Rick Dancer

04/04/2025

Different RealitiesWow, a cork blew off that one didn’t it?Trump slaps tariffs on, the markets react and so did America.It’s interesting to see how differently people take on the battle over solvency.I used to think we could find agreement but just when you start to see something as “common se...

04/04/2025

Why are people fleeing Oregon?
This:

Shelly Boshart Davis
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This afternoon, Democrats unveiled their grand Transportation plan framework. It threatens to increase or create over a dozen taxes to take billions more from Oregonians at a time when too many are struggling with some of the highest costs of living in history.
The proposal increases gas taxes by 20 cents (a 50% increase), increases taxes on truckers by nearly 17%, creates a new tax on tires, increases payroll taxes, and more. Read all of it here:
SALEM, Ore. - Today, House Republicans released the following statement in response to House and Senate Democrats' draft proposal to make Oregonians pay billions more in taxes for ODOT's failures:
"The Democrats' tone-deaf proposal throws more money at a system that has repeatedly failed to recognize that its core mission is to provide safe and reliable roads and bridges," said House Republican Leader Christine Drazan (R-Canby). "A dozen new taxes and fees is a slap in the face to all Oregonians that simply can't afford to pay more for less."
"Since the beginning of this session, House Republicans have pressed ODOT on budgeting errors, incomplete projects, and mishandling of tax dollars," said Rep. Shelly Boshart Davis (R-Albany), Vice Chair of the Joint Committee on Transportation. "It's shocking that in spite of Oregonians' resounding rejection of the tire tax proposal, Democrats are doubling down on this tax at a time when families are already struggling to make ends meet."
A recent poll commissioned by House Republicans found that 80% of Oregonians oppose increasing the Gas Tax while 79% of Oregonians favor cutting taxes to make Oregon more affordable. The same poll showed that Oregonians see the cost of living as the top issue they face with 56% of Oregonians saying that taxes are too high. The statewide poll was conducted by Public Opinion Strategies between January 4-7th of this year and surveyed 500 registered Oregon voters with a $4.38% margin of error.
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04/03/2025

It just doesn't stop. I think Oregon lawmakers, hellbent on taking your water rights, are just being sneaky and scared. A new attempt, Senate Bill 1154 has our water rights specialist fuming mad and ready to testify on Tuesday. What's in this bill? They won't tell you but we will.

04/03/2025

Here is a great example, from a Portland TV Station, of slanted "journalism".

"The Oregon Department of Education has been forced to terminate several critical student learning projects after more than $2.5 million in congressionally appropriated funds were rescinded by the U.S. Dept. of Education."

So, who says these programs are "Critical"? In the way this is written up, KATU is saying that. That's a judgement not journalism.

The proper way would be "The Oregon Department of Education SAYS it's been forced to terminate several critical blah, blah, blah.

Or The Oregon Department of Education is terminating several what it calls critical programs....blah, blah, blah.

I think #2 is the better option but see how much more fair, balanced and honest these two approaches are?

04/03/2025

The stock market is way down. Uncertainty is getting the best of some. Scan the legacy media headlines and doom and gloom obviously sells news. Deep Breaths. Chaos follows big change for those who choose to live in fear.

04/03/2025

Kid Rock has revealed that comedian Bill Maher’s “mind was blown” after his White House sit down with President Donald Trump . The MAGA musician, who brok

04/03/2025

I grew up in Oregon. Since I was 10 part of that life was spent in Pacific City, on the Oregon coast. I've watched the dory fleet in this stretch of water for decades. A few years ago, got to take my first trip out with a local family. This is a story about Oregon.It's a story about a father and what he giving his sons. It's about an industry, like so many in Oregon that is over-regulated and managed to death. But what you learn is the things that are worth fighting for.

04/02/2025

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04/02/2025

Pay Attention To DiscernmentThere’s a lot of screaming going on right now and it’s easy to get caught up in the noise.So many positive things to celebrate you have to remind yourself to smile, look at the big picture, and stay tuned on but not focused on outcomes.I was listening to a podcast whi...

04/02/2025

You win some you lose some.
Also, Wisconsin votes to mandate voter ID to vote. That's a huge win.
A Democrat judge won the most expensive state Supreme Court election in Wisconsin history. Meanwhile, two Republicans won special U.S. House elections in Florida, where they were outspent by the Democrats.

04/02/2025

I'm all for dissenting but does this make sense?

Nine House Republicans defied GOP leadership on Tuesday and opposed an effort to block a bill instituting proxy voting for new parents from coming to the floor, halting key legislative action in th…

04/01/2025

There is a lot going on in the world right now. Let's have a conversation about whatever you decide is important.

04/01/2025

I'm glad to see folks paying attention to this number.
New Report Reveals Oregon’s Estate Tax Is Forcing People to Move, Senate Republicans Seek Reform

SALEM, Ore. – A newly released report from the Common Sense Institute confirms that Oregon’s estate tax is driving retirees and their wealth out of the state. The report shows estate tax collections have tripled since 2012 and are projected to hit $471 million by 2030. With the lowest exemption and one of the highest tax rates in the nation, Oregon is making it harder for families to stay and build their future here.

Senate Republicans introduced multiple estate tax reform bills at the start of the session, including SB 380, SB 408, SB 764, SB 770, SB 648, and SB 649. These bills offer a range of solutions to reduce or eliminate the estate tax and protect family-owned businesses and family farms. Democrats, who control the committee process, have the sole authority to advance these bills. They don’t need to pass all of them—just choose the solution that works best for Oregon’s future.

“People aren’t leaving Oregon because they want to. They’re leaving because bad policies are forcing them out,” said Senate Republican Leader Daniel Bonham (R-The Dalles). “Democrats have an opportunity to put partisanship aside and do what’s right for the future of our state. Clinging to every tax dollar while families and businesses pack up and leave is not a path to prosperity. It’s time to think boldly and make Oregon a place where people can afford to stay.”

According to recent projections, phasing out the estate tax would result in:

· 116,000 more individuals in Oregon

· 54,000 more employed individuals in Oregon

· 35,000 more individuals in the labor force

· $11.3 billion in additional GDP

· $19.2 billion in increased sales (output)

04/01/2025

Oregon, It’s Time For A RevolutionOregon is on the brink of revolution.“Oh, Rick, you exaggerate.”No, actually I don’t.I have millions of views on social media and there is a groundswell of people, angry, done, and ready to take on the BS that has manipulated Oregon for four or five decades....