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The Cost of Blind Loyalty in Local Politics
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The Cost of Blind Loyalty in Local Politics

I came across a comment on a political post that stopped me cold:“I am just super tired of people bashing my friends.” That statement was honestly alarming, not because friendship is bad, but because it showed how easily loyalty can override morality. I genuinely hope most people still know the difference between right and wrong, between moral and immoral actions. And I hope that when a friend steps onto the wrong path, we have the…

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November 19, 2025
Recall Signatures vs. Scrutiny: Commissioners on the Recall Tightrope
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Recall Signatures vs. Scrutiny: Commissioners on the Recall Tightrope

It appears that enough signatures have already been collected for the recall of both Commissioner Chris Barnett and Andreas Blech. As of 11/17/25 Chief Petitioner Jim Goodwin submitted:Commissioner Blech: 7,079 signatures submittedCommissioner Barnett: 7,312 signatures submittedThe required number of signatures is: 6,445 valid signaturesSignature gathering remains open until: Sunday, November 23, 2025 The calls have already started from the commissioners and the republican party. They are demanding signature verification as opposed to a formula. Odd,…

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November 18, 2025
Elected, Exposed, and Ensnared: A Party’s Fight for It’s Soul & The Hypocrisy
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Elected, Exposed, and Ensnared: A Party’s Fight for It’s Soul & The Hypocrisy

It is interesting to watch from the sidelines. We have serious issues in our community. Some argue that we shouldn’t air our dirty laundry, and normally, I would fully agree. But because this is such a small community, one in which most people are already aware of the issues and the “dirty laundry,” it’s impossible to escape it. So, is it better to hide it or confront it? It’s far better to face it openly,…

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November 12, 2025
Questions of Legitimacy and Ethics Surround the Josephine County GOP Chair Recall
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Questions of Legitimacy and Ethics Surround the Josephine County GOP Chair Recall

As I mentioned in another post, the issue of lacking a quorum—and why the Josephine County Republican Party remains in an “unorganized” state—highlights the core problem with the Josephine County Republican Central Committee (JCRCC): their tendency to pick and choose which bylaws to follow. The lack of a quorum also lies at the heart of the controversy surrounding the recall of the chair—a slippery slope filled with gray areas that have led to questionable and…

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November 12, 2025
JCRCC: Quorum of One? Not Possible and Not Legal
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JCRCC: Quorum of One? Not Possible and Not Legal

This gets to the heart of the reason why the Josephine County Republican Party remains in the state of “unorganized” until the ORP steps in. This also gets to the heart of the problem with the Josephine County Republican Central Committee (JCRCC) and their desire to pick and choose which bylaws to follow and not follow. What Happened At the last Josephine County Republican Central Committee (JCRCC) meeting, the minutes said: “The meeting was called…

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November 11, 2025
A Recap of an Excellent United Conservatives Lunch & Learn — November 6th
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A Recap of an Excellent United Conservatives Lunch & Learn — November 6th

The United Conservatives’ Lunch & Learn on November 6th was a full and lively event, bringing together wonderful people who share a common interest in understanding how politics shapes our everyday lives. Guest Speaker: Rhiannon Henkels — Josephine County ClerkWe were honored to hear from Rhiannon Henkels of the Josephine County Clerk’s Office. It was impressive to learn about the wide range of services her office provides and her extensive experience in public service. Rhiannon…

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November 8, 2025
It’s Not the Title – It’s the Respect
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It’s Not the Title – It’s the Respect

The art of communication: As I was reflecting this morning on the idea of titles and their importance, I came to an interesting realization - something I’ve lived by all my life without ever putting it into words. It’s not the title that holds true value; it’s the respect we have for the person behind it. Whether someone is the President of the United States, the Chair of a political party or a janitor, if…

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November 5, 2025
𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗖𝗣𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
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𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗖𝗣𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲November 3, 2025𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗖𝗣𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Grants Pass, OR —In an unprecedented act of collective protest, the officers, delegates, and numerous Precinct Committee Persons (PCPs) of the Josephine County 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 (𝗝𝗖𝗥𝗖𝗖) will gather on the steps of the 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟰, 𝗮𝘁 𝟵:𝟬𝟬 𝗮.𝗺. to formally submit their resignations. This coordinated resignation follows weeks of turmoil…

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November 4, 2025
Honesty and Integrity: The Compass of Conservatism
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Honesty and Integrity: The Compass of Conservatism

Honesty and integrity aren’t just virtues, they’re the bedrock of who we are. These principles shape our values, guide our decisions, and define our legacy. Whether in business, relationships, or politics, they must remain our compass. Without them, we lose direction. Without them, we lose ourselves. This truth is especially urgent in politics, where the temptation to compromise is constant. Politics touches every corner of our lives, our communities, our freedoms, our future. And yet,…

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November 2, 2025