police, we know that we can't rely upon them 100% with SO many criminals in government management positions... The fact is that it would be completely impossible to know exactly who could be relied upon and trusted, in a government with management that we already know can't be trusted... Additionally, some of us are patiently awaiting some excellent news that could literally come any day, that may allow us to help Jeff Tozzer should he wish to continue his heroic efforts and/or possibly do more for the community at a different level. We fully intend to purge our community of the "rats" that so intentionally make our lives less enjoyable and safe here, so we are just waiting for the right timing ;-) Ignorance isn't "bliss" but patience and timing is everything~! Ha! Have a great day my friend~! Sincerely, Mike
"Modeling career" could go both ways: hair or Abercrombie & Fitch underwear. Until either of those takes off, I'm completely dedicated to CCWD.
HA~! HA~! HA~! HA~!
Oh, that is absolutely hilarious in SO many ways Jeff ;-)
Perhaps we shall "have speaks" about that next month at the fair~?
Of course, we should both not be left "unsupervised" so we stay in line!
Too funny ;-]]
Yes, I am afraid that I am somewhere between a "Wascally Wabbit" and the Road Runner~!
"Beep Beep"~!
Mike
I'll just leave this here for everyone to think about.
In the fiscal year 2021-2022 the total budget for the Bureau of Indian Affairs was $2.7 Billion. With 574 active tribes nationwide the average amount of money given to tribes would be $4.7 million per tribe.
The average enrollment number of those 574 tribes nationwide is around 3500-4000 people.
The Oglala Sioux tribe in South Dakota enrollment is over 52,000. The best estimate I can find is that they were awarded around $20 million in 2021-2022.
Based on the most consistent and recent data, the poverty rate for the Oglala Sioux Tribe on Pine Ridge is likely between 80% and 90%.
No estimate exists for the poverty rate of Jamestown Tribal members, but it would not be significantly different than Clallam County which sits at 14.2% poverty.
It appears there is great disparity among the Native Tribes of America. Some are getting rich playing the system. Some are barely subsisting living in the system.
Wow, not very equitable.
The federal, state and local governments owe ALL Americans massive amounts of money for the atrocities of the COVID crime spree, many Americans know it, and many more Americans will learn more about it over the next few years~! Exactly why is a tribe of approximately 500 people receiving such HUGE amounts of federal taxpayer funds, when ALL Americans were needlessly & criminally damaged and so many of our businesses and the overall economy was severely damaged~? I would like to know just how the local Jamestown tribe and/or tribal government was so "horribly damaged" so that they are due so much more than the rest of us~? Sincerely, Mike
And don't forget, while our restaurants were shuttered and unable to generate revenue, there were restaurants and a casino on sovereign land that were open, exempt from COVID restrictions, and making money.
Its a version of that little Midget in Thunderdome. They shut off the pig shit gas to Bartertown. Always with this Bartertown. :)
That was all a flexing of the World Bank and World Economy muscle.
They absolutely raked in while this was all happening. The Tribes have figured out how to be a World Economy vendor..
Many kinds of injections being given!💉😱😎
And you can smoke and drink 'in public' while devastating your bank account!
I know people who are so proud of all the 'free prizes' they get from the casino...would love to know what the actual cost of those items are!🤣
Hello Patriot Jeff Tozzer~!
Oh, I shall never forget what these criminals in government did, although some day I hope to be able to enjoy some moments of "west and wewaxation" again~! Ha Ha Ha! Loney Tunes pun intended ;-) As you may remember I/we always vote with our money, so the local Indian Tribal businesses have seen NONE of our money ever since the COVID assault. When we witnessed the big businesses getting a pass and the little businesses being harassed and shut down, we shunned all of the big businesses every chance we got, and we specifically sought out the small businesses to do business with them. The restaurants that dared to deny us food unless we provided a "vaccine card" like the 101 Diner in Sequim and The Mill in Carlsborg will NEVER again see our business~! So, we just networked with the good folks in our community to find those small businesses that were respecting The American Constitution (and/or real common-sense science ;-) We fully adopted the "just say no" advice of the government, but definitely not in the way that the corrupt government had ever intended~! Call it "Constitutional Judo"~! Have a great day and thanks for the reply because you are always welcome round these parts~!
Sincerely, Mike
Going against authority like that? You sound like a waskily wabbit :)
Nice rhetorical question Mike!😂
Thank you, my friend~!
I am all in favor of helping others in need, but obviously the 500 +/- Jamestown Tribal members are among the wealthiest American Indians in the US and many tens of millions of Americans, including other American Indians who don't have it so great, are suffering current economic hardships right now~! That would be like the US government sending hundreds of Billions of dollars to pay for the government of Ukraine to wage war and to pay their government workers salaries or giving criminal illegal alien invaders in the US Billions of dollars to live in luxury hotels, while thousands of American military veterans are homeless & living on the streets~! OH, the Biden criminal cabal actually did all of that~! Ha! So, YES, I want to know exactly how the Jamestown Indians deserve many millions of our federal tax dollars, when Americans are suffering such devastating hardships right now~? Another solution is not being discussed, and that is if the American Indian government here REALLY cared about others in our community who were suffering, as they definitely are not, how about suspending their federal money grabbing plot for a year or two OR just turning the money over to the local folks who are suffering~? Ha! I seriously doubt that they will hear any of that kind of charity and goodwill talk my friend~! Have a mellow evening and enjoy the ride in nuts-O fruits-O land ;-) Mike
For a few minutes pretend you’re GIVEN millions of dollars to manage all of your needs and current and future financial investments, including having a very profitable gambling casino. There is so much money left over to funnel to politicians, buy real estate properties and businesses, take control of local city, county and state governments and donate less than 1% of profits…..okay it’s not pretending! IT REAL!
I have to hand it to him...the head of the tribe Allen, during his time in DC, figured out how to leverage white guilt to fleece the federal government for lots of money at our expense. Good job, Mr. Allen! But I thought back around 1925 the members of the tribe were compensated for the treaty they signed? I wonder what Mr. Allen's compensation package looks like these days. Should DOGE take a look at that?
Yes, DOGE does need to look because it is federal tax payer monies funneling to Tribes. All entities need to be audited and scrutinized if they receive any tax payer funds. Equal transparency for all.
They are Americans also after all, right?
A lawyer with a briefcase can steal more money than a thousand men with masks and guns.
VITO CORLEONE
Private foreign matter, not open to scrutiny!🧐
Thanks, Jeff! This is your specialty and we appreciate it.
"The way to right wrongs is to turn the light of truth upon them."
- Ida B. Wells-Barnett
I am bauming this comment section to encourage people to write to the Charter Review Committee to give notice “WORDS DO MATTER” per Todd Mielke, Clallam County Administrator. The Water position, formerly Steward, and a few other names was voted upon Monday, July 14, under false pretenses by the Charter Review formed water committee. Following the vote 7-6 Mr.Mielke set the very wrong record straight, driven by the water committee, that was misleading and gives the appearance of having money to afford a position verses the County having no money to afford a position. This is a hugh descrepency! The committee members are now defending themselves by accusing public commenters of course being unnecessary, being rude and unethical and saying what they really meant was this instead of that. I encourage you to listen for yourself how non-transparent the water committee is by going to:
https://clallamcowa.portal.civicclerk.com/event/3116/files/agenda/3931 Timestamp 3:52 for the truth and previous to that to hear the lies.
I hope you will take action by either showing up at the next meeting or writing because if you don’t this position is going to be crammed down everyone’s throat one way or the other. The survey the committee originally felt would be a good indicator to move forward came back with an OVERWHELMING “NO”. Yet the water committee has continued to push full steam ahead. I felt this comment was warranted because the JST is a hugh proponent for another person (government paid position) they can pay off to be on their side. This is a call to action, thank you.
Doge should be looking into tribal finances before turning millionaires into billionaires.Just reckless federal govt spending by just giving $$$ away to whoever applies.Then govt complains about our deficit like bewildered cross eyed ignorants.The jamestown tribe JKT appears to be on a conquest to keep buying properties and after a few years apply for tax exemptions on those properties so they can have free use of taxpayers infrastructures schools,roads,hospitals,fire depts,ect ect ect.Then the taxpayers get to watch their taxes continue go up until some are forced out of their homes while freeloaders do not pay squat.Randy,mark,mike seem to think this scenario is ok by their past actions and will most likely continue to support JKT until voted out of office.
I write to DOGE_INT twice, about this abuse. Have all the other readers done the same? It's easy to do on X: https://x.com/DOGE_DOI and note:
DOGE Interior
@DOGE_DOI
Feb 17
DOGE is seeking help from the public! Please DM this account with insights on finding and fixing waste, fraud and abuse relating to the US Department of the Interior. Thank you.
Contact our legislators and tell them you want this to end — starting with the Recompete grant money.|
They ARE the SYSTEM!😊
The Republican Women of Clallam County are hosting Glen Morgan for a DOGE training in Sequim tomorrow, July 17th. Glen hosts a podcast on YouTube and his website is "We The Governed" https://www.wethegoverned.com/ .
Phone the Clallam County Republicans at (360) 452-6537 or email – info@clallamrepublicans.org
for details.
Just picking one of your facts out of many that caught my eye. How would a canoe ride be anything to do with housing? These pricks are stealing taxpayer money and rubbing our noses in it. Chaps my ass!
Parasites often have pricks at the business end...better for penetrating things!😎
It seems like maybe we should be advocating for better services for us rather than pointing at our neighbors and saying why do they have so much?
Let's see how a "White Housing Liaison" goes over with the public.
That doesn't really answer my question/comment. Do you just want to take the tribe down at any cost, or is it really about fairness and equality?
If it is the former, then continue. Not saying you're doing great at it, but what you are doing does add to the attacks they get.
If it's the latter, then maybe it's time to quit pointing fingers at our neighbors and saying, "why do they get that and we don't! waaaaa!" and instead say, "See, it is possible to have nice things, they've got them right over there, let's do that here."
Bring people up instead of trying to tear others down...
In reality Matthew I doubt very much an American group of people could construct a casino, or a MAT clinic, the hugh money grabbers…..just saying.
Matthew, did you read Jeff’s article at all — about how a relatively small number of people in the Jamestown tribe receive millions in federal grants while the rest of the county rots?
Well, the rules 'they' are playing by are secret rules, special rules, made-up rules the rest of us do not have access to so there is not going to be any equal-opportunity in the system as it stands.
We want the whole system to be reformed but it first must be brought down as Thomas Jefferson said so bluntly...they understood the nature of humanity and their overlords and we have been lulled into complacency and apathy!😜
So the only solution you see is it tear it all down and start over. Sometimes that is necessary sure, but I like to keep in mind what tearing it all down means. That's a lot of suffering for us, our neighbors, our family, our countrymen.
Also, Jefferson did not say you need to tear it all down. He did add this to the Declaration of Independence: "it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government."Maybe, but that "tearing" it down part...that's a last resort. Jefferson said the same thing if you read his writings.
Stop the globalization of state, local and tribal government. Step 1.
You don't understand...it's already in a controlled implosion tear-down and reorganization that is going to cement the globalist control (beast system) into permanent power.
And Jefferson did say that when the corruption reaches a certain point the only option is to abolish it and start over.
We probably won't be able to a abolish it, leaving the only option to fold into the NWO and social credit score and ultimate fascism!
So with the new surveillance heat-seeking technology, even if you wanted to go completely off-grid you will be able to be located and dealt with however the system decides...it won't be humanitarian though, that you can count on!😎
Hard to bring people up when they attack you on Committees and at your church. A little late to ask for Marques of Queensbury. Signed "Crackpot."
How about "One nation, under God...". Tribe USA
Do you even know the rest of the statement? It really seems like some folks have forgotten the "with liberty and justice for all" part.
Communism or socialism have no "justice for all." They have dissent running for their lives. Even the churches are afraid of them. They join Nazi's Soros and the World Bank and claim everyone who disagrees with them and our President is a Nazi. Liberty..in a Communist or Socialist government ..Get real...then get in their line. They are in control here.
Liberty is only possible with Higher Values guiding the individuals and their govt's.
That's what is missing...Liberty is Freedom with the constraints of morality and ethics...there is nothing indicating higher values being applied in the formula we see playing out.
Greed, power, grift/graft, corruption, special deals, secret deals, no public input encouraged or allowed.
That's where we are in the liberty and justice for all scenario...socialism disguised as capitalism which is also corrupt without Higher Values guiding!😎
Maybe so. I'm not a huge fan of our government either. Doesn't change the need for liberty and justice for all.
Also, I love that you still blame socialism in your rant, somehow. We are in a capitalist society, no ifs ands or buts about it.
With the milions the Jamestown tribe rakes in every year. If you were to devide it up between members. They would be 0 on the poverty scale.
Great for them! Now let's do that for the rest of us!
Divvying up debt-ridden largesse is nothing but disastrous...we are in a false economy and it will fall!
Look at the perversion of the bankers brought out yesterday...the rats infiltrated as soon as FirstFed 'went public'!
And that's just a little local, regional institution!🤑😈🎭🤮
You're confused. Try looking at the 1%. Those are the folks with money you want to direct your anger at.
True. Especially the World Economy and Tribal 1%.
As to the poll today, Transparency is essential but it doesn't mean there won't be Favoritism and Special Deals made either openly or behind the scenes.
I voted for the Favoritism because of that... but without Transparency, none of the rest of it matters!
We're going down Hard folks!
I don't know how much good the local Doge Training is going to help as CCWD is already providing more than enough evidence and facts to take action but the mass consciousness isn't there yet.
Glenn Morgan, God Bless his soul, says we'll just have to wait a few more years to vote out the criminals in Olympia...can you imagine what the graft and corruption is going to look like in 'a few more years'!?!?😱
The article paints a misleading picture of tribal funding and public resource distribution in Clallam County by omitting context, misrepresenting scale, and ignoring the reciprocal contributions of tribal governments to the broader community.
Let’s be clear: the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe employs over 600 people, making it one of the largest economic engines in the county. Its enterprises and public services support not just tribal citizens, but non-tribal residents as well through healthcare, environmental restoration, infrastructure projects, and public outreach.
Here’s what the article left out:
• Tribal healthcare is shared: The Jamestown Family Health Clinic serves thousands of non-tribal patients across Clallam County, filling gaps in rural care.
• Infrastructure investments benefit all: The Tribe has helped fund and construct bridges, trails, and river restoration projects that serve the entire community and not just tribal lands.
• Salmon recovery supports the region: Fisheries restoration led by the Tribe bolsters both the ecosystem and the fishing industry, one of the most vital sectors in the area.
The narrative that $19.6 million in federal tribal grants is excessive fails to acknowledge:
• These funds represent a fraction of federal spending in the county.
• Much of this funding is tied to legal obligations and sovereignty it is not discretionary spending.
• Tribes use these grants to build capacity, protect resources, and deliver services that many others in the county benefit from but do not pay for.
Meanwhile, the article ignores that churches across Clallam County collectively occupy hundreds of acres and pay virtually no property tax. Timber companies enjoy significant tax breaks but do not reinvest at nearly the same community scale. Yet scrutiny is directed not at these exemptions but at a tribe working within legal frameworks to strengthen its region.
And finally, holding up $800,000 in housing funds over a $50,000 donation and a liaison job easily explained with one Google search? That’s not transparency, it’s obstruction. Housing projects were delayed for families earning modest incomes because of a politically motivated critique masquerading as equity advocacy.
Equity means fairness across the board not singling out a sovereign government for operating effectively and responsibly. It’s time we move the conversation from resentment to recognition--and from finger-pointing to solutions. Oh and one last thing, if we’re still litigating pandemic relief in 2025, maybe the real issue isn’t tribal funding it’s selective memory.
Let’s see. Aren’t all the items you listed right on down the line all supported by federal United States tax dollars? Or are you saying the tribe paid for all of this out of their own pocket from their earnings? You make it sound like the tribe has done all of the things you listed out of the goodness of their heart and their bank account. Well it may have come from their bank account that WE the taxpayers have given to the tribe to start with! So please spare us all with how much the tribe does. When they have earnings from investments why do they donate a fraction .77%? While they rake in millions from federal tax dollars the rest of us are paying? That is NOT equitable by any stretch of the imagination no matter how you want to try and convince us otherwise. ACTIONS MATTER JUST LIKE WORDS DO…..and I’m not buying what you are selling. FYI we only need to know what your yearly revenues are to know when a tribe has very few members, has the ability to increase their wealth in a short amount of years regardless what their investments are they should be more than able to support themselves without future federal money and remain profitable. Just saying.
Yes.
And also no.
Welcome to the world of federal tribal funding, which is… drumroll… a legal obligation. Not a favor. Not a donation. Not a kickback. It’s rooted in treaties and trust responsibilities enshrined in federal law. It’s not controversial—it’s constitutional.
Tribal governments receive federal funding because they’re sovereign entities delivering services, not because they’re trying to “live off the system.” They take those funds—alongside their own revenues—and use them to:
- build infrastructure
- restore salmon habitats
- operate clinics that serve the whole community, including Pepai’s neighbors
- employ hundreds of non-tribal residents
- partner with nonprofits like Habitat to build multi-income housing units
That’s not “raking in money”—that’s governing. If anything, you should be asking why the county doesn’t match that output.
I would be asking that question but the County isn’t a money making operation like the tribe is. If the County had millions of dollars coming in from businesses instead of taxpayers (which has to be justified & taxpayers aren’t an endless amount of revenue stream) then it would be different.
Kind of a silly question to be asked because you of all people should be able to see & know the difference. Right there in your comment it’s clear you are in the business of revenue generation. The County is not so why would it be expected to match that output? The only revenue generation going on in the county is “THE TAXPAYER” & maybe fees, parks, etc., nothing like the tribes have the ability to do. So I’m puzzled, why are you still justifying raking in the $$$$$’s. Yes they are living off the system, that is exactly what JST is doing. If JST wasn’t living off the system they would stop accepting any federal money, period, whether there is a treaty or federal funding….
Pepai, if tribal economic success feels like a personal affront, maybe it’s time to audit the narrative…not the neighbor.
You’re sidestepping the point to preserve a storyline where Native prosperity can only exist as imbalance. Your argument hinges on the idea that revenue generation is suspicious unless burdened by taxpayer dependence.
The County doesn’t operate like the Tribe not because it can’t--but because it won’t. If you’re frustrated that one government uses the tools available to it while the other underperforms, aim that criticism at the County’s economic strategy; not at a sovereign nation upholding legal obligations to its people.
And no, accepting federal treaty funding isn’t “living off the system”, it’s living with a system that was designed, broken, and upheld by the very government you’re defending.
Treating federal obligations like optional charity is misinformed. It’s like arguing veterans should reject the VA because it’s federally funded, or counties should refuse FEMA relief just to prove they’re “self-sufficient.” It’s not principled, it’s weaponized ignorance.
This article will get them to follow Jeff to whatever committee or church he is at next.
Salmon recovery brings power. Power to lie and jump from one foot to the other.
Thanks for chiming in, John. Your grasp of nuance remains as elusive as ever.
Hey Barney guys lets spend billions on riparian projects and then claim it still works when we put salmon on a threatened or endangered list...after spending billions since 1999.
Lets put "motion lights' on the trees so the birds don't eat all the juvenile char swimming in our stagnant water with methane and salmon hotels that wipe out char beds the first big storm that comes through. Oh no problem we just send the salmon Cisco Morris' out to do what doesn't work all over again. Anything to flood out property owners so we don't have to pay market value. Add thieves to the liars list of traits.
Look at me...I got elected....I am flying my airplane..
Democrat+ Tribe = Lie.
Still not willing to believe the evidence you claim doesn’t exist. Enjoy looking at our elected leaders who only want to see themselves on publicx access television.
Oh I can think of one for sure that comes to mind ;-)
More lateral movement and subterfuge. You're never it...You can't be tagged. I am sure you think your lateral torts contain gems, but they don't. You cannot handle dissent. You can't be honest with dissent..You sanction stalking dissent inside and outside the political realm. There is no amount of not so clever lateral subterfuge that can save your Party's brand of "democracy."
If we’re playing tag and you are yelling “you’re never it,” I think I should take that as a compliment. Because if “it” means erratic screeds stitched together with suspicion and no verifiable facts, then nope—I am absolutely not it. As if having a party affiliation is required to be allergic to nonsense. You don’t need a red or blue sticker on your shirt to point out selective outrage, misinformed commentary, or sandbox-level tantrums.
Unaffiliated, Unamused, and Unavailable for your Bullshit
We're all citizens. We have the right to get off our dead butts and file for grants, permits, and projects. The tribes did. They're not goofing off, instead of complaining about somebody else's goat. Hard work gets hard results. Go for it!
I don’t think you are correct about your statement, it’s a little more complicated. Individuals can apply for grant money like to take a college course, etc., but not the type of projects and causes the tribe has. I couldn’t apply for a grant because I want to fish or grow oysters, or build homes, or a MAT clinic. It doesn’t work that way for private individual people. Words matter.
Even if the local government global consortium members did get a grant they would augment BIA grants to heal a "broken relationship." See Re-compete grants."
Only Tribes can apply for many of these grants. Why don't YOU try to get some grants and see what happens when you're not a Tribal member.
Grants are grift/graft money...it all comes from federal debt accumulation making everyone more and more dependent on borrowed resources at an undeterminable cost!💲😎
They joined a global consortium and gave up their treaty rights so they could get reparations for colonization and heal a bad relationship. They just didn't get off their asses, they got off a treaty with America, their American Constitutional protection and succeeded from American sovereignty, to join Soros and Gates in the World Economy. Now, they continue to step outside of Congress to effectuate a global policy that targets American economy at the local level. If you like paying that much in taxes most likely you are a government employee who will live with the cannibalization of American process because you get cost of living increases...paid for by the limited local and state economy.