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“Blue Tide Times”
ABOUT THE EDITOR & WRITER: Following years as a reporter and editor of a handful of weekly newspapers, Dale McCurry was co-founder and publisher, writer and managing editor of High Notes Magazine on the Western Slope of Colorado and The Wires and the Wood in his native Ozarks. Today, he does this for the sake of his sanity and perhaps that of some of his tens of readers. Dale McCurry email: mccurry.dale@gmail.com
Vol.1, No 10 - 10-04-2026 Schmitt Show Sweeps Nation! It’s everywhere you look: There’s our junior U.S. Senator making a total ass of himself. Every political YouTuber, regardless of party orientation, is doing a little “Oh Schmitt!” bit. All about “No Kings Takes a New Look” with upcoming event information. November 3, 2026 Voter Information Important Dates.
Vol.1, No 9 - 09-23-2026 Kehoe and Cronies Fail Epically… voters who elected you are finally growing tired of you thinking we need you to educate us on how to feel about our own lives! Good news from two conservative supreme courts! Make a plan. Friends don’t let friends fail to vote! Hope for a Blue November - Excuse Absentee Voting already started on September 22nd, No Excuse Absentee Voting starts October 20th. More details in this issue!
Vol.1, No. 8 - 07.02.2026 Love Thy Neighbor - experience with ICE in Nebraska. Interview with Kaitlyn Zach, get to know her on a new level. Respect Missouri Voters, what Amendment 4 would do to our Citizen Initiative Petition process, why to vote NO on Amendment 4!! August 4th, details and deadlines!!
Vol.1, No. 7 - 04.28.2026 May Day, May Day, May Day. Overview of the history and effectiveness of protests in our United States. This Friday, May 1st - Nationwide we are saying collectively “No Shopping, No Work, No School”.
Vol.1, No. 6 - 04.16.2026 Interview with Missi Hesketh running for US Congress in the Mo 7th District replacing the ring-kissing, UFO focused, Eric Burlison.
Vol.1, No. 5 - 03.16.2026 Building a Strike-Ready Community (by Bambi Grinder)
Vol.1, No. 4 - 02.13.2026 Pollyanna, ICE, and Citizens United (by Dale McCurry) Want to Do Something? Join Us! (By Kris Savage) Respect Missouri Voters Updates on Saving Our Democracy (By Bambi Grinder)
Vol.1, No. 3 - 01.09.2026 Louder than Hate (By Dale McCurry) No News Like Fox News Like No News I Know (By Dale McCurry)
Vol.1, No. 2 - 01.01.2026 Fear, Loathing, and Black Eyed Peas (A holiday essay by Dale McCurry) R.I.P. Gonzo Generation By Dale McCurry [First published in April, 2016]
Vol.1, No. 1 - 11.24.2025 The Tides They Are a-Changing (By Dale McCurry) No Free Pass for Burlison and Ilk
“Action Absorbs Anxiety” Thread
This is a premiere post of our periodic calls to action. Neither waxing poetic nor prophesying, just information regarding action worth taking that is waiting for you at the end of a link. A subsidy of Blue Tide Times.
AAAThread_Vol.1, No. 4 - 07.24.2026 All about voting on August 4th. Don’t miss the chance to use your voice and VOTE!
AAAThread_Vol.1, No. 3 - 03.25.2026 Recent events including information about Governor Kehoe’s Amendment 4 on the August 4th Ballot and why to VOTE NO!!!
AAAThread_Vol.1, No. 2 - 05.26.2026 Respect Mo Voters, Missi Hesketh, Food not Bombs
AAAThread_Vol.1, No. 1 - 03.25.2026 Good news, actions, upcoming events and more!
Mark Welch’s Perspective & Book Recommendations
ABOUT THE EDITOR & WRITER: EX-journalist-attorney-teacher Mark Welch email: markwelch@markwelch.com
Blog: Data Centers – analysis by Mark J. Welch (Aug 2026)
Blog: An apology and correction about Republic 2.0
Book Review: Giving up is unforgivable: a manual for keeping a democracy (2024) by Joyce Vance
Book List: Goodreads giveaways won, summer 2026
Book Review: The Privateers: How Billionaires Sold School Vouchers” (2024) by Josh Cowen
People’s Opinions
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October 6, 2026 - Response to the meme by April H.
I saw this today and was pretty frustrated because my knee-jerk reaction was to lose my mind all over the person that posted it but that doesn't do any of us any good. It certainly doesn't convince anyone. So, I told them I love them, this is fake, and I will post my thoughts to my own page, and they are welcome to read them if they would like. I'm not going to have a fight in the comments on their page. Here is what I'd like to say to the person who created this insanely ridiculous meme: Click here to read the full response.
September 20, 2026 - Open Letter to Claudia Kehoe by Theresa K.
Dear Mrs. Claudia Kehoe, I am writing to express my concern regarding several inaccuracies in the information you recently shared with the public in an ad. To ensure public discussions remain accurate and constructive, it is critical to rely on verified data and established history rather than unsupported claims. Please consider the following points to clarify these concepts: Click here to read the full letter.
July 30, 2026 - Amendment Five by Paul S.
Amendment 5. Don’t ignore what I feel is the 500 lb. gorilla in the room – the biggest obstacle in many voters’ minds as they consider supporting this amendment on August 4th. As Billy Joel once sang, “It’s a matter of trust.” Do we trust our governor and Republican legislative supermajority to craft a sales tax that both better drives our economy and is equitable to all? I’ve more than a bit of skepticism. Click here to read the entire article.