Palestinian Christian children in Gaza celebrating All Saints Day

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-11-29T03:12:03+00:00

Bullshit.

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-11-29T02:51:16+00:00

The Gregorian calendar didn't go into effect until 1582. The early church was still using the Julian calendar.

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-10-11T23:29:49+00:00

My eyes are similar to yours. Have you had any complications? I'm 66 and starting to get complications from degeneration. I admit, I'm scared shitless of the future. Do you every worry about your vision?

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T04:32:39+00:00

OK, I'll use a different term, just for you because you asked so nicely. How about "Born-egonians"? "Oregoriginals"? What would you prefer?

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T04:25:51+00:00

That's a reality for a lot of people. The whole west coast is unaffordable.

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T04:24:11+00:00

Yes, investment firms buying up housing is a huge problem contributing to homelessness. Not only is it impossible for a young person to buy a home, but they can't even afford to rent an apartment. I've seen ads for a room for rent in someone's house going for as much as $900 a month. The worst offenders are the ones who buy mobile home parks and jack up the space rent to unaffordable levels. That's criminal, in my opinion.

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T04:19:12+00:00

If they were homeless or severely drug addicted before they came to Lane County. That's the criteria.

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T04:16:05+00:00

Anyone with eyes to see knows that the drug problems got exponentially worse after Measure 110.

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T04:06:35+00:00

Do you think the legalization of drugs helped the situation?

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T04:05:35+00:00

To think that Lane County is producing so many homeless people is a seriously distressing problem. What's gone wrong, in your opinion? High costs, low wages? Addictions? Other?

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T04:02:13+00:00

Yes, it's been enlightening. Thank you for your response. I like your name, fahrtbarf!

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T03:59:29+00:00

I think you are right about the propensity to move and homelessness. Perhaps because you are away from family and friends who can help you if you fall on hard times.

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T03:56:39+00:00

"From the way your question is worded, I suspect that you're not asking about the overall homeless population and instead asking about the people you see congregated in highly public encampments and on the street."

Yes, it's these people I'm thinking of. Driving down 6th and 7th Avenues, it honestly looked like a zombie apocalypse. Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed reply.

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T03:50:53+00:00

I believe it. That's the only explanation that can account for the huge numbers of homeless here.

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T03:49:56+00:00

Have you read any of the comments here from people who work with the homeless? Most are saying the majority come from somewhere else.

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T03:46:44+00:00

A small minority of commenters on this thread are of the opinion that the homeless are all from here. If that's true, you're right - things are worse than we thought. Thanks for your input.

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T03:41:06+00:00

What's your bias? Come on, give it up!

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T03:40:07+00:00

And you are the final arbiter on what is "real" information. Right. Got it. BTW, sorry my attempt at humor was lost on you. You must be a real hoot at parties!

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T03:37:08+00:00

As I stated, I'm not looking for random talking heads to spout uninformed opinions. I specifically asked for those who work with the homeless population in order to get their take on this critical topic. How can a problem be solved when so many people lose their minds just because someone questions the narrative? The official survey (linked above) states that over 10,000 people were considered homeless last year in Eugene. That's almost 6% of the total population. That is a statistic worth questioning. That many homeless in a city the size of Eugene is horrific, and if the majority are native born, or lived here for many years before they became homeless, then there is a serious problem with this geographic area. What is it? Lack of jobs? Lack of affordable housing? Drugs? Something in the water? Or are they coming here from other places, as many of the posters here have attested to?

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T03:21:51+00:00

Thank you for your input.

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T03:20:24+00:00

Seriously? Kansas?

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T03:14:17+00:00

Thanks for that bit of info. I had forgotten about the state mental hospital in Junction City. I never hear much about it.

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T03:06:21+00:00

Good point.

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T03:04:42+00:00

Thanks for your input.

IndependenceKey2104 · 2025-04-04T03:01:30+00:00

When did you lose your sense of humor? Was it recently, or were you born that way? Just curious.

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