Trump’s Triumphs

Sometimes, what President Trump says over shadows what he does.  Maybe intentionally… Nonetheless, he and his administration have many accomplishments that you may not be aware of if your sole source of information is the main stream media.  Here follows, divided into 12 categories,  are 81 Trump Triumphs

Jobs and the economy

  • Passage of the tax reform bill providing $5.5 billion in cuts and repealing the Obamacare mandate.
  • Increase of the GDP above 3 percent.
  • Creation of 1.7 million new jobs, cutting unemployment to 4.1 percent.
  • Saw the Dow Jones reach record highs.
  • A rebound in economic confidence to a 17-year high.
  • A new executive order to boost apprenticeships.
  • A move to boost computer sciences in Education Department programs.
  • Prioritizing women-owned businesses for some $500 million in SBA loans.

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Climate Change Resolution – For What?

Resolution for more climate change regulation presented to BOCC

by Sue Forde
June 18, 2018

It’s back – or should I say, it’s still here!  The “Climate Change Advisory Group” will be reconvened by the BOCC [Clallam County Board of Commissioners] if they pass a Resolution on June 19, 2018  to suggest changes due to “possible” changes in the climate (can you say, ‘weather’?), with supposed dire effects, like storm surges, forest fires, lack of snow in the mountains and water shortages.

The sky is ‘not’ falling.

Of course, there will always be temporary weather effects due to natural events like volcanoes.  But to blame people for changing the climate, and to regulate them on that premise, is just wrong. (more…)

Is Fascism Right or Left?

August 5, 2018

Quite frequently, we hear Republicans, and our President, called “Fascist.” But words mean things. And we should ask – what does the word “fascism” mean, and does it apply to the actions of the Republican Party and those who represent it?

Here is a simple, clear explanation of the term, from Dinesh D’Souza.

A fireworks ban on families? Consider this…

by Sue Forde

UPDATE:  An additional public hearing will be held on July 17, 2018 at 6 p.m. at the Clallam County Courthouse in the Commissioners’ Room.  Be sure to let your voice be heard, either through a letter or email to the Commissioners, or by showing up to testify.

June 14, 2018

On June 19, 2018 at 10:30 a.m., the Clallam County Board of Commissioners will be holding a public hearing before passing an ordinance create inordinate requirements, regulations and fees, which would make it impossible for families or small groups to include small fireworks in their home celebrations.

Creating a new Chapter in the Clallam County Code titled, “Fireworks”.
(Read the proposed ordinance here: Fireworks proposed ordinance)

The proposed ordinance would virtually make it a crime, subject to a $250.00 fine, for families or small groups to enjoy consumer fireworks (you know, like sparklers, fountains, Roman candles and other fun times for all members of the family, as they celebrate our independence on the 4th of July). (more…)