Elephant in the Ink Room

Michael and Sarah Walker

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Today’s political climate feels like a war zone—and who’s to blame? All of us. It’s easy to point fingers: blame Biden, blame Trump. But the hard truth is, we’ve let this happen. A commentary from the Purple Man, Not Left, Not Right, somewhere in the middle and trying to make sense of it all. Visit us at https://elephantsinkroom.com/ or our YouTube Channel 'purple man channel' https://www.youtube.com/@PurpleMan-z8b6lThank You for your time, Michael, Sarah and Emma Walker 'The Middle Road'We strive to keep it short, others may talk about everything but what you wanted to hear. 3 to 5 minutes is...

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Sep 30, 2026

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In America, we have No Kings. March 28 https://www.nokings.org/ Video 22.03.2026

In America, we have No Kings. We are showing up together again on March 28. https://www.nokings.org/

Thank You, Mr. Trump: How Media Consolidation Is Accidentally Saving Journalism Video 20.03.2026

The lack of money is a problem without an easy answer. But it is also, in a strange way, a kind of protection. With money comes control. The moment someone else starts paying the bills, they start having opinions about the content.

Process vs. Power: When the Courts Step Into Medicine Video 20.03.2026

What we are seeing now is not simply a legal pause. It is the system doing what it was built to do when pushed too far, too fast. Slowing things down. And in a healthcare system that touches every American life, that friction—however frustrating—may be the only thing preventing something far more unstable from taking its place.

A Pivot Opportunity on America’s Mental Health Crisis – Redirecting Priorities from Endless War Video 19.03.2026

You have the platform (X), cash, and disruption cred to make this viral and bipartisan—addressing blue-city street crises and rural opioid/mental health gaps without heavy ideology. It aligns with your existing views, scales like your big missions, and could force national conversation/pressure for reallocations. Worth considering? The timing (lame-duck dynamics, midterm/economic pain building) mi...

Christian nationalism isn’t really about Christianity at al Video 13.03.2026

The GOP has a unified voice. You can agree with it or despise it, but you always know what it is. Democrats keep waiting for permission to find theirs. That's not a messaging problem. That's a leadership problem, and until the party decides to solve it, Georgia stays an asterisk instead of becoming a blueprint.

The GOAT Strategy Video 10.03.2026

Keep the stories coming fast enough and messy enough, and the public eventually shrugs and goes back to everyday life. Work. Bills. Kids. Groceries. The ordinary things that actually matter in people’s lives.

To The United States Congress – Thirty eight words Video 04.03.2026

You took an oath. Thirty eight words. You said them out loud, probably with your hand raised and people you love watching. They weren't complicated words. They didn't leave much room for interpretation. They asked one thing of you — that you defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic. Not your party. Not your president. Not your seat.

I Get It Video 03.03.2026

That truth is this. The closest thing to actual power most of us will ever hold is a vote and a voice. That's it. That's the whole arsenal. It isn't much, until enough people pick it up at the same time. But neither of those things work if we stop using them. And they stop working in a different way when we use them without thinking. When we vote the way we're told to vote, believe what we're told...

No One Best Fix, Part 3 Dark Money Continued – Montana as a Test Case, Not a Template Video 09.01.2026

It tests something narrower: Whether a state can limit certain forms of outside influence Whether local accountability can be strengthened structurally Whether reducing scale changes behavior

Dark Money for Dummies — Part 3 Video 05.01.2026

The conspiracy's that aren't. Far cheaper Less crowded with competing messages Less scrutinized by media More consequential per dollar spent

Dark Money for Dummies — Part 2 Video 04.01.2026

Once people understand what dark money is, the next question is obvious: If this creates so many problems, why does it exist at all? The short answer is not corruption or conspiracy.

Ballrooms and Breadlines: When Power Loses Touch With People Video 07.11.2025

I can understand the conservative point of view here. I’m conservative by heart and by history. I believe in responsibility, not dependency. I’ve seen the waste, the abuse, the fraud that creeps into welfare systems.

You Know You’ve Made It When Trump Tweets Video 05.11.2025

You Know You've Made It When...Success isn't measured in Grammys or box-office hauls—it's etched in the glow of a Mar-a-Lago tablet at 2 a.m. You know you're truly winning when the President of the United States, fresh from a state dinner or a tariff tweetstorm, pauses his golf swing mid-follow-through to fire off a Truth Social screed about you. "No talent!" he types, all caps rattling like a tel...

The Trump Donation Loop: How Taxpayer Money Could Indirectly Fund a White House Ballroom 22.10.2025

As you can see, he is hard at work providing healthcare and food for those gullible Republicans MAGA #SanityNow #politics #oregon #politicslover #oregonlife @OPB @KOINNews

Pay to Be Heard by Trump 22.10.2025

So if you’re still sending in your “urgent $25 contribution” to make sure your opinion matters, maybe ask yourself: Are you part of a movement — or just another mark in a long-running con? Because when you have to pay to be heard, I promise you, nobody is listening, they are just counting. #SanityNow #politics #oregonGOP #politicslover #oregonlife

Guilt by Association: Your Silence on MAGA’s Shadow, You’re So Screwed 21.10.2025

You didn’t run when you had the chance. Post-2020, when whispers of independence could’ve saved you, you drowned them out with the roar of primary fears and donor demands. You gave eulogies for the old GOP but sang MAGA’s tune. You cringed at the rallies—maybe even rolled your eyes in private—but stayed silent, betting proximity to power trumped the risk of scandal. Why break away? The base demand...

An Open Letter to Governor Tina Kotek and Mayor Keith Wilson: Portland’s Welcome Wagon for the Uninvited Guests 21.10.2025

Commandeer the Food Trucks: Rally a squad of our iconic mobile kitchens—Voodoo Doughnut for the sugar rush, Nong's Khao Man Gai for that Thai soul food hug, and a fleet of taco wagons from the Alberta Arts District. Park them en masse at the deployment staging areas: Southwest Third Avenue by the ICE outpost, Pioneer Courthouse Square for good measure. No barricades, no chants—just free plates hea...

Throwing Off the MAGA Yoke Video 20.10.2025

Don't believe the ridiculous propaganda being forced down our throats, don't believe the lies and don't bend the knee. And don't take our word for it. Do some research, do some fact checking and above all be true to the Constitution and the values that created it. Burn those MAGA red caps and reject the rhetoric of the WOKE, Learn to see the big picture and make choices based upon a love of our co...

“Throwing Off the MAGA Yoke” — A Call to Real Republicans 20.10.2025

The real Republican spirit has always been one of work, decency, and courage. It’s the spirit of Eisenhower, who warned against blind militarism. Of Reagan, who knew America’s greatness was found in optimism, not anger. Of countless local leaders who served their communities quietly, never asking for fame or applause.

Why Do The Ultra Rich Make Asses Of Themselves 03.10.2025

Why do the ultra rich, like Donald and Elon have to make such asses of themselves. they already have everything any million people could want?

Why People Are So Angry 14.09.2025

It’s not just one man or one party, though Trump’s barrage of falsehoods and attacks made the trend painfully visible. Washington’s insiders have grown comfortable rewriting the playbook to suit themselves. The result is a public that feels cheated and betrayed — and that’s on the leadership, not the people.

Loyalty to Country, Not to a Man 08.09.2025

Real loyalty isn’t to a man. Real loyalty is to our country. And a country shows its loyalty back by taking care of its people. That means intelligent solutions, not slogans. It means tackling the hard problems—healthcare, jobs, inflation, veterans’ care—with real ideas instead of scapegoats.

Get Back to the Issues 08.09.2025

Voters deserve more than fear and name-calling. It doesn’t matter if the attack ads come from the right or the left—they’re distractions. What matters is whether a candidate will look us in the eye and tell us what they plan to do for our families, our communities, and our future.

Betting Against The Economy, why would Trump do that? 29.08.2025

When leaders or high-ranking officials make financial moves that profit from economic decline, it undermines the very foundation of public trust. Reports suggest former President Trump and some government officials may have engaged in activities that allow them to benefit if the economy falters. These actions are troubling because while ordinary Americans face layoffs, inflation, and market volati...

10% government stake in Intel – Good or Bad 28.08.2025

Trump’s known investment profile: Public records and reporting show he has diversified holdings across multiple sectors (stocks, real estate, funds, etc.), including historical past holdings in companies like Intel. Yet, there is no indication that he or his family currently hold private Intel stock or a stake in this government-led deal. The recent Intel stake is clearly portrayed as a federal go...

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