Fight against Marxism! How you may ask? Get involved in your local government if you are a conservative thinker. Run for City Council, Port Commissions, County Commissions, and School boards. Stand up for our Republic before it's taken from us.--Peter Ripley Publisher.
The following letter which was release to the Media from former military leaders. The source is from Flag Officers 4 America
Ref. https://flagofficers4america.com/opening-statement
Quote: " Our Nation is in deep peril. We are in a fight for our survival as a Constitutional Republic like no other time since our founding in 1776. The conflict is between supporters of Socialism and Marxism vs. supporters of Constitutional freedom and liberty.
Without fair and honest elections that accurately reflect the “will of the people” our Constitutional Republic is lost. Election integrity demands insuring there is one legal vote cast and counted per citizen. Legal votes are identified by State Legislature’s approved controls using government IDs, verified signatures, etc. Today, many are calling such commonsense controls “racist” in an attempt to avoid having fair and honest elections. Using racial terms to suppress proof of eligibility is itself a tyrannical intimidation tactic. Additionally, the “Rule of Law” must be enforced in our election processes to ensure integrity. The FBI and Supreme Court must act swiftly when election irregularities are surfaced and not ignore them as was done in 2020. Finally, H.R.1 & S.1, (if passed), would destroy election fairness and allow Democrats to forever remain in power violating our Constitution and ending our Representative Republic.
Aside from the election, the Current Administration has launched a full-blown assault on our Constitutional rights in a dictatorial manner, bypassing the Congress, with more than 50 Executive Orders quickly signed, many reversing the previous Administration’s effective policies and regulations. Moreover, population control actions such as excessive lockdowns, school and business closures, and most alarming, censorship of written and verbal expression are all direct assaults on our fundamental Rights. We must support and hold accountable politicians who will act to counter Socialism, Marxism and Progressivism, support our Constitutional Republic, and insist on fiscally responsible governing while focusing on all Americans, especially the middle class, not special interest or extremist groups which are used to divide us into warring factions.
related stories
‘Our nation is in deep peril’: Ret. Military officers pen powerful open letter to Biden/Glenn Beck video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm-tDZ9228U
Related News story: Adults in the Room: Retired Military Brass Not Afraid to Voice Their Concerns About Biden.--PJ MEDIA
(2) Kilmer Applauds Biden-Harris Administration's Leadership on Supporting Washington’s Older Americans.
Administration Releases Over $30 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Washington Seniors.
Tacoma, WA – Today, U.S. Representative Derek Kilmer announced the Biden-Harris Administration’s release of over $30 million in funding for critical Older Americans Act programs in Washington as part of the American Rescue Plan he helped pass.
“Throughout this pandemic, seniors across our region and our country have faced enormous challenges,” said Rep. Kilmer. “That’s why as part of the American Rescue Plan, Congress focused on ensuring that the federal government stepped up to help ensure that seniors weren’t being left behind and had access to vaccines, caregiver support, mental health resources, nutritious meals, and more. As we move to recover from this pandemic, I’ll keep working to ensure seniors have the support they need.”
As Older Americans Month begins, this funding invests in programs to support Washington seniors, with an emphasis on pandemic relief, including:
$16.11 million for meals for older adults in Washington;
$9.88 for Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) through the Older Americans Act, supporting older Americans to age with dignity and safety in their homes and communities;
$945,000 for evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention in Washington;
$3 million to help family caregivers support their loved ones; and
$214,000 to safeguard the health and welfare of residents in Washington’s long-term care facilities.
Rep. Kilmer has worked to deliver much needed help to seniors and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to delivering $1.4 billion in funding for Older Americans Act programs nationwide through the American Rescue Plan, Kilmer worked to secure critical investments in the health, safety and financial security of older Americans. The American Rescue Plan aimed to increase funding to vaccinate Washington seniors, ensure they can afford their homes and utilities, put food on the table, and more.
More News from our Congressional delegation to DC:
Cantwell, Colleagues Celebrate Bill Implementation that Will Help Address Digital Divide in Washington
(3) STATE NEWS HEADLINES
Inslee announces statewide reopening date of June 30 and short-term statewide move to Phase 3
Gov. Jay Inslee today announced that the state is moving toward a statewide June 30 reopening date and that all counties in Washington will move to Phase 3 of the Healthy WA: Roadmap to Recovery reopening plan effective May 18 until June 30.
The announcement comes after the governor paused phase movement for two weeks to review an emerging flattening trend in statewide COVID-19 data. As of today, the plateau observed in COVID-19 activity has become a decline.
“What we know now gives us the confidence to close this chapter in this pandemic and begin another,” Inslee said at a press conference Thursday. “This next part of our fight to save lives in Washington will focus on increasing vaccination rates and continuing to monitor variants of concern as we move toward reopening our state.”
Healthy Washington reopening
The full reopening could happen earlier than June 30 if 70% or more of Washingtonians over the age of 16 initiate vaccination. Washington has administered over six million doses of vaccine, and 56 percent of Washingtonians have initiated vaccination.
In the short-term, effective Tuesday, May 18, every county in the state will be in Phase 3 of Healthy Washington, including counties currently in Phase 2. Most indoor activities will be permitted to operate at 50% capacity until June 30 when most public spaces will return to full capacity.
Today’s announcement does not mean that Washington’s state of emergency will lift on June 30. It also does not guarantee a full reopening if the state’s COVID-19 data changes. If the statewide ICU capacity reaches 90% at any point, activities will be rolled back again.
“Today marks a new chapter in our fight against COVID-19 and our efforts to accelerate our economic recovery and help working families,” said Nick Streuli, executive director of external affairs for the Office of the Governor. “We’ve all come together this year to keep our friends, family members and neighbors safe, and today we’re taking a major step to celebrate that success and continue a robust recovery.”
CDC masking guidance
Inslee announced that Washington will fully adopt masking guidance issued by the CDC earlier today. He stressed that this guidance is for fully vaccinated people — meaning people who are two weeks removed from their second shot of Pfizer or Moderna or the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
The state will update our guidance documents — working with the Department of Health and Labor & Industries — to reflect this as soon as possible. Businesses retain the right to require customers wear masks.
The guidance does not apply to health care settings like hospitals, long-term care, or doctor’s offices; correctional facilities, homeless shelters, or schools. And the federal order requiring masks on public transportation remains in place.
K-12 fall return
The governor also announced that starting this fall for the 2021–2022 school year, schools will be expected to offer full-time, in-person learning for all students and a remote learning option for students who need it.
The state Department of Health (DOH) released updated K-12 guidance earlier Thursday. The guidance updates health and safety measures while allowing flexibility for physical distancing. Depending on vaccination rates in the fall, distancing requirements may be removed altogether.
The guidance comes after the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup authorized the Pfizer vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds Wednesday night. DOH will allocate vaccines to ensure that providers have a sufficient supply for this new eligible population.
Additionally, the state’s Learn to Return program will be expanded with a new federal grant that will pay for screening testing of asymptomatic students and staff to allow schools in the program to take a more preemptive approach in stopping outbreaks before they happen.
The program started with 11 pilot districts and have since expanded to more than 100 across the state. To enroll in the program, schools should contact schools@healthcommonsproject.org.
Vaccination incentives
Effective immediately, additional activities will be allowed with fewer restrictions and increased capacity for groups of fully vaccinated people.
Spectator events, such as indoor and outdoor sports, will no longer have limits on the number of vaccinated attendees. Small cruise ships with less than 250 passengers may sail if the full crew and 95% of passengers are fully vaccinated.
“Thanks to the tireless efforts of state and local public health, health system partners, community partners and every single person who got their vaccine, almost half of our state has received at least one dose,” said Umair Shah, MD, MPH, secretary, Department of Health. “While we are seeing hopeful signs in our data, our work is not yet done. Now is the time for everyone to get their vaccine and help others do the same. Every person who gets vaccinated brings us one step closer to reopening and staying open.”
This guidance also applies to conferences, live performances, weddings and funeral receptions.
Related story:
Everything in Washington should reopen now.--Seattle Times.
Quote: " Americans everywhere have sacrificed a lot to make it through this pandemic. We are a free people in a free country yearning to live freely again. Lift the lockdowns now. Not in July, not in June, but now. It’s time to reopen Washington."--John Carlson.
Editorial note: I agree Washington had enough this burden of Gov. Inslee's yoke of burden. OPEN THE STATE NOW!
MORE STATE HEADLINES
Commerce awards $234 million in fourth round of Working WA small business grants.
Over 20% of the 11,697 grantees say they will use funds to reopen
Ecology adopts new watershed plan for Duwamish-Green river basin.
OLYMPIA –
Initial unemployment insurance claims for week of May 2 - 8, 2021.
Initial and continued claims for regular benefits increased during the week of May 2 –May 8.
WDFW approves Saturday and Monday razor clam digging at Mocrocks Beach only.
Wenas Wildlife Area summer target shooting rules go into effect.
Inslee signs worker protection legislative package in Yakima
Department of Health releases updated K-12 school guidance
(4) IN THIS WEEK'S HEADLINE NEWS
WORLD HEADLINE NEWS:
Rights experts call for probe into violent crackdown on Colombia protests.
In Moscow visit, Secretary-General and President Putin discuss importance of multilateralism.
UN condemns killing of aid worker in South Sudan.
De-escalation ‘an absolute must’ in Israel-Palestine conflict: Guterres.
First Person: ‘God save us from famine’
NATIONAL HEADLINES
Remarks by President Biden on the Colonial Pipeline Incident---WH
Remarks by President Biden on the COVID-19 Response and the Vaccination Program--WH
Nuclear Deterrence Remains Department's Highest Priority Mission--DOD
Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid Denies Reinstatement Application of For-Profit Law School
BUSINESS & FINANCE
Two Indicted for $2 Million Scheme that Defrauded Over 20 Investors
Residents of Florida, Georgia and North Carolina Indicted for Promoting Tax Fraud Scheme
Allegedly caused $40 million in false tax refund claims to be filed---DOJ
ARS Scientists Collaborate Globally to Improve Agriculture--USDA
The Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy--The Fed
Raising the Capital Gains Tax: Who Does it Really Hurt?--US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(5) COMMENTARIES & LOCAL MEETINGS
Today in History: Christian Payback for Muslim Atrocities Begins--PJ MEDIA
Fact-Checkers’ Enforce the COVID Narrative
They’re suppressing evidence that the coronavirus originated in a Wuhan lab.--THE PATRIOT POST
What Liz Cheney Really Wants
by Daniel J. Flynn
CNN Panics About Dropping Masks for Vaccinated: 'It's Very Scary!'--NEWS BUSTER
Federal Judge Leaves Eviction Moratorium in Place for Now--NEWSMAX
Americans are ready for unity, we’re just waiting on Democrats--Washington Times
Critical Race Theory Weakens Society and Breeds Hate, Minorities Say--Daily Signal
LOCAL MEETINGS
CLALLAM COUNTY MEETINGS:
Clallam County Commission work session for 5/17/21
https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=1263
Clallam County Commission board meeting for 5/18/21
https://clallam.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=2&event_id=7265
Clallam County Board of health for 5/18/21
City of Port Angeles Council meeting for 5/18/21
https://www.cityofpa.us/DocumentCenter/View/10313/Council-Packet-05182021
OMC BOARD MEETING FOR 5/19/21
https://www.olympicmedical.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/AGENDA-May-19-2021.pdf
JEFFERSON COUNTY MEETINGS:
Jefferson County Commission meeting for 5/17/21
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF HEALTH May 20, 2021
Port Townsend City Council meeting for 5/17/21
https://cityofpt.granicus.com/GeneratedAgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=1677
