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Cliff Mass Weather Blog

April 09, 2025

Is There Really A Drought Emergency in Washington State?

“Looking at observations and predictions, this drought declaration appears to be unwarranted and in error.”

There is no water emergency, not even close. Not even in the neighborhood.

State officials pushing this narrative are doing a profound disservice to our state.

As expected, the Seattle Times Climate Lab gave this “emergency” big play in the paper today.”

The Seattle Times is rapidly losing any credibility as a source of reliable environmental information. Really unfortunate and very unnecessary.”

 

Great News on Free Trade!

by Jacob G. Hornberger

April 10, 2025

“It might well be the first time since I discovered libertarianism that a libertarian principle has gained such overwhelming favor and support from the American people. For the past few months, the mainstream press has been filled with editorials, commentaries, and op-eds favoring free trade.”

“In fact, it is phenomenal that the only people who are on the fringe on this issue are Trump and his loyal band of Trumpsters, who, like members of a cult, will support anything Trump does and come up with all sorts of arguments, no matter how inane and fallacious, to blindly support his statist policies and positions.”

“Freedom is not a privilege that comes from government. It preexists government. Government’s job is to protect this natural, God-given right, not destroy, control, regulate, or manage it.”

In this week’s Libertarian Angle, Jacob and Richard discuss the consequences of the tariff turmoil that President Trump has unleashed upon the world.

 

How Party Politics Destroys Independent Thought and Liberty

By: Michael Boldin|Published on: April 4, 2025

“Nothing is more dangerous to the cause of truth and liberty than a party-spirit.”

“When men become members of a political club, they lose their individual independence of mind;”

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Happy Hours – Out and about with dogs in the PNW.