The Little Dictator is dispatching troops to Portland!

Larry Loungelizard

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One of hundreds of similar posts, this one from a lady I know who is very active in the vibrant music scene in Portland.


To my non-Portlander friends and relatives:

I have lived in Portland since 1982. That’s 43 years. There is no war in Portland. There is no anarchy in Portland. There are no domestic terrorists, unless you count my cats five minutes before they’re fed. Antifa are not people, antifa is a concept meaning “anti-fascist.”

You are being lied to. Portland is a gorgeous city, with the same problems seen everywhere in the United States. Some homelessness, yes. Some mental illness, yes. Housing prices through the roof? Also yes.

But Portland is also filled with some of the kindest people who help each other without thinking. Portland tourism is near pre-pandemic rates. We are in a strong period of recovery and growth. We have some of the most beautiful parks seen anywhere in the world. It does not rain as much as you’ve been told. It does appear gloomy and gray much of the winter, however, but temps are usually in the 40s and 50s.

There are a ton of things to do and see in the city and the surrounding areas, including 90 waterfalls in the Portland area alone; the mountains, the ocean, the desert, rivers, streams, quaint small towns, farms, etc., etc. Also, there are over 4 million trees in the metro area, a stellar Blues music scene, and no sales tax.

Stop believing everything you hear on TV, radio, and podcasts. It’s all rhetoric and hyperbole meant to distract you. Do the research and think critically. Come visit and see for yourself if you don’t believe me.

Thanks for coming to my TED talk
TL, DR.




J/k.
 

Joe

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Why would I be terrified of an old retired lady taking advantage of the poor Portogees whose 2nd world economy allows her retirement dollars to stretch further?
Must be difficult living in America where the New Retirement Age could be raised to 77 by the Trump Administration, eh @Reggie_Essent ?

 

Joe

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Yeah, well, none of us are promised anything, Joe. I can retire at any time, but I choose to keep working just because.
Well Reggie, I'm close to official retirement soon.

But I think I'll keep on working too if anything, just to have something ta do.

It's actually not good to sit around and veg all day long.

I have friends that do, & they are turning into cranky, grumpy old men.

Sedentary retirement is not a healthy lifestyle, @Reggie_Essent
 

Reggie_Essent

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Well Reggie, I'm close to official retirement soon.

But I think I'll keep on working too if anything, just to have something ta do.

It's actually not good to sit around and veg all day long.

I have friends that do, in they are turning into cranky, grumpy old men.

Sedentary retirement is not a healthy lifestyle, @Reggie_Essent
I totally agree, Joe. It's good to keep busy AND keep making money.

When I do actually retire, I'll have to take up a hobby besides calling Evil Leftists Shitbags on the internets. Maybe I'll take up painting.
 

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I totally agree, Joe. It's good to keep busy AND keep making money.

When I do actually retire, I'll have to take up a hobby besides calling Evil Leftists Shitbags on the internets. Maybe I'll take up painting.
You Americans are far too polarized, eh Reggie?

I hope it never gets that bad in Canada.
 

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That's not a photo of 'an idea'. Lying is cowardly.
Who's in charge?

They share an ideology and they share a look, so?

Which government commands them?
 

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The American people. You know, who you very occasionally pretend to be aligned with.

I am always aligned with this country. I simply choose not to hate people because they were born somewhere else and come bust their asses, unlike moocher Americans like you.

Most of them produce more for America than you ever could, lazy fuck.
 

Frood

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I am always aligned with this country. I simply choose not to hate people because they were born somewhere else and come bust their asses, unlike moocher Americans like you.

Most of them produce more for America than you ever could, lazy fuck.

Shush, illegal apologist slob.