lummi island wine tasting Sep 5-6 ’25

Posted at September 4, 2025

Hours this weekend:   4-6 pm Friday  & Saturday 

 

 

 

 mountain ash in summer bloom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This week’s wine tasting

Decoy Sauv Blanc ’23     California     $16
Fresh, with aromas of citrus, white nectarine, yellow apple and orange blossom; flavors of tangerine, apple, white peach, grapefruit and white pepper with a crisp finish.

Paul Buisse Cab Franc ’23         France      $16
Alluring nose of red cherry, black plum, raspberry and pomegranate; notes of pear and lilac on the palate, crisp, stony finish.

Torbreck Woodcutters Shiraz ’21      Australia       $26
Succulent, rich aromas of dark berries and black plum with notes of sandalwood, rosemary and thyme;
soft tannins and structured, voluptuous mouthfeel adds the poise and piquancy expected from this winery.

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Economics of the Heart: Vets Mobilize Against Unlawful Orders

 Vets serving the People and the Constitution

Last week we argued that it was illegal for the Tweetster to call up National Guard units or other active duty military personnel in violation of the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878. It was enacted to prohibit Federal military forces from being misused as domestic police forces to enforce Jim Crow laws in former and proposed “slave states.” Written specifically to maintain local civilian control over the military and protect personal liberties, it reflects the Constitutional commitment to maintain civilian control over the military at all times. 

So it was with a great sense of hope and possibility that last night we stumbled upon this broadcast, in which “About Face: Veterans Against the War,” a national group of dedicated veterans, attorneys, and activists dating back to 9/11 gathered in Chicago on Monday morning to rally against the Tweester’s promise to deploy federal troops and ICE agents to politically strategic and strongly Democratic cities to incite fear and steal elections. They explained in detail how the Posse Comitatus Act not only allows military personnel to refuse to participate in such actions; it forbids them from either participating in such actions or ordering others to participate in such actions.

The organizers explained relevant law in great detail and offered resources to all present and former military members to join together and stand up for their rights and the Constitution. The speakers come across as experienced, highly motivated, well-prepared, positive, and assured. They are working hard to get out the word and recruit others to take part in this movement. As we discussed last week, choosing to disobey a direct order from a superior is pretty scary. But in this case, both giving such an order and following such an order are illegal.

Their web page  offers considerable support to both currently active military and vets, including this:

“If you are a National Guardsperson or active duty member of the military looking for a way to report concerning incidents and conditions or for peer/legal support regarding your options in response to moral, ethical, and legal implications of your situation, fill out the encrypted form below.”

And this:

“Veterans won’t stand idly by while Trump slashes our benefits and uses the National Guard and Active Duty military to act out his dictator fantasies at our expense by violently crushing protests and kidnapping our neighbors. From DC, to LA, to the Southern Border and Gaza – vets are coming together to condemn the militarization of our communities that is killing us at home and abroad!”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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