Red River 44: Angel Flight

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First and foremost, a hat tip to Knottie's Niche, a Gold Star Mom's site "that's still dedicated to the troops and their mission."

My son is doing everything he can to become a Marine. He's a man now and has to make his own decisions. He wants Light Weapons Infantry...

It is some small comfort to know that if they have to bring him home at some point, there are people are out there that will not only understand, but who will handle this most important task in a way that reinforces that what we're doing really, really matters, and is really, really important.

I hope that day never comes. But I know that if it does...


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So, Washougal... how does it feel to be tools for Russell?

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As I pointed out here, Jon Russell is using his position illegally, or at least unethically, as a prop to run for Congress.

For those wondering what I'm talking about, take a look at this garbage, but have a bucket near by. You're gonna need it.

Local News
Baird challenger flaunts record on tax cuts

Washougal Councilor Jon Russell led effort to reduce 1010 levy

Thursday, November 26 | 9:40 p.m.

BY KATHIE DURBIN
COLUMBIAN STAFF WRITER

Jon Russell, Washoual city councilor

Washougal City Councilman Jon Russell says his successful push for a 1 percent reduction in the city’s property tax levy, approved by the council this week, shows he has the mettle to tackle the yawning federal budget deficit.

That deficit hit a record $1.4 trillion in the budget year that ended Sept. 30. It’s now equal to 9.9 percent of gross domestic product — more than triple the 2008 level and the highest level since the end of World War II.

Russell, who owns a community clinic, is running for Congress against U.S. Rep. Brian Baird. He successfully lobbied fellow council members to cut the levy by $40,000 when the council met in a special session Monday to set its 2010 levy.

He says he wanted to give Washougal taxpayers a break because they face state-mandated improvements in the city’s water and sewer systems that will force a 14 percent rate hike.

"We are looking at: Do we do a double-digit increase all at once, or is there a way to offset that increase in the budget?" he said.

Russell said he didn’t have to do much arm-twisting. "The majority (of the council) were already thinking about what can we do to help ease the burden on the taxpayer."

Just as important as the modest tax cut is the message the tax cut sends to taxpayers, he said.

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Well, I agree with him about one thing: this IS "about the message it sends."

But in this case,the message it's sending is that he's a slimy scumbag that shouldn't be voted in as a dog catcher.

Just because slimeball Tim "The Liar" Leavitt scammed the more ignorant Republicans into supporting his low life leftist ass, that doesn't mean that everyone is asleep at the switch.

THIS scumbag RAN (No matter how badly) the campaign to ram THE LARGEST TAX INCREASE IN OUR LOCAL HISTORY DOWN OUR THROATS.

And oddly enough, this article... and no other article he's ever done, seems to mention that. One has to wonder...

.... "Why?"

And now, people of Washougal, if you didn't already know it, you know it now: This clown just sees you as a notch on his gunbelt as he stupidly climbs on your bodies to a Congressional run.

Good luck with that.
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A tough Thanksgiving

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This is a dismal Thanksgiving in America. Sometimes, when you take an America-wide view, it's difficult to see any light in the tunnel not attached to a train.

I, personally, am fortunate in so many ways. But my concern isn't for me on this day; it's for my country.

So, to those of you serving, or those of you who have served; those of you in the freezing cold or the searing heat and everywhere in between; those who have gone on before having given the ultimate sacrifice to defend us; those who have shed their blood to allow us to engage in what we now consider to be the simple, mundane exercise like this one of putting my thoughts, feelings and fears down for the entire planet to read if they've a mind...

... I give you my deepest, heartfelt thanks. It's a small comfort, I know, but I never forget.

Those of us who've frozen or fried in defense of our nation rarely do.

To the cops.... to the firemen... to those staffing our hospitals, our power plants, even those working to bring us football games and the like instead of doing what I am going to be able to do: spend a day of celebration with family and friends, I give you my sincerest gratitude and thanks as well.

As Americans, the vast majority of us take this day for granted. As Americans, the vast majority of us take EVERY day for granted. As I sit here in my wonderful office, 16 years removed from homelessness, living in my car and later a Ridgefield gas station; to renting a room to renting a single wide trailer to renting a house to owning a home on acreage... I never take this grand experiment for granted, which is but one of the many elements in the equation that causes me to write with such rage.

As someone hard-wired to pay close attention, I have been one of those running around, doing everything I can to wake people up. When we're led by those less than honest and honorable; those who use us for their own ends and personal gain, and we, as their victims, seem to roll over and yawn, I just want to do a high-speed come apart.

When we're faced with dishonesty and corruption at every level, and the people KNOW about it, I am literally struck dumb at our apathy. I have become convinced that, like the tarantula stalked by the tarantula wasp, it is our apathy that will lead to our demise.

It would be easy for me to provide the standard-schlock Thanksgiving message. But I try to dwell in the House of The Truth. And the truth is, our outlook is bleak. And for those who read this without getting involved, you need look no farther than the nearest mirror to figure out how this could be happening to us... or, in short hand.... "Why?"

Happy Thanksgiving.

Major HT to Doug Ross @ Journal for the pic.
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Proving once again how ethically challenged he is, Russell uses his position on the Washougal City Council to illegally campaign.

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So, I get this off of CW Watch. Of course, I missed the part where this scummy little worm explained why he did everything he could to ram the biggest local tax increase in our history down our throats when he did such a miserable job of running the Port of Vancouver Levy Campaign.

I suppose he left that out accidentally, eh?

Washougal CUTS Property Taxes
November 25, 2009

WASHOUGAL- Jon Russell, Republican for U.S. Congress, is pleased to announce that for the first time in the City of Washougal’s history, the City Council has passed an ordinance to cut property taxes. Russell, a Washougal City Council Member, sponsored the ordinance, which will cut property taxes by 1% for fiscal year 2010. Monday evening, the Washougal City Council passed Russell’s ordinance unanimously.

“I am honored to have led this charge to put more money in the pockets of our citizens. In an era of record Federal deficits and increased taxes, the people of Southwest Washington need a Congressman who will hold the line on spending and actually reduce the tax burden on working Americans. I am not a candidate who just talks about tax cuts but one who actually does it, and I will do the same as Congressman” said Jon Russell.

Tax relief is a big piece of economic recovery…

“With unemployment running rampant in Southwest Washington, small businesses and families need all the resources they can find to keep their heads above water in this economic recession. More needs to be done on the Federal level to stimulate real economic growth such as the creation of tax free start-up companies”, Russell said.

As proposed by Jon Russell….

1.) Small business startup companies of 100 employees or less should be able to launch their businesses tax free for two years. This means no payroll taxes, no capital gains tax nothing at all goes to the government for the first two years.

2.) Venture capitalists should be able to invest money in these tax free start-ups with no federal taxation on their investment for 2 years.

“Congress and the rest of the federal government will not get us out of this recession. Small businesses must lead the way in the emerging economy” said Jon Russell

Jon Russell has served on the Washougal City Council since 2006 and is Owner of an urgent and family care clinic.

It's a shame this guy was so unconcerned when he blew off his duties as a member of the financial oversight committee that was in overwatch over the city credit cards... if he had been doing his job, he would have KNOWN Sellers was ripping off the taxpayers.

It's a pity he's passing himself off as some sort of fiscal conservative when, in fact, he's a complete political mercenary.

Where's the illegality?

His actions are driven by his congressional campaign. In fact, he's following the pattern started by Tim "The Liar" Leavitt when he scammed a bogus, completely worthless hate crimes resolution through as part of his pandering to the 3 hispanics in Vancouver who can legally vote.

It is not legal to use your seat on a local government as a campaign-related activity. Clearly, in Russell's own words, that's whats happened here.

What a sad and pathetic individual.
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