Air Dates: Sept. 12th & 13th, 2020 | Jana Jarvis of Oregon Trucking Associations. "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. questions. Missed the show? the Republican candidate for governor. the Montana Human Rights Network. And on and on it goes until theres only a trickle of participation for the lesser-known races, like judges, city/county races, and area races like water boards and school boards. Red states have unemployment 62% lower than blue states. of the Republican Party and, by extension, the timber industry: Miller, the Timber Unity has been active in Oregon politics since its founding three years ago. in Sweet Home. a Democrat whom Timber Unity endorsed during her run . A crisis you create and just happen to have organizations that meets the needs of that crisis without actually solving the crisis is a situation that you can exploit. expelled from the Oregon House in June 2021.). Timber Unity's spokeswoman was present at the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Flip the house to Republican control. And why do their people have so much more hope for the future? I dont And we also talk about some of whats going on in the background, of Democrats actions, that is going under reported. Even though she lost, other conservative candidates won and did so with help from Timber Unity, an increasingly active conservative organization with a decidedly anti-conservation agenda. questions. When Jeff Leavy, a trucker from Clatskanie, Oregon, heard in mid-2019 that Tensions came to a head last December when the association and PAC began engaging attorneys in a dispute over control of the #TimberUnity trademark. creation for tapping into long-held timber resentments against liberal elites just two weeks. I would almost call it nefarious or coded., All of this has created internal rifts over what exactly Timber Unity Carroll Rivas, the interim deputy director of 8a 9a: KWVR 1340AM (Wallowa County) | Direct Link: KWVR Live Stream He wears a uniform of red suspenders branded MIKE PIHL should stand for. of interest and that her role with Timber Unity was as a support volunteer to a new organization that was trying to find its After hearing about the bill, Leavy used Facebook to organize a protest at the Capitol in Salem. 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. That's why Timber Unity endorses CHRISTINE DRAZAN for Oregon GOVERNOR. We talk about how to get involved. Truckers united with loggers to stand up to government. Thats been the democrat and socialist mantra for decades. Take back your party! Unlike the way #TimberUnity grew so quickly, he wants Oregon Natural Resource Industries to build slowly and methodically. Especially as these same men and women have their own families and homes, and are faced with the same emergencies as the rest of us. Mondays Air Dates: Mar. So the Republicans, unwelcome and unnecessary (other than being a warm body) have taken the only step left to them: to walk out and deny Democrats a quorum. political polarization, but her proclamations ring hollow, given her ties; at a Instead the, media spends their energy sensationalizing the news, the very information we try to depend on to try to make good decisions for our businesses and families. Each election is about giving someone control over your life. First, because so many people dont vote in the down ballots, your vote effectively has more weight. part because of a proposed emissions bill, he considered it another blow to his Whether youre a Democrat, a Republican, Independent, or unaffiliated, we urge you to vote Republican this year. assistants on nationwide ballots, claims it now has 50,000 members. 7Jeff Leavy never thought he would help launch a political movement. 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. Because this is the year for people to get engaged. You have a say. she said. Missed the show? after the general election. like Pihl to have a job. (NAVs dont have primaries.) in a very short period from a genuinely populist movement to an astroturfed arm Timber Unity is a troubling sign The association also demanded authority to appoint directors to the PAC, who would work in tandem with a steering committee comprised of three association board members and two association members. 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. Timber Unity rally, she, were vitriolic. The protests attracted national media attention and statewide political interest. Imagine the damage they will do if they get any more power. There are a couple reasons why down ballot races are so critical. The association president would have to work collaboratively with the PAC directors on messaging related to public policy, the letter continued. And why do their people have so much more hope for the future? VOTE! marketing. We can put you in touch with the right people. about environmental regulation. We are going to fight for our families. All of these claims were false, according to the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability. First, because so many people dont vote in the down ballots, your vote effectively has more weight. Christine Drazan says that Pihl, as president of Timber Unity, endorsed her as Pihl, the former president, told me theres already too much regulation of the timber industry. Plus Parents Rights Part 2, 13-03 Are Parents an Endangered Species? Your 2020 Election Secret Weapon: Down Ballot Races, Here in Oregon, its not that the legislature. well-packaged public relations and shrewd organizing could become a Looking for training and other resources? Its that solving a problem means you cant exploit it. believe in you either. He owns 63 acres on a low hill, where hes planted But the group's rallies have attracted backers of QAnon and right-wing militia. claimed ignorance. A log truck driver from Clatskanie, he has spent much of his life working in the timber industry, like his grandfather before him. Timber Unitys contribution to a campaign Parrish helped with is really up on Governor Brown. See below. have a say. from its rise? Lower hospitalization rates. and that hed put two and two together.), The bill was on its way to the Democrat-led House, where it would later Oregon., On June 25, the bill was pronounced dead. Although incumbent Sheriff Michelle Duncan had financial backing from Frank Timber Resources ($6,000) and Freres Lumber Co. ($3,000), Timber Unity endorsed opponent Deputy Jon Raymond for Linn County Sheriff. more freedoms and more economic freedom. by Britta Lokting, Oregon Capital Chronicle December 7, 2022. Contact Editor Lynne Terry for questions: info@oregoncapitalchronicle.com. Alizadeh-Fard says . more freedoms and more economic freedom. natural resources as their playground. In turn, she said, they dont want people proposed emission cuts; farmers have blocked roads with tractors and driven their tractors to the parliament building, tactics similar to those used by I have it sitting on my desk, I read it all the time and theres so many protected already, like the Siuslaw National Forest. 11a noon: KLBM 1450AM (Union County) But over the past few years, the movement has fractured. Timber Unity throwing brand recognition behind these mid-Willamette races. but did not think it posed a significant threat. had significant political gains, and its success sets an example for other, He also has a coop; But we also learn about the amount of work for these truckers that goes into complying with regulations. contractor logger is an employer or employee is hard to nail down, Beda Thousands had mobilized in At a June 19 rally, Republican Carl Its leaders began associating with far-right groups, including advocates of the QAnon conspiracy theory. (Vote Trump!) We are going to fight for our way of life. district that includes the progressive city of Bend flipped Democrat. But get used to this type of behavior if the cap and trade bill goes in. He was convinced the legislation would trigger sizable increases in fuel prices and have a disproportionate impact on logging and trucking. And on and on. for Medical Freedom. Timber Unity was supposed to be, was designed to 10a 11a: KFIR 720AM (entire Willamette Valley) | Direct Link to KFIR Live Stream Republican senators walked off the legislature floor. Republicans remarkable ability to encourage and ultimately co-opt rural Kelsy Kretschmer, an associate professor of sociology at Oregon State University who studies political action committees and organizing, said voters' acceptance of language and actions has shifted ever rightward. Shortly after this years midterm elections, an anti-government group in Oregon called Timber Unity posted a call to action on Facebook. Leavy said the Timber Unity PAC and Timber Unity Association were formed on the advice and direction of Parrish. than willing to speak with me. Or maybe lows. I have it sitting on my desk, I read it all the time and theres so many protected already, like the Siuslaw National Forest. ). anymore, but so far this year the PAC has reimbursed Parrish for personal Its not that there arent solutions to wildfires and drought. That would be the democrats. behind at least two County Commission candidates, Ben West and Ryan Ceniga. open the door for far-right rioters to storm the State Capitol building. Show Summary: Truckers have always been everyday heroes. Known as cap-and-trade, the bill proposed that companies emitting more than 25,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide would have to buy carbon credits at auction. It asked its followers to "bombard . claimed that Governor Kate Brown had had several meetings with the Chinese They just want Republican bodies in the House or Senate so the Oregon Democrats can pass whatever they want. The Wise Use movement 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. Show Summary: While the presidential race is by far the most critical, down ballot races are massively important. me. We Need to Talk About Rural Gentrification, Democratic Elites Dont Understand the Class Culture Gap, Heres Proof That Gas Stoves Are Overrated, Ajay Banga Is a Weird Pick for a Green World Bank Head, This Weeks Winter Storm Is Scarybut So Is the Heat Wave, GOP Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, Who Used to Do Business With China, Wants to Ban Business With China, A Grassroots Anti-Environmentalist Movement Grows in Oregon. Show Summary: Oregon Democrats like democracy until they dont get their way. just frustration with working-class wages but anti-establishment sentiment in hook and a wooden sign reads, Family. Another sign reads, Bigfoot doesnt Flip the house to Republican control. divide; several districts on the coast flipped Republican, while the House One board member was And, abracadabra, environmentalists who buy that land could turn around and sell it $100 acres for $10,000 per acre mitigation credits. A deal struck between timber companies and environmentalists with the help of Gov. Be sure to check out Promises Made, Promises Kept! I left voicemails at the In a September 1 Facebook post leading up to this years elections, the group applauded then candidate and former House minority leader Drazan for joining a 2020 Legislaturewalkout by Republicans over a bill aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. At the end of it, somoene will have legal control over your life and business. Parrish puppeteered Timber Unity into an arm of the Republican Party. The tactic is a, cast member and Timber Unity president, and Parrish in November 2020, a week Keep in mind, drought has been part of mankinds existence since mankind existed. As is the governors race when it happens. Loren Hutnick, an Leavy and others who were involved in the movement early on told The Astorian they felt like workers in rural pockets of the state finally had a voice and something to bond over. And good, family wage jobs even for those who dont want to travel or be away from family. Oregon Capital Chronicle focuses on deep and useful reporting on Oregon state government, politics and policy. We need new lawmakers, new county commissioners, who will protect Oregon workers, our families, and our rural communities. have legal control over your life and business. record as a lawmaker, she said, I have voted for some gun safety things, I Think about it. endorsed candidates, David Loveall, has already won the primary, beating a take the time for our future! The GOP have voters in their districts who say, Usually, there is a 20% drop off in participation from the number of votes for president to the number of votes for the next raceoften a U.S. award at a dinner where the keynote speaker was Candace Owens, a vocal Trump a low boy, a chip truck, it dont matter! he wrote. Listen anywhere! 198198 7 Comments 38 Shares Like Comment Share View 5 more comments Oldest Timber Unitys success may exemplify a worrying trend. "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! The next day, 11 People sometimes say, It doesnt matter whos in charge. Because, of course, you can make money on a crisis. And right now it comes down to hope and joy and love and embrace of life on the Republican side. But when we look around and see during current times with governments mandates about when and how were to shop and gather; or roads closed because fires have over taken much of Oregons western counties but are fully open on the eastern side of the mountains, stores still get stocked. This week we start our conversation with Jonathan Williams, of American Legislative Exchange Council. "We want to do all these things for our members and followers as promised and with your involvement because this is YOUR movement, not the establishment's," he said. After the show airs on our network of radio stations, you can listen to our podcast either here on our site or your favorite podcast platform. Article by Dr. Bob Zybach, Reforestation of the 2020 Labor Day Fires in Western Oregon (, Interested in trucking? "I want every truck loaded or not, every logger, every person in this industry there," he continued. "I will not sit and watch another mill close!". Listed below are candidates that we are proudly endorsing. 'I will not sit and watch another mill close'. To Republicans in the legislaturethis time, those in the House tooagain walked First up we talk with our go-to expert, Dr. Bob Zybach, about the so-called historic drought. People spoke about murdering It asked its followers to bombard Portland city council members during an upcoming hearing over a proposed change to a motor vehicles fuel code. Look at what we have here!!! It was a lot like the Tea Party, said Doug Moore, the executive Show Summary: The media-induced panic-mongering over the corona virus reached new heights this week. Or should. 7p 8p: KWRO 630AM (Oregon Coast & Southeastern Oregon) | Direct Link to KWRO Live Stream, Sundays We talk with Oregon Senator Dennis Linthicum from the Klamath Falls area the focal point of environmental exploitation for decades. history professor at the University of Oregon. All stations stream live! Second, down ballot races are important because of the very nature of our system. Please make a grassroots contribution today to #TimberUnity. may not take Timber Unity seriously. Or even run for office yourself. We talk with Jana Jarvis of OTA, to find out what theyre up against. 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. Heres why. Usually, there is a 20% drop off in participation from the number of votes for president to the number of votes for the next raceoften a U.S. Please subscribe to keep reading. out, killing the cap-and-trade bill for a second year in a row. blueprint for other far-right groups looking to build political influence at I dont think theyre paying the same price for that anymore, she said. You kind of scratch your head and say: who are we fighting for?, Oregon environmental groups, timber companies strike extraordinary compromise (, . part because of a proposed, Leavy Timber Unity. Shortly after this year's midterm elections, an anti-government group in Oregon called Timber Unity posted a call to action on Facebook. Willamette University historian and author Seth Cotlar flagged the connection on Twitter. into, at times, violence and vandalism. right is moving its focus from larger, centralized organizations and toward Current So, yes! For too many voters, the down ballot races get overlooked. explained. There was a problem saving your notification. The rise of Timber Unity mimics previous anti-government movements, particularly in western states. If theyre equally bad, why are Red states doing so much better? It is doing great things during hard times. Tulsa city voters will decide nine council races on August 23. had to run my request up the ladder. and that she is not now, nor considering, running for any kind of public Show Summary: Oregons economy is growing, but politicians want more taxes, including a carbon cap and trade. 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