‘Around the NorthWest’ Archives
Warrenton High’s Warrior Statue On The Chopping Block?
To you House District 32 voters, this issue is a perfect example of the lack of leadership that has characterized Representative Boone’s eight years in Salem. Come on, Representative Boone, stand up for the Warriors and the Braves. For cryin’ out loud, they’re your [Read More]
A New Beginning for Oregon
My fellow citizens, Oregon and House District 32 already have all the necessary ingredients for this new vision of a prosperous state. We just need to send people to Salem who really believe that Oregon can again be among the top states in the country in everything it sets [Read More]
Here Come The Taxers Again
Folks, the people pushing these tax increases are not really worried about delivering anything to the needy, they’re concerned about their paychecks. How is it that the number of state employees keeps growing as the state continues to cut services? Even an Occupier can [Read More]
More Welfare Payments To Tillamook County
Congressman Walden may think he is doing a big favor for Oregonians. But at what price? What’s his argument going to be when he opposes some other Congressman’s bill to send money to his district? [Read More]
Tillamook Repubs Chastise Oregon Republican Legislators
Marine Reserves will limit the ability of commercial fishermen and visitors to fish in the ocean waters off the Clatsop, Tillamook, and Lincoln County coasts and will significantly impact the future economic well-being of Tillamook County by eliminating many private sector [Read More]
Tom Donahue: Our Roads Are A Disgrace
This County’s number one priority should be our roads, followed closely by public safety and creating an inviting atmosphere for business and new jobs. The library system is important as are other problems in the county. But for now, let’s just talk about the roads. [Read More]
Is the American Dream An Endangered Species?
.The latest example of this are the new Marine Reserve areas. These will cost many local people their productive, private sector jobs. The process was predetermined by loading the supposed “independent review boards” with people of predetermined points of view. These [Read More]
Tillamook Repubs Chastise Oregon Republican Legislators
Gimee a break, Betsy and crew set up and orchestrated this whole scenario and the weak-kneed Republicans bought into it. Betsy, I gotta hand it to you, you’re good. [Read More]
A Hill To Die On
This may indeed be that “line-in-the-sand” moment for American Catholics and Christians in general. This Administration intends to subjugate you. The state will determine your conscience. Make no mistake about it. They intend to eliminate conscience as a religious [Read More]
At What Price Newt?
I’m sure many people don’t run for office because they have skeletons in the closet. Some don’t run because they don’t want their skeletons to be revealed. And there are even some who humbly feel that their still hidden transgressions render them unworthy to stand [Read More]
