Let’s face the reality that our 1st amendment rights under the U.S Constitution (“abridging the freedom of speech” and the “right of the people to peacefully to assemble, and to petition the Government for redress of grievances.” are arbitrarily violated by the majority of Clackamas Commissioners. These Commissioners and staffers are demonstrably indifferent to us, […]
The Second Amendment Foundation has announced the “second wave” of its 2023 television advertising campaign, beginning this week with a total of 80 spots running on several cable networks. “We’re hitting the media big time to educate the public because of Joe Biden’s declaration last week that he is going to ban popular semiautomatic rifles […]
The capacity of a modern economy to produce food and goods for its citizens, and weapons and fuel for its military to project power, are the undeniable twin pillars of global power. Both depend on reasonably priced and readily available energy. Almost 80% of America’s energy is supplied by oil, gas and coal. Only 20% […]
“Global warming wreaks havoc in California.” “Ocean acidification will make climate change worse.” “Miami will soon be underwater.” “2022 warmest year on record.” Each day we are bombarded with scary news stories. What’s true versus what’s exaggerated? What should the average citizen “believe?” “Climate” is measured in 30-year segments. Conversely, “weather” is described in days, […]
Last week’s snowstorm was more than a snow-pocalypse, it was a dystopian scene of the decline of Portland civil society. The storm snuck up on all of us. Because it came so quickly and so hard, many drivers had to abandon their vehicles on the side of the road. In response, the City of Portland […]
Harborton Frog Shuttle provides safe transport for imperiled amphibians It’s a rainy winter evening in the City of Roses, and the area’s largest population of northern red-legged frogs is on the move. They’re hopping down from Forest Park, where they live most of the time, to Harborton wetlands, their seasonal breeding grounds — crossing two […]
Are you concerned about transgenderism? Do you feel isolated in your feelings? Some say society has “moved beyond” the binary view of sex. Clinics that offer “gender affirming care” are proliferating rapidly. The number of gender-affirming surgeries increased fourfold between 2000 and 2014, and as insurance coverage increases, offering “transgender health” is a profitable opportunity. […]
Once again, our city has been struck with a snowstorm. The news channels today show the cars that were abandoned on the highways last night. Where do people go after they leave their cars? Do they hike down the highway until they come to an exit? Do they climb over the barriers and knock on […]
Testimony to Clackamas County Commissioners Feb. 16th, 2023-1st Public Hearing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELDrbV5G9mw Mar. 2, 2023-2nd public hearing 10am Business meeting I opposed Emergency Regulations Ordinance 6.03 related to elected officials at the August 11th hearing because: It was unlawful and misrepresented the intention of Emergency State Law Chapter 401. It crafted a threatening and contentious procedure […]