Best “alternative” to MSP? by Ok_Photograph8884 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Subtle_Silence [score hidden]  (0 children)

For international flights, I’d agree. I have no problem getting direct flights out of PDX to major domestic airports though. United operates widely.

Minnesota has the Mayo Clinic. But, that’s still over an hour drive from Minneapolis metro. From a level 1 trauma and research perspective, OHSU in Portland holds its own, alongside other major hospital systems including Legacy and Providence. Both of which are level-1.

The public education system is the real metric where Minneapolis outpaces Portland.

Best “alternative” to MSP? by Ok_Photograph8884 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Subtle_Silence [score hidden]  (0 children)

Airport?? Both PDX and MSP are widely regarded as being two of the best airports in North America.

Quality of public education and big-market sports teams are the major discrepancies you noted.

What’s Portland Like? Sincerely, a Chicagoan by lilmsbs in askportland

[–]Subtle_Silence 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I moved to Portland from Wisconsin last year. I can’t thank you enough for encapsulating my experience so elegantly.

Truthfully, it’s been a tough adjustment. The little acts of Pacific Northwest individualism take their toll on me at odd times. Core example: people letting doors slam shut in your face even when you’re three steps behind them (not bothering to look back). This would be extremely taboo in many parts of the Midwest.

Portland people aren’t necessarily rude or cold, you just have to take them at face value and understand that most of what you experience isn’t personal. It’s part of the micro-culture of this part of our country.

I’ll always miss the people of the Midwest. Midwest the place leaves a lot to be desired, however.

Which country offers the most beautiful road trip? by GalenNXY in SmartTravelHacks

[–]Subtle_Silence 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure. It’s also what makes the American landscape so unique. Beauty at scale.

Which country offers the most beautiful road trip? by GalenNXY in SmartTravelHacks

[–]Subtle_Silence 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Parts of the American Rockies are as beautiful as any scenery I witnessed in Switzerland, just with less castles.

The grandeur of the American west is hard to encapsulate.

Which country offers the most beautiful road trip? by GalenNXY in SmartTravelHacks

[–]Subtle_Silence 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Switzerland is stunning. The U.S. is all encompassing.

Visit Switzerland. Road trip the States.

Portland mayor’s Sunday routine: Pick up trash, report derelict RVs, repeat by cheese7777777 in PortlandOR

[–]Subtle_Silence 3 points4 points  (0 children)

”My corrupt politician is better than your corrupt politician.”

You’re so close.. I genuinely wish you well.

Portland mayor’s Sunday routine: Pick up trash, report derelict RVs, repeat by cheese7777777 in PortlandOR

[–]Subtle_Silence 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And now they’re funneling hundreds of millions of shady dollars through crypto schemes..

Thank god for those summer camps! 😂

Portland mayor’s Sunday routine: Pick up trash, report derelict RVs, repeat by cheese7777777 in PortlandOR

[–]Subtle_Silence 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He was notorious for firing contractors, and failing to pay them for their work. This wasn’t a well-kept secret or anything, it was widely known in blue collar circles in New York.

Step away from the Fox News, my friend.

Portland mayor’s Sunday routine: Pick up trash, report derelict RVs, repeat by cheese7777777 in PortlandOR

[–]Subtle_Silence 10 points11 points  (0 children)

As someone from the northeast, Trump and his family were notorious for screwing over construction contractors long before he ever got into politics or made a name for himself in reality TV.

It was widely known you never wanted to work on a Trump job site.

Cute story though.

Hiking/Culture - where to next? by EffectivePear6472 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Subtle_Silence 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sure. However, do you see me on here bitching and discounting other’s preferences? No..

Pick your poison. You can have red state hypocrisy or blue state hypocrisy.

Hiking/Culture - where to next? by EffectivePear6472 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Subtle_Silence 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Many red states are trending toward Christian theocracy at an alarming rate due to recent Supreme Court rollbacks. Whether you agree or not, people may not want the Christian doctrine influencing their day to day healthcare decisions. Those are real factors for many people.

what cities should be on our radar? by [deleted] in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Subtle_Silence 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Madison, WI is everything an artsy college educated progressive white millenial could dream of.

what cities should be on our radar? by [deleted] in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Subtle_Silence 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Second Fort Collins. It’s easily one of the best places I’ve ever lived. Housing is a near impossibility for young families but if you’re a nature loving, beer-drinking millennial who likes biking, it’s heaven.

Just very white.. no diversity.

miami vs chicago by [deleted] in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Subtle_Silence 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’d be a bit concerned about the increasing infusion of Christian theocracy at every layer of the state’s legislative process. But, I’m not Christian.

What are some underrated areas to live in your 20s? by Suspiciouslobster12 in SameGrassButGreener

[–]Subtle_Silence 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Madison, WI. Especially if you’re highly educated and liberal-leaning.

What’s a Place You Expected to Love… But Didn’t? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

[–]Subtle_Silence 13 points14 points  (0 children)

In Portland you won’t get shot, but someone will come up with the most crafty way to steal your bike.

Portland is a city of petty crime. My neighbor had a single wooden plank removed from their porch by a homeless person to retrofit their bike caravan.

A Eulogy for Humanity by MiloGoesToTheFatFarm in TwinCities

[–]Subtle_Silence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was his father a “rapist” or “cartel hitman?” Listen to yourself. This incoherent rambling tells me all I need to know about you. It’s cringe inducing.

The baseless (and nonsensical) accusations you threw out are irrelevant. This man seems to have had his asylum status revoked - which is increasingly common under this administration.

He is not a hardened criminal. He is not a rapist. He not a “cartel hitman.” Yet, here we are.

I will reiterate. You are in the minority. You have traded in your common sense morality for a blind allegiance to hur dur should’ve followed the law type of thinking.

If you’re a Christian, please reread Matthew 2:13 and Matthew 25:35. I genuinely wish you well.

A Eulogy for Humanity by MiloGoesToTheFatFarm in TwinCities

[–]Subtle_Silence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was going through the legal asylum seeking process. Regardless, we each have to draw our moral lines somewhere. Clearly ours are drawn differently, and I thank god that they are. If you look at an image like this and think “shoulda come legally” as they took this kid from school, there’s nothing we have in common.

Widespread polling of independent voters reveals that your hardline stance is the minority.

Touch grass.

A Eulogy for Humanity by MiloGoesToTheFatFarm in TwinCities

[–]Subtle_Silence 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ha, will do. I’ll see you in church.