Decades ago, I told everyone within earshot that I was done apologizing for being a semi-successful white heterosexual male. That semi-success came from a lifetime of deferred gratification, hard work, and personal sacrifice. I had to change from my first career in government to private enterprise when the initial affirmative action laws were passed via the Bakke decision in 1978 and my chances for advancement and new employment were essentially torpedoed. Until and unless we quit giving any group preferences and special privileges because of race and/or gender and/or sexual preference, and until we quit teaching our children that America is a horrible, racist society (in which only Caucasians can be racist), and until we once again make individuals responsible for themselves and their actions and to quit expecting the government to bail them out, we will never be able to move forward as a cohesive society.
Sorry, Jennifer. Even being unsuccessful allows you to pay taxes. All the sales taxes, "fines", assessments, liens, you name it, are ways our avaricious government reaches into our pockets. I don't mind paying, but would like a better explanation about what I am paying for.
Sheldon McGuire, the avaricious federal government might borrow enough money and print enough currency to destroy our country. When inflation rises to a certain level the economy collapses. The irony is that the very events the Three Kings protestors have predicted will come true because of the government debt. The ten year treasury is now 5.2%.
TLL, if the "enemies of progress" would not tamper with the accommodation offered by the process of evolution perhaps the word "stupid" would be eliminated because stupid people stopped reproducing. OTOH I see the opposite intellectual achievement. More reproduction and lower IQ scores.
When I lived in Ariz I met up with a Mexican woman who was quite prejudice against the whites and said Ariz was Mexico land and said the Mexicans were going to take back Ariz. I said “how?”. She said “we will out breed you”. I said “how about out educating us?” It went over her head.
UFOCCWD, I agree about the simple minded analogy but the tactic often works upon more complex minds if a large profit margin or "quid pro quo" is offered for the endorsement of a certain left wing enterprise. The most complex minds created the theory of Socialism and the Frankfurt School. Independent of any political indoctrination the process of evolution might betray any prediction models. The simple minds might reproduce at a higher rate and eventually dominate the IQ level. I remember that a few ivy league schools abandoned SAT scores to fulfill DEI requirements.
Con artists trick all levels of IQ,simple minded just a figure of speech to give dumb asses a little credit.Simple minded elected people do not make good elected officials because of weak backbones that do not fight for what is right but rather just go along with what con artists want.We see this with elected officials that have high levels of education on their resumes but are simple minded dumb asses that do not stand up for their communities like they pledged to.
Maybe we should rely on the Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are four biblical figures from the Book of Revelation who appear when the first four of seven seals are opened, serving as harbingers of the Last Judgment.
Denise Lapio, yet I realized a long time ago anti White sentiment will cause an immediate promotion in certain political structures. I hate politics because success requires wearing two masks.
Denise Lapio, those are important insights and everyone appreciates your involvement within our local government. Actually I allegedly am east European but a hot summer sun converts my skin not into a red blister but a beautiful bronze. I will not apologize because I suspect an unusual union in DNA to which none of us can control but depending upon the environment some predators will form when a species appears to be weak.
Maybe you need to become a "non-practicing white person". Yes, it is a real thing now. (If the comments had emojis I would insert several eye rolls here)
Robert, those are very important words. I learned many years ago that anti-racism is usually a code for anti-White. I believe the concept of "deferred gratification" is currently missing from a major part of our population.
It is so hard these days to be a straight, white, non-racist male when everything is racist.
White paint is racist.
"Among the many woke winners of this year’s prestigious National Book Awards is a black Columbia University professor whose screed attacks “white paint” as racist."
Unpainted fingernails are also a sign of white supremacy.
"The BBC is catching heat for an article claiming that the trend of leaving fingernails unpainted is a racist way of pushing “white supremacist standards of beauty.”
I remember a few times in life when people would try to apply guilt to me by condescendingly telling me that they forgive me for something we both know I never did. It made me ponder why they were saying that, as though I should want to accept their false accusations by settling for a truce.
In this current strategy, denial of "time immemorial" claims of owning EVERYTHING are being treated as though they were a racist denial that, somehow, the rights of tribal sovereignty are under attack: UNLESS and UNTIL we fully comply with their corporate leaders' wishes.
When County Commissioners, and other County officials, take actions that do not represent ALL of their constituents; and favor primarily those who give them large campaign contributions, while cutting backroom deals: seeking racial equality cannot be used as a cover for blatant favoritism.
Jake Seegers' interview here, yesterday, was a great example of seeking to restore better communication between both sides, by showing how he campaigns to fairly serve ALL of his constituents.
I personally have no guilt. I was not there, caused no harm. I do feel and empathize with historical events that caused harm, (like my family suffered in Russia) but was it all harmful? Did some people benefit from an education for the future? Looking around I see the Tribes have benefited from joining up with American culture and government and education. I see no (forced) poverty, living in cedar huts with branches for roofs, or lack of opportunity to support the family. No more than in "white" society. I bear no guilt for past actions. I would offer my warm coats to any human if needed.
Exactly! None of us were alive when other races were wronged, and none of the wronged are alive today. Enough of this racist bullshit already! Otherwise, why not go back further, and complain about evolution making some people light-skinned and others dark-skinned. Light-skinned people migrated north. Dark-skinned people didn't. Is either a crime? Get over Obama's divisive identity politics!
It was a little rough here back in the mid 20th century. Here in Sequim, I "think" (do not know for sure) that S'Klallam tribal members (then called Clallam tribal members), each family took land rather than getting shared land for a reservation. Many lived in poverty and had it pretty hard. I do believe there was a certain kind of racial prejudice at that time. And I was so happy to come back and see how great the tribe was doing, and how much they were doing for the community.
HOWEVER, this has gotten plain nuts. Late in the game, Jamestown S'Klallam decided they really did want a reservation after all (to have a casino). Now they want bits of reservation here and there, all connected by taxpayer-funded roads and services. Taxpayer-funded grants are going to the vastly wealthy corporation (tribal government?), land that donors paid to bring into community ownership are being handed over, taxpayers are paying to have drugs provided to addicts, and we are treated to proclamations that do not seem to follow the science.
Things need to be brought back into perspective. I do not care how frustrated people like Paula Allen are that they appear to hate half of their own relatives. I do not see that the tribe is eschewing technology brought to them by the evil conquerors (starting with such novelties as written language and the wheel). I do not buy that they are better stewards of the land (remember the tribal members' salmon nets from shore to shore every few feet on the rivers?).
Let's get over this. We all live here now. I think it's cool that their ancestors lived here for a long time. My ancestors go back just as far, but they lived elsewhere (I know, duh, but bear with me). Do I get to pick which line of ancestors I want to claim and go back and get a piece of that land? Not likely. And none of my ancestors were here when the atrocities were taking place. In fact, they suffered atrocities themselves because humans are a bunch of brutes. ALL humans, everybody's ancestors, both brutes and brutalized by turns.
CL, your statement, "Things need to be brought back into perspective" is the crust of the problems. Treaties signed a 100 years ago don't apply today. To put it in perspective, my neighbor just turned 100 years old. His first car was a model T, started by cranking. Maps were by word of mouth. Communication was by snail mail, love ones who died in the world wars were buried on foreign ground (either marked or unmarked).
Nobody knew back then-+ how the world would progress, nor the value of land, taxes, fishing rights etc. The treaties are taking advantage by loose interpretation made long ago and far away. The treatise fit for that time but not now.
The treaties need to be amended and brought back into "perspective". Either the Tribe can stay sovereign and raise money as any sovereign nation (their citizens pay taxes) or give up the sovereign status and live under the rules like the rest of us.
I think you're right. In Four Corners, you can drive through hundreds of miles of dirt roads and there has been much wringing of hands over the lack of good roads, hospitals, schools...but every driveway seems to have a bunch of really nice trucks and it just seems that there's money to build out some of this stuff. I do agree that, to the extent possible, tribes need to tax their citizens like every other nation does to support services and infrastructure for their citizens.
And in our case, the tribes get to keep most of the gas tax for the purpose of maintaining the roads on the reservation. But they have no system of public tribal land roads: the reservations are just separate pieces of property spread around the county. The gas tax should go to maintaining the roads used by the vehicles using that fuel.
I have listened to many Port Angeles City Council meetings and I struggle to listen. And what I continually hear is a pattern of unfocused discussion, procedural confusion, and an overwhelming emphasis on ideological narratives rather than the basic operations of governance.
Residents are dealing with very real issues: deteriorating roads, rising crime, open drug use, a lack of support for small businesses, and a very stagnant local economy. These are not abstract problems. They affect daily life, public safety, and the long term viability of this community. Yet these concerns rarely receive the sustained, competent attention they deserve.
Instead, meetings often center on identity based discussions, symbolic language, and a fixation on social narratives that do not move this county forward. The comments by Rae and Paula are very hateful, but they are fixated, fixated on white people. They deflect as they have nothing to offer for the problems listed above. And look at many who protest, white women who believe we all should be shameful for our actions. I would not be surprised if these same women aren’t a part of Anne Braden and Finding Freedom groups. Look up those names if you are not familiar. They make white women feel shameful for any discrimination that has happened in the past. And there is a huge following. I also know from personal experience that the reality of discrimination is far more complex than the narrow lens through which these folks profess it is.
In the late 1970s, my father was looking for a management job in a technical field. During one interview, he was told flatly that because he was a white male, the company was under pressure from affirmative action laws, he likely would not be hired unless he had a different last name or could somehow prove he wasn’t “completely white.” That moment stayed with me. It showed me that discrimination can take many forms, and that no group has a monopoly on suffering or unfair treatment. It also taught me that constantly dividing people into categories of oppressor and victim does nothing to build a healthy community or a functioning government.
What I see now is a leadership culture that is stuck in the past, continually framing the community through victimhood and perpetual victimhood. My guess is we will still see this 10 years, 20 years and on in the future. These same folks are passing on these thoughts to younger generations to carry the torch. They do not want to solve, they want to keep everything in disarray so they always will be a “victim” and division rather than focusing on improvement, growth, and shared responsibility. This approach does not heal anything. It does not build anything. It does not solve the problems residents face every day.
I am also concerned by the statement by French about “building trust with the tribe” being the most important priority. Respectful relationships with all partners matter, but the primary duty of a commissioner is to serve the entire county — every resident, every business, every taxpayer. When core responsibilities like infrastructure, public safety, and economic development are sidelined, the public loses trust. I have worked professionally with tribal governments in the past, and my experience was 180 degrees different from what I see here. Collaboration can be productive, respectful, and focused on shared goals. But what we have now feels more like political alignment than genuine partnership.
Regarding the Recompete grant: this was presented as a major opportunity, one of only a handful awarded nationwide. Yet the initial promise of 1,300 jobs has already been cut in half under the explanation that it is a “pilot program.” The structure of the grant, the layers of subcontracting, and the difficulty in obtaining clear information raise legitimate questions about transparency and accountability. It is also concerning that many of the individuals hired to work on this grant appear to be strong supporters of the program itself, receiving substantial salaries and benefits. The public deserves to know what happens when the grant ends, what long term outcomes are actually measurable, and whether this funding is being used in a way that genuinely benefits the community rather than a small circle of insiders. Where is the progress for this county with these funds? We are waiting.
Once again, voting is important, we need to change the current thought and we have the first opportunity of three, starting in November. We need to return to the fundamentals of governance. Focus on roads. Focus on crime. Focus on addiction. Focus on supporting small businesses. Focus on creating an environment where people can work, invest, and build a future. These are the responsibilities that matter most to the residents who live here.
And how, exactly, do we do that unless we vote out the miscreants that perpetuate it? How do we get back enough conservatives that we comprise over 50% of the voters to oust them in the next election? Even if Jake gets elected-- IF-- he will be outvoted 2:1 on any new ideas in favor of the corrupt status quo. Even with 100% conservative voter turnout, do we comprise over 50% of the voters?
Back in the 70’s the Consent Decree for hiring minorities, women and blacks was right on the mark due to civil rights discrimination. It was designed to level the field in all areas & it did. Civil rights was long over due & very much needed. That was over 50 years ago & having lived through those years and given the opportunity to thrive from those protections was an opportunity I most likely would not have had. Mostly white males made that happen because of pressure from various underprivileged groups. There was no more hiding discrimination that had been allowed to thrive unchecked. It was a time of awakening for the white male population back then, conform or hit the road. However the decrees were time sensitive not intended to last forever but did shape brighter futures for the oppressed groups. A lot has happened in 50 short years. The modern younger women, minorities and blacks of today don’t have a real clue what bad really is. Opportunities for everyone are there today but some don’t want to work they want it handed to them for free. Young people complain about the white males when women and minorities are predominately running our country today.
Good review of those "leaders" who don't like white, heterosexual males, Jeff. Add to that list our U.S. Representative, District 6, Emily Randall's (D) Congressional testimony denouncing white, heterosexual males. And to think how giddy Mike French gets when he speaks about those women's stances and leadership??? Well, Navarra Carr wants civility in a public forum. I agree with civility; however, no one can dictate what can or cannot be said at these public meetings. Enduring public comment comes with the job. So Carr will have put on her big girl pants and live thru it. If she doesn't like the process, don't run again. Simple.
Still waiting for the Lower Elwha S'Klallam Tribe to build the hotel downtown while Congress approves giving them more than 1000 acres in the Elwha Valley.
It's becoming clear that naive, guilt-driven fools are ceding all lands back to tribes and, if logic follows, moving back to Europe. Do us all a favor and not move to Europe before you cede the land?
Maybe LEK tribe is waiting for land transfer for documented ownership then log the timber cash in on land sales then build fancy hotel at taxpayer expense.From what i remember the tribe said it had all the proper financing necessary to build hotel when applying for permits which may have been a requirement for granting permits.
The legislation is part of a LARGER PUSH by tribes across the U.S. to regain ancestral lands. Such land transfers have been rare in Oregon, where tribes retain only a small fraction of their historic territories.
IS THIS BECOMING A PUSH OR SHOVE? VOTING BY PARTY ALONE, MAY SHOVE ALL OF US OUT OF OUR PUBLIC FOREST AND LANDS.
THE PROPOSAL HAS RAISED SENSITIVE QUESTIONS AROUND BALANCING TRIBAL LAND RESTORATION WITH CONCERNS ABOUT LOGGING AND HABITAT PROTECTION ON PUBLIC FOREST.
THE LEGISLATION DOES NOT PRESCRIBE HOW THE TRIBE CAN USE THE LAND AND DOESN’T SET TIMBER HARVEST LIMITS.
At least five of Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes are seeking the return of ancestral lands, with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde publicly advancing a proposal to transfer about 18,600 acres of Siuslaw National Forest into tribal ownership. Tribal leaders say the plan would address historical injustices while expanding a forest management approach focused on habitat, cultural resources, wildfire resilience and public access. The proposal has raised sensitive questions around balancing tribal land restoration with concerns about logging and habitat protection on public forests.
TRIBAL USE ONLY: Where does it end?
The Jamestown Corporation is now pursuing legislation to move Dungeness and Protection Island National Wildlife Refuges from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service management into tribal trust. Local and federal allies are working to make that transfer happen. After that there will be another one. There always is.
You all are surely aware that the BC government "returned" the land-- people's homes, neighborhoods, business-- back to the First Nation tribes. It was in the news a year or so ago. Imagine that happening here-- receiving an official notice that you must vacate your home and property as it now belongs to the Tribe! Stranger things have happened.
TRIBAL FUNDING WINDFALLS ARE THE REASON WE PAY TO LOSE
While previously Indian tribes had limited access to grants for land acquisition, such as through NAHADSA and HUD funding, today the number and sources of funding for land acquisition is increasing. As a result of the new funding sources, tribal governments are increasingly challenged to MOVE QUICKLY to take advantage of every opportunity to restore land to tribal stewardship.
LAND LOSS IS HAPPENING EVERY DAY
MICHIGAN: Tribal Communities are Driving Tourism On Their Own Terms Michigan tribes are shaping how visitors experience their communities. Bay Mills Indian Community created its own tourism bureau, while MEDC’s Pure Michigan program is working with tribes to share cultural events through tribal members’ voices, including at the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe’s powwow.
MAINE: Recent land returns give Wabanaki Nations more authority over conservation, ancestral territory The Penobscot Nation received 11,000 acres of ancestral land back this week, the first phase of what is expected to be one of the largest land returns ever between a U.S.-based nonprofit and a tribe. The 11,297 acres are part of a broader 30,000+-acre property surrounding Wáhsehtəkʷ — the East Branch of the Penobscot River — that a national nonprofit, Trust for Public Land, purchased from timber harvesters three years ago with the intent to return it to the Penobscot Nation. The Wáhsehtəkʷ effort is part of a larger push to return more than 50,000 acres to Wabanaki communities through 11 different projects in collaboration with conservation organizations.
CALIF: 'New Era': Landmark Policy to Expand Tribal Stewardship for At Least 7.5 Million Acres in California
Thanks for posting this info, Jennifer. I believe the bottom line, is the UN will own/take/control (however you want to say it) all the land in USA. They are only using the Tribes as a way to gain access to our private properties.
KK, John Worthington opened my eyes..I couldn't figure how or why the Tribes are expanding so fast. Then I went deeper, beyond Clallam County. As you wrote: "They are only using the Tribes as a way to gain access to our private properties" It can be stopped, it's just not recognized or believed right now.
There are four federally recognized tribes in the state of Idaho they are the Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, Nez Perce, and Shoshone-Paiute at Duck Valley Indian Reservation.
KOOTENAI TRIBE: Finally, after 113 years, the 18,800 acres of grassland, woodland and wildlife that comprise the National Bison Range, along with its resident bison herd, will be returned to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
COEUR D’ALENE TRIBE:Nearly 30,000 acres of timber land was recently returned to Coeur d’Alene Tribal ownership following the sale of property by Stimson Lumber Company. The sale restores land lost to the Tribe during the late 1800s within the boundaries of the Coeur d’Alene Reservation.
The purchase consists of farmland previously known as the Hayes property, located behind the Joseph Rodeo Grounds. It includes Wallowa River frontage and some water rights.
NEZ PERCE TRIBE: reclaims 148 acres of ancestral land in Eastern Oregon. The Nez Perce Tribe is located in Idaho
John Worthington is right. It's globalization using Indigenous people to gain land control, through the many brainwashing articles praising Natives as the true steward of the earth. Including our Clallam County newspapers and our leaders. Such as this article from the World Economic Forum:
I am a native born citizen of the United States of America. I had no say in the matter, and choose to remain in the greatest culture. A culture based on respect for differences and heritage, which form our unique society. This unity is being torn apart by the present day sophists. I urge Ron Allen and Navarra Carr, and anyone new to this skit, to listen to Red Skelton here. Seems like I am being segregated from the cultural norms of society because I am of the wrong color. These two people are he epitome of HYPOCRISY.
“…..we all need to be vigilant because the wealthiest white men are a greater threat to safety than the unhoused.” “The Debt that never clears.” Sept 28,2026
I wish we could stop the contest between one another. We all benefit as we co-exist. First. When the “white man” arrived he was an explorer. The tribal families were living in primitive conditions, often subject to starvation, disease, and intertribal warfare. Many tribes maintained slaves. Survival was the focus each day. These tribes were not an image of today. Today the “White Man” is a majority resident. (81% declare for being “white”.) Secondly, many residents are of mixed race. We have Asians, Blacks, Hispanics, and probably prior residents from around the world. How many tribal peoples are of mixed race? It should not make a difference. Why divide our country?
To balance the argument we should also consider the contributions the “white man” has given the rest of the population. This mix of peoples have fought international wars to maintain our joint independence and freedoms. This collection of peoples have contributed education, science, industry, transportation, medicine, and improved the standards of living for the majority of our population. The tribal peoples have retained much of their “sovereign nation” status. I will admit this has not been a totally peaceful transition. The cooperation, where present, has benefited millions of residents, tribes included. Why re-fight the wars? My belief is the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe has fared rather well. If we considered all residents as a large family our joint efforts could even improve what has already been accomplished.
But. There are those who want this division of ethnic groups. The continued insistence that the native population must have favor over their neighbors is divisive. What’s mine is mine, and what’s yours is mine! Who gets more? I think we should think in terms of equality. If every citizen was rewarded on a basis of contribution the shares would be quite different. Stop the competition. Think in terms of total improvement. Think in terms of the United States of America. Improve our education. Improve our businesses. Add to the services we all receive. Enlarge the total wealth of the country. Everyone would be better served. Think in terms of today’s population instead of revisiting past history and attempting to gain recognition to address the wrongs of the past. The past is past. Look to the future. Think about how to improve what we have.
Well said! JKT is competent and could survive along side other businesses and organizations without any tax relief or perks. THAT should be ended ASAP. We are ALL AMERICANS-- no hyphens! Get over it!
CAS, your statement, " There are those who want this division of ethnic groups" I agree, signs that say "Tribal Use Only", does just that, it makes a very distinct divide. There are not signs out there that say "Colonialist Use Only".....there are Tribes in the U.S. that work with their counties and communities, in fact, there isn't a big distinction between the two, they blend together and grow together.
Jennifer. Another comment. When your ship is sinking find the leak, don't just continue bailing. Our county ship of state has been leaking for some time. I believe most intelligent adults have some constructive recommendations, but who is listening? More buckets won't stop the sinking. Patch the leaks.
I was just reading that The City of Sequim currently has a job opening for a "Communications Manager"~! May it rain great Horney Toads and Hobgoblins with red robes! HA~!!! As I read the job description, I was greatly amused at the fact that I would be perfect for that position and in fact well overqualified. The only problem would be that I could never bring myself to paint lipstick on the unconstitutional agenda of the City of Sequim's ugly pig~! Ha! There is not enough lipstick in the world to cover up that unfolding disaster, and I see no signs that the clown show running Sequim intends to clean up their act. On the contrary, they are doubling down on stupid with their subversive communistic BS as they fleece the residents, business folks, and tourists alike. Otherwise, I would absolutely LOVE to help Sequim and the good folks flourish by playing a role to bring them together! What a strange world we live in... Yes: "Come to beautiful Sequim to spend all of your tourist dollars and navigate through the tiny Downtown red robed Hobgoblins and their "F-this & F-that" protest signs, to experience the friendly, peaceful, safety, and love that our community is SO famous for~! [Americans supporting freedom and rights not welcome~!]". Good grief! Oh, and are "we" REALLY STILL supposed to feel bad for what we never did, to American Indians today, who were never harmed, and who only received special privileges, rights, and billions of OUR dollars for the past 100 years? HA~! Sounds like the local swine's lipstick is fading to me! ;-) Well, these looney birds who hide behind their disgusting "race cards" and computer screens, who push their evil agenda of ignorance and hate, sure have revealed themselves as the greedy thieving divisive pigs that they truly are. Nope, I COMPLETELY reject their sick propaganda and twisted rewriting of our local history~! HA! I guess that I won't be getting the "Communications Manager" job for the Jamestown S'Klallam corporation any time soon either! Drat~!!! And me, being SO proud of my American Indian ancestry and all. How rude! Of course, the American Indian ancestry that I have is East Coast where many of my Indian kin were actually killed by the criminals in the government's sanctioned genocide back in the day. I was just wondering... Is there any history of Jamestown S'Klallam Indian genocide at the hands of "White men" HERE in our region??? Or are these evil liars & thieves just riding on the backs of the REAL American Indian victims of the American government from a time long past? That would be even more reprehensible, would it not? I could be wrong, but the only genocide that I seem to remember in our area was committed by the invading Jamestown S'Klallam tribes' ancestors against other American Indians who were actually here for thousands of years~! Well, of course except for this government's COVID mass murder attack that is STILL ongoing, where the criminals involved are STILL in office and desperately trying to avoid the justice that is coming~! $500,000.00 for Christmas lights??? Is this an example of grotesque "virtue signaling"? Since when is the Jamestown S'Klallam corporation a so-called "Christian organization", especially in light of the fact that they have a LONG-documented history of completely unchristian like behavior to this very day??? I and the other folks that I personally know have absolutely NO interest in constantly dredging up crimes against our American Indian ancestors, let alone blaming folks today for them and coercing money from them like beggars on the street who trick fools into giving them money, so they can later drive to their homes in cars that the fools can't even afford! Folks, you are NOT responsible for anything that was done before you were born~! Let us get over that utter hogwash nonsense and come together to deal with the criminals in governments AND NGOs here in our community today~!
Mike. I often think back to some of our more notable Presidents. One, Theodore Roosevelt, was quoted as saying" Walk Softly, but carry a Big Stick" I think more of us need a Big Stick.
Yes, Patriot Sheldon McGuire, Teddy was not all bad!
Your remark is actually VERY funny here because we have a little family "inside joke"! You see, we have Heeler pups here and folks who know what they are REALLY like understand that they are NOT really "dogs"! Oh sure, they look like dogs, but they are "not of this earth" and FAR from average dogs. They are VERY high energy, faster than a speeding bullet, and extremely intelligent, so you really have to be on guard around Heelers~! One of our friends decided to ignore the "No Trespassing" sign that we have on the inner sanctum of our property and he got a little taste of our Heelers, so he won't be making THAT foolish mistake again any time soon! Ha! No bloodshed because he didn't piss our Heelers off, but he definitely got "shaken and stirred" all the same! Warning signs matter~!!! ;-) Well, anyway, years ago when these two Tasmanian Devils were little pups, we had to train them to pay attention on cue when they would get a little carried away because if we didn't, things could go terribly wrong vary fast. So, without actually hitting them, we trained them to stop cold when they heard "GET THE STICK"! So, they would IMMEDIATELY stop whatever they were doing and pay attention for further instructions~! Ha! We don't even have to actually have a stick... Note: they won't care if anyone else says "GET THE STICK' so nuff said ;-)) Now, I am certainly NOT saying that these criminals in our local government are anywhere near as Intelligent as our Heeler pups, because they are not even as smart as our chickens, but I think that you are on to something with that "big stick" idea! I recommend at least two or three different calibers of "sticks" just in case folks have to defend themselves from the various predators that are loose in our community~!
I have my moments! HA~! I'm glad that you liked my little joy joy rant ;-) Jeff Tozzer has a delightful way of exposing the crappola that has soiled our governmental system here, so it is awesome to see SO many good folks contributing to the discussion on positive ways. We will never get through the thick heads of these political goons, but together we can get rid of them and make sure that Intelligent & honest people get into office... Have a great week in Paradise~!
I have noticed a large number of new faces at local businesses like at both walmarts,i am sure these new faces have been brought here for 'New registrations'.
Somewhere in my teachings was a concept of earning respect. This was done by having a code of conduct that contributed to your community. A handshake was a contract. Your word was a bond. Your actions determined whether you were deserving of respect. If you did not earn respect you were probably, in essence, banished. Good ol' days.
The mainstream narrative is no longer mainstream. It’s special interest. Every one knows it. Folks are tired of it. Screaming Racist as a label no longer is taken serious. Like Nazi or Fascist or homophobe. It now means nothing as the progressives have been screeching this bullshit since 2008.
"Progressives". A misnomer. Everything I read about being "progressive" is destructive, hostile, seldom informed, loud, and dangerous. Why anyone would choose to be a "Progressive" is a mystery to me. "Liberal" I can understand. "Conservative" I can understand. We might even consider "Independent" as a reasonable label. I can even accept being a "Moderate". Words! I think I would prefer a label such as "Informed", "Learned", "Knowing" or even "Kind" or "Friendly". Never a "Progressive".
Carr likes to claim she was elected by the city because of "who we are" . Carr was elected by 2 , 667 votes. She is up for reelection this time next year. PA needs 3 solid candidates for 2027 council races.
Decades ago, I told everyone within earshot that I was done apologizing for being a semi-successful white heterosexual male. That semi-success came from a lifetime of deferred gratification, hard work, and personal sacrifice. I had to change from my first career in government to private enterprise when the initial affirmative action laws were passed via the Bakke decision in 1978 and my chances for advancement and new employment were essentially torpedoed. Until and unless we quit giving any group preferences and special privileges because of race and/or gender and/or sexual preference, and until we quit teaching our children that America is a horrible, racist society (in which only Caucasians can be racist), and until we once again make individuals responsible for themselves and their actions and to quit expecting the government to bail them out, we will never be able to move forward as a cohesive society.
A WHITE BURDEN
Robert, being a semi-successful WHITE heterosexual male, also gives you the BURDEN to pay taxes.
Sorry, Jennifer. Even being unsuccessful allows you to pay taxes. All the sales taxes, "fines", assessments, liens, you name it, are ways our avaricious government reaches into our pockets. I don't mind paying, but would like a better explanation about what I am paying for.
I thought Jennifer's remark was sarcasm.
Sheldon McGuire, the avaricious federal government might borrow enough money and print enough currency to destroy our country. When inflation rises to a certain level the economy collapses. The irony is that the very events the Three Kings protestors have predicted will come true because of the government debt. The ten year treasury is now 5.2%.
Jennifer, LOL I love your sense of humor. With all of the depressing news from Clallam County we need to laugh occasionally.
Savvy people do not cave in or fall for lunatic liberal brainwashing which is their most widely used tactic because it works on the simple minded.
And stupid.
TLL, if the "enemies of progress" would not tamper with the accommodation offered by the process of evolution perhaps the word "stupid" would be eliminated because stupid people stopped reproducing. OTOH I see the opposite intellectual achievement. More reproduction and lower IQ scores.
When I lived in Ariz I met up with a Mexican woman who was quite prejudice against the whites and said Ariz was Mexico land and said the Mexicans were going to take back Ariz. I said “how?”. She said “we will out breed you”. I said “how about out educating us?” It went over her head.
UFOCCWD, I agree about the simple minded analogy but the tactic often works upon more complex minds if a large profit margin or "quid pro quo" is offered for the endorsement of a certain left wing enterprise. The most complex minds created the theory of Socialism and the Frankfurt School. Independent of any political indoctrination the process of evolution might betray any prediction models. The simple minds might reproduce at a higher rate and eventually dominate the IQ level. I remember that a few ivy league schools abandoned SAT scores to fulfill DEI requirements.
Con artists trick all levels of IQ,simple minded just a figure of speech to give dumb asses a little credit.Simple minded elected people do not make good elected officials because of weak backbones that do not fight for what is right but rather just go along with what con artists want.We see this with elected officials that have high levels of education on their resumes but are simple minded dumb asses that do not stand up for their communities like they pledged to.
Maybe we should rely on the Horsemen of the Apocalypse. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are four biblical figures from the Book of Revelation who appear when the first four of seven seals are opened, serving as harbingers of the Last Judgment.
Great comment, Robert! Never apologize for being born your race, color, sex, and ethnicity.
Denise Lapio, yet I realized a long time ago anti White sentiment will cause an immediate promotion in certain political structures. I hate politics because success requires wearing two masks.
Denise Lapio, those are important insights and everyone appreciates your involvement within our local government. Actually I allegedly am east European but a hot summer sun converts my skin not into a red blister but a beautiful bronze. I will not apologize because I suspect an unusual union in DNA to which none of us can control but depending upon the environment some predators will form when a species appears to be weak.
Survival of the fittest.
Yes!!!
Indeed, well said!
Thank you, well said.
Maybe you need to become a "non-practicing white person". Yes, it is a real thing now. (If the comments had emojis I would insert several eye rolls here)
https://thedailybs.com/2026/09/12/non-practicing-white-clancy-supporter-learns-holdout-juror-is-black-and-suddenly-has-a-dilemma/
Robert, those are very important words. I learned many years ago that anti-racism is usually a code for anti-White. I believe the concept of "deferred gratification" is currently missing from a major part of our population.
It is so hard these days to be a straight, white, non-racist male when everything is racist.
White paint is racist.
"Among the many woke winners of this year’s prestigious National Book Awards is a black Columbia University professor whose screed attacks “white paint” as racist."
https://www.johnlocke.org/ivy-league-professor-wins-award-for-book-about-racist-white-paint/
Unpainted fingernails are also a sign of white supremacy.
"The BBC is catching heat for an article claiming that the trend of leaving fingernails unpainted is a racist way of pushing “white supremacist standards of beauty.”
https://nypost.com/2026/09/28/world-news/bbc-roasted-for-linking-unpainted-fingernails-to-white-supremacy-in-woke-article/
It is hard to be humble when you are so good!
People that use racist as way to get pity usually expect ignorants to get on their knees and give racist beggars what they want for free.
I remember a few times in life when people would try to apply guilt to me by condescendingly telling me that they forgive me for something we both know I never did. It made me ponder why they were saying that, as though I should want to accept their false accusations by settling for a truce.
In this current strategy, denial of "time immemorial" claims of owning EVERYTHING are being treated as though they were a racist denial that, somehow, the rights of tribal sovereignty are under attack: UNLESS and UNTIL we fully comply with their corporate leaders' wishes.
When County Commissioners, and other County officials, take actions that do not represent ALL of their constituents; and favor primarily those who give them large campaign contributions, while cutting backroom deals: seeking racial equality cannot be used as a cover for blatant favoritism.
Jake Seegers' interview here, yesterday, was a great example of seeking to restore better communication between both sides, by showing how he campaigns to fairly serve ALL of his constituents.
I personally have no guilt. I was not there, caused no harm. I do feel and empathize with historical events that caused harm, (like my family suffered in Russia) but was it all harmful? Did some people benefit from an education for the future? Looking around I see the Tribes have benefited from joining up with American culture and government and education. I see no (forced) poverty, living in cedar huts with branches for roofs, or lack of opportunity to support the family. No more than in "white" society. I bear no guilt for past actions. I would offer my warm coats to any human if needed.
Exactly! None of us were alive when other races were wronged, and none of the wronged are alive today. Enough of this racist bullshit already! Otherwise, why not go back further, and complain about evolution making some people light-skinned and others dark-skinned. Light-skinned people migrated north. Dark-skinned people didn't. Is either a crime? Get over Obama's divisive identity politics!
It was a little rough here back in the mid 20th century. Here in Sequim, I "think" (do not know for sure) that S'Klallam tribal members (then called Clallam tribal members), each family took land rather than getting shared land for a reservation. Many lived in poverty and had it pretty hard. I do believe there was a certain kind of racial prejudice at that time. And I was so happy to come back and see how great the tribe was doing, and how much they were doing for the community.
HOWEVER, this has gotten plain nuts. Late in the game, Jamestown S'Klallam decided they really did want a reservation after all (to have a casino). Now they want bits of reservation here and there, all connected by taxpayer-funded roads and services. Taxpayer-funded grants are going to the vastly wealthy corporation (tribal government?), land that donors paid to bring into community ownership are being handed over, taxpayers are paying to have drugs provided to addicts, and we are treated to proclamations that do not seem to follow the science.
Things need to be brought back into perspective. I do not care how frustrated people like Paula Allen are that they appear to hate half of their own relatives. I do not see that the tribe is eschewing technology brought to them by the evil conquerors (starting with such novelties as written language and the wheel). I do not buy that they are better stewards of the land (remember the tribal members' salmon nets from shore to shore every few feet on the rivers?).
Let's get over this. We all live here now. I think it's cool that their ancestors lived here for a long time. My ancestors go back just as far, but they lived elsewhere (I know, duh, but bear with me). Do I get to pick which line of ancestors I want to claim and go back and get a piece of that land? Not likely. And none of my ancestors were here when the atrocities were taking place. In fact, they suffered atrocities themselves because humans are a bunch of brutes. ALL humans, everybody's ancestors, both brutes and brutalized by turns.
CL, your statement, "Things need to be brought back into perspective" is the crust of the problems. Treaties signed a 100 years ago don't apply today. To put it in perspective, my neighbor just turned 100 years old. His first car was a model T, started by cranking. Maps were by word of mouth. Communication was by snail mail, love ones who died in the world wars were buried on foreign ground (either marked or unmarked).
Nobody knew back then-+ how the world would progress, nor the value of land, taxes, fishing rights etc. The treaties are taking advantage by loose interpretation made long ago and far away. The treatise fit for that time but not now.
The treaties need to be amended and brought back into "perspective". Either the Tribe can stay sovereign and raise money as any sovereign nation (their citizens pay taxes) or give up the sovereign status and live under the rules like the rest of us.
We are all Americans. Dissolve the BIA and stop their racist policies.
I think you're right. In Four Corners, you can drive through hundreds of miles of dirt roads and there has been much wringing of hands over the lack of good roads, hospitals, schools...but every driveway seems to have a bunch of really nice trucks and it just seems that there's money to build out some of this stuff. I do agree that, to the extent possible, tribes need to tax their citizens like every other nation does to support services and infrastructure for their citizens.
And in our case, the tribes get to keep most of the gas tax for the purpose of maintaining the roads on the reservation. But they have no system of public tribal land roads: the reservations are just separate pieces of property spread around the county. The gas tax should go to maintaining the roads used by the vehicles using that fuel.
Well said!
I have listened to many Port Angeles City Council meetings and I struggle to listen. And what I continually hear is a pattern of unfocused discussion, procedural confusion, and an overwhelming emphasis on ideological narratives rather than the basic operations of governance.
Residents are dealing with very real issues: deteriorating roads, rising crime, open drug use, a lack of support for small businesses, and a very stagnant local economy. These are not abstract problems. They affect daily life, public safety, and the long term viability of this community. Yet these concerns rarely receive the sustained, competent attention they deserve.
Instead, meetings often center on identity based discussions, symbolic language, and a fixation on social narratives that do not move this county forward. The comments by Rae and Paula are very hateful, but they are fixated, fixated on white people. They deflect as they have nothing to offer for the problems listed above. And look at many who protest, white women who believe we all should be shameful for our actions. I would not be surprised if these same women aren’t a part of Anne Braden and Finding Freedom groups. Look up those names if you are not familiar. They make white women feel shameful for any discrimination that has happened in the past. And there is a huge following. I also know from personal experience that the reality of discrimination is far more complex than the narrow lens through which these folks profess it is.
In the late 1970s, my father was looking for a management job in a technical field. During one interview, he was told flatly that because he was a white male, the company was under pressure from affirmative action laws, he likely would not be hired unless he had a different last name or could somehow prove he wasn’t “completely white.” That moment stayed with me. It showed me that discrimination can take many forms, and that no group has a monopoly on suffering or unfair treatment. It also taught me that constantly dividing people into categories of oppressor and victim does nothing to build a healthy community or a functioning government.
What I see now is a leadership culture that is stuck in the past, continually framing the community through victimhood and perpetual victimhood. My guess is we will still see this 10 years, 20 years and on in the future. These same folks are passing on these thoughts to younger generations to carry the torch. They do not want to solve, they want to keep everything in disarray so they always will be a “victim” and division rather than focusing on improvement, growth, and shared responsibility. This approach does not heal anything. It does not build anything. It does not solve the problems residents face every day.
I am also concerned by the statement by French about “building trust with the tribe” being the most important priority. Respectful relationships with all partners matter, but the primary duty of a commissioner is to serve the entire county — every resident, every business, every taxpayer. When core responsibilities like infrastructure, public safety, and economic development are sidelined, the public loses trust. I have worked professionally with tribal governments in the past, and my experience was 180 degrees different from what I see here. Collaboration can be productive, respectful, and focused on shared goals. But what we have now feels more like political alignment than genuine partnership.
Regarding the Recompete grant: this was presented as a major opportunity, one of only a handful awarded nationwide. Yet the initial promise of 1,300 jobs has already been cut in half under the explanation that it is a “pilot program.” The structure of the grant, the layers of subcontracting, and the difficulty in obtaining clear information raise legitimate questions about transparency and accountability. It is also concerning that many of the individuals hired to work on this grant appear to be strong supporters of the program itself, receiving substantial salaries and benefits. The public deserves to know what happens when the grant ends, what long term outcomes are actually measurable, and whether this funding is being used in a way that genuinely benefits the community rather than a small circle of insiders. Where is the progress for this county with these funds? We are waiting.
Once again, voting is important, we need to change the current thought and we have the first opportunity of three, starting in November. We need to return to the fundamentals of governance. Focus on roads. Focus on crime. Focus on addiction. Focus on supporting small businesses. Focus on creating an environment where people can work, invest, and build a future. These are the responsibilities that matter most to the residents who live here.
Begging brainwashing con artist can benefit very well on simple minded elected officials that comply to beggars that like free $$$.
Vote Jake.
And how, exactly, do we do that unless we vote out the miscreants that perpetuate it? How do we get back enough conservatives that we comprise over 50% of the voters to oust them in the next election? Even if Jake gets elected-- IF-- he will be outvoted 2:1 on any new ideas in favor of the corrupt status quo. Even with 100% conservative voter turnout, do we comprise over 50% of the voters?
Johnson follows. If Jake can lead/persuade Johnson, then it will be 2-1 in favor of common sense.
If Jake’s elected, it will be a massive game of keepaway so that they keep him in the dark.
But they forget Jake communicates :D
The debt that never clears. The grift that never ends.
Back in the 70’s the Consent Decree for hiring minorities, women and blacks was right on the mark due to civil rights discrimination. It was designed to level the field in all areas & it did. Civil rights was long over due & very much needed. That was over 50 years ago & having lived through those years and given the opportunity to thrive from those protections was an opportunity I most likely would not have had. Mostly white males made that happen because of pressure from various underprivileged groups. There was no more hiding discrimination that had been allowed to thrive unchecked. It was a time of awakening for the white male population back then, conform or hit the road. However the decrees were time sensitive not intended to last forever but did shape brighter futures for the oppressed groups. A lot has happened in 50 short years. The modern younger women, minorities and blacks of today don’t have a real clue what bad really is. Opportunities for everyone are there today but some don’t want to work they want it handed to them for free. Young people complain about the white males when women and minorities are predominately running our country today.
Good review of those "leaders" who don't like white, heterosexual males, Jeff. Add to that list our U.S. Representative, District 6, Emily Randall's (D) Congressional testimony denouncing white, heterosexual males. And to think how giddy Mike French gets when he speaks about those women's stances and leadership??? Well, Navarra Carr wants civility in a public forum. I agree with civility; however, no one can dictate what can or cannot be said at these public meetings. Enduring public comment comes with the job. So Carr will have put on her big girl pants and live thru it. If she doesn't like the process, don't run again. Simple.
It's a deflection from their uneven application of public comment rules
Still waiting for the Lower Elwha S'Klallam Tribe to build the hotel downtown while Congress approves giving them more than 1000 acres in the Elwha Valley.
https://www.myclallamcounty.com/2026/09/26/congress-approves-return-of-more-than-1000-acres-to-lower-elwha-klallam-tribe/
It's becoming clear that naive, guilt-driven fools are ceding all lands back to tribes and, if logic follows, moving back to Europe. Do us all a favor and not move to Europe before you cede the land?
Maybe LEK tribe is waiting for land transfer for documented ownership then log the timber cash in on land sales then build fancy hotel at taxpayer expense.From what i remember the tribe said it had all the proper financing necessary to build hotel when applying for permits which may have been a requirement for granting permits.
BE CAREFUL WHO YOU VOTE FOR. OUR PUBLIC LANDS ARE AT STAKE
https://nativemi.org/maps-of-us-and-canadian-tribes/#USTribesState
(1) Oregon Democrats introduce legislation to transfer 18,600 acres of Siuslaw National Forest to Grand Ronde tribe
https://lincolnchronicle.org/oregon-democrats-introduce-legislation-to-transfer-18600-acres-of-siuslaw-national-forest-to-grand-ronde-tribe/
The legislation is part of a LARGER PUSH by tribes across the U.S. to regain ancestral lands. Such land transfers have been rare in Oregon, where tribes retain only a small fraction of their historic territories.
IS THIS BECOMING A PUSH OR SHOVE? VOTING BY PARTY ALONE, MAY SHOVE ALL OF US OUT OF OUR PUBLIC FOREST AND LANDS.
https://nativemi.org/maps-of-us-and-canadian-tribes/#USTribesState
(2) Grande Ronde would get 18K acres of Oregon national forest under bill
https://www.oregonlive.com/native-american-news/2026/07/a-historic-wrong-meets-a-modern-dilemma-in-oregons-forests.html
THE PROPOSAL HAS RAISED SENSITIVE QUESTIONS AROUND BALANCING TRIBAL LAND RESTORATION WITH CONCERNS ABOUT LOGGING AND HABITAT PROTECTION ON PUBLIC FOREST.
THE LEGISLATION DOES NOT PRESCRIBE HOW THE TRIBE CAN USE THE LAND AND DOESN’T SET TIMBER HARVEST LIMITS.
At least five of Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes are seeking the return of ancestral lands, with the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde publicly advancing a proposal to transfer about 18,600 acres of Siuslaw National Forest into tribal ownership. Tribal leaders say the plan would address historical injustices while expanding a forest management approach focused on habitat, cultural resources, wildfire resilience and public access. The proposal has raised sensitive questions around balancing tribal land restoration with concerns about logging and habitat protection on public forests.
TRIBAL USE ONLY: Where does it end?
The Jamestown Corporation is now pursuing legislation to move Dungeness and Protection Island National Wildlife Refuges from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service management into tribal trust. Local and federal allies are working to make that transfer happen. After that there will be another one. There always is.
https://www.myclallamcounty.com/2026/09/26/congress-approves-return-of-more-than-1000-acres-to-lower-elwha-klallam-tribe/
Congress Approves Return of More Than 1,000 Acres to Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
You all are surely aware that the BC government "returned" the land-- people's homes, neighborhoods, business-- back to the First Nation tribes. It was in the news a year or so ago. Imagine that happening here-- receiving an official notice that you must vacate your home and property as it now belongs to the Tribe! Stranger things have happened.
NOI: It IS happening here, and happening fast
TRIBAL FUNDING WINDFALLS ARE THE REASON WE PAY TO LOSE
While previously Indian tribes had limited access to grants for land acquisition, such as through NAHADSA and HUD funding, today the number and sources of funding for land acquisition is increasing. As a result of the new funding sources, tribal governments are increasingly challenged to MOVE QUICKLY to take advantage of every opportunity to restore land to tribal stewardship.
LAND LOSS IS HAPPENING EVERY DAY
MICHIGAN: Tribal Communities are Driving Tourism On Their Own Terms Michigan tribes are shaping how visitors experience their communities. Bay Mills Indian Community created its own tourism bureau, while MEDC’s Pure Michigan program is working with tribes to share cultural events through tribal members’ voices, including at the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe’s powwow.
MAINE: Recent land returns give Wabanaki Nations more authority over conservation, ancestral territory The Penobscot Nation received 11,000 acres of ancestral land back this week, the first phase of what is expected to be one of the largest land returns ever between a U.S.-based nonprofit and a tribe. The 11,297 acres are part of a broader 30,000+-acre property surrounding Wáhsehtəkʷ — the East Branch of the Penobscot River — that a national nonprofit, Trust for Public Land, purchased from timber harvesters three years ago with the intent to return it to the Penobscot Nation. The Wáhsehtəkʷ effort is part of a larger push to return more than 50,000 acres to Wabanaki communities through 11 different projects in collaboration with conservation organizations.
CALIF: 'New Era': Landmark Policy to Expand Tribal Stewardship for At Least 7.5 Million Acres in California
Maybe we need a pressure campaign on our house of representatives to convince them to end the BIA.
Thanks for posting this info, Jennifer. I believe the bottom line, is the UN will own/take/control (however you want to say it) all the land in USA. They are only using the Tribes as a way to gain access to our private properties.
Pull out of the U.N.!
KK, John Worthington opened my eyes..I couldn't figure how or why the Tribes are expanding so fast. Then I went deeper, beyond Clallam County. As you wrote: "They are only using the Tribes as a way to gain access to our private properties" It can be stopped, it's just not recognized or believed right now.
NOI, out of curiosity I used the map https://nativemi.org/maps-of-us-and-canadian-tribes/#USTribesState to look up Idaho:
Unfortunately, nobody is immune to the land back.
There are four federally recognized tribes in the state of Idaho they are the Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, Nez Perce, and Shoshone-Paiute at Duck Valley Indian Reservation.
KOOTENAI TRIBE: Finally, after 113 years, the 18,800 acres of grassland, woodland and wildlife that comprise the National Bison Range, along with its resident bison herd, will be returned to the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.
COEUR D’ALENE TRIBE:Nearly 30,000 acres of timber land was recently returned to Coeur d’Alene Tribal ownership following the sale of property by Stimson Lumber Company. The sale restores land lost to the Tribe during the late 1800s within the boundaries of the Coeur d’Alene Reservation.
The purchase consists of farmland previously known as the Hayes property, located behind the Joseph Rodeo Grounds. It includes Wallowa River frontage and some water rights.
NEZ PERCE TRIBE: reclaims 148 acres of ancestral land in Eastern Oregon. The Nez Perce Tribe is located in Idaho
John Worthington is right. It's globalization using Indigenous people to gain land control, through the many brainwashing articles praising Natives as the true steward of the earth. Including our Clallam County newspapers and our leaders. Such as this article from the World Economic Forum:
https://www.weforum.org/stories/climate-action/indigenous-people-protecting-planet/
5 WAYS INDIGENOUS PEOPLE ARE PROTECTING THE PLANET
This article was first published in August 2023 and was updated in August 2024.
Indigenous people make up just 5% of the global population, yet they play a critical role in protecting our planet.
The World Economic Forum has spearheaded the Indigenous Peoples' Knowledge and Leadership Network to help find solutions to the climate crisis.
To mark International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2024, here’s what we can learn from them about living more sustainably
Canada doesn’t have the constitutional property protections that we have in the US.
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=red+skelton+pledge+of+allegiance&t=newext&atb=v549-6&ia=videos&iax=videos&iai=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DpGcwRnQUmUw
I am a native born citizen of the United States of America. I had no say in the matter, and choose to remain in the greatest culture. A culture based on respect for differences and heritage, which form our unique society. This unity is being torn apart by the present day sophists. I urge Ron Allen and Navarra Carr, and anyone new to this skit, to listen to Red Skelton here. Seems like I am being segregated from the cultural norms of society because I am of the wrong color. These two people are he epitome of HYPOCRISY.
Absolutely. Everything they do and accomplish in today’s world is built on European or other outside influences.
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You and other savvy people do know that successful con artist have one tract mind 'what mine is mine and what yours is going to be mine'.
The harms of colonialism. Sept 28, 2026.
“…..we all need to be vigilant because the wealthiest white men are a greater threat to safety than the unhoused.” “The Debt that never clears.” Sept 28,2026
I wish we could stop the contest between one another. We all benefit as we co-exist. First. When the “white man” arrived he was an explorer. The tribal families were living in primitive conditions, often subject to starvation, disease, and intertribal warfare. Many tribes maintained slaves. Survival was the focus each day. These tribes were not an image of today. Today the “White Man” is a majority resident. (81% declare for being “white”.) Secondly, many residents are of mixed race. We have Asians, Blacks, Hispanics, and probably prior residents from around the world. How many tribal peoples are of mixed race? It should not make a difference. Why divide our country?
To balance the argument we should also consider the contributions the “white man” has given the rest of the population. This mix of peoples have fought international wars to maintain our joint independence and freedoms. This collection of peoples have contributed education, science, industry, transportation, medicine, and improved the standards of living for the majority of our population. The tribal peoples have retained much of their “sovereign nation” status. I will admit this has not been a totally peaceful transition. The cooperation, where present, has benefited millions of residents, tribes included. Why re-fight the wars? My belief is the Jamestown S’Klallam tribe has fared rather well. If we considered all residents as a large family our joint efforts could even improve what has already been accomplished.
But. There are those who want this division of ethnic groups. The continued insistence that the native population must have favor over their neighbors is divisive. What’s mine is mine, and what’s yours is mine! Who gets more? I think we should think in terms of equality. If every citizen was rewarded on a basis of contribution the shares would be quite different. Stop the competition. Think in terms of total improvement. Think in terms of the United States of America. Improve our education. Improve our businesses. Add to the services we all receive. Enlarge the total wealth of the country. Everyone would be better served. Think in terms of today’s population instead of revisiting past history and attempting to gain recognition to address the wrongs of the past. The past is past. Look to the future. Think about how to improve what we have.
Well said! JKT is competent and could survive along side other businesses and organizations without any tax relief or perks. THAT should be ended ASAP. We are ALL AMERICANS-- no hyphens! Get over it!
CAS, your statement, " There are those who want this division of ethnic groups" I agree, signs that say "Tribal Use Only", does just that, it makes a very distinct divide. There are not signs out there that say "Colonialist Use Only".....there are Tribes in the U.S. that work with their counties and communities, in fact, there isn't a big distinction between the two, they blend together and grow together.
Jennifer. Another comment. When your ship is sinking find the leak, don't just continue bailing. Our county ship of state has been leaking for some time. I believe most intelligent adults have some constructive recommendations, but who is listening? More buckets won't stop the sinking. Patch the leaks.
HA!
Great Watchdog, Patriot Jeff Tozzer~!
I was just reading that The City of Sequim currently has a job opening for a "Communications Manager"~! May it rain great Horney Toads and Hobgoblins with red robes! HA~!!! As I read the job description, I was greatly amused at the fact that I would be perfect for that position and in fact well overqualified. The only problem would be that I could never bring myself to paint lipstick on the unconstitutional agenda of the City of Sequim's ugly pig~! Ha! There is not enough lipstick in the world to cover up that unfolding disaster, and I see no signs that the clown show running Sequim intends to clean up their act. On the contrary, they are doubling down on stupid with their subversive communistic BS as they fleece the residents, business folks, and tourists alike. Otherwise, I would absolutely LOVE to help Sequim and the good folks flourish by playing a role to bring them together! What a strange world we live in... Yes: "Come to beautiful Sequim to spend all of your tourist dollars and navigate through the tiny Downtown red robed Hobgoblins and their "F-this & F-that" protest signs, to experience the friendly, peaceful, safety, and love that our community is SO famous for~! [Americans supporting freedom and rights not welcome~!]". Good grief! Oh, and are "we" REALLY STILL supposed to feel bad for what we never did, to American Indians today, who were never harmed, and who only received special privileges, rights, and billions of OUR dollars for the past 100 years? HA~! Sounds like the local swine's lipstick is fading to me! ;-) Well, these looney birds who hide behind their disgusting "race cards" and computer screens, who push their evil agenda of ignorance and hate, sure have revealed themselves as the greedy thieving divisive pigs that they truly are. Nope, I COMPLETELY reject their sick propaganda and twisted rewriting of our local history~! HA! I guess that I won't be getting the "Communications Manager" job for the Jamestown S'Klallam corporation any time soon either! Drat~!!! And me, being SO proud of my American Indian ancestry and all. How rude! Of course, the American Indian ancestry that I have is East Coast where many of my Indian kin were actually killed by the criminals in the government's sanctioned genocide back in the day. I was just wondering... Is there any history of Jamestown S'Klallam Indian genocide at the hands of "White men" HERE in our region??? Or are these evil liars & thieves just riding on the backs of the REAL American Indian victims of the American government from a time long past? That would be even more reprehensible, would it not? I could be wrong, but the only genocide that I seem to remember in our area was committed by the invading Jamestown S'Klallam tribes' ancestors against other American Indians who were actually here for thousands of years~! Well, of course except for this government's COVID mass murder attack that is STILL ongoing, where the criminals involved are STILL in office and desperately trying to avoid the justice that is coming~! $500,000.00 for Christmas lights??? Is this an example of grotesque "virtue signaling"? Since when is the Jamestown S'Klallam corporation a so-called "Christian organization", especially in light of the fact that they have a LONG-documented history of completely unchristian like behavior to this very day??? I and the other folks that I personally know have absolutely NO interest in constantly dredging up crimes against our American Indian ancestors, let alone blaming folks today for them and coercing money from them like beggars on the street who trick fools into giving them money, so they can later drive to their homes in cars that the fools can't even afford! Folks, you are NOT responsible for anything that was done before you were born~! Let us get over that utter hogwash nonsense and come together to deal with the criminals in governments AND NGOs here in our community today~!
Have a mellow week~!
Sincerely, Mike
Mike. I often think back to some of our more notable Presidents. One, Theodore Roosevelt, was quoted as saying" Walk Softly, but carry a Big Stick" I think more of us need a Big Stick.
Yes, Patriot Sheldon McGuire, Teddy was not all bad!
Your remark is actually VERY funny here because we have a little family "inside joke"! You see, we have Heeler pups here and folks who know what they are REALLY like understand that they are NOT really "dogs"! Oh sure, they look like dogs, but they are "not of this earth" and FAR from average dogs. They are VERY high energy, faster than a speeding bullet, and extremely intelligent, so you really have to be on guard around Heelers~! One of our friends decided to ignore the "No Trespassing" sign that we have on the inner sanctum of our property and he got a little taste of our Heelers, so he won't be making THAT foolish mistake again any time soon! Ha! No bloodshed because he didn't piss our Heelers off, but he definitely got "shaken and stirred" all the same! Warning signs matter~!!! ;-) Well, anyway, years ago when these two Tasmanian Devils were little pups, we had to train them to pay attention on cue when they would get a little carried away because if we didn't, things could go terribly wrong vary fast. So, without actually hitting them, we trained them to stop cold when they heard "GET THE STICK"! So, they would IMMEDIATELY stop whatever they were doing and pay attention for further instructions~! Ha! We don't even have to actually have a stick... Note: they won't care if anyone else says "GET THE STICK' so nuff said ;-)) Now, I am certainly NOT saying that these criminals in our local government are anywhere near as Intelligent as our Heeler pups, because they are not even as smart as our chickens, but I think that you are on to something with that "big stick" idea! I recommend at least two or three different calibers of "sticks" just in case folks have to defend themselves from the various predators that are loose in our community~!
Have a great and fun weekend!
Sincerely, Mike
Nice you are in good form today.
Thank you, Patriot TLL~!
I have my moments! HA~! I'm glad that you liked my little joy joy rant ;-) Jeff Tozzer has a delightful way of exposing the crappola that has soiled our governmental system here, so it is awesome to see SO many good folks contributing to the discussion on positive ways. We will never get through the thick heads of these political goons, but together we can get rid of them and make sure that Intelligent & honest people get into office... Have a great week in Paradise~!
Sincerely, Mike
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I have noticed a large number of new faces at local businesses like at both walmarts,i am sure these new faces have been brought here for 'New registrations'.
Port Angeles’ deputy mayor just told council that “respect and decorum” are artifacts of a white male heterosexual society ----------- ROFL
And these people are in positions over us?????????
I guess that absolves us of the need to be respectful or decorous at PA Council meetings.
Somewhere in my teachings was a concept of earning respect. This was done by having a code of conduct that contributed to your community. A handshake was a contract. Your word was a bond. Your actions determined whether you were deserving of respect. If you did not earn respect you were probably, in essence, banished. Good ol' days.
I miss those days of when a handshake and your word were stronger than a piece of paper.
<3 good point
The mainstream narrative is no longer mainstream. It’s special interest. Every one knows it. Folks are tired of it. Screaming Racist as a label no longer is taken serious. Like Nazi or Fascist or homophobe. It now means nothing as the progressives have been screeching this bullshit since 2008.
"Progressives". A misnomer. Everything I read about being "progressive" is destructive, hostile, seldom informed, loud, and dangerous. Why anyone would choose to be a "Progressive" is a mystery to me. "Liberal" I can understand. "Conservative" I can understand. We might even consider "Independent" as a reasonable label. I can even accept being a "Moderate". Words! I think I would prefer a label such as "Informed", "Learned", "Knowing" or even "Kind" or "Friendly". Never a "Progressive".
I watch our commissioners recite the pledge and wonder what they are thinking. One Nation?Cultural norms? Respect for constituents?
Carr likes to claim she was elected by the city because of "who we are" . Carr was elected by 2 , 667 votes. She is up for reelection this time next year. PA needs 3 solid candidates for 2027 council races.
And the voter base to elect them despite Timothy Wheeler and his Indivisible Sequim, and all the naive and uninformed liberals....
Susie, thanks for that. I have my vote ready against Carr