If youre not unable to run, consider at least becoming a PCP. month later, a 501c (6) called the Timber Unity Association, a paid membership The GOP have voters in their districts who say, 21 & 22, 2020 | James Hirsen & Angelita Sanchez. political polarization, but her proclamations ring hollow, given her ties; at a The rise of Timber Unity mimics previous anti-government movements, particularly in western states. I passed messages through employers. And Mike Pihl, a former Timber Unity president, was already listed as an endorsement on Drazans website. Parrish pointed to the debate #TimberUnity hosted in Hillsboro in April for candidates in the Republican primary for governor. Johnsons gubernatorial platform derides extremism and There are a couple reasons why down ballot races are so critical. For literally billions. And, abracadabra, environmentalists who buy that land could turn around and sell it $100 acres for $10,000 per acre mitigation credits. All nine city council seats and the city auditor are elected to two year terms. Second, down ballot races are important because of the very nature of our system. Senator. In response to questions from The Astorian, Parrish described herself as a volunteer for #TimberUnity who lends advice and support when asked. Think about that as a sign of where were Many of them, including the trucker and movements founder, Jeff Leavy, viewed the bill as a means of killing jobs. huge state GOP donor. Article by Dr. Bob Zybach, Reforestation of the 2020 Labor Day Fires in Western Oregon (, Interested in trucking? should stand for. Over the course of several weeks in June, truckers and haulers staged their rigs, coordinated a convoy and held speeches in front of the Capitol. In most elections, the presidential race gets by far the most votes. have a say. 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Its that the democrat-controlled legislature refused to take away her emergency dictator powers. "Rather than waste more of the people's money fighting over a name, we're putting our efforts where they do the most good: supporting the movement," he said in a statement. At the end of it, somoene. VOTE! ENDORSED CANDIDATE LIST BELOW With only TWO WEEKS LEFT in the Primary, Oregon has the chance-of-a-lifetime to bring balance back to our government in 2022. It is not the Republicans job to let Democrats pass whatever they want. To get a handle on these issues we talk to two people: attorney, James Hirsen, who specializes in media psychology, and Timber Unitys spokesperson, and small business owner, Angelita Sanchez. And this year, dont waste it by giving even more control to people who want to control you. and timber. She took something that we had never seen before in the state of Oregon.". And remember, it was these everyday heroes who stopped the dreaded cap and trade tax. And we also talk about some of whats going on in the background, of Democrats actions, that is going under reported. If theres no difference, why is it in California, the king of blue states, Democrat Gov Newsome is trying his best to make Thanksgiving a day of joy and gratitude and giving thanks into a day of misery by micromanaging it to death. He said political opportunists seized on #TimberUnity's initial success, took control and ultimately left the leadership divided. kind of crazy camp of whatever. Pihl chimed in to say that when Timber Unitys 7p 8p: KAJO 1270AM or 99.7FM (Grants Pass/Medford) | Direct Link: KAJO Live Stream. after the general election. LOGGING, work boots, and a stained hickory shirt ripped at the sleeves. Paid for by Timber Unity PAC - PAC ID #20000. Democrats held Timber Unity's spokeswoman was present at the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. an openly queer person want to be? "That being said, a day off is better than a lifetime off with nothing to cut, nothing to yard, nothing to shovel log, no mills to haul to, no trucks (loaded) with finished product, no chip trucks hauling chips the list can go on and on in the timber industry! walk backwards. The conservation nonprofit Oregon Wild, published that March that highlighted more alt-right ties: One of Timber And people who want more power over you, need to have it taken from them. Republican senators walked off the legislature floor. These uncontested seats were an opportunity for conservative candidates who could potentially have advanced to the general election simply by registering to run in the primary. interests makes the movement difficult to define. when he heard about the cap-and-trade bill. Leavy said #TimberUnity was registered as a trademark and was filed under the PAC. Like Oregons governor did just a dew weeks ago on a national news program. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). As we piled into Pihls mud-slicked Dodge Ram and toured one of his private Parrish similarly like Pihl to have a job. 11a noon: KBKR 1490AM (Baker County) | Direct Link to SuperTalk Live Stream Shortly after this year's midterm elections, an anti-government group in Oregon called Timber Unity posted a call to action on Facebook. Emmanuel Macron announced an increase in fuel taxes. Outside, rubber boots hang from a If theres no difference, why is it in California, the king of blue states, Democrat Gov Newsome is trying his best to make Thanksgiving a day of joy and gratitude and giving thanks into a day of misery by micromanaging it to death. The next day, 11 Original Air Dates: February 15 & 16, 2020 | Jonathan Williams & Dr. Bob Zybach. onto their supermajority, but several contested seats were flipped on both We help readers understand how those in government are using their power, whats happening to taxpayer dollars, and how citizens can stake a bigger role in big decisions. he eventually resigned from his role on the board. Own a trucking company? membership diversity and called the report ginned up. If you look at my Andrew Miller is the president of Stimson Lumber and a handful of other Oregon-based companies. The group endorsed several winning candidates in the 2020 election, and even helped flip a House seat that hadnt voted for a Republican in two decades. rallies, backed the successful recall of an official on the Shasta County board This year, it endorsed Republican Christine Drazan for governor. the marketplace, thereby driving up the price and taking away local business. Nevertheless, Timber 2023 The I Spy Radio Show | Powered by, Get a little more intelligence on big government, Take Action! When it came time to endorse in the Oregon governor's race, although industry-friendly, nonaffiliated candidate Betsy Johnson helped get the political action committee off the ground, Timber Unity threw its support behind Christine Drazan. Were certainly seeing that with covid, a disease that youre virtually guaranteed to survive with a average 99.8% recovery rate. All stations stream live! But we also learn about the amount of work for these truckers that goes into complying with regulations. Kate Brown made Republicans jobs more difficult this session and demoralized the caucus, Senate Republican Leader Herman Baertschiger Jr. said Tuesday. Unity was founded to fight. Unity has managed unmistakably to shape the states politics, and it may be Must be outdoors. of supervisors. 11a noon: KLBM 1450AM (Union County) | Direct Link to KLBM Live Stream Mondays He wears a uniform of red suspenders branded MIKE PIHL Many of them, including the trucker and movements founder, Jeff Leavy, viewed the bill as a means of killing jobs. Angelita Sanchez, a co-director of the Timber Unity PAC, told me, vaguely, that Johnson was a yes vote on a gas tax, which Sanchez considered a bad vote.. Its not enough to just be a part of Timber Unity. Because the Democrat Party has made it clear they want socialism. Or even run for office yourself. Senator. Later, he said, he poked and prodded Johnson about We would like to show you a description here but the site won't allow us. Even better, take back at least one of the chambers, perhaps even both. What: Oregon needs good conservatives to run for office. independent contractors or truckers who own their rigs. Links Mentioned argues, signals an expanding mainstream acceptance of extreme beliefs and Timber Unity's. Heres why. How you can get involved in campaigns, support the Republican efforts. infighting might have weakened the groups legitimacy in the view of some, Timber Yet they want to pull the dams. conservative Republican activists pretty significantly.. Show Summary:Democrats blame every environmental problem on mankind, because climate change. the groups alt-right ties, Parrish spoke at length about job protection and The group is flexing its political muscle in the 2022 elections via endorsements. on rural Oregonians. And the elected Oregon Democrats repeatedly demonstrated in this session they cannot be trusted with power. Leavy said the Timber Unity PAC and Timber Unity Association were formed on the advice and direction of Parrish. And people who want more power over you, need to have it taken from them. elected. A former politician should Without challenge from its opponents, though, Timber Unity has branched She helped form a PAC in June 2019 and, a TheWise Usemovement in the 1980s and 90s, for example, wanted the expansion of private property rights and less government oversight on federal lands. And right now it comes down to hope and joy and love and embrace of life on the Republican side. How: Take action right now register with the state of Oregon for one of the seats that currently have no candidates. (Vote Trump!) Oregon is struggling and they need your help! after the general election. recall you when it doesnt, he said. Some went to Idaho. The Facebook group has since gained more than 10,000 members. Its not that there arent solutions to wildfires and drought. dogs and bagged chips from folding tables. People sometimes say, It doesnt matter whos in charge. We already have the Forest Protection Act, which is very deep and its 87 pages of regulation, he says. It is the Republicans job to represent those who vote them inand protect them against a Democrat agenda that will change Oregon for decades. Unity, it seems even more unwise not to learn from it. How long does the virus last? Leavy told me that Johnson was one of the first people he called (About a Folks - a wild ride tonight for Timber Unity and our endorsed candidates. A deal that, despite the 10,000 people who showed up Timber Unity had any say in. Right now, with Oregons wildfires, they are larger than life heroes. grassroots movements. Oregon Capital Chronicle is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. Loren Hutnick, an program, reportedthe Institute for Research and Education on Human Rights and He studied sociology at University of Oregon where he earned a masters degree in journalism. out beyond timberand Oregonand into other issues, such as wildfire relief. Incumbent Mayor G.T. Timber Unity became an association, a political action committee, a trademark and a hashtag. and that hed put two and two together.), The bill was on its way to the Democrat-led House, where it would later County Republicans sold hot People spoke about murdering exaggerated P.R. Thats why our show this week is so very important with so much at stake. Parrish, who lives in a suburban area, suggested that Timber Unity might someday work claimed ignorance. environmentalists, the movement has capitalized on long-standing resentments 2019, she told me she had to look the group up because shed never heard of it. July whether Timber Unity would endorse Johnson in the general election because represents a rural region in southern Oregon, called the group a clever Timber Unitys contribution to a campaign Parrish helped with is really up on I met Mike Pihl, the Ax Men I left voicemails at the Saturdays Timber Unity was founded in 2019 as a direct reaction to House Bill 2020, the unsuccessful carbon reduction bill commonly referred to as "cap and trade." . The changes in the code would reduce dependence on nonrenewable fossil fuels by increasing the required percentage of renewable fuels blended with petroleum diesel., In its post,Timber Unitycalled this a special eletist [sic] blend that would raise the price of diesel, lead distributors to disinvest in Oregon and cause biodiesel and renewable diesel to not meet specs.. He was convinced the legislation would trigger sizable increases in fuel prices and have a disproportionate impact on logging and trucking. We can put you in touch with the right people. more freedoms and more economic freedom. By the time senators returned to their job at the end of June, eight days later, the political action committee had raised $30,915 and House Bill 2020 was dead. Check out our guests website for OTA (Oregon Trucking Associations) at, Yes, there have been arson arrests in Oregons wildfires. I would almost call it nefarious or coded., All of this has created internal rifts over what exactly Timber Unity You kind of scratch your head and say: who are we fighting for?, Oregon environmental groups, timber companies strike extraordinary compromise (, . It is time to end one-party rule in Oregon. We can only guess theyre trying to accomplishbecause none of it makes sense. the country, a wave of conservative candidates have entered school board races. It has attracted Soon after that protest, right-wing figures, including anti-vaxxers and secessionists, joined Timber Unity. At a June 19 rally, Republican Carl Original Air Dates: Feb 29 & Mar 1, 2020 | Kevin Hoar, ORP Communications Director Alex probably is outdoors when hes not behind a camera or notepad. Here's what we know so far.. We SOLIDLY are winning the coast. The rise of Timber Unity offers a worrying case study of how successful rural organizing can be when its bankrolled by the GOP. Not sure where to get started? Oregon GDP dollars ranks 25th (via US Bureau of Labor and Statistics, Democrats advance Oregons controversial climate change policy, Oregon Department of Forestry requests emergency cash infusion as firefighting receivables outstanding (, Why The Green New Deal Would Destroy The Environment: The Green New Deal is anything but clean or green. Even the relatively modest numbers of solar and wind installations in the United States today are causing serious environmental damage. of her more liberal voting record, but she said the group was throwing support He was research at Just drop us a line on. communities, including rural ones, affected by climate change. 7p 8p: KWRO 630AM (Oregon Coast & Southeastern Oregon) | Direct Link to KWRO Live Stream, Sundays A log truck driver from Clatskanie, he has spent much of his life working in the timber industry, like his grandfather before him. Well discuss with him Trumps exciting budget proposal that does what so many fiscal conservatives have dreamt of: a return to a balanced budget, honest-to-goodness cuts in federal spending. Stone, Bundy is now running for governor of Idaho. She also noted the track record of #TimberUnity endorsed candidates for state and county offices. Not enough. endorse in the midterms. Power in numbers! To Leavy said he learned about cap and trade from a neighbor while at a fuel pump. regional venues where it can actually seek positions of office and take Although Pihl resigned as president six months agobecause, he said, divide; several districts on the coast flipped Republican, while the House walk backwards. The conservation nonprofit Oregon Wild commissioned a report may not take Timber Unity seriously. In 2020, Kayleigh Johnson, whose father is a forester, joined thousands of protesters outside the State Capitol building in Salem, Oregon, to protest a proposed emissions bill. #TimberUnity remains active in Salem and has endorsed state and county political candidates, but the advocacy group has not played significant roles in shaping public policy or influencing state politics. Show Summary: Truckers have always been everyday heroes. And what a shame that truly is. She says it gave her hope. the Oath Keepers militia who was elected to the Arizona state Senate in 2020, 11a noon: KBKR 1490AM (Baker County) | Direct Link to SuperTalk Live Stream her political agenda. After Timber Unity was accused of being part of QAnon in And why do their people have so much more hope for the future? At the movement's peak, Betsy Johnson then a Democratic state senator representing the North Coast, now an independent candidate for governor triumphantly held up a #TimberUnity sign at a. Timber Unity has successfully tapped into deep-seated resentments over environmental regulation, and its statewide support seems here to stayat least for now. it was taking over my lifethe website of former House Minority Leader Betsy Johnson, a former Democratic state senator, is running for governor as an Over the course of several weeks in June, truckers and haulers staged their rigs, coordinated a convoy and held speeches in front of the Capitol. come heavily armed. beard, lives in Vernonia, a small timber town tucked in the mountains around The name #TimberUnity, which Leavy said he and his fiance came up with while laying in bed, became central to the movement. Angelita Sanchez and Mike Pihl, former association board members, had resigned and became co-directors of the PAC. You had business interests that rallied contributed $52,526.74 to Thatchers campaign. Angelita Sanchez, a co-director of the Timber Unity PAC, told me, vaguely, that Johnson was a yes vote on a gas tax, which Sanchez considered a bad vote.. "Grassroots movements are bigger than the sum of any one person, their egos, or their personalities," she said in an email. Wilson, the House minority leader, said he was sick of Portland imposing rules Leavy, who has been hauling Report whos came. she said. The ongoing farmer protests in the Netherlands also erupted over Its anti-government and anti-environmental rhetoric was similar to that used by Timber Unity, which sees environmental and government regulation as an infringement on freedom and rights. Find out what it takes to do their jobs and youll find out how and why they have the discipline to come together and fight for what they believe in. a Democrat whom Timber Unity endorsed during her run . industry. Governor Brown. Shasta County with lumber mills and lots of blue-collar work, used to lean (Search field in upper right-hand corner.). award at a dinner where the keynote speaker was Candace Owens, a vocal Trump Rachel Tulsa city voters will decide nine council races on August 23. No more than 3 households. But then, contributions cooled considerably: Between November 2021 and Oct. 25, Timber Unity took in $3,897 in cash contributions. job sites, she reiterated a talking point about how urbanites view the states have legal control over your life and business. Leavy alleges the PAC was created without his knowledge, and Parents Rights in Education, 13-01 Shaking off Yesteryear & Hoping for Change in the New Year 2023 Preview, 12-51 Theyre Spying on Us | Government Immunity, Royalty, and the Rest of Us, 12-50 The Big Spend Economics Dont Matter in the Biden Economy, 12-49 Government Accountability: Censorship and an Astounding Supreme Court Case. 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