Great article pointing out how the hypocrisy that surrounds us.....and how it arises from our governmental agencies. Very inciteful video by Strossel. Everybody loves free handouts but few realize what it does to their psychological health and overall wellbeing. So many in this country need to wake up and realize that more government will not cure their problems.
I liked the quote fromTacitus. This has been a realized downfall of societies for millenia. A whole lot to digest today, Jeff. Thank you for the updates.
Knew a politician who ran a non-profit who reaped millions in federal, local grant monies and after decades of operating a "jobs" program, he sold the "non-profit" for get this "for profit" to a Tribe. No paper trail. No public SEC filings.
The tribes are not getting enough Federal charity to "fight climate change". How much climate change fighting did their ancestors conduct and further why are the tribes the anointed combatants ? As climate change investment goes, fighting solar flares and volcanoes would be a more logical priority. I do not doubt that we are polluting our environment, but nobody knows and nobody agrees how great or how little our fossil fuel emissions might be contributing. Right or wrong, energy has become a human essential. If burning fossil fuels is proven to be a detriment, alternative energy sources are needed. All other oil producing nations do not care that we stopped domestic production for altruistic reasons. There is no logic in stopping one energy source before an alternative is available. Feel good projects like eclectic cars and wind farms accomplish nothing to little to replace the needed energy. Such short sightedness in mandating electric cars that are charged with fossil fuel generators. Water fall power generation has been a huge and reliable energy source. Wind farms are completely unreliable, dependent upon wind, ( another aspect of the climate we fruitlessly strive to control ). There is a huge source of energy beneath the earth's crust. Tides are another constant with potential. Solar farms are again limited to day time and their existence exceeds our current capability to store power. So we are giving money to aboriginal ancestry to fight climate change because of their proven cultural performance in this field ? Derelict RVs are a real problem, being an interim step to homelessness. This might be an application for Government. Public works programs that provide housing in exchange for needed public services. The business of dealing with our waste in it's many forms is so profitable that it's businesses sponsor professional golf tournaments. Perhaps housing in exchange for productive jobs in waste management. Free transportation is a lie. Government decides who and how public transportation is financed. It is anything but free. Free COVID "vaccines" anyone ?
There is never more than just one reality, one truth, and one true REAL scientific outcome~! So those of us who have seen & studied the real science, have functional common-sense reasoning skills, and who fully understand that this "climate change" BS that is STILL being constantly shoved down everyone's throats is obviously a scam of corrupt government, criminal NGO's, and VERY evil people who could care less about the environment because they are in it for the money and to abuse power to keep their money train flowing~! In the 70's these criminals of humanity were attempting to scare Americans with their "global cooling" fear porn. Then when that failed to materialize, they switched their fake science lies to "global warming". When that also dramatically failed these criminals of humanity cooked up the fake "catch all" science of general "climate change" fear porn fully intending to claim that they were right regardless of what the climate did~! Ha! This all gives cover to these same criminals of humanity who have been engaged in weather weaponization science and directed energy weapons in their dastardly agenda of depopulation and theft of land in large swaths for decades now~! Of course, the pathetically simple-minded folks, regardless of their so-called "educational level" have zero personal discernment, situational awareness, or functioning memory past last Tuesday's lunch, so they easily become absolutely emotionally hysterical due to their own brainwashing from these same criminals of humanity~! These are the same hysterical out-of-control sheep & useful idiots who drive America and the entire world into insane and deadly agendas of the criminals of humanity~! These same hysterical morons have been directly responsible for countless deaths of innocent folks because they were instrumental in pushing completely unnecessary wars, fake pandemics, and a constantly astounding theft of taxpayer monies that could and should have been used to help build America and humanity, instead of bringing it to the near total destruction of today~! Instead of apologizing for their part in all of these crimes against humanity because they are the weakest people and most prone to emotional hysteria who are used quicker than hookers in Tijuana Mexico, they ALWAYS prove their complete absence of Intelligence by constantly doubling down in hysterics whenever the criminals of humanity spew more of their obviously evil twisted lies keeping them locked in their brainwashing system of total control~! Then, they become completely unhinged when the vast majority of Americans continue to vote for the few honorable Individuals who have long proven that they are fighting against the same criminals of humanity who are conducting a mass murder genocide upon the entire global population that has SO many aspects it absolutely boggles the mind how many ways these evil monsters are doing harm to humanity~! Most Americans want to know what the magic words are that will wake these useful idiots up before they do even more harm~? What on earth will it take to get the brainwashed sheep to see what is REALLY going on~? How could ANYONE still be so completely clueless and ignorant after seeing what the criminals in government and the evil monsters have been doing~? Thank God "we" (America) has the great Intelligent folks who have come together to stand against these evil criminals and their moronic minions~! Sincerely, Mike
I read with great sadness how the South Dakota Rosebud Sioux Tribe has been plagued with crime (mostly drug/cartel related -- trafficking, gun violence) and has declared a state of emergency on the reservation. So, they are asking for federal help for enforcement (just as the Oglala Sioux Tribe did in 2023). It only brings up the question -- is this sovereign nation stuff really working?
The people on the Dakotas reservations are extremely poor -- highest in the country (at 45.18%, Pine Ridge Reservation has poverty exceeding 80%) I can't help but wonder if more aid would be available if all the tribes were contributing to state and federal funds. Or perhaps, for the better off, wealthy tribes contribute at the same rate as non-sovereign peoples, specifically to help other tribes. For some tribes to have fabulous wealth, while others live in abject poverty just seems unjust in so many ways.
A sovereign state. A dependent state. Which is it, does one claim to be above the other, for purposes of ENTITLEMENT? Why is there entitlement at all? Is there dual citizenship, or are they exclusive to each other? Are there tiers of citizenship defined by certain DNA? Is it ok to overlap when it is exclusionary? Fair is not always Fair, privilege can be excessive. Are some people MORE equal than others.? Are brunettes smarter than blondes? Where does it matter....
Just wait until you go into one of the clinics for a paper cut and are randomly asked if you are a drug addict, have behavioral disorders... another public health query to facilitate enough responses so as to build another crisis clinic 24/7. Rinse. Repeat.
Fighting climate change! What a joke! The climate has always changed and whatever small part our carbon footprints make is inconsequential.
There are deep state agencies tampering with climate and weather modification but cosmic forces unimaginably huge are reshaping our galaxy far beyond the relatively puny but still (locally)consequential actions at the human level.
Are we wrecking the place? Absolutely... destroying the general environment, exploiting and polluting everything we touch.
It's mind over matter...if you don't mind, it don't matter!
Ive always had a problem with taxpayers subsidising universities. Hopefully more federal cuts will happen. They take our money and spread their insanity. They started DEI. Because it benifits them. More money they can suck into their system. I remember, back in the early 90s. I was working on a UW construction job. At the start, the carpenters working for the general contractor were getting paid by a subcontractor that was minority ( black) owned. After a certain amount was funneled through the subcontractor. The minority percentage requirement was fullfilled. And their checks started coming from the general contractor. Its all a big lie to steal your money.
Are we going to ignore the history of cultural genocide, land theft, broken treaties, violence against indigenous communities. I’d say give the indigenous community a break. I’m not seeing them living a life of luxury, that this land offered when Europeans arrived. I’m happy to be in PA, no things aren’t perfect, and I appreciate Jeff Tozzer’s hard work bringing local issues to our attention. We do have work to do, thank you Jeff, and I do appreciate all the comments as well.
Take a moment to donate to Oxford house. They fit the bill for those tribal members booted from the tribe after getting hooked on too much too easy. You are not seeing my friend. call the 1-800 number on the bottom of your screen. Maybe you can't see the number..Maybe your just taking your time...
Thank St. Vincent De Paul. Her last name is Townsend. She approved ferry and gas vouchers for my old tribal friend on the outs with his tribe. Most are functioning despite have more than they need and find easy to blow on over-indulgence.
In general, I appreciate this site drawing attention to local issues that don't get enough attention, but this article could use some fact checking. For example:
"Tribal members can get state-funded upgrades like new water heaters, heat pumps, and dryers if they meet income limits."
Seems like most Washingtonians who meet the income requirements will eventually be able to take advantage of these credits.
Also, everyone who pays federal income tax is eligible for the similar Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit from the Inflation Reduction Act (at least until the current administration shuts it down).
Nuisance: If a guest is allergic to a resident's dog, cat, other... they are going to have an accommodation and sleep in their/our RV. Same goes with remodeling, painting, or other OSHA requirements supposedly written to protect people from harmful elements. Ironically, never hear about nuisance enforcement when it comes to the cannabis factories spewing fumes near elementary schools, parks, trails.
Great article pointing out how the hypocrisy that surrounds us.....and how it arises from our governmental agencies. Very inciteful video by Strossel. Everybody loves free handouts but few realize what it does to their psychological health and overall wellbeing. So many in this country need to wake up and realize that more government will not cure their problems.
I liked the quote fromTacitus. This has been a realized downfall of societies for millenia. A whole lot to digest today, Jeff. Thank you for the updates.
In Anchorage this past week has was $3.49.9/gallon, more than 60 cents less than Costco Sequim …
Same price in MT, ID, UT last week and found $2.80 gal. in AZ along with pristine roads.
Gas went up again this week. And Olympia isn't done with all the gas hikes!
6 cents more state imposed tax on June 1st.
6 cents from us is 4.5 cents of more revenue for tribal gas stations.
Double Ugh!!
Ugh!!
Not sure what gas taxes have to do with funding the fire department …
Id rather pay $.60 than have fire with no truck show up.
Delusional to believe that's how it works...
NO secret local politicians in the deep pockets of the Tribe.
Knew a politician who ran a non-profit who reaped millions in federal, local grant monies and after decades of operating a "jobs" program, he sold the "non-profit" for get this "for profit" to a Tribe. No paper trail. No public SEC filings.
And those grants bought assets which were sold. Just another scheme for money laundering.
Jeff: Keep up the great work. Why do we continue to allow the county to grovel to the tribes when they are such a small group?
The tribes are not getting enough Federal charity to "fight climate change". How much climate change fighting did their ancestors conduct and further why are the tribes the anointed combatants ? As climate change investment goes, fighting solar flares and volcanoes would be a more logical priority. I do not doubt that we are polluting our environment, but nobody knows and nobody agrees how great or how little our fossil fuel emissions might be contributing. Right or wrong, energy has become a human essential. If burning fossil fuels is proven to be a detriment, alternative energy sources are needed. All other oil producing nations do not care that we stopped domestic production for altruistic reasons. There is no logic in stopping one energy source before an alternative is available. Feel good projects like eclectic cars and wind farms accomplish nothing to little to replace the needed energy. Such short sightedness in mandating electric cars that are charged with fossil fuel generators. Water fall power generation has been a huge and reliable energy source. Wind farms are completely unreliable, dependent upon wind, ( another aspect of the climate we fruitlessly strive to control ). There is a huge source of energy beneath the earth's crust. Tides are another constant with potential. Solar farms are again limited to day time and their existence exceeds our current capability to store power. So we are giving money to aboriginal ancestry to fight climate change because of their proven cultural performance in this field ? Derelict RVs are a real problem, being an interim step to homelessness. This might be an application for Government. Public works programs that provide housing in exchange for needed public services. The business of dealing with our waste in it's many forms is so profitable that it's businesses sponsor professional golf tournaments. Perhaps housing in exchange for productive jobs in waste management. Free transportation is a lie. Government decides who and how public transportation is financed. It is anything but free. Free COVID "vaccines" anyone ?
There is never more than just one reality, one truth, and one true REAL scientific outcome~! So those of us who have seen & studied the real science, have functional common-sense reasoning skills, and who fully understand that this "climate change" BS that is STILL being constantly shoved down everyone's throats is obviously a scam of corrupt government, criminal NGO's, and VERY evil people who could care less about the environment because they are in it for the money and to abuse power to keep their money train flowing~! In the 70's these criminals of humanity were attempting to scare Americans with their "global cooling" fear porn. Then when that failed to materialize, they switched their fake science lies to "global warming". When that also dramatically failed these criminals of humanity cooked up the fake "catch all" science of general "climate change" fear porn fully intending to claim that they were right regardless of what the climate did~! Ha! This all gives cover to these same criminals of humanity who have been engaged in weather weaponization science and directed energy weapons in their dastardly agenda of depopulation and theft of land in large swaths for decades now~! Of course, the pathetically simple-minded folks, regardless of their so-called "educational level" have zero personal discernment, situational awareness, or functioning memory past last Tuesday's lunch, so they easily become absolutely emotionally hysterical due to their own brainwashing from these same criminals of humanity~! These are the same hysterical out-of-control sheep & useful idiots who drive America and the entire world into insane and deadly agendas of the criminals of humanity~! These same hysterical morons have been directly responsible for countless deaths of innocent folks because they were instrumental in pushing completely unnecessary wars, fake pandemics, and a constantly astounding theft of taxpayer monies that could and should have been used to help build America and humanity, instead of bringing it to the near total destruction of today~! Instead of apologizing for their part in all of these crimes against humanity because they are the weakest people and most prone to emotional hysteria who are used quicker than hookers in Tijuana Mexico, they ALWAYS prove their complete absence of Intelligence by constantly doubling down in hysterics whenever the criminals of humanity spew more of their obviously evil twisted lies keeping them locked in their brainwashing system of total control~! Then, they become completely unhinged when the vast majority of Americans continue to vote for the few honorable Individuals who have long proven that they are fighting against the same criminals of humanity who are conducting a mass murder genocide upon the entire global population that has SO many aspects it absolutely boggles the mind how many ways these evil monsters are doing harm to humanity~! Most Americans want to know what the magic words are that will wake these useful idiots up before they do even more harm~? What on earth will it take to get the brainwashed sheep to see what is REALLY going on~? How could ANYONE still be so completely clueless and ignorant after seeing what the criminals in government and the evil monsters have been doing~? Thank God "we" (America) has the great Intelligent folks who have come together to stand against these evil criminals and their moronic minions~! Sincerely, Mike
I read with great sadness how the South Dakota Rosebud Sioux Tribe has been plagued with crime (mostly drug/cartel related -- trafficking, gun violence) and has declared a state of emergency on the reservation. So, they are asking for federal help for enforcement (just as the Oglala Sioux Tribe did in 2023). It only brings up the question -- is this sovereign nation stuff really working?
The people on the Dakotas reservations are extremely poor -- highest in the country (at 45.18%, Pine Ridge Reservation has poverty exceeding 80%) I can't help but wonder if more aid would be available if all the tribes were contributing to state and federal funds. Or perhaps, for the better off, wealthy tribes contribute at the same rate as non-sovereign peoples, specifically to help other tribes. For some tribes to have fabulous wealth, while others live in abject poverty just seems unjust in so many ways.
A sovereign state. A dependent state. Which is it, does one claim to be above the other, for purposes of ENTITLEMENT? Why is there entitlement at all? Is there dual citizenship, or are they exclusive to each other? Are there tiers of citizenship defined by certain DNA? Is it ok to overlap when it is exclusionary? Fair is not always Fair, privilege can be excessive. Are some people MORE equal than others.? Are brunettes smarter than blondes? Where does it matter....
I keep seeing those billboards in PA for the urgent care program.
It says 24/7 = 365.
Mathematically that expression means 24 divide by 7...that equals 3.42...not 365.
If they can't do basic math do you want them 'managing' your body?
But they need millions more to keep the incompetence and mediocrity flowing.😱🤣
Just wait until you go into one of the clinics for a paper cut and are randomly asked if you are a drug addict, have behavioral disorders... another public health query to facilitate enough responses so as to build another crisis clinic 24/7. Rinse. Repeat.
Fighting climate change! What a joke! The climate has always changed and whatever small part our carbon footprints make is inconsequential.
There are deep state agencies tampering with climate and weather modification but cosmic forces unimaginably huge are reshaping our galaxy far beyond the relatively puny but still (locally)consequential actions at the human level.
Are we wrecking the place? Absolutely... destroying the general environment, exploiting and polluting everything we touch.
It's mind over matter...if you don't mind, it don't matter!
Nature prevails in the end!😎
LOL! "Fruity little voice." It's okay, I'm a GenX. We're not snowflakes.
Ive always had a problem with taxpayers subsidising universities. Hopefully more federal cuts will happen. They take our money and spread their insanity. They started DEI. Because it benifits them. More money they can suck into their system. I remember, back in the early 90s. I was working on a UW construction job. At the start, the carpenters working for the general contractor were getting paid by a subcontractor that was minority ( black) owned. After a certain amount was funneled through the subcontractor. The minority percentage requirement was fullfilled. And their checks started coming from the general contractor. Its all a big lie to steal your money.
Are we going to ignore the history of cultural genocide, land theft, broken treaties, violence against indigenous communities. I’d say give the indigenous community a break. I’m not seeing them living a life of luxury, that this land offered when Europeans arrived. I’m happy to be in PA, no things aren’t perfect, and I appreciate Jeff Tozzer’s hard work bringing local issues to our attention. We do have work to do, thank you Jeff, and I do appreciate all the comments as well.
Bill Guinn
Take a moment to donate to Oxford house. They fit the bill for those tribal members booted from the tribe after getting hooked on too much too easy. You are not seeing my friend. call the 1-800 number on the bottom of your screen. Maybe you can't see the number..Maybe your just taking your time...
Toll Free:
(800) 689-6411
https://www.oxfordhouse.org/donations
Thank St. Vincent De Paul. Her last name is Townsend. She approved ferry and gas vouchers for my old tribal friend on the outs with his tribe. Most are functioning despite have more than they need and find easy to blow on over-indulgence.
In general, I appreciate this site drawing attention to local issues that don't get enough attention, but this article could use some fact checking. For example:
"Tribal members can get state-funded upgrades like new water heaters, heat pumps, and dryers if they meet income limits."
Tribes are just one of the entities eligible for HEAR. Here's the full list from https://www.commerce.wa.gov/energy-incentives/hear/:
Entities that can apply for funding
501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organizations
Community Action Agencies
Housing Providers
Local Governments
Tribal governments and tribal supporting entities
Electric Utilities
Seems like most Washingtonians who meet the income requirements will eventually be able to take advantage of these credits.
Also, everyone who pays federal income tax is eligible for the similar Energy Efficient Home Improvement Credit from the Inflation Reduction Act (at least until the current administration shuts it down).
Nuisance: If a guest is allergic to a resident's dog, cat, other... they are going to have an accommodation and sleep in their/our RV. Same goes with remodeling, painting, or other OSHA requirements supposedly written to protect people from harmful elements. Ironically, never hear about nuisance enforcement when it comes to the cannabis factories spewing fumes near elementary schools, parks, trails.