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This episode walks through the public record step by step so people can see the timeline for themselves.  (This episode won't make sense unless you watch the last one)

On December 4, Ron Smith personally made the motion to move forward with the process to fill a vacancy on the Board of County Commissioners. He stated the process was appropriate, there was no discussion or objection raised, and he voted in favor of it along with the rest of the Board. The motion passed unanimously.

Between December 4 and December 12, the meeting minutes show no objections, no concerns raised about the process, and no statements claiming it was improper or that anyone had been excluded.

On December 12, Ron formally recused himself from the appointment process. After that date, he publicly stated that the process was improper and involved what he described as backroom deals. Those explanations appear in local newspaper reporting and in a radio interview he gave after the December 4 vote. They do not appear in the minutes at the time the process was approved.

To be clear, we only know what is in the public record. We know what the minutes say, what was reported in the newspaper, and what Ron said publicly on the radio. We do not know what may have happened behind the scenes or what Ron personally encountered, and this episode does not rule anything out.

What the record does show is that if there were objections to the process, they were not raised in a public meeting when the decision was made. Instead, Ron later recused himself and then deliberately missed nine properly noticed meetings whose sole purpose was to carry out a mandatory Charter duty. Each of those meetings required staff preparation, notice, and time, costing taxpayers money while no action could be taken.

This episode does not ask listeners to attack anyone. It simply lays out what happened, in order, using the public record, and asks whether objections to government process should be raised publicly and on the record rather than through inaction after the fact.

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To watch these episodes in order of the Ron’s Recusal Saga 

Episode 1 :  https://youtu.be/egnhAXMCGgA

Episode 2 : https://youtu.be/9zWlRLUvj24

Episode 3 :  This Episode you are about to watch right?

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This episode documents how county business in Josephine County has stalled, including what Commissioner Ron Smith told the public via our local newspaper, what actions followed, and what the County Charter, County Code, and Oregon law actually require.

VIDEO IS HERE : https://youtu.be/9zWlRLUvj24

It explains why the 30-day language in the Charter does not necessarily remove a sitting commissioner’s authority, why recusal does not eliminate the duty to vote, and how repeated inaction has delayed required county action at taxpayer expense.

The episode also examines a confirmed case in Jefferson County, West Virginia, where two county commissioners deliberately skipped meetings to avoid voting on the appointment of a new commissioner, denying quorum and stopping county business. (sound familiar folks?) Those commissioners were arrested, charged with 42 misdemeanor counts for failure to perform official duties, and removed from office, with the removals upheld by the state Supreme Court.

This is a fact-based breakdown of law, conduct, and outcome, presented so the public can understand how refusing to act can carry serious consequences.

This West Virginia case was outlined here : 

https://apnews.com/article/west-virginia-tricia-jackson-jennifer-krouse-jefferson-county-21e9eeecefe7e2b759a0f93661bce6b2

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Facts make them melt down.   

Youtube Link : https://youtu.be/B5cZNBHKtsI

Bring receipts, logic, law, or statistics and suddenly you’re “offensive.” 

Correct them and you’re “dangerous.” 

Disagree and you’re labeled evil, a bigot, or a threat to democracy. Why? Because they don’t debate. They deflect. When feelings replace facts, the truth gets labeled as hate speech. 

This podcast exists for one reason: to challenge nonsense with reality. We debate. We show proof. We welcome questions. We invite disagreement. And that’s exactly what drives them crazy. I’ve watched it happen over and over in local Facebook groups. Facts get buried. Lies get repeated. Anyone who steps in with evidence gets muted, blocked, banned, or threatened. Not because they’re wrong, but because they’re right. 

So here’s a challenge to you! Don’t take my word for anything. 

Use Google. Use ChatGPT. Look it up yourself. Ask the question they don’t want you asking: Have the 2025 Josephine County Commissioners been convicted of crimes? Have there been ethics violations? Criminal investigations? Findings by the DOJ, DA, FBI, Secretary of State, or Ethics Commission? You won’t find any. None. Zero Partner! This show is for people who are tired of being talked down to, gaslit, and fed recycled talking points. If you believe in thinking for yourself, questioning everything, and calling out lies with evidence, you’re in the right place. They can threaten. They can gossip. They can make things up on the fly. I’m still here. And I’m not going anywhere. You bring the lies. I’ll bring the facts. And I’ll keep shooting them down, old-west style. Welcome to the show.

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See the Video on Youtube : https://youtu.be/h24mGKFbq1U

Hey folks, in this episode I put two documents on the screen that were released today and walk through what they actually say, not what certain groups want you to believe they say.

One document comes from Restore Josephine County, the same group actively pushing recalls against county commissioners. They claim this “isn’t about personalities or politics,” while doing exactly that. We also look at a second document criticizing the commissioners’ white paper and asking the public to trust materials produced by recall organizers instead of official county information released by the county.

In this Episode We cover:

Why calling something a “fact” doesn’t make it one

How manufactured controversy keeps getting blamed on the people responding to it

The library issue, what changed, and why county taxpayers were paying maintenance on a non-county enterprise. Why the previous Commissioners & Chris Barnett , Andreas Blech and Ron Smith did the right thing.

Why private Facebook pages turning off comments is not a First Amendment issue

And why recalls should be based on real misconduct, not political disagreement

Everything discussed is shown on screen so you can read it for yourself and decide where you land.

See the last episode here : https://youtu.be/KDZnSkZYazA

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In this episode: I remind the public who started this recall , who aided in that effort and this could almost be called Part 3 in a series of videos showing the pattern of behavior from the local democrats. Just in case you need to get caught up be sure you see part's one and two below. 

Part 1 : https://youtu.be/E-qANI_xscE?si=HPaLY4_FXLjBwq9h

Part 2 : https://youtu.be/5crk3sVNAEM?si=NeSetRex6s-Zxb_F

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 We will not be intimidated, we will not back down, what we have posted and shared and spoken is what we believe. 

In this Video : I discuss what has been happening, and our feelings about this recall. 

Part I : https://youtu.be/E-qANI_xscE 

Part II : https://youtu.be/5crk3sVNAEM 

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PCP Monthly Newsletter from the Josephine County Republican Executive Committee to our PCP's. 

I will be reading the public information on this one but if you are a PCP you should have received the entire letter if not reach out to us.

Please Visit our Website and Social media groups they are designed to inform, engage, and anergize our community.  You'll find highlights from recent posts supporting local conservative efforts, photos from community outreach and volunteer events, and ready-to-share content for PCP's and Supporters.  By liking, commenting and reposting you help amplify our message, strengthen our visibility, and ensure our voices continue to be heard across josephine county. 

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Call to Action -- Young People in Josephine County you are our future leaders consider being a part of something great in the Republican Party!

Merry Christmas Everyone ! 

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There has been a lot of noise, speculation, and misinformation surrounding Commissioner Ron Smith, the appointment process, and the recently filed Petition for Writ of Mandamus in Josephine County. 

This video is intended to calmly explain what is actually happening and, just as importantly, what is not. A writ of mandamus is not a punishment, a threat, or a political attack. 

It is a legal tool used to ask a court to clarify whether an elected official has a mandatory duty under the law or whether lawful abstention is permitted under specific circumstances. 

In this case, the petition asks the Circuit Court to clarify the scope of Commissioner Ron Smith’s duties under the Josephine County Home Rule Charter, specifically Section 24 regarding the filling of vacancies. This action was not filed to pressure, bully, or intimidate Commissioner Smith. There is no court order, injunction, or stay in place, and the petition does not seek to compel a specific vote or outcome. It simply asks for legal clarity so county government can function lawfully, transparently, and without ongoing uncertainty. 

We respect Commissioner Smith and stand behind him. While the judicial process plays out, we encourage everyone to remain polite, respectful, and diplomatic. Personal attacks, threats, and social media outrage do not help and only distract from the real issue: ensuring county government operates within the bounds of the law. 

If you have questions or concerns about the mandamus process, the Charter, or the appointment issue, feel free to reach out directly rather than relying on rumors or commentary designed to inflame rather than inform. 

This is about responsibility, not pressure. 

Clarity, not conflict. 

Lawful governance, not chaos. 

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You all saw the video above showing the vandalism and hostility coming from recall organizers toward us and other citizens. Now you will see what the Commissioners have been dealing with week after week at public meetings at the Ann Basker Auditorium. 

As I mentioned in the video, I want people to see the pattern of behavior that has existed since day one. From the moment these men took office, a small group of people created disruption and chaos, repeatedly threatening a recall both on social media and in person. 

At the time, they did not have a legitimate reason. But of course they brought up weekly a decade-old civil case that was already well known when Chris ran for Commissioner, yet the threats continued anyway. This recall was not spontaneous. It was always part of the plan. 

In this video, you will see how these individuals conducted themselves. Keep in mind, this is not an attempt to disparage or single out anyone personally. There is a designated three-minute public comment period at these weekly meetings where citizens are allowed to speak their minds. 

What you are seeing did not happen once or twice. Incidents like this occurred almost EVERY SINGLE WEEK throughout the year. I will be highlighting only some of the most outrageous moments.