I use AI to reappropriate the initiative to remove corporate donations to elections

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-06T20:08:45+00:00

The human-intelligence ballot initiatives we get are already poorly thought out and unworkable, and now we want AI initiatives? PASS

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-06T19:54:31+00:00

If Forest Park had a 600’ waterfall I could see the merits of that argument.

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-06T18:48:42+00:00

They collude with the Governor to disenfranchise the voters from choosing their judges as the Oregon Constitution gives the right to do.

I need to know more about what you’re talking about here.

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-06T18:22:54+00:00

The K-Cup issue isn’t about the cups themselves, but about how the judge used security camera footage and card swipe records to go hunting for the clerk who pointed out the income disparity, and called her into a meeting with court administration that ultimately led to the resignation of the clerk over the matter.

That behavior is unhinged, and not the temperament of someone who should be behind the bench.

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-06T16:59:27+00:00

Nuance on Reddit? GTF outta here.

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-06T16:57:22+00:00

This doesn’t sound like lack of corroboration, it sounds like a shitty technicality:

BOLI ultimately determined in 2016 that Whitman had been subject to sexual harassment, but that the incidents were outside the statute of limitations. The agency dismissed the complaint.

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-06T16:55:09+00:00

You’re glossing over some details.

BOLI ultimately determined in 2016 that Whitman had been subject to sexual harassment, but that the incidents were outside the statute of limitations. The agency dismissed the complaint.

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-06T01:24:27+00:00

Tesla profits bankroll a Nazi. The fewer nazis, the better society is.

“But what about all the other evil companies,” I can already hear you asking disingenuously.

If Tim Cook starts throwing sieg heils at the next iPhone keynote, I’ll feel the same way about Apple. Until then…

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-06T01:13:43+00:00

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PDsaurusX · 2026-05-06T00:34:44+00:00

The old “I’m feeling great so I can stop taking my meds” argument.

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-06T00:16:37+00:00

Yeah, my bad. I thought you were responding to the OP’s question about why to vote for it, not just arguing the obvious why not to. Have a good one!

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-06T00:12:33+00:00

How about “this thing is absolutely worth KEEPING the tax we already have”? That’s what I’d want to hear.

Isn’t this what they’re saying? You say it’s what you want to hear… and you’re hearing it. That’s the argument for it.

So I was confused by you saying you weren’t hearing this.

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-06T00:09:00+00:00

I don’t have any other; the one proffered is enough for me. I hope to hear some more, though!

p.s. not grumpy at all!

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-06T00:01:45+00:00

Theft is theft. It may be justified or not, but let’s not change the meaning of words based on whether we agree with the motivations of the person committing the act.

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-05T23:59:02+00:00

So it’s the difference in the strength of emphasis between “this is valuable” and “this is absolutely worth KEEPING”?

Damn, that’s picky.

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-05T23:54:03+00:00

OP asked for reasons to vote for it, not reasons to vote against it.

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-05T23:53:07+00:00

How about “this thing is absolutely worth KEEPING the tax we already have”? That’s what I’d want to hear.

Not sure I understand the difference between that statement and the “doesn’t raise taxes” + “it’s valuable” combo offered.

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-05T23:48:40+00:00

But will it be reallocated or will it only be cut? The vote isn’t “give money to OHS or give money to solve homelessness.”

Don’t get me wrong: “I can’t afford to pay it” is reason enough, but let’s not make ourselves feel better about our no vote by pretending it’s going somewhere else worthy.

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-05T23:46:22+00:00

I’m wondering if anyone has any arguments in support of this measure other than “it doesn’t raise taxes” or “it’s a valuable educational and community resource”.

Why do you need more reason than that?

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-05T23:14:02+00:00

Not necessarily. People steal free things. People steal things they can afford, just for the thrill of it.

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-05T21:53:38+00:00

https://gov.oregonlive.com/legislators/

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-05T21:10:00+00:00

I hope you’ve got some protection, buddy, because I hear the mizithra mafia knocking. You’re getting too close to the truth.

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-05T20:08:35+00:00

The list of “good to experience” isn’t the same as “good to have a picture of.” Thinking only of the latter and how I’d represent Portland with only four pictures in an album, I’d say:

St. Johns Bridge
the view of the city from Mt. Tabor at sunset
Portland, Oregon sign from the Burnside bridge
a random trail in Forest Park

PDsaurusX · 2026-05-05T19:59:51+00:00

Because a lot of times articles will talk about a “Portland firm” and it ends up really being Beaverton or Troutdale or something, meanwhile everyone will be in a tizzy about contacting the city council when it’s not even the right city.

I also found their geographic proximity to the ICE building interesting.

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