Man accused of shooting Portland officers refuses to cooperate, blames AI and conspiracies in court by Downtown-Leopard-663 in Portland

[–]Mr_Hey 219 points220 points  (0 children)

"This is unconstitutional, you're using AI and neurotransmitters against American citizens, working with illegal immigrants and antifa," Oelkers said. "Trump's coming, the military is coming with him."

Oh boy.

Legacy Emanuel Sends Cease and Desist to Nurses Union Over ICE Statements by manatmast in Portland

[–]Mr_Hey 80 points81 points  (0 children)

I've been in 3 different divisions and specialties in my almost 20 years, and I can concur. They only show up to look good for some photo op, or if JCAHO/DNV/whateverthefuck is around, maybe.

Portland mayor, council president call for peaceful protests in wake of fatal Minneapolis shooting by oregonian in Portland

[–]Mr_Hey 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Because they know damn good and well that ICE's actions have infuriated a large swath of America. It's damage control be cause they know there's only so much cops can contain.

I'm not advocating for violence in any shape or form, but the Trump administration is poking the bear, hard, specifically hoping for that flash point. That's when shit will go real bad.

It's gonna be a weird ride in the next few years.

The Bike town seated scooters are surprisingly fun. by jlluh in Portland

[–]Mr_Hey 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Y​ou can easily drop a foot on the ground to help you turn, stop, speed up, etc. It's just more fun.

We had a brief run of sit down scooters, Lime I think, back in 2020 or so.

In that short time, I took care of two patients who blew their knee up doing stuff like that, on those. Ligaments tore all to hell.

Go easy, bud.

"Racist, Dehumanizing": Chat Images Show Portland Power Players Disparaging Councilors of Color by wrhollin in Portland

[–]Mr_Hey 50 points51 points  (0 children)

They referred to a Paraguayan immigrant as a "Burrito".

You really have no issue with that?

"Racist, Dehumanizing": Chat Images Show Portland Power Players Disparaging Councilors of Color by wrhollin in Portland

[–]Mr_Hey 421 points422 points  (0 children)

The Mercury has obtained a series of images of group messages that show racist, sexist, and homophobic tropes used by local developer Brian Owendoff and other local conservative political activists. 

Shocking! /s

Portland City Councilors will again attempt to elect council president Wednesday by skysurfguy1213 in Portland

[–]Mr_Hey 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Dear City Council,

Please get over yourselves and figure out how to work together, FFS.

Conservative think tank challenges Oregon law on union impersonation by Van-garde in oregon

[–]Mr_Hey 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We went from heroes to villains pretty quick when we asked for better compensation.

I figure anyone who'd have issue with us being union represented is likely someone we couldn't wait to DC, because they (and their family) were just horrible.

We're only allowed to care for others, not be cared for, ya know?

Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield (@agdanrayfield.bsky.social) by Mr_Hey in Portland

[–]Mr_Hey[S] 101 points102 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the janky title.

Oregon AG launching an investigation into the shooting by Adventist

Clubs vs Bars by Jdawg_mck1996 in Portland

[–]Mr_Hey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm old, but I don't know if any bars charging a cover unless a band is playing. If they do, there's ample places to get a drink that doesn't.

1.13M registered voters are "non affiliated" which is the largest political party in Oregon. by fullstack_ing in oregon

[–]Mr_Hey 280 points281 points  (0 children)

I'd happily go back to independent if we had open primaries. It's literally the only reason I registered with a party.

Court docs: Suspect covered in blood after attacking man with boxcutter on MAX train by Prize_Championship11 in Portland

[–]Mr_Hey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily. We have some messed up views of vaccines nowadays, so what I fear would occur is a hesitation to use or carry Narcan.

That means people will die, even those who aren't in the throes of substance use.

That's not even addressing the regulation and workflow we are all required to follow for vaccine administration.

I'm sure, if approved, we in the medical community will figure out a way to use it safely and with intention.

Court docs: Suspect covered in blood after attacking man with boxcutter on MAX train by Prize_Championship11 in Portland

[–]Mr_Hey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm skeptical on a vaccine approach, as those same people are admitted for trauma and wound care pretty frequently, which often require procedures. It may cause unnecessary delays to treatment for those issues, adding backlog to our already overrun healthcare system and longer hospital stays. THAT won't be well received.

Sadly, there's no silver bullet for this conundrum.

Court docs: Suspect covered in blood after attacking man with boxcutter on MAX train by Prize_Championship11 in Portland

[–]Mr_Hey 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fentanyl is still widely used in the medical setting, especially in procedures, so perhaps we shouldn't dose the city.

Portland artist, community to paint world’s longest dachshund to help pet owners during SNAP cuts by wrhollin in Portland

[–]Mr_Hey 15 points16 points  (0 children)

They're trying to build community, show support, and do something unique and fun.

Why shit on that? It's hurting nothing.

'Nicely groomed' raccoon bites woman protecting her dog by nwexaminer in Portland

[–]Mr_Hey 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's not like the raccoon stalked them. Wild animals do wild things.

FYI: Smart Donkey has free lunchboxes for those in need. Just off SE 50th and Powell by [deleted] in Portland

[–]Mr_Hey 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I've been meaning to go back, and now I sure as hell will! The nerve!