Politics

Censorship in Ashland Oregon: Wins Praise from the Putin “You Go Bro” Club

Ashland Oregon has a censorship problem. First the Outlandia Gazette was censored by the Ashland Library. Now a City Hall crony advocates censoring our voice of satire because he doesn’t like it. He thinks it “has no place in this town.” Possibly one of the stupidest sentences we have ever heard and we have been at this copy desk a long time. Here is our response to trashing the First Amendment. And yet another example of the punitive patriarchal mindset polarizing this town. Read more »

Character: A Deciding Factor to Endorse a Candidate

We at the Outlandia Gazette believe that the most important criteria for which to endorse a political candidate is that person’s character. It is the number one determinant of a successful leader. Consequently we would never endorse a Graham Cracker for Mayor of Ashland Oregon. Read more »

Michael Cohen Raids Ashland Oregon for New Reality TV Show: America’s Sleaziest Politicians

Once upon a time sleazoid lawyer Michael Cohen would have done anything for his boss, President Golden Showers. But times have changed. That’s what prison will do for you. Michael now wants to finally rule his own life–be king of his own show–to show his old boss who is the new boss of Reality TV. No better place to look for sleazy contestants than in Ashland, Oregon’s City Hall. Read more »

Ashland Oregon City Hall is Full of Graham Crackers: Does Not Bode Well for a Nutritious Future

Much like the chaotic predicament in the U.S.A. right now, Ashland Oregon is at a crossroad. Due to inept, dishonest, white-male-dominated government, this town is in danger of losing its viability as a financially-sound, socially-equal, attractive to new business development, creative, compassionate, affordable community. Like America, the future of Ashland is headed down one of two paths. A barren road controlled by the old guard and leading to the extinction of our ideals. Or a fertile expressway loaded with 21st century ideas, economic stability, opportunity, kindness, less government intrusion, and social harmony for all. Come November, it’s all up to the voters. Choose wisely. Your future and future generations depend on it. Read more »

Dumber than Idiotic Government Encountered at Ashland Oregon City Hall

Currently on display across America is the corruption of political institutions–from the White House on down–to the Senate to the Justice Department to States to police departments, etc. A good example is in Ashland, Oregon. Less than two months ago Ashland’s citizens voted two to one for a bond measure to change the power structure of City Hall–away from the mayor and given to a city manager. Implicit in the bond was the opportunity to conduct a far-reaching executive search to be able to hire the best professional from outside the City and not someone beholden to the overly cronyistic administration of Mayor John Stromberg. In a blatant “thumb your nose” (or perhaps a digit in the middle of the hand was used?) at the electorate, the Ashland City Council is poised to give this coveted (and highest-paid position) to a member of the old-thinking good ol’ boys club that has plagued the integrity and economic stability of this City for years. Read more »

Jabbering Johnny: Ashland Oregon’s Mealy-Mouthed Mayor

Note from the Publisher: Due to Covid conditions, our staff is on lock-down. (Hold the applause.) This is our first issue written exclusively by an independent journalist. Please join me in welcoming to the fray, award-winning investigative reporter and host of the wildly popular podcast “This American Joke,” the oh-so delightful LoShonda LaBamba. Now you can applaud. Following is her judicious article on the loose-lipped logorrhea emanating from Ashland’s mayor. Take it away, Ms. LaBamba! Read more »

How To Avoid Dumb-Talking Politicians: A Teachable Moment in Ashland, Oregon

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Voting Community: To help you vote in a knowledgeable and informed way, here’s commentary on a political issue brewing in Ashland, Oregon: A proposed amendment to the city charter which would change the operating structure at City Hall, diminishing the power of the Mayor and councilpersons. I’ll take a career professional any day over an elected BuBu (Bumbling Bureaucrat). Consequently I’m voting in favor of Measure 15-189. Following is my rebuttal to an article written by a has-been politician who supports the opposing view. Read on. But be careful where you step. Read more »

What Fresh Hell Is This? More blatherings from over-the-hill politicians in Ashland, Oregon

There are two measures on the ballot to be voted upon by the residents of Ashland, Oregon. Measure 15-189 involves switching the city government from a Mayor/City Administor structure to City Manager/Mayor. We on the editorial staff have been acquainted with only two mayors–both of which did not earn our respect for quality governing. Therefore, we recommend a YES vote to make this change to make Ashland a better city. And which hopefully will deflate the egos and influence of these two mayors. Measure 15-193 is about taxing the already financially-strapped citizenry to pay for a remodel of the City Hall building. This should be a time for civic austerity. Not a chance to construct fancy digs for city hall employees when businesses are failing and no one is helping them. Not a chance for self-serving politicians to get to brag, “Look what I got built!” Not a chance for public servants to serve themselves instead of who they are handsomely paid to serve. Therefore we recommend a resounding NO on this vanity project. Read more »

What’s So Funny About Peace, Love & Understanding Feminism?

Last year was a wacky year for me–long story. Contributing to this were encounters with organizations that contained a veiled or overt anti-female mindset. Not new. Not rare. More like business as usual.
The anti-female thing is wrecking the world. Open your eyes and you can see the societal detritus of what devaluing women produces.
For me the answer is simple on how to fix this state of social/political/economic inequality we’re in: More women in positions of authority and power. Which will bring more respect for the female gender. You can label this a feminist mindset.
Following is my feminist viewpoint… Read more »