Midterm Attitudes

US Troops often sent to fight people who never attacked the US

Decades after the lessons of Vietnam, the Pentagon seems to specialize in undeclared/unwon wars.

Categories Homeland Security is a scam, Ongoing Breakdown of Society, The Fantasy Newsperson

US Troops often sent to fight people who never attacked the US

October 26, 2026 //

The Lies of the National-Security State

A symbol of the propaganda that makes it all work.

The Troops are often sent to distant lands to fight people who:

“…had never attacked the United States or even threatened to do so.”

May 27, 2021 Jacob G. Hornberger

In The News – Cuba

Four star Marine General advises the locals on how to proceed.

US military resources once again used to attempt to achieve US goals Re: the internal affairs of someone else’s country:

“U.S. Southern Command’s top general publicly urged Cubans to take action to change their country’s future over the weekend, amplifying a Central Intelligence Agency appeal for intelligence cooperation that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had endorsed days earlier.”

“Since returning to office in 2025, President Donald Trump has repeatedly talked about possible military operations against Cuba, as part of a wider push to buy or seize several countries and territories in the Western Hemisphere.”

Source:

‘Now is the time’ for Cubans to ‘act’ says top US military commander in South America

Austin Campbell – Task & Purpose

Oct 26, 2026

Newspeople avoid asking:

If the CIA (est 1947) serves as an advantage to the US, why does the Department of Defense have such a poor record of winning undeclared wars going back to 1949, the year DOD was established?

Possibly of interest:

Disavow

How Do The Troops Defend The Constitution?

Replace The Phrase?

Verbal Bumper Sticker – Thanks For Your Service

The people of Alaska need services in the Middle East

Leaving Iraq after working to stabilize the region since 1990 Operation Desert Shield

The Troops Protect Our Freedoms

The Post 911 Era

Categories Armistice Day

Time Is Running Out

October 26, 2026 //

Above: Something from A Small Nonprofit Rescued & Adopted Cat Daycare Center That Is Always Open.

Unlike the retail industry, we don’t front-load the next holiday months in advance.

You only a few days left to enjoy Christmas ads on TV, and with streaming services and videos on the web before Halloween arrives for 2026.

Possibly of interest-

For several years now, we have been sharing our safety tips. They aren’t updated each year because they were solid to begin with:

Halloween Safety Tips 2012

Don’t forget:

Scary is OK for Halloween

Also:

When did American families start waiting to be told when trick or treating would begin & end?

Categories Halloween

How Do The Troops Defend The Constitution?

October 26, 2026 //

Above: Something from the last century

Not asking about the oath of enlistment. Asking about what happens after the oath has been taken.

“The republic that once warned against standing armies and foreign entanglements is now a failing empire that thrives on both.”

Source: Our Failed Constitution
By Andrew P. Napolitano
October 22, 2026

Democracy Nonsense

If we live in a democracy (many people say so), when do we vote on decades of undeclared/unwon DOD wars?

The Department of Defense track record goes back to 1949.

Look for newspeople and school teachers to ask zero questions in these areas.

Don’t lie to people and maybe they would be more patriotic.

From 2004

“Today, however, the Congress has relinquished its delegated powers, giving the President license to do whatever he and his office determine that they can get away with. Consequentially, the presidential and legislative oaths to the Constitution have just turned into a great photo op on inauguration day.”

“It is a sad and hard realization for a grunt who loves the Marine Corps to admit that the organization is not used in the preservation of liberty, and has not been used toward that end for a very long time.”

Source:

Why I Didn’t Reenlist

By Casey Khan

February 14, 2004

Freedom of Religion At 4:50 – USMC Leadership

Sentinel

The Future of Freedom Foundation

Trump Watch: The Mid-Terms Won’t Make Any Difference

Post-Vietnam guilt

The guilt doesn’t seem to work towards staying out of undeclared/unwon wars.

A giant flag ritual at the next ball game will make it all good.

More here:

How Do The Troops Defend The Constitution?

Dept. of Ag invests $6.3M to purchase Ocean Shores hotel

Categories Armistice Day, Veterans Day Propaganda

Green Lantern State Park – Small Craft Advisory

October 25, 2026 //

Out to the State Park during a Small Craft Advisory.

Categories Coastal Favorites, Green Lantern State Park

Small Craft Advisory

October 25, 2026 //

Out to the Copalis River Spit area during a Small Craft Advisory.

Categories Coastal Favorites, Copalis River

Random Items For Saturday

October 24, 2026 //

Above: No hurry to change – Port Hadlock

Good News-

Temporary free access to public lands you paid for the same as the wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, etc.

KIRO 7 News

Voting Is All About Cash?

Big Hype – Please Donate To My Campaign Now

Very common when watching videos on the web. The first ad is for a politician from any political party who is offering a final chance to donate now.

We just need your help to get over the hump during this key election season.

Sends a bad message. Voting and elections are all about cash and who has the most. Bad vibe. Go away.

WCPO 9

Elon Musk Gives More Than $276 Million to GOP Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Need more cash:

KING 5 News

New $42 million bridge on Olympic Peninsula sits on eroding riverbank

Local Oddities & Funding Priorities

In the news:

$6.3 million in federal cash for a used Ocean Shores hotel.

Any questions from newspeople?

December 8, 2022 The Daily World

$6.3 million “to fund the acquisition of an existing hotel. Marathon Enterprises Inc. is located in Ocean Shores, Grays Harbor County, Washington. The project is expected to result in saving eight jobs and creating one full time job.”

Zero questions from small or large newspapers. Zero questions from TV newspeople.

Welcome Home Troops

KOMO News

Seattle police investigating Aurora Ave. N shooting after nearly 120 shell casings found

The Fantasy Newsperson Asks

Has any WA gun control measure or public policy effort of the past 20 years slowed down the gunfire between say, Everett and Tacoma?

What works? What fails?

The weak-minded culture expects very little from its newspeople.

Newspeople remain silent.

Gunfire Is Routine In Seattle

Freedom of Religion At 4:50 – USMC Leadership

Sentinel

Alternative Media Gives Itself Permission to Question

JP Reacts

USA Says Bad Guys Are About To Do Bad Things

LiveNOW from FOX

PENDLETON, SOUTH CAROLINA TRUMP RALLY

The Good Liars

Militarized Senior Citizens

Above: Militarized senior citizens continue to show up in advertising. Is this a reminder that AI creates a better world?

Source: CBS News

The bottom of the page is a cluster of odd ads.

Possibly of interest:

Militarized/AI Senior Citizens

Militarized Senior Citizens

Categories AI, Alternative Media, Ongoing Breakdown of Society, Voting

Operating A Camera In A Public Place

October 23, 2026 //

Above: A photo I took a few years back.

A symbol of operating a camera in a public place and newspeople all over the US not asking questions over the past 35 years or so.

Salmon Season – Whidbey Island – Driftwood Park

The era of newspeople not asking questions brings on private citizens who go out and ask questions.

Instead of waiting for school teachers to teach about individual rights and limited government authority, waiting on the press to ask questions, or courts to handle cases, these guys go out and update us with a quick reality check.

These guys were also never waiting on the overthrow of Saddam Hussein or the take down of any other bad guy in distant lands, as DOD defends the constitution, etc.

Maybe they are tired of being lied to.

KULT NEWS

Local Oddities & Funding Priorities

In the news:

$6.3 million in federal cash for a used Ocean Shores hotel.

Any questions from newspeople?

December 8, 2022 The Daily World

Dept. of Ag invests $6.3M to purchase Ocean Shores hotel

Zero questions from small or large newspapers. Zero questions from TV newspeople.

More here:

Operating A Camera In A Public Place

The Freedom Talk

Categories Operating A Camera In A Public Place, Veterans Day Propaganda

Copalis River Spit Area

October 23, 2026 //

Out on Thursday during a Small Craft Advisory.

Walked out from the State Park. Copalis Rock in the distance:

Categories A Nice Walk, Copalis River, Green Lantern State Park

Verbal Bumper Stickers – More Discussion Please

October 23, 2026 //

Above: A meetup with newspeople who ask questions.

Sponsored by a local Invisible Veteran chapter.

It feels like a society where honest and meaningful ideas stand up to questioning and discussion, but the questioning and discussion rarely takes place. Even for life and death situations, the verbal bumper sticker may be the closest you get to an adult conversation or honest news reporting.

If You Don’t Vote, You Can’t Complain

People pick whatever church they want to attend. They may change their mind over time. They may choose to attend no church at all.

No shaming, no scolding, just a personal choice.

Voting and major political parties taking turns in power has gone on for decades. The current USA 250 version of life is what you get.

Democracy Nonsense

If we live in a democracy (many people say so), when do we vote on decades of undeclared/unwon DOD wars?

The Department of Defense track record goes back to 1949.

Look for newspeople and school teachers to ask zero questions in these areas.

Don’t lie to people and maybe they would be more patriotic.

Freedom Isn’t Free

The US should maintain strong and ready military forces.

In some cases, the US Armed Forces provide for our security. That’s as good as it gets.

In terms of American rights and freedoms, the Dept. of Defense has no more say than the Dept. of Agriculture.

Decades after the lessons of Vietnam, the Pentagon seems to specialize in undeclared/unwon wars.

Men & Women are sent into life and death situations in distant lands. We are told they are defending American rights and freedoms.

If all this is important enough to send The Troops into harms way, when do we get to ask basic public policy questions related to how all this works?

The Fantasy Newsperson Asks:

How would American freedoms be any different today if US troops were never sent to Iraq?

Thanks for Your Service

Consider replacing the phrase:

“Thanks for your service”

With:

What do you think about all this?

To me, this would come off as more respectful, thoughtful and meaningful. It could lead to discussions people might learn from.

The “Thanks for your service” phrase may have come from some sort of post-Vietnam guilt.

The guilt doesn’t seem to work towards staying out of undeclared/unwon wars.

Possibly of interest:

Together We Stand Strong – Veterans Day Photo Contest!

Categories More discussion please, The Fantasy Newsperson, Veterans Day Propaganda, Voting

More Is Better?

October 20, 2026 //

Apple Wants to Make Your Life Worse! (Cringy Worst Ad Ever)

JP Reacts

Possibly of interest:

Generation Jones 1954 to 1965

Categories AI, Old Man Blog, Simple Living

Veterans Day Photo Contest!

October 20, 2026 //

He was never in a war. His time in uniform wrapped up during the last century. He was the average guy in the average unit.

He played no role in preventing the catastrophic military failure of 911.

He played no role in the undeclared/unwon wars that followed.

He avoids using head of the line parking spots over at the grocery store, thinking that little old ladies should get the best parking. He bears no grudge towards those who make use of these spaces.

He avoids free chow for Armistice Day events. He bears no grudge towards those who enjoy showing up.

He prefers to avoid the Thanks for Your Service phrase.

I had several buddies during my first enlistment. At Camp Pendleton, we would go out to Cuyamaca Rancho State Park to go camping for a night or two. One of the big reasons is we were not old enough to drink beer at the barracks where we were at in the 16 Area.

We would stand around a campfire and come up with some sort of question like: “Who is a Veteran?”

At this time WWII veterans were alive and well. Ditto for Korean War Veterans and Vietnam Veterans (Our bosses). None of us had ever been in a war and did not consider ourselves to be veterans or to have any business showing up at veterans organizations. In the early 80s, the US Armed Forces were on the back burner. This was a good thing. Cold War peacetime stability was in place. No Thanks For Your Service, No free meals for Armistice Day, No head of the line parking spots at the grocery store.

What others are saying:

Veterans Day Attitudes

Anybody else feel…strange about the Veterans Day gratitude stuff?

“But The “thank you for your service” wasnt a thing before the first gulf war. We never had a military presence at ANY sporting event back in the day. The phrase was pushed to support operations, while obscuring the fact that Iraq had nothing to do with 9/11… Back then people were literally tying yellow ribbons on EVERYTHING to welcome people back from deployments.”

“Feel free to carry on the tradition of having your free meal and TIPPING what the cost of the meal would have been. A group of us normally go to Applebees or Olive Garden and end up tipping whatever our meal would have cost.”

Possibly of interest:

The Post 911 Era

Disavow

Categories Armistice Day, Federal Holidays, Old Man Blog

Give Thanks For Your Freedoms

Rights Are Greater Than Policy.

HonorYourOath Civil Rights Investigations

The US should maintain strong and ready military forces.

In some cases, the US Armed Forces provide for our security. That’s as good as it gets.

In terms of American rights and freedoms, the Dept. of Defense has no more say than the Dept. of Agriculture.

Decades after the lessons of Vietnam, the Pentagon seems to specialize in undeclared/unwon wars.

Possibly of interest:

Categories Operating A Camera In A Public Place, Veterans Day Propaganda

Massing US Border Patrol agents at the southern edge of the Strait of Juan de Fuca

Drug War Scam – No Trained Narcotics K-9 At The Border?

Above: South entrance- Port Townsend Ship Canal.

An old photo I took. Symbol of a significant Homeland Security/CBP/Border Patrol presence at Port Angeles that came together more than a decade ago.

In The News – Port Angeles Fentanyl

Massing US Border Patrol agents at the southern edge of the Strait of Juan de Fuca seems to fail at keeping fentanyl out of town:

“The Port Angeles City Council has directed city staff to draft an ordinance regarding smoking and vaping on city property that could make it easier for police to make an arrest when someone smokes fentanyl.”

“The ordinance also could be a tool to assist the Port Angeles Police Department when it comes to making an arrest for fentanyl use.”

“One of our big problems is people smoking fentanyl. There’s no smell. It’s not 100 percent easy to distinguish it, but it occurs pretty frequently in some of our public spaces.”

“As it stands now, police often can’t address the behavior and smoking fentanyl occurs consistently in some public places.”

Source: Peninsula Daily News – Oct 9, 2026

Port Angeles

Unlike many cities of its size, Port Angeles maintains a significant Homeland Security/CBP/Border Patrol presence.

Are newspeople forbidden to ask questions related to Port Angeles Homeland Security funding and performance?

Newspeople have a long history of not asking questions in this area.

New Port Angeles USBP Station opened more than a decade ago. Has the new station been able to prevent cartel drugs from entering the Olympic Peninsula?

After a Port Angeles CBP buildup that took place more than a decade ago, is there any follow up made by the press to inform the public on whatever results have been achieved?

If you run a government operation-these are the reporters you want to see on interview day:

Welcome Home Troops

Thanks for doing time/risking your ass in Iraq, Afghanistan and other distant locations while working to keep a post 911 USA safe & secure.

Don’t worry-The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe:

Why It Matters

Americans were told that they faced a life and death situation after 911. If certain actions were not taken, terrorists could come to America to disrupt our way of life and attempt another 911.

If all this was a life and death situation that required sending the troops to Iraq and Afghanistan, wouldn’t it be important to ask a few public policy questions about what was going on?

Newspeople have a long history of not asking questions in this area.

Port Angeles Homeland Security Spending Spree

Categories Any Shortage of Cartel Product?, Homeland Security is a scam, Newspeople not asking questions, Olympic Peninsula Border Patrol

Arsenal of Freedom

No screening to prevent more than 700 pounds of fentanyl and meth from arriving in Lincoln County, Nevada (nowhere near the US border).

Hegseth Visibly Shaken after BOOS ERUPT!

Adam Mockler

Elsewhere This Week – Screening

No screening behind the scenes to verify claims to be a lawyer/attorney.

No screening at the highest levels of government or auditions to find the best person qualified for the job prior to starting the job.

JP Reacts

No screening at the highest levels of government to approve plans for a livestream of Fort Hood shooter’s execution prior to releasing that plan to the public days earlier:

NBC News

Trump cancels Hegseth’s plan to livestream Fort Hood shooter’s execution

This after the big talk/macho swagger federal drug war that has featured Kristi Noem telling us on Feb 4, 2026 that the border is secure:

This after cartels were designated as terrorist organizations back on Feb 20, 2025.

This after a Vietnam-Style Suspected Drug Boat Body Count That Is Now At 238.

This after requiring average citizens to have special ID to cross the border over the past several years.

Some version of REAL ID has been required at border crossings and ports of entry since 2009.

Standard driver’s licenses have not been accepted at border crossings and ports of entry since 2009.

What got better?

Any questions from newspeople?

Homeland Security Is A Scam

More overdose deaths now, or before DHS?

Any questions from newspeople?

The Fantasy Newsperson Asks

Have opioid lawsuits played any role in improving the situation?

How do cartels react to opioid lawsuits?

Any questions from newspeople?

2026 – Cartels Move Product Into All 50 States

“…HIDTA-designated counties are located in 50 states…”

Welcome Home Troops

Thanks for doing time/risking your ass in Iraq, Afghanistan and other distant locations while working to keep a post 911 USA safe & secure.

Don’t worry-The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe:

Why It Matters

Americans were told that they faced a life and death situation after 911. If certain actions were not taken, terrorists could come to America to disrupt our way of life and attempt another 911.

If all this was a life and death situation that required sending the troops to Iraq and Afghanistan, wouldn’t it be important to ask a few public policy questions about what was going on?

Newspeople have a long history of not asking questions in this area.

Categories Homeland Security is a scam, Newspeople not asking questions, The Fantasy Newsperson

Maritime Culture – Westport

Westport – Nice For Walking

Below: Bulk Carrier SARITA NAREE and the Olympic Mountains without snow:

Several sites on the web offer info on ship locations.

Ship below is: PACIFIC ROYAL

Click image once or twice to show detail.

Categories Maritime Culture, Westport

Being From The Last Century

Above: Westport scene

Dainan Bright

Several years back, I started the Old Man Blog category. It involves thoughts on changes in American culture relating to those born roughly in the late 50s & early 60s.

Original Old Man Blog here: https://oldmanblogdotcom.wordpress.com

New updates here: https://oakbaystarfish.com/category/old-man-blog/

Possibly of interest:

Generation Jones 1954 to 1965

Categories Old Man Blog

Baked Beans

Illegal migrant arrested in Nevada was found with over 700 pounds of fentanyl and meth

Pork butt roast, sauerkraut, & onion:

We placed the roast on the Weber kettle for about 1.5 hours to smoke with apple wood chunks.

The way we set up our grill for cooking is described here:

Chilly Weather Cooking

Back inside, the roast is placed in a slow oven for several hours.

Categories Food & Drink

Drug War Scam – No Trained Narcotics K-9 At The Border?

October 16, 2026 //

Above: A meetup with newspeople who ask questions.

Sponsored by a local Invisible Veteran chapter.

In The News

KOMO News

Oct 16, 2026

The Fantasy Newsperson Asks

If Kristi Noem tells us on Feb 4, 2026 that the border is secure, how are drugs still coming in?

What part of the drug war is working? What part is failing?

Standard newspeople remain silent.

Have opioid lawsuits played any role in improving the situation?

How do cartels react to opioid lawsuits?

Any questions from newspeople?

Vietnam-Style Suspected Drug Boat Body Count Is Now At 238

Any shortage of cartel product in Seattle?

Any questions from newspeople?

2026 – Cartels Move Product Into All 50 States

“…HIDTA-designated counties are located in 50 states…”

Why It Matters

Americans were told that they faced a life and death situation after 911. If certain actions were not taken, terrorists could come to America to disrupt our way of life and attempt another 911.

If all this was a life and death situation that required sending the troops to Iraq and Afghanistan, wouldn’t it be important to ask a few public policy questions about what was going on?

Newspeople have a long history of not asking questions in this area.

Categories Homeland Security is a scam, Newspeople not asking questions, The Fantasy Newsperson

New Press Secretary Steps Out

October 13, 2026 //

Katie Zacharia’s debut shows the pitfalls and possibilities of White House press secretary’s role

A symbol of the propaganda that makes it all work.

Oct 16 update:

Valhalla VFT

Original blog:

The Fantasy Newsperson Asks

If the borders are sealed, how are cartel drugs still arriving in Seattle?

What keeps the terrorists of the GWOT from creating a disruption at the back end of the airport security screening line?

Associated Press

Oct 14, 2026

Many comments are posted with the article above.

Adam Mockler

WatchlistTYT

Rebel HQ

Possibly of interest:

Don’t Forget Hasan’s Motive

Categories Homeland Security is a scam, The Fantasy Newsperson

Veterans Don’t Always Agree

October 9, 2026 //

Valhalla VFT

American Society Officially HITS ROCK BOTTOM…

Voices of Dissent

by Jacob G. Hornberger

Oct 9, 2026

Tennessee Brando

Trump Watch: Political Candy and the Death of Conscience

The Future of Freedom Foundation

Non-profit hosts 13 King County mayors to discuss addiction crisis

Categories Alternative Media, Armistice Day, Voices of Dissent

King County “…chronic homelessness and an addiction crisis.”

October 9, 2026 //

Above: A meetup with newspeople who ask questions.

Sponsored by a local Invisible Veteran chapter.

In The News

KOMO News

Oct 9, 2026

KIRO 7 News

Welcome Home Troops

Thanks for doing time/risking your ass in Iraq, Afghanistan and other distant locations while working to keep a post 911 USA safe & secure.

Don’t worry-The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe:

Vietnam-Style Suspected Drug Boat Body Count Is Now At 238

Any shortage of cartel product in Seattle?

Any questions from newspeople?

Homeland Security Is A Scam

More overdose deaths now, or before DHS?

Any questions from newspeople?

The Fantasy Newsperson Asks

Have opioid lawsuits played any role in improving the situation?

How do cartels react to opioid lawsuits?

Any questions from newspeople?

2026 – Cartels Move Product Into All 50 States

“…HIDTA-designated counties are located in 50 states…”

Why It Matters

Americans were told that they faced a life and death situation after 911. If certain actions were not taken, terrorists could come to America to disrupt our way of life and attempt another 911.

If all this was a life and death situation that required sending the troops to Iraq and Afghanistan, wouldn’t it be important to ask a few public policy questions about what was going on?

Newspeople have a long history of not asking questions in this area.

Gunfire Is Routine In Seattle

Categories Homeland Security is a scam, Newspeople not asking questions, Ongoing Breakdown of Society, The Fantasy Newsperson

Ongoing Breakdown of Society – USA 250

October 5, 2026 //

Above: A meetup with newspeople who ask questions.

Sponsored by a local Invisible Veteran chapter.

KOMO News

2 men killed, woman injured during downtown Tacoma shooting; residents beg for more police presence

Many comments are posted with the video above.

Welcome Home Troops

KING 5 Seattle

FOX 13 Seattle

The Fantasy Newsperson Asks

Has any WA gun control measure or public policy effort of the past 20 years slowed down the gunfire between say, Everett and Tacoma?

What works? What fails?

The weak-minded culture expects very little from its newspeople.

Newspeople remain silent.

From KOMO News comments:

“there is no morning in seattle without shooting, stabbing, etc.
it’s never boring in seattle.”

Vietnam-Style Suspected Drug Boat Body Count Is Now At 238

Any shortage of cartel product in Seattle?

Any questions from newspeople?

KOMO News

After ‘no tolerance’ promise, drugs and stolen goods persist in Little Saigon

Nick Shirley Interviews

KIRO 7 News

Is local copper wire theft related to cash for purchasing cartel drugs?

Any questions from newspeople?

KING 5 News

‘Imminent threat to public safety’ sparked emergency order to get encampment cleared

The Hill

Investigators eye Somali gang violence in Minnesota homecoming shooting

Trouble on Okinawa

Young Americans growing up in the post 911 era may witness and experience the ongoing breakdown of society.

How does life back home relate to adult life/behavior in distant lands?

In The News

US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa. More here.

“Our nation was founded with a limited-government republic, one with a relatively small military force. That’s because our American ancestors knew that an enormous standing army would be the greatest threat to their freedom and well-being. It’s time to dismantle the old Cold War-era national-security state and restore our founding governmental system of a limited-government republic.”

Source: American Soul-Searching after the Iraq Withdrawal
by Jacob G. Hornberger
October 1, 2026

“There has been anger over increasing crime linked to the U.S. military on the island. The number of U.S. military-related criminal cases rose to 101 last year from about 40 in 2020, according to prefectural police.”

“After the 1995 rape of a 12-year-old girl by three U.S. service members, huge crowds protested the heavy U.S. troop presence on Okinawa. There was also anger over the rape of a teenage girl by a U.S. service member in 2024 and the delayed disclosure of the crime.”

Source: Anger in Japan grows after US Marine is arrested over the killing of a woman on Okinawa

Okinawa memories:

USMC Birthday and Veterans Day Memories

Armed Forces Recruiting – 1980s

Part of what made it work:

In past decades, people could do time in uniform, then return to the US with a feeling that they were living in the best country on the planet.

They believed it and their parents and grandparents believed it.

Those who did may have wished to hand down a better version of the modern American society to their kids and grandkids.

Today-

Standards back home have deteriorated. The troops return to an ongoing breakdown of society.

Emergency/crisis/chaos mode is what we get now.

From 2004

Source:

Why I Didn’t Reenlist

By Casey Khan

February 14, 2004

More overdose deaths now, or before DHS?

“…King County continued to see hundreds of fatal overdoses.”

Seattle Blue Tarp City – Drug War Scam Rolls On

Seattle drug situation any different today than it was under Biden?

1960s and 70s

The WWII Generation had a modern society up and running. Seattle was a world-class city in the last century.

2026:

Seattle Street Scenes – USA 250

WA State Ferries

KOMO News

Local Oddities & Funding Priorities

In the news:

$6.3 million in federal cash for a used Ocean Shores hotel.

Any questions from newspeople?

December 8, 2022 The Daily World

Dept. of Ag invests $6.3M to purchase Ocean Shores hotel

Zero questions from small or large newspapers. Zero questions from TV newspeople.

Several years back, I started the Old Man Blog category. It involves thoughts on changes in American culture relating to those born roughly in the late 50s & early 60s.

Original Old Man Blog here: https://oldmanblogdotcom.wordpress.com

New updates here: https://oakbaystarfish.com/category/old-man-blog/

Possibly of interest:

Generation Jones 1954 to 1965

Categories Homeland Security is a scam, Old Man Blog, Ongoing Breakdown of Society, The Fantasy Newsperson, USA - 250 Years

Miller Time

October 4, 2026 //

A popular beer with our group of friends when I was in high school back in the 1970s.

I think of this as sort of a bowling alley beer. I’m thinking of a typical Cold War era bowling alley and what they would be serving.

The beer photo fetish page features a true grab bag of different beer styles and brands. We’ve been at it since 2012.

Copalis River Spit Area

October 2, 2026 //

Above: Conner Creek

We parked at Green Lantern State Park and walked towards the surf, then north to Copalis River Spit while staying on the beach side of the dunes.

The new season features, many birds, mushrooms and a nice crop of berries. No crowds today.

Near the trail:

Copalis Rock:

Airport marker: Copalis Beach Airport.

Crowds stayed home. The area has a nice, remote feel. Foggy to start, more clear later. Very pleasant weather day.

Categories Copalis River, Green Lantern State Park

Thought This Was Interesting – Corporate Rituals

October 2, 2026 //

Above: Salt Creek area- Vancouver Island on the right horizon.

5 Corporate Rituals Gen X Refuses to Fake Anymore.

Dainan Bright

Possibly of interest:

Trade,Travel & Friendship

Generation Jones 1954 to 1965

Categories Canada, Old Man Blog

Disavow

October 1, 2026 //

Growing Up In The Cold War Era

A symbol of the propaganda that makes it all work.

I signed up for the USMC in 1978 after growing up in the Cold War era. I went to boot camp right after high school. The commandant of the Marine Corps was a WWII veteran who wore the Medal of Honor.

Vietnam veterans ran the Marine Corps at the time. I had good years working for them.

I disavow what has gone on with the US Armed Forces in this century.

The US should maintain strong and ready military forces.

In some cases, the US Armed Forces provide for our security. That’s as good as it gets.

In terms of American rights and freedoms, the Dept. of Defense has no more say than the Dept. of Agriculture.

Decades after the lessons of Vietnam, the Pentagon seems to specialize in undeclared/unwon wars.

Democracy Nonsense

If we live in a democracy (many people say so), when do we vote on decades of undeclared/unwon DOD wars?

The Department of Defense track record goes back to 1949.

Look for newspeople and school teachers to ask zero questions in these areas.

Don’t lie to people and maybe they would be more patriotic.

From 2004

Source:

Why I Didn’t Reenlist

By Casey Khan

February 14, 2004

Did you serve?

I did some time in the Marines during a part of the last century.

It did not serve to prevent 911 or the undeclared wars that came later.

Alternative response:

Did you serve?

I am not making that claim.

Replace The Phrase?

Verbal Bumper Sticker – Thanks For Your Service

The people of Alaska need services in the Middle East

Leaving Iraq after working to stabilize the region since 1990 Operation Desert Shield

The Troops Protect Our Freedoms

The Post 911 Era

Categories Armistice Day, Disavow, Old Man Blog, USA - 250 Years

Sorta Big On Fighting Terror

October 1, 2026 //

TSA – Newspeople Refuse To Ask

A symbol of the propaganda that makes it all work.

In The News

U.S. forces withdraw from Iraq after Operation Inherent Resolve began in 2014

CBS News

The Jimmy Dore Show

A Fake War on Terror might feature TV newspeople out at the airport cheerfully reporting on the busiest travel days of the year.

Travelers who ask no questions make it on air:

In a real War on Terror, real newspeople would ask:

What keeps the terrorists of the GWOT from creating a disruption at the back end of the airport security screening line?

TODAY

Why Today is Expected to Be Busiest Air Travel Day of Summer

A Fake War on Terror might require average citizens to have special ID to cross the border while cartels move product into all 50 states.

2026 – Cartels Move Product Into All 50 States

Leaving Iraq after working to stabilize the region since 1990 Operation Desert Shield

“…HIDTA-designated counties are located in 50 states…”

Some version of REAL ID has been required at border crossings and ports of entry since 2009.

Standard driver’s licenses have not been accepted at border crossings and ports of entry since 2009.

What got better?

Any questions from newspeople?

The Post 911 Era

Americans were told that they faced a life and death situation after 911. If certain actions were not taken, terrorists could come to America to disrupt our way of life and attempt another 911.

If all this was a life and death situation that required sending the troops to Iraq and Afghanistan, wouldn’t it be important to ask a few public policy questions about what was going on?

Newspeople have a long history of not asking questions in this area.

At The Big Game

Tune in to any Super Bowl in the post 911 era to see the press promote a big US Dept. of Homeland Security show of force to keep the big game safe.

TV newspeople skip asking questions and play the role of federal public affairs staff instead:

Real newspeople may ask:

If special games require special security-what keeps regular games safe? Crowd size/capacity is similar at several stadiums.

Are fans less safe at regular games?

What prevents terror strikes at hundreds of events & locations unsupervised by federal authorities?

What stops terrorists from going 2 states over and driving a truck across the playground at a daycare center?

Seattle – USA 250

choeshow

Sept 7, 2026

CRIMINALS, MENTALLY ILL, AND HOMELESS DRUG ADDICTS HAVE CONQUERED SEATTLE

Welcome Home Troops

Thanks for doing time/risking your ass in Iraq, Afghanistan and other distant locations while working to keep a post 911 USA safe & secure.

Don’t worry-The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe:

The Troops Protect Our Freedoms

Verbal Bumper Sticker – Thanks For Your Service

The people of Alaska need services in the Middle East

Seattle Street Scenes – USA 250

Seattle Blue Tarp City – Drug War Scam Rolls On

Seattle drug situation any different today than it was under Biden?

Port Angeles Homeland Security Spending Spree

Sound Publishing And Black Press Media

Throwback Thursday – Port Angeles Drug War

106 drug dealing charges filed in King County through July, most involve fentanyl, meth

Categories Homeland Security is a scam, Newspeople not asking questions

“…King County continued to see hundreds of fatal overdoses.”

September 30, 2026 //

Above: A meetup with newspeople who ask questions.

Sponsored by a local Invisible Veteran chapter.

Is the Seattle drug situation any different today than it was under Biden?

In The News

KOMO News

Sept 29, 2026

“The cases were filed as King County continued to see hundreds of fatal overdoses. Public Health — Seattle & King County recorded 446 confirmed fatal overdoses from January through July 2026, the same period covered by the prosecution data.”

As always, zero questions on how the federal War on Drugs plays into this.

KING 5 News

FOX 13 Seattle

The Fantasy Newsperson Asks

Have advanced surveillance technologies created any shortage of cartel product in the Puget Sound area?

Has any newsperson ever asked about this?

More overdose deaths now, or before DHS?

Is local copper theft related to cartel drugs?

Standard newspeople refuse to ask:

FOX 13 Seattle

Have opioid lawsuits played any role in improving the situation?

How do cartels react to opioid lawsuits?

Any questions from newspeople?

Drug War Scam Rolls On

Vietnam-Style Suspected Drug Boat Body Count Now At 231

Kristi Noem tells us on Feb 4, 2026 that the border is secure:

Cartels were designated as terrorist organizations back on Feb 20, 2025.

REAL ID is fully in place.

Your cellphone may be searched at the border.

With all this working as an advantage to the US federal government, is there any shortage of meth, fentanyl or any cartel drug between say, Everett and Tacoma?

Has any newsperson ever asked about this?

What part of the drug war is working? What part is failing?

Standard newspeople remain silent.

2026 – Cartels Move Product Into All 50 States

“…HIDTA-designated counties are located in 50 states…”

Why It Matters

Americans were told that they faced a life and death situation after 911. If certain actions were not taken, terrorists could come to America to disrupt our way of life and attempt another 911.

If all this was a life and death situation that required sending the troops to Iraq and Afghanistan, wouldn’t it be important to ask a few public policy questions about what was going on?

Newspeople have a long history of not asking questions in this area.

USA 250

choeshow

Sept 7, 2026

CRIMINALS, MENTALLY ILL, AND HOMELESS DRUG ADDICTS HAVE CONQUERED SEATTLE

Welcome Home Troops

Thanks for doing time/risking your ass in Iraq, Afghanistan and other distant locations while working to keep a post 911 USA safe & secure.

Don’t worry-The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe:

Seattle Street Scenes – USA 250

Seattle Blue Tarp City – Drug War Scam Rolls On

Seattle drug situation any different today than it was under Biden?

Port Angeles Homeland Security Spending Spree

Sound Publishing And Black Press Media

Throwback Thursday – Port Angeles Drug War