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Conspiracies
To the editor, It’s ironic that people who have been successfully dissuaded from inquiring into “rabbit holes” by corporate- controlled media complain that those of us who do get curious and investigate “see conspiracies everywhere.” They claim this is prima facie evidence that we delude ourselves. They never inquire: what if there are nefarious conspiracies everywhere? Media’s carefully crafted messaging using smear and mockery tactics nips curiosity in the bud so people stop asking questions, too embarrassed to investigate deeper.
Investigative historian Matthew Ehret describes a 1990 interview by West Magazine of Canadian Maurice Strong who wanted to write a fiction novel. The story would take place at meetings where a group of “enlightened elitists” conspired to collapse industrial civilization in order to “save nature.”
Strong asked, “What if a small group of world leaders were to conclude that the principal risk to the Earth comes from the actions of the rich countries? And if the world is to survive, those rich countries would have to sign an agreement reducing their impact on the environment; will they do it? The group’s conclusion is ‘no’. The rich countries won’t do it. They won’t change. So, in order to save the planet, the group decides: Isn’t the only hope for the planet that the industrialized civilizations collapse? Isn’t it our responsibility to bring that about?”
At the 1992 Rio Summit, Strong’s “book idea” manifested into reality with the consolidation of NGOs and corporations under the “green” agenda. Co-authored by Maurice Strong and former Soviet Premier Mikhail Gorbachev between 19962000, this initiative was eventually renamed “Agenda 2030.”
In my observation, in the 24 years since then, the powers-thatshouldn’t- be have outsourced US manufacturing, defunded the NASA space program and energy development, throttling our economy, while gutting our military and disintegrating our culture. Conspiracy theory or conspiracy reality?
-Kamori Cattadoris
Newport
Why I voted for Trump
To the editor, A couple of days ago, I was asked if I voted for Trump just because of the price of gas. Since we don’t drive a lot of miles, the price of gas doesn’t affect us a lot. However, I do know who the higher cost of gas does affect, people who live in rural America who drive long miles to work, buy groceries, or see a doctor or dentist. Also, several people who are my neighbors commute to work daily to Spokane.
Typically, these people can’t afford the most fuel-efficient cars or trucks.
Again, since it is just the two of us, the higher cost of groceries doesn’t affect us much. However, I can’t imagine trying to feed a family of four (or more) at the current prices.
Some people will say you can’t blame Biden for the inflation. Yes, some inflation was going to occur after the pandemic anyway. But Biden put it into overdrive with all the reckless spending on his laughable “inflation reduction” act. Putting all that money into the economy pushed demand up on all kinds of goods and services. In addition, by declaring a war on oil companies, he drove the price of gas up, which also contributed to the higher prices. The current regime closed businesses, severely restricted personal freedoms, closed schools, almost destroyed our economy, all in the name of Covid, even after those practices were proven wrong.
I have other reasons for voting for Trump. Among those are: he built a strong economy, he had the border under control, he created a strong foreign policy, and he can do it all over again. There are more reasons, but I am limited to 300 words.
-LeRoy Leland Diamond Lake
Minnich’s response to election
results
To the editor, As my wife said, “This is the longest and most expensive job interview you’ve ever had!” She was right. And now I humbly accept the will of the majority.
While it would have been easier to directly help the residents of POC as a member of the commissioner’s board, I can still work behind the scenes. Our county still needs affordable housing. We still need to draw retirees to our community. We still need good paying jobs, clean industries, manufacturing plants, and forest related product opportunities.
Before New Year’s Day, I will be launching a podcast designed to keep POC residents informed of important upcoming board actions.
Would you like to discover how to lower your property taxes? How about learning how to create tax-free retirement income and how to build a solid foundation for true wealth?
These are just a couple of the many skills you’ll develop as you listen to our podcast.
Finally, understanding your rights as a free citizen of Pend Oreille County should empower you to expect our county employees to be on their very best behavior as public servants. POC employees should be treating you respectfully and kindly while following the law and showing no favoritism.
They should always have your best interests first and foremost.
To stay in touch and share your opinions, reach out to me by texting 509-671-1787 or by emailing [email protected] . All my best for your continued success!
-Steve Haroldson Minnich Newport
Politician vs CEO
To the editor, President Trump entered his first term as a businessman that had to learn the political process on the run. He had an agenda. He nominated, appointed and hired based on ‘insider’ recommendations. He found out over time that he had some good people as well as some not so good.
He fired most of the ones standing in the way of his agenda. He had to govern as a politician, moving with the ebb and flow in the political process.
Much of his agenda he had to move on his own. Many that he thought were helping, actually weren’t. He found out recently that some of his staff were withholding important information from him. He accomplished his promises to America, but it was slow, hard work.
Contrast that to now. Trump has an agenda again. By his early nominations, appointments and hires, I see he is more confident in his choices. He has watched them for eight years. He knows who he can trust and will side with his agenda.
He is hiring ‘mangers.’ He may have to make a few moves down the road but it won’t be as hectic as his first term.
By hiring ‘managers’ to push his agenda, Trump can now revert back to his business days and lead as a CEO. He will get things done, and quickly. He has told Elon and Vivek to have the government running efficiently by July 2026, 17 months.
To accomplish that, things will need to be happening fast, right out of the gate. That’s an aggressive timeline.
Let’s see how the confirmation process goes.
Four years from now, America may have another choice to make.
Do we hire a CEO as President or another politician? Only time will tell.
-Glen Pierce Spokane/Cusick
Propaganda creates magical thinking
To the editor, I enjoyed the letters last week that addressed political propaganda and Trump’s historic election victory.
Linking the price of commodities to the American president is a foolish acceptance of political propaganda.
Glen Pierce thinks that gasoline will be $2/gallon and grocery prices will fall based on Trump’s victory. I wish we could call it wishful thinking, but I don’t believe much thinking is involved.
I understand voting for Trump because you think that he will wave his presidential hand, and multi-national corporations will bend to his will and sell their products for less than the cost of production. Some of us own stocks in those corporations and will sell out if a company produces less dividends and profits.
Commodity prices are set by several factors and the least important is who is the president. Government price controls are the only means to artificially lower prices in a free market. In today’s electronic world, production is controlled to ensure that the market isn’t flooded with excess products forcing lower prices.
Companies are not going to pump more oil out of the ground when the storage tanks are full because demand is low. One way to lower demand is to ration the supply like the government did during World War II. Making products less available will create more demand and increase prices.
I see Glen Pierce sitting on Santa Trump’s lap asking for $2 gasoline for Christmas and leaving an empty gas can under the tree on Christmas Eve.
Propaganda creates belief in something that isn’t real or true. Why not ask Trump for 80-degree sunny days next February. Look for a run on sunscreen products in case that happens. Most stores are stocking snow shovels.
The election confirms that people vote on belief in the political propaganda they are fed.
-Pete Scobby Newport
