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CRIMES OF THE HEART OPENS MARCH 1st Tickets at www.RiverbendPlayers.org
CRIMES OF THE HEART:
This darkly comedic, Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Beth Henley delves into the messy lives of the Magrath women, each grappling with their own “crimes of the heart.”
Under a searing Mississippi sun, the Magrath sisters’ fragile lives shatter when Babe, the youngest, shoots her philandering husband.
Summoned home, the eldest, Lenny, wrestles with small-town stagnation and dreams of escape.
Meg, the middle sister, a washed-up singer, drowns her past in whiskey, returning with secrets clinging to her like Spanish moss.
As Babe’s legal storm brews, the kitchen of their childhood home becomes a pressure cooker of buried memories and blistering truths.
Past resentments erupt, revealing the scars of their mother’s suicide and their father’s desertion.
Their eccentric cousin Chick stirs the pot, while their flamboyant lawyer Barnette offers shaky legal support and a dash of unexpected romance.
This Pulitzer Prize-winning play paints a bittersweet portrait of Southern women struggling to rise above their “crimes of the heart” and embrace the promise of a brighter future.
Tickets on sale now at www.RiverbendPlayers.org

Submitted By: fsquillo@riverbendplayers.org – Click to email about this post

– AUDITIONS MONDAY, MARCH 4TH AND TUESDAY, MARCH 5TH
*Casting for 8 parts: 6/M, 2/F *Several male roles are gender-neutral and can be played by any gender. Physical elements are required for some parts.
From Mischief, Broadway masters of comedy, comes the Riverbend Players’ Production of the smash hit farce THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG!
SYNOPSIS:
Welcome to the opening night of the Cornley University Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor, where things quickly go from bad to utterly disastrous.
This 1920s whodunit has everything you never wanted in a show—an unconscious leading lady, a corpse that can’t play dead, and actors who trip over everything (including their lines).
Nevertheless, the accident-prone thespians battle against all odds to make it through to their final curtain call, with hilarious consequences!
Part Monty Python, part Sherlock Holmes, this Olivier Award–winning comedy is a global phenomenon that’s guaranteed to leave you aching with laughter!
Directed by Frank Squillo
Performance Dates: May 31st – June 16th. AUDITION DETAILS AT www.RiverbendPlayers.org –

Submitted By: cityofmanzanitaoregon@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

The City of Manzanita is hosting a Virtual Town Hall on the new City Hall and Police Station next week, Tuesday, February 27th from 5:30-700 pm via Zoom.

The project team will provide a comprehensive overview of the project history and timeline and working with our contractor, Jason Stegner of Cove Built will give an overview of what to expect next on site. The Project Architect, Chris Keane will provide an in-depth peek into the design of the building, and the site plan. At the end of the presentation, the Mayor will moderate a question-and-answer session with the entire project team. If you have any questions about the project you can also send them to the city in advance – please send an email with your question(s) to cityhall@ci.manzanita.or.us and note “town hall” in the subject line. We will do our best to make sure all your questions are answered.

We look forward to seeing you there and if you cant make it we will post the meeting video on line so you can watch it anytime.

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CRIMES OF THE HEART OPENS MARCH 1st

Tickets at www.RiverbendPlayers.org
CRIMES OF THE HEART:

This darkly comedic play by Beth Henley delves into the messy lives of the Magrath women, each grappling with their own “crimes of the heart.”

Under a searing Mississippi sun, the Magrath sisters’ fragile lives shatter when Babe, the youngest, shoots her philandering husband.

Summoned home, the eldest, Lenny, wrestles with small-town stagnation and dreams of escape.

Meg, the middle sister, a washed-up singer, drowns her past in whiskey, returning with secrets clinging to her like Spanish moss.

As Babe’s legal storm brews, the kitchen of their childhood home becomes a pressure cooker of buried memories and blistering truths.

Past resentments erupt, revealing the scars of their mother’s suicide and their father’s desertion.

Their eccentric cousin Chick stirs the pot, while their flamboyant lawyer Barnette offers shaky legal support and a dash of unexpected romance.

This Pulitzer Prize-winning play paints a bittersweet portrait of Southern women struggling to rise above their “crimes of the heart” and embrace the promise of a brighter future.

Tickets on sale now at www.RiverbendPlayers.org
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Submitted By: marc@nehalembayhd.org – Click to email about this post

PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

Nehalem Bay Health District’s
Meeting of the Wheeler Care Center, LLC

Wednesday, February 28, 2024 – 5:30 pm

This meeting is open to the public and those interested can attend via Zoom videoconferencing.

For questions or other information: info@nehalembayhd.org

Join Zoom Meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88112248618

Agenda

1. Call to order

2. Consent agenda
– Minutes of the January 24, 2024 regular board meeting and February 12, 2024 special meeting

3. Care Center Management Report
– Monthly financial report

4. Summary of February 12, 2024 work session

5. Care Center renovation
– Foundation work update
– Review next steps

6. Public comment

7. Items for the good of the order

8. Adjournment

Submitted By: barbaraandchuck@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

Nehalem Bay Garden Club meeting
Tuesday Feb 27 1:30
Calvary Bible Church across from Manzanita Library
Featuring Ketzel Levine, a local favorite speaker

Ketzel will present
“Strategies for Thirsty Plants: Some Just Gotta Go”

After six years as director of the Hoffman’s Wonder Garden, Ketzel is ready to trade in quite a few beloved but thirsty plants for those that have particular super powers: a tolerance for winter wet and summer dry. Her presentation will offer us a look at what’s in and what’s out this coming year in the Wonder Garden.

Everyone welcome.

Anyone wishing to become a member can do so by paying the $10 annual dues. It is not necessary to be a member to participate in Garden Club activities and we appreciate all those who chose to do so.

Submitted By: wstone1991@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

The Tale of City Hallenstein
Once, in the tranquil town of Fiscalshire, the local city council harbored grand ambitions. They envisioned a new city hall, one that would tower over Fiscalshire like a beacon of progress, replacing an old but functional building they had been neglecting. Yet, their dreams were hampered by the mundane shackles of budgets and public opinion. What they spent on a new building would not be available to fund essential infrastructure and city enhancements which the voters preferred. That was until they appointed the new City Manager, Mr. Hallenstein, who was hailed as a visionary capable of turning even the dreariest ledger into a masterpiece of municipal finance.
Mr. Hallenstein, with sharkskin suits (Where does the shark end and the skin begin?, some asked.) and sharper wit, began his tenure with a zeal that bordered on fanaticism. His singular obsession: to erect the new city hall as a monument to his legacy and launchpad for his career. The council, blinded by promises of architectural grandeur and modern efficiency, gave him free rein, not knowing that they had unleashed a force that would run amok through the town’s finances.
With the stealth of a cat burglar, Mr. Hallenstein began his financial machinations. Land was acquired in a shady deal. He diverted funds from the water utility, arguing that “water flows, but legacy stands firm.” A stand of ancient timber, which had stood as the town’s verdant guardians, was sold off in another clandestine deal, its proceeds funneled into the city hall coffers. City buildings, once the bedrock of community services, were bartered away as if part of a Monopoly game. Grant money was rerouted with a magician’s sleight of hand.
As the new city hall began to rise, so too did Mr. Hallenstein’s audacity. Specifications were altered as whimsically as the wind changes direction, each change necessitating a new cadre of highly paid consultants to cover Hallenstein’s tracks. Solar panels were jettisoned. Once necessary structural pilings were explained away. Needed amenities like backup generators were kicked down the road. The building was suddenly downsized. Council members who whispered dissent found themselves on the receiving end of veiled legal threats, their political futures dangled precariously over the abyss by Mr. Hallenstein’s well-manicured hands.
Yet, as the edifice neared completion, whispers of its true cost began to ripple through Fiscalshire. The general fund, once the lifeblood of the town, was now a parched riverbed, depleted by Mr. Hallenstein’s relentless diversion of resources. Needed projects were ignored and a loan secured, further handcuffing the general fund for decades. The citizens, who had watched with a mix of awe and unease, now gazed upon the nearly finished city hall not as a symbol of progress, but as a monument to folly. They called the newly downsized structure “The city small”.
In the end, Mr. Hallenstein vanished as mysteriously as he had arrived, leaving behind a legacy of financial ruin and a half-finished city hall that loomed over Fiscalshire like an unfulfilled promise. The city council, in a desperate bid to salvage their reputations, proclaimed the project a success, a testament to their visionary leadership. They spoke of fiscal recovery and future prosperity, even as they secretly mourned the loss of their little town’s financial security.
The citizens of Fiscalshire were left to ponder the ruins of their public coffers, their trust in local government shaken. They whispered tales of Mr. Hallenstein, the city manager monster who had feasted on the town’s finances to feed his ambition, leaving a trail of broken promises and depleted funds in his wake.
And so, the tale of City Hallenstein became a cautionary legend in Fiscalshire, a reminder of what happens when ambition overshadows stewardship. And monsters are not just in the stories we tell, but in the halls of power we entrust with our hopes, dreams, and municipal funds.

Submitted By: admin@riverbendplayers.org – Click to email about this post

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CRIMES OF THE HEART OPENS MARCH 1st
Tickets at www.RiverbendPlayers.org

CRIMES OF THE HEART:

This darkly comedic play by Beth Henley delves into the messy lives of the Magrath women, each grappling with their own “crimes of the heart.”

Under a searing Mississippi sun, the Magrath sisters’ fragile lives shatter when Babe, the youngest, shoots her philandering husband.

Summoned home, the eldest, Lenny, wrestles with small-town stagnation and dreams of escape.

Meg, the middle sister, a washed-up singer, drowns her past in whiskey, returning with secrets clinging to her like Spanish moss.

As Babe’s legal storm brews, the kitchen of their childhood home becomes a pressure cooker of buried memories and blistering truths.

Past resentments erupt, revealing the scars of their mother’s suicide and their father’s desertion.

Their eccentric cousin Chick stirs the pot, while their flamboyant lawyer Barnette offers shaky legal support and a dash of unexpected romance.

This Pulitzer Prize-winning play paints a bittersweet portrait of Southern women struggling to rise above their “crimes of the heart” and embrace the promise of a brighter future.

Tickets on sale now at www.RiverbendPlayers.org
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Submitted By: claudine@tbnep.org – Click to email about this post

Administrative/Accounting Assistant

Full-Time Position + Great Benefits

Join our growing team and have a great time doing a lot of good for the estuaries we all love!
We are looking for somebody who will work closely with our staff, Board of Directors, and partners who share a common goal of clean water, healthy ecosystems, and strong communities.

The Administrative/Accounting Assistant is the hub of our office and the first point of contact for the public and many of our partners. This position is accountable for
• Front office reception and welcoming atmosphere
• Smooth communications for our Executive Director and Board of Directors
• Office processes, supplies, & equipment
• Accounts Payable

Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm (Pacific Time), Thursday, February 29th, 2024.

More information about TEP, a detailed job description, salary and benefits for this position, and the application process may be found online at www.tbnep.org/news/now-hiring-administrative-accounting-assistant/.

Tillamook Estuaries Partnership is an equal opportunity employer.

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CRIMES OF THE HEART OPENS MARCH 1st
Tickets at www.RiverbendPlayers.org

CRIMES OF THE HEART:

This darkly comedic play by Beth Henley delves into the messy lives of the Magrath women, each grappling with their own “crimes of the heart.”

Under a searing Mississippi sun, the Magrath sisters’ fragile lives shatter when Babe, the youngest, shoots her philandering husband.

Summoned home, the eldest, Lenny, wrestles with small-town stagnation and dreams of escape.

Meg, the middle sister, a washed-up singer, drowns her past in whiskey, returning with secrets clinging to her like Spanish moss.

As Babe’s legal storm brews, the kitchen of their childhood home becomes a pressure cooker of buried memories and blistering truths.

Past resentments erupt, revealing the scars of their mother’s suicide and their father’s desertion.

Their eccentric cousin Chick stirs the pot, while their flamboyant lawyer Barnette offers shaky legal support and a dash of unexpected romance.

This Pulitzer Prize-winning play paints a bittersweet portrait of Southern women struggling to rise above their “crimes of the heart” and embrace the promise of a brighter future.

Tickets on sale now at www.RiverbendPlayers.org
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Submitted By: optimalcoachingservices@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

Hi, I’m Denise. I am a certified health coach and owner of Optimal Health and Optimal Life Coaching. Knowing how much this program was FOREVER CHANGING my life for the better, I had to share this EASY solution with others.

I desire to INSPIRE and MOTIVATE others to achieve their wellness objectives. I LOVE helping people and I want others to experience

To learn more about my journey and how my coaching can help you reach your health goals, please visit my website at findingoptimalhealth.com/ or
complete the inquiry form link: form.jotform.com/240297688072163 and I will contact you to start a conversation about reaching your health goals.

Submitted By: welcome@northcoasteolcollective.com – Click to email about this post

Holly Pruett, a certified Life-Cycle Celebrant, and Home Funeral Guide has provided community death education and consulting services for over a decade. She is certified in Thanatology by the Association for Death Education & Counseling and earned her EOL Doula Proficiency Badge from the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance. Founder of PDX Death Café and the Death Talk Project, Holly led “Talking About Dying” sessions for Oregon Humanities for three years, and in 2019, co-created Oregon Funeral Resources & Education, a free, non-commercial public information site, followed by the companion site, Washington Funeral Resources & Education.

Did you know that in most states, no one is required to purchase the services of a funeral director or funeral home? Many people don’t know about the rights of families to care for their own dead – what’s often called a “home funeral.” Learn about families’ rights and responsibilities when death occurs; what’s meant by a “home funeral” and how families can benefit from more hands-on engagement; the barriers posed by misinformation, conventional wisdom, and default practices among helping professionals; and how you can be the one in the room who says, “You know, I think you can….”

To register:
Step 1: www.northcoasteolcollective.com
Step 2: Event tab
Step 3: Click on February 28th to access two registration links.

Register for the 12:00-1:00 PM session on 2.28.2024
Register for the 6:00-7:00 PM session on 2.28.2024

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There is always a good reason to drop by the Nehalem Valley Historical Society. History at our doorstep

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CRIMES OF THE HEART OPENS MARCH 1st
Tickets at www.RiverbendPlayers.org

CRIMES OF THE HEART:
This darkly comedic play by Beth Henley delves into the messy lives of the Magrath women, each grappling with their own “crimes of the heart.”

Under a searing Mississippi sun, the Magrath sisters’ fragile lives shatter when Babe, the youngest, shoots her philandering husband.

Summoned home, the eldest, Lenny, wrestles with small-town stagnation and dreams of escape.

Meg, the middle sister, a washed-up singer, drowns her past in whiskey, returning with secrets clinging to her like Spanish moss.

As Babe’s legal storm brews, the kitchen of their childhood home becomes a pressure cooker of buried memories and blistering truths.

Past resentments erupt, revealing the scars of their mother’s suicide and their father’s desertion.

Their eccentric cousin Chick stirs the pot, while their flamboyant lawyer Barnette offers shaky legal support and a dash of unexpected romance.

This Pulitzer Prize-winning play paints a bittersweet portrait of Southern women struggling to rise above their “crimes of the heart” and embrace the promise of a brighter future.

Tickets on sale now at www.RiverbendPlayers.org
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Submitted By: info@evcnb.org – Click to email about this post

evcnb.org/news-updates/evcnb-cooking-contest
Everyone is a Winner !

A full house of attendees enjoyed fun, food, and laughter at the first ever Top Chef Emergency Food Cooking Contest!

Congratulations to Christopher Mullins of Manzanita who was the winner! And a special thanks to Kris Troutman of Nehalem and Jessi Just of Wheeler for preparing amazing food as well. All the chefs gave us some great ideas on how to prepare tasty food without using heat or water!

Thanks to our amazing judges – Heidi Cummings from Roost, Eric Kammerer from Yolk and Frank Squillo from Wanda’s – they got to eat amazing food and had a difficult task of picking just one winner.

We hope everyone who attended learned that being prepared for an emergency just takes planning and creativity – our chefs proved that emergency food stocks can turn into restaurant-worthy food dishes. To see what the contestants prepared, click the link above.

See you next year!

Submitted By: WaSH@evcnb.org – Click to email about this post

WaSH Class – March 30th – 10:00am to 12:30pm

Do you know how to safely store water in your home so that it’s ready to use in times of emergency?

Do you know about methods to handle human waste when our sanitation services aren’t available?

Do you have a system ready to use for hand washing?

Register for a WaSH Class and learn how to be prepared for all of these scenarios.

Go to EVCNB.org Events-and-Trainings to sign up for this 2 1/2 hr. class on March 30th at the Nehalem Bay Fire Station on Hwy 101.

Go to EVCNB.org Events & Trainings to register for this class. Use the “Select Options” drop-down menu to select your registration choice:

Class & Laminated sheets $15

Class, Laminated sheets, & Water Filtration system $65

Class, Laminated sheets, & all three 2-bucket systems: Water Filtration, Human Waste Disposal, Hand Washing $140.

The class is informative, intriguing, and entertaining.

Don’t miss out!

Have the knowledge. Have a plan. Be prepared.

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CRIMES OF THE HEART OPENS MARCH 1st
Tickets at www.RiverbendPlayers.org

CRIMES OF THE HEART:

This darkly comedic play by Beth Henley delves into the messy lives of the Magrath women, each grappling with their own “crimes of the heart.”

Under a searing Mississippi sun, the Magrath sisters’ fragile lives shatter when Babe, the youngest, shoots her philandering husband.

Summoned home, the eldest, Lenny, wrestles with small-town stagnation and dreams of escape.

Meg, the middle sister, a washed-up singer, drowns her past in whiskey, returning with secrets clinging to her like Spanish moss.

As Babe’s legal storm brews, the kitchen of their childhood home becomes a pressure cooker of buried memories and blistering truths.

Past resentments erupt, revealing the scars of their mother’s suicide and their father’s desertion.

Their eccentric cousin Chick stirs the pot, while their flamboyant lawyer Barnette offers shaky legal support and a dash of unexpected romance.

This Pulitzer Prize-winning play paints a bittersweet portrait of Southern women struggling to rise above their “crimes of the heart” and embrace the promise of a brighter future.

Tickets on sale now at www.RiverbendPlayers.org
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Submitted By: jampaulson@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

The Seamont Way Ski and Snowboard sale set for today has been canceled, due to a family emegency. It will be rescheduled soon.

Submitted By: toniann.naylor@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

APM Pest Control
We offer green alternatives for the removal of
Rats
Mice
Bats (OREGON WCO# 100245)
Squirrel
Bore Beatles
Termites
Call or Message
503.812.0560
Free bid
Senior and Veteran discount

Submitted By: lynnleveringthomas@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

What is paper clay? What is its unique properties? Join artist Levering Thomas at the Hoffman on Saturday from 1-3 to discuss her process of building these clay sculptures using armatures and silicone molds.
Hoffman Gallery hours are 12-4 Thurs – Sun. Located at Laneda and Division.

Submitted By: info@cannonbeacharts.org – Click to email about this post

Position Available: Youth Education Coordinator

Cannon Beach Arts Association (CBAA) is seeking a dedicated and passionate individual to join our team as a Youth Education Coordinator.

This position plays a pivotal role in the organization by developing and implementing art education programs for children and young adults within the community.

Responsibilities:
Design and organize art classes, workshops, and Summer Art Camp for various age groups.
Collaborate with local schools and youth organizations to promote art education initiatives.
Recruit and manage art instructors and volunteers for youth programs.
Maintain a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment for participants.
Evaluate and improve the effectiveness of youth education programs.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in art education, fine arts, or related field recommended.
Prior experience in teaching, curriculum development, or program coordination.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
A genuine passion for fostering creativity and artistic expression in young individuals.
Familiarity with diverse art mediums and techniques.

CBAA is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this rewarding opportunity.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and professional references to director@cannonbeacharts.org. We will be reviewing applications until the position is filled. Join us in making a positive impact on young artists in our community!
Job description is located on our website: cannonbeacharts.org/job

Submitted By: laura@nehalemtel.net – Click to email about this post

ROCKAWAY WRITERS RENDEZVOUS LAUNCHES WRITING CONTESTS: CALL FOR ENTRIES – STUDENTS & ADULTS; Mark Your Calendar April 26-27-28 RWR Events – Open Mic, Workshops & Contest Awards
We’re doing it again – the 2nd annual Rockaway Writers Rendezvous is lining up an array of writers and speakers for the last weekend in April 26, 27 and 28. But first, get out your pen – I mean keyboard and get ready to enter the RWR Writing Contest – for students in Neah-Kah-Nie School District and for all/any adults. There are multiple categories – fiction, nonfiction, poetry and more. CASH PRIZES FOR THE STUDENTS!! So give us your best stories and mark your calendars and plan to join us for the second annual Rockaway Writers Rendezvous. The Rockaway Writers Rendezvous benefits writing scholarships for Neah-Kah-Nie High School students.
There will be workshops on a variety of writing genres including fiction, memoirs, nonfiction, poetry, filmmaking/documentaries, publishing, and more.
The writing contest is open now through March 8th. Go to www.RBWriters.com for more information, or see the information flyers for details about the Adult Writing Contest and the Student Writing Contest. All winning entries will be published in an anthology and authors will be given the opportunity to read their works during the RWR weekend. Now, get writing – we want to hear your stories.
Space is limited, so get your tickets now – $20.00 for access to dozens of workshops. RWR has expanded with workshops in several venues around Rockaway Beach in 2024. Watch for more information about workshop presenters and the keynote speaker. For details, go to www.RBWriters.com or email info@RBWriters.com

Submitted By: codger817@gmail.com – Click to email about this post

(Originally printed in Tillamook County Pioneer 2-13-2024) Maybe it’s because I’m elderly myself, but I’ve been thinking a lot about the buzz about Joe Biden’s age. Trump is a week older than me and Biden is 4 years older than me. Six senators are as old and older than Biden. Konrad Adenauer was chancellor of W. Germany from 1949 until 1963 when he lost an election at the age of 87. He remained the head of his party until 1967 when he was 91. He died at the age of 92. In 2003, Germans voted him as the “Greatest German ever”. Warren Buffet is 93 and is still admired as the “Oracle of Omaha” and judging by the value of Berkshire Hathaway stock his savvy decision making prowess has not been diminished by his advanced age. I’m not sure people truly understand what the presidency is truly about. Performing the duties of the office is not a game of Jeopardy and it is not about making snappy conversation, it’s about making the right decisions and there is no extra credit for ringing in early. Quick decisions are often bad decisions. Many of the decisions I made when I was younger are now decisions I regret. I suspect the decision to invade Iraq was a quick decision. As I look back over the Biden years, it sure seems to me that he’s been making good decisions, even if he does look like he’s 81 years old. I truly believe media needlessly feeds us a steady diet of negativity because it sells advertising. I think a much more pertinent example of creeping dementia is in the other elderly candidate, who despite losing 63 of 63 lawsuits still insists he “won” the election and this weekend revealed that he just plain doesn’t understand what the NATO treaty commitment is and how limited the role of the U.S. president really is. The president does not have the power to pick and chose which obligations we chose to honor. Plus, he ignores the fact that all the NATO countries pay. His ploy of “delinquent countries” reminds me of the ”welfare queen” story that was popular in the 1980”s. Making a choice between the two is easy for me. The challenger seems to be prone to “word salad” rants that play fast and loose with facts. The incumbent has a good record and never lies to us.
As always, discussion is welcome at codger817@gmail.com