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There’s a Real Problem in Seattle, and With Its Clueless Mayor, It’s Hard to See Resolution
PJ Media ^ | 3 August 2026 | Michael A Letts

Posted on 08/04/2026 2:25:28 PM PDT by Rummyfan

There’s been a real mess brewing in the city of Seattle, and things have just about reached a fever pitch.

Criminal activity has reached an all-time high within the city, thanks to an inept Mayor, Katie Wilson, who can’t seem to figure out how to benefit her police department more. But then came a terrifying act – a mass shooting during the Bite of Seattle food event – on Sunday evening that has managed to leave three dead and a toddler wounded.

The police have acted quickly enough to apprehend a suspect, but they are still investigating the matter. But the shooting has led to a series of questions, namely surrounding then police chief Shon Barnes.

Apparently Barnes had been traveling at the time of the shooting, as he had just taken a trip from Chicago and was visiting the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives in Dallas.

Of course, officers are allowed to visit events such as this, but apparently Barnes took criticism of his out of town visit the wrong way.

During a press conference earlier this week, Barnes actually got into a confrontation with a reporter who kept pressing him about his being out of town, insisting he was dedicated to his city. It’s clear the pressure had gotten to him, and he simply needed to contain himself before he did something he regretted.

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She talks like an idiot, acts like an idiot.... but she really is an idiot.

1 posted on 08/04/2026 2:25:28 PM PDT by Rummyfan
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To: Rummyfan

The problem is the voters.


2 posted on 08/04/2026 2:27:15 PM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: Rummyfan

3 posted on 08/04/2026 2:27:40 PM PDT by Allegra (I hate the word “literally.” )
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A face like the business end of a hatchet.


4 posted on 08/04/2026 2:30:44 PM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is opinion or satire. Or both.)
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Plop a pointy hat on her and she looks like a classic witch. I bet she lives in a hut propped up on giant chicken legs.


5 posted on 08/04/2026 2:38:23 PM PDT by Sirius Lee ("Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.)
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The kind of face that belongs on a carnival midway biting the heads off live chickens.


6 posted on 08/04/2026 2:43:54 PM PDT by Orosius
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To: BenLurkin

Bet she is a tiger in the sack.
Laz...?


7 posted on 08/04/2026 2:46:09 PM PDT by desertsolitaire ("Wenn hinter Fliegen Fliegen fliegen, fliegen Fliegen Fliegen nach.")
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To: Rummyfan

The dead Satanic eyes everytime.


8 posted on 08/04/2026 2:55:48 PM PDT by Hammerhead
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To: dfwgator

Exactly, she could resign tomorrow and Seattle would be in the same mess.


9 posted on 08/04/2026 2:57:21 PM PDT by BookmanTheJanitor
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There have been several recent stories about the Seattle Budget Crisis. There are different opinions on it. $200 to $500 in red. The Mayor has floated cuts to all departments

except one

The Homeless Industrial Complex must be fully funded.

What A Surprise!


10 posted on 08/04/2026 3:00:02 PM PDT by Ronaldus Magnus III (Do, or do not, there is no try. )
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Looks like one too🤷🏼‍♂️


11 posted on 08/04/2026 3:12:38 PM PDT by TnTnTn
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Wilson did jot cycle through that many chiefs. She only assumed the role jan of this year. She is a 5-headed idiot tho.


12 posted on 08/04/2026 3:38:00 PM PDT by steel_resolve (The Sleeper Must Awaken. )
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“The problem is the voters”

They will NEVER admit they got it wrong, leftist don’t apologize. It is always someone else’s fault.


13 posted on 08/04/2026 3:53:00 PM PDT by DAC21
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The problem is idiotic voters. They must love it. They can have it.


14 posted on 08/04/2026 3:58:25 PM PDT by Savage Beast (When the student is ready, the teacher appears. When the people are ready, the hero appears.)
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She could sew on a button with that chin, and cook a 7" pancake on her five head. I'm thinking she is short one chromosome. Perfect for Seattle.


15 posted on 08/04/2026 4:00:28 PM PDT by DAC21
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That enormous cranium, so devoid of branium.


16 posted on 08/04/2026 4:21:58 PM PDT by Mogger ( 7th generation Vermonter, refugee in New Hampshire hoping NH remains sane.)
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The problem is the voters.

Absolutely! Can’t be said enough.

Unfortunately, I have no idea how to deal with communities that elect and re-elect people like this. It’s not an isolated issue. Just look at the House or Senate.

17 posted on 08/04/2026 4:22:48 PM PDT by sjmjax
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Remember that movie Sleepless in Seattle? Well, there’s another one — Clueless in Washington! — Pat Buchanan.


18 posted on 08/04/2026 4:35:39 PM PDT by scrabblehack
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That is true. Which is the more stupid? The stupid idiot that is in office, or the stupid idiots that voted the stupid idiot into office?


19 posted on 08/04/2026 4:44:43 PM PDT by Parmy
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Plus, you can’t fix stuck on stupid.


20 posted on 08/04/2026 4:45:41 PM PDT by Parmy
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