"Something's Up" In America's Big Berg
featuring
Selected Poems from The Alaska Mystery Collection
and The Tree Series
by Paula Marie Rose
April 11, 2010. New additions in Blue at the bottom of the page.
March 28, 2010. This newest section to "Frozen Fiefdom" will certainly add a tail twist on things. If the Charlie Daniels Band song of "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" pops into your head as you read this line, then we will have shared an experience.
My favorite lines from that song are:
Johnny said: "Devil just come on back if you ever want to try again.
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Like many folks, I have a curious and inquiring mind. As a young child, I recall being told, repeatedly, by adults near me, the following phrases, among others:
"Mind your own business!"
"Stop sticking your nose into things that don't concern you!"
"Don't say that!"
"Never tell anyone how smart you are."
"That couldn't possibly have happened."
"It must have been your imagination."
"How could you possibly know that?"
"A little knowledge is a dangerous thing."
And so on.
Being as I have plenty of free time as an adult to ponder the ways of the world and my place in it, I thought it would be a great idea to recall just exactly why those words were said to me, and in what context.
I scheduled an appointment with a California licensed mental health professional with decades of experience, and who was also a certified hypnotherapist. No newbie for me! I wanted to work with someone who had seen and heard it all, and had a full spectrum of experiences and a database of knowledge to pull their determinations from.
During the appointment, we discussed my goal for the hypnotherapy session and what kind of information I wanted from it. I also handed the therapist a notebook, and requested that she write down any details, names, events, ect., to see if that would ring any bells for me later.
As she began the actual hypno., I began to feel the initial relaxation response, but it stalled out, and I was unable to reach the level needed. Bummer, as I have had hypnotherapy by two different folks at other times, and it worked well.
The therapist explained that sometimes when a person is unable to be hypnotized and retrieve the information, it is because the events are too traumatic for them to recall.
Well, OK. I was disappointed that hypno. wasn't going to work this go, but still had plenty of questions and was open to alternative means of finding the answers. She suggested we use a technique of Applied Kinesiology or muscle testing to see my reaction to her questions and statements. In practice, it's rather like a new age spin on using one's body as a lie detector. I was on the hook for paying for the therapist's time, so I was game for any methods she wanted to use.
She explained the technique, and began with a series of general and non threatening statements and questions such as: "My name is Paula." (body indicated yes), "I am a woman" (body indicated yes) , a few statements or questions to view the "No" response, and we were off to the backwoods of my body/mind.
Some of the statements and questions she made, and what my body indicated:
"Many people were involved." (yes indication)
"All levels of people were involved." (yes indication)
"You were told not to speak about this." (yes indication)
"Criminal abuse." (yes indication)
"Murder"." (yes indication)
"Ritualistic abuse." (yes indication)
"Satanic Cult/Crime Syndicate." (yes indication)
"Sexual abuse was involved." (yes indication)
"Drugs, child pornography, and other criminal activities were involved." (yes indication)
"If I speak about this someone will kill me." (yes indication)
"If I remember, someone will kill me. (yes indication)
"If I remember, someone will kill my parents." (yes indication)
And plenty more, but you get the idea, Readers. And the session was recorded, so this is on the record, for future reference.
The therapist looked at me and said "I don't want to scare you."
"You won't." I replied.
"This is what Satanic Cults do. They do this kind of stuff."
Well, I raised a very skeptical eyebrow on that statement, as it seemed so far fetched. I'm from plain ol' ordinary Douglas, Alaska. I don't recall hearing about secretive Devil Worshipers meeting and doing such awful things, but it's possible.
She then added that Satanic Cults are in quaint little towns, large cities, and everything in between, and that people of every profession and standing in any community may be involved.
"That means Big Money is behind it." I said. "And that usually means Governments." I added.
"Yes." she replied.
Side Note: My MO for getting answers is the tried and true, "follow the money" method.
So far, so good. And from experience, I've deduced that the two largest holders of cash or forms of exchange, are: Governments and Religions.
I attended the local Catholic Church weekly, and daily during Lent, when I was growing up. While I don't find any connection to that religion as an adult, and am completely disgusted by the scandals and perversion that seems to continue over the last several decades of despicable and vile actions by "members of the cloth", especially against children; I do recall at least one Bishop and a Priest who seemed to be very kind adults. I still believe that they were decent men..
And while the current headlines over that last coupla weeks or so (Mid March 2010 to today, April 6, 2010,) are rollin' out of the Vatican and elsewhere that "Satan, Evil, The Devil", etc. are behind such perversion and child sexual abuse cases; I'm pretty much in the camp of pointing the finger at the men and women who actually did such deeds, knew of them, and by ignoring the obvious, condoned such behavior. I believe that the Catholic Church promotes that thing called "free will", so, in theory, if everyone has it, the Devil can't possibly be that busy luring all folks to do despicable deeds, and repeatedly so. Especially when they were busy warmin' the pews! Don't add up, does it?
We continued to discuss possibilities of what I had seen or experienced, and how that such methods as hypnosis, indoctrination, mind control, drug induced states might have been possible, (They are the Masters of it." she said.), and wrapped up about 15 minutes later.
I went home with plenty to ponder, and hit the local library to seek out information on Cults, Region, and Conspiracy Theories.
I've hear the one about the New World Order, and the spraying by Chemtrails from aircraft, and folks bein' fired from their jobs, or their homes burinin' down (and either having no insurance, or it just expired, and the check hadn't cleared, etc.). Then there's the stories of the MIB's, G Men (why not ever G Women?), Intimidation Techniques, helicopters annoying the "target" and every neighbor within 6 blocks!, police cars and fire trucks switching on the sirens when one is in the area, just for inconvenience, folks being labeled as "mentally ill" by friends and family (Hey! NOW we're talkin'!, right here on this site, you can read several affidavits where folks say that about me.
Amazing.
And as my Mother used to say about many things: "Complete and Utter Horseshit!"
Thanks for the line, Mom. I knew I'd use it someday.
Is Satan comin' to take over the world (Church goers have heard that one for Thousands of years!) , etc. I don't think so, but do have a mind to think that "Someone" much more terrestrial do be busy, most days of the week.
Oh yes, and then there's the "Black Ops" tag; when your money is in an account, then it's not! No records. Or a variation thereof. That's a bit harder to pull off, but does happen. That one I know of. Which is the reason I no longer trade with a particular FX company.
During my research on Cults, and Mind Control, I thought I'd save time and pass on all this mystery and who dunnit to my sister, Gail Sanders. She claims to have unusual abilities, such as able to heal folks from a distance, or to "tune In'" (that's a new age catch phrase for knowing something about a person that most would or could not, under normal means.)
Below are the series of emails (somewhat modified for length, but the main points are included.)
Final answer! You decide, Readers.
Our email sessions below: My email address is active, I have removed hers.
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SIDE NOTE: Yes, Readers. He's a very real human. But doesn't read my website. He appears to like me well enough to hang round for the last two years. It was that "final answer" he provided when I asked, If you worked for the Feds would you tell me? MI 6 better pick him up soon. Ole! | |||
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FINAL CUT: REPEAT! Lights! Cameras! Action!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010 12:05 PM
From:
"Star" <jayoubetyou@yahoo.com>
To:
"gail" <>
So, once again, no reply is your "final answer(s)"?
Even a couple of WAG's should have floated into your ether by now.
--- On Mon, 3/22/10, Star <jayoubetyou@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Star <jayoubetyou@yahoo.com>
Subject: REPEAT! Lights! Cameras! Action!
To: "gail" <>
Date: Monday, March 22, 2010, 12:55 PM
Hurry!
I need your Psychic insight as to whether or not The Devil was Diddling in Douglas.
What a chapter title! I couldn't have dreamed up such a whopper of a Witchhunt if I tried.
GOD Bless America!
--- On Fri, 3/19/10, Star <jayoubetyou@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Star <jayoubetyou@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Lights! Cameras! Action!
To: gail
Date: Friday, March 19, 2010, 9:33 PM
Right.
Just as I suspected; another "Psychic Miss". Just like how you claimed LAPD was lookin' for, and FOUND me! No, they weren't. And said so!
SSSHHHheeeeetttt. According to Anna and you, I was "Missing", and by all accounts should have been on a milk carton, APB poster, screen saver, or at least listed on a flyer in the break room: but NO!
I was Rooked outta my 15 Minutes of Fame!!
Just think what could have happened to me if I had actually been Missing! Robbed, Raped, Murdered, Singing Lullabyes to Crickets....Six Feet Under?
Uh No. As usual, I was livin' right down the street from the Branch Office of LAPD, which y'all never even got the correct name of, in all your fantasies.
Don't ya feel just a bit like a hoodwinked dumbass? Shor Nuf should!
Ya can't make this stuff up! Which is probably why the entertainment industry appears to be interested. Hope ya don't mind them usin' your real name, or anyone else.
I've never watched a reality show series, but that'd be a hoot if we all be a featured in one!
--- On Fri, 3/19/10, gail wrote:
From: gail>
Subject: Re: Lights! Cameras! Action!
To: jayoubetyou@yahoo.com
Date: Friday, March 19, 2010, 3:15 PM
I am a little busy working! I did have a dream about 3 buses or street cars having a pile up. It could have been a train too...I get so tired I can hardly wake up!
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I need a vacation! Ohhnmmmm!
Next weekend is the Psychic Gallery....Not sure if I can go ...
back to the jjjjjob!
love, Gail
If I do see a "contract" in your future, I will tell you!
-----Original Message-----
From: Star <jayoubetyou@yahoo.com>
To: gail <
Sent: Fri, Mar 19, 2010 5:12 pm
Subject: Lights! Cameras! Action!
G'Tash! I dislike having to repeat myself (again!) so please step it up with some OOOHHHMMMMMMed replies on who was runnin' the Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap in Douglas:
The Satanic Cult Theory
Another Guilty Group (name required)
Local yokels who participated
Dates, Deeds, times, etc.; whatever "flows" in with the tide, or out, so to speak
Will the entertainment industry be offering me a contract? Or was that just some bored employee cruisin' the net?
And still waitin' for Who Killed Cindy Elrod?
Your answers will be your public validation of your psychic hits! Or more misses.
--- On Thu, 3/11/10, Star <jayoubetyou@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Star <jayoubetyou@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Well? What's the holdup?
To: gail
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 5:13 PM
Just "OHHHMM and Do Answer the Questions, please, Otherwise, I shall have to Prove to the World that you are not Psychic. And I Know that is your goal to be known as one.
I shall all sides of the coin! Which makes me less than popular in some circles. Gotta Love That Honesty!
""Be True to Onesel, and to Others"
Sure, you can quote me on that. It's about some time that someone does...
-- On Thu, 3/11/10, gail wrote:
From: gail
Subject: Re: Well? What's the holdup?
To: jayoubetyou@yahoo.com
Date: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 2:24 PM
Goodwill Towards Men!
Amen to that line! I saw a hunk and a half at the last "club" I was in!
I will be at Quantum Touch Healing circle tonight.
If anything "pops by" I will let you know!
I am glad you will be able to stay with Mom. I will attending a wedding in Vermont and unable to make both trips.
Van Halen still gets radio play! Running with the Devil still sounds great in surround sound!
off to ohm an vibe the next chapter!
Love, Gail
-----Original Message-----
From: Star <jayoubetyou@yahoo.com>
To: gail
Sent: Thu, Mar 11, 2010 3:47 pm
Subject: Well? What's the holdup?
Any names, dates, etc., float in yet?
Who do you think was "runnin' with the Devil"?, so to speak?
And would kill Mom and Dad, me, and whomever else was handy for talkin' 'bout it?
Illuminati? Government Gremlins (there's a Grammyism!)? Free Masons?
Lemme clue you in...Nobody. Cuz that satanic cult theory is ridiculous! Why did you think it had merit?
Nobody's comin' after' me, Mom or Dad, or they would have taken "action" by now, right?
The World is a free and peaceful place! Love Thy Neighbor! Goodwill Towards Men!
So why did Mark yammer on about "government spies" and folks following me in his emails from 2007, and tryin' to put words in my mouth? HHHmmmm. What was he talkin' 'bout? Why would he be prattling on about such crap? Too much beer adeling his brain?
Gotta love that "just popped by!" visit from you. Who rigged that scene, hhhmmmm?
"Complete and utter horseshit!!!" Wow! I sound just like Mom with that line.
Speaking of Mom, I told Dad I'll be staying with her so he can go fishing.
Hurry with the answers so I can get the chapter written and online so she can read it. It'll give us plenty to discuss when I get up there.
Remember: She "got nuttin'".
Least I can do is give her a great story about the good ol' hometown! An amazing insight by one of those "Outsiders", isn't it? I should have had muscle testing years ago!
--- On Tue, 3/9/10, Star <jayoubetyou@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Star <jayoubetyou@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: busy ohming!
To: gail
Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2010, 8:36 AM
Just goes to show that you're about as psychic as a coffee table.
Good to know that all the criminal activity happening in the berg was probably actually much, much, worse than I suspected, and "Somebody" doesn't want me talkin' 'bout it.
And that ridiculous "Missing Persons" charade from 2007 that y'all participated in appears to be heavily funded by dark and dirty sources.
Still waiting for you to tell me the name of the LAPD cop who "found" me! Liar, Liar, pants on fire. Was that the Devil who made you write and say that? Or some three lettered agency? 'Fess up! I still have the original letter you handed to me, and it's on my website for the world to view.
And be sure to add your take 'bout "safely publish" line. Who has anything to fear if it's all some crock made up by some L.A. licensed professional about my childhood years? HHHHmmmmmm...
Got a birthday card from Dad, he asked me to stay with Mom when he goes fishing this year. Great! Only if we can sleep with the doors unlocked and the windows open! How much of a chance you think she'll go for that? She was always afraid of the "knock at the door", but never said what about. We lived in Alaska, not Hitler's Germany, for God's Sake!
I'll bring the tape of my session, so she can hear what transpired. She loves a great story and a good laugh.
--- On Mon, 3/8/10, gail> wrote:
From: gail
Subject: Re: busy ohming!
To: jayoubetyou@yahoo.com
Date: Monday, March 8, 2010, 5:11 PM
Acutally I am busy buying tickets to MenoPause the Musical!
whoo hoo!
love, Gail
-----Original Message-----
From: Star <jayoubetyou@yahoo.com>
To: gail
Sent: Mon, Mar 8, 2010 6:52 pm
Subject: Re: Muscle Testing-Dr. Yes
Wow G'Tash!,
Yepper do it was in "this lifetime"; we were testing for answers to my childhood days, and doing it just last week.
Unlike you, I have only my own thoughts in my head.
I don't have any fear, what are you talkin' about? No fear here! Life is grand and full of mysteries to be solved. So I'm rather busy much of the time.
Safely publish??? This is the USA! And we do have Freedom of Speech, even if that doublespeak atty. that Eric hired (who worked on the board for the AK ACLU, no less) tried to have my website taken off the net! Kinda hard to say you're for people's rights, then turn round and say: except when my client wants them violated cuz they don't like the truth being read.
I've had hypno before, as you well know, and it was easy to be relaxed and zone out. I didn't "feel threatened", because I never got under with her.
It may have been more about her voice, or the room was too cold, or too much noise, etc., who knows? I think most folks like to have a ready answer so their client feels obligated to pay, regardless if what they came for "worked" or not. Sort of a "I'm good at what I do, so it must be you" blame game. And they list some possibilities to earn the fee.
Since you've taken all of her possibilities at face value, I'll deduce that you're ridin' on the train in agreement of the satanic cult theory. Fascinating. I suppose it's possible, but gettin' folks to admit it might be a bit difficult. How would it look to have all them pew perchers admitting they were involved in the highest levels of debauchery?
Why don't you OOOOMMMMM in the names, dates, places, etc. That way, there wouldn't be any of my memories contaminating your data. And we can compare notes later.
'Course Mom and Dad will tell you that you and she are wrong about that, because such things couldn't happen in J town, and we kids were always home at night, and with one of them, until we were school age. Although she used to tell me when I was rather young and perhaps early school years: "If anyone tries to grab you, use your Dad's name." And I recall being very puzzled and saying "but why would anyone grab me? They would know I'm not Dad." She said, "No. Tell them who your Dad is, and they'll leave you alone, we've done our part."
I'm sure she won't recall all that, her having that stroke and all. But I found her long term memory to be razor sharp, when I was there in Nov. of 2007.
Breeze kicked up, so I'd better round up jacket and get out the door.
Get busy OOOMMMMing!
--- On Mon, 3/8/10, gail> wrote:
From: gail>
Subject: Re: Muscle Testing-Dr. Yes
To: jayoubetyou@yahoo.com
Date: Monday, March 8, 2010, 3:22 PM
Well did you find out "when" of the Who, What Where, How, Why? Are you sure this is this lifetime? or for that matter, your thoughts? You could be surrogating for someone who needs help and you are close enough to answer for them. The could be dead or alive.
You may want to see how to drop the fear if it is no longer valid.
Makes for a good book if you can safely publish.
In your waking moments do you feel threatened? If not, then why do you feel threatened under hypnosis? Which you is the real person having the memory vs walking around in the sunshine safely? How could they be the same you? It doesn't make sense.
I hope it all comes out in the book!
Your Birthday is Wednesday! Have fun!
love, Gail
-----Original Message-----
From: Star <jayoubetyou@yahoo.com>
To: gail
Sent: Mon, Mar 8, 2010 6:07 pm
Subject: Re: Muscle Testing
Mark's outta the nest because Rob is moving to St. Louis.
Better watch out, he'll end up with you! I don't own a Welcome mat, and he can always go back to mom and dad's for the summer. He'd be smart to get outta the Keys. Not enough opportunities there, but Tampa/St. Pete or Jacksonville are good choices for staying in FL. And there's always DC!
I almost moved there in October, but was smart and missed the snowstorm of the century. Man, how psychic was that!
Actually, I paid a licensed psychotherapist for a hypnosis session, and she determined that I failed to go under because the events were too traumatizing for me to allow myself to remember.
So she used muscle testing to dig for dirt, and based on my involuntary muscle reaction from my arm; she determined that it was highly possible that I had been subjected to extreme abuse and witnessed horrific things which probably had to do with a Satanic Cult.
AND that they are in every town and city of every size across the USA and in good ol' AK!
And persons from every profession are involved: politicians, police, teachers, firefighters, business people, fisherman, farmers, right down to the ordinary guy at the burger barn! Wow, that sounded familiar. Is that why folks don't like my pokin' round into the good ol' Juneau/Douglas Dirt from the 60's and 70's? What do they all be hidin'? OOOOMMMMM That, would ya?
Based on her personal experience, most folks don't filter such abuse well, and collapse mentally, due to the trauma and associated brainwashing induced upon them. She was impressed with my amazing ability to have such a normal and fulfilling life. She asked all the questions, my arm answered by going up or down to her push for yes or no. Hi Tech not necessary. She also said there's a full investigative unit on satanic cults with the SFO PD, but as I pointed out "if police are in on it, then why bother to have a unit dedicated to quashing it?" She shrugged.
As Dad used to say "Gotta make folks think that something's be done about it." ("It" being a general term) or as Mom used to say "The right hand doesn't know what the left hand is doing."
She also said it's Big Big Money behind the entire operation; which based on my personal experience with the Big Tree, I agreed with her.
What was really stunning was what she wrote down in my notebook as she tested for some specifics: "If I remember, my parents won't love me any more." (arm indicated Yes)
"Someone will kill me if I remember." (arm indicated Yes)
"Someone will kill my parents if I remember." (arm indicated Yes)
"Something bad will happen to me & others." (arm indicated Yes)
All were typical reactions by a person who was traumatized and had been brainwashed/hypnotized/under mind control by, as she put it, "and they are Masters at it."
Well, that was all very farfetched for me, and I said so to her. On the other hand, as Mom used to say "Small towns are the worst!" but never really explained what she meant by that...
Mom and Dad are alive and kickin' in OR, same as always, and Mom will live to be 85. Not sure about Dad. And I'm livin' and lovin' in L.A., and walk around any time of the day or night, anywhere I chose to, with complete ease. Probably have plenty of company too.
I know that Mom and Dad would roll their eyes at her "read" on things and laugh it off. They'd probably sleep tonight with the doors wide open just to prove her wrong!
Heck, here's another great chapter for Frozen Fiefdom right here!! As the saying goes "You can't make this stuff up!"
Gotta get out for a walk, the sun is shining and the birds are singin'...
--- On Mon, 3/8/10, gail> wrote:
From: gail>
Subject: Re: Muscle Testing
To: jayoubetyou@yahoo.com
Date: Monday, March 8, 2010, 9:35 AM
Dear Paula:
Were you at Venis Beach again? Seeing a roadside booth for muscle testing? I have heard of muscle testing but the results we not 100 percent so it can be tough to believe when you really want to know. I haven't asked the aerator in a while! Mark just loves this kind of talk!
Mark is getting ready to move,,,,doesn't have a place yet...one day at a time he says.
losing weight since I have to chew with only onw side. It takes longer to eat! Who knew that was the secret?!
back to work!
Love, Gail
-----Original Message-----
From: Star <jayoubetyou@yahoo.com>
To: gail <>
Sent: Sun, Mar 7, 2010 3:33 pm
Subject: Muscle Testing
G'Tash!
Whadda ya know about muscle testing for "answers" from the subconscious? Some say it works well, and it was in that alternative "Energy Medicine" book.
Ever heard of Theta Healing? Sounds like another form of QT, pure BS! altho the tomato juice did taste differently, coulda been that one glass had more soap residue...That's me!
"Always got an answer for everything, don't you Paula"
Another Dadism
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April 11, 2010. Stating the obvious, it's crystal ball clear that Gail Sanders is not psychic, nor is she going to provide any useful facts, names, etc. No surprise to me, and probably not to you, either. I've found that most people who claim to be psychic are not, although they may be skilled in reading body language, or knowledgeable in the study of human behavior. From my interactions with Gail, she is none of the above.
All that aside, some have noted that she never mentioned the possibility that I might be full of crap myself.
She launched right into some wand waving, ether ejected, new age theory of me being some sorta antenna for some poor soul, and moved with the flow of the possible Satanic Cult aspect. We lived in the same house together with the rest of our tribe of 7, and the reasonable reply would have been either: "I remember something about that too!", or a much more rational comment of, "What in the hell are you talkin' about?"
________________________________________ A few more emails I missed inserting
Re: Sorry you couldn't "Tune In",
Monday, March 29, 2010 4:57 PM
From:gail
View contact details
To:jayoubetyou@yahoo.com
That's it???? many people were involved? 6 is many people!
just get the facts and then do something constructive with them.
I check with the bees again to see if anything buzzes...
love, Gail
-----Original Message-----
From: Star <jayoubetyou@yahoo.com>
To: gail >
Sent: Mon, Mar 29, 2010 1:36 am
Subject: Sorry you couldn't "Tune In",
so to speak, as to Who was Runnin' with the Devil, or doin' his Deeds.
It's OK! I stuck out my AM antenna and the reception has been unbelievable!
HOLY KKKEEEEEeeeeeRRRiiiiisSSSSttttt. Who be a doin' who now?
Check my site regularly for updates! Many do. I can't believe it myself.
Who'da thunk that so many would be so interested in AK?
was_the_devil_diddling_in_douglas_ak_or_will_the_witchhunt_lead_to_washington_dc
daily_items_and_updates_in_the_new_decade
Re: What earthquake?
Thursday, March 18, 2010 5:04 AM
From:gail
View contact details
To: jayoubetyou@yahoo.com
"(major media corp. name omitted by PMR) was on my website the other day."
That is impressive!
and no I did not ask dad!
Back to work!
Love, Gail
-----Original Message-----
From: Star <jayoubetyou@yahoo.com>
To: gail <>
Sent: Tue, Mar 16, 2010 3:33 pm
Subject: What earthquake?
Anything less than 5.5 is a nonevent.
So what did Dad think of the Satanic Cult theory? Lemme guess, you didn't ask!
I think shady government deals bein' made, experiments on humans, animals, and crossbreeding bein' done, murders of those who wouldn't look the other way or participate, and UFO flybys are much more likely to have occurred in the quiet little Douglas. Or not.
How'd that OOOmmmmm session turn out?
Must be "something" floating out in the ether, as (major media corp. name omitted by PMR) was on my website the other day. Lemme know if any paying contracts are headin' my way, you ja?
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For now, let's depart from the Devil being fingered for being behind those dusty old rumors of Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap, and move on to a little present day speculation, theory, and conjecture.
Alaska is CONveniently located between Russia and Canada. Perfectly situated for plenty of stealth, covert, and criminal activities to be a happenin', with no gatekeeper watching over things, back in the good ol' days. With my family roots beginning in the late 1930's in beautiful downtown Douglas, the state had a small population, and folks were relyin' on someone to provide money for roads, electricity, water, boat harbors, etc.; it all had to come from a source. I don't recall seeing any Cossacks running through the streets or wearing Dr.'s jackets, nor do I recall hearing about Canada lending Alaska cash to build the infrastructure of the state and the territorial and state governments. That eliminates those two governments from infusing cash in the Big Berg, but who knows? There could have been some sorta J/V arrangement.
Remember the old line: "Hi. I'm from the government, and I'm here to help."
Most folks run when they hear that one. As an adult near me said when I was a teen, "Governments aren't about helping people, they're about control."
I was stunned. I was still naive enough to think that politicians spoke the truth, folks holding public office didn't lie, cheat, or steal, and that our government would never lie to the citizens or do them harm. It's a whole nuther ball game today!, and my opinion of politicians and governments is down in the dregs of the sewer line.
And I've learned that Nothing given by the government is given strings free. Someone paid a price, ("They practically make you give up your first born just to get ahead. Hell, just to keep what you have!", an adult said to me when I was about 9 years old), somewhere along the line, for ever damn dime.
Some stories I recall hearing were not pretty has to how some things went, and I recall my Grammy saying to me many times when I'd ask her about "the early days", or when I was young, she said "People did anything and everything to keep body and soul together." There was no pride in her voice as she made that statement, something much more along the line of disgust. And she rarely elaborated as to her tone during that particular statement. She's been dead for several years, so I can't ask her to put her stories in writing, but I'll always remember what she did speak about.
So, what lies at the bottom of this channel of mystery? Who did what to whom, where, when, how, and why?
Follow the money, honey. And it'll all come out in the wash.
Sooner, rather than later, hopefully. The obits in the Juneau Empire have been featuring many of the old timers in recent months. But there's always the younger folks to pass on the stories...
Play it again, Johnny! I'll sing it with you.
"Devil just come on back if you ever want to try again.
"I told you once, you son of a bitch,
I'm the best that's ever been."
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