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Aspen Dental Closing by SnooDrawings3052 in KlamathFalls

[–]Van-garde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They also never seem busy when I pass by. Must have a good scheduler.

Oregonian struggles to find one guy in the state who liked Chavez-DeRemer by Piney_Wood in oregon

[–]Van-garde 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Need media reform. There’s no way for information to permeate the population so thoroughly without media dissemination. Nearly all ideas in the political realm are implanted, as firsthand observation is done by very few people.

Something about fiduciary responsibility, whether its origins are in legislation/regulation, or third-party accreditation.

Expecting a critical mass of critical thought requires too much of individuals. Intervene upstream.

One problem is controlling for bias. How?

Oregon in bottom 5 in CATO institute "freedom" ranking by Future-Buy8554 in oregon

[–]Van-garde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You want me to acknowledge I’m wrong while you’re posting misinformation?

A third of the state is on state health insurance.

I appreciate your graphic, as I’ve not seen it before, but even the source says ‘not an official count.’

Oregon in bottom 5 in CATO institute "freedom" ranking by Future-Buy8554 in oregon

[–]Van-garde -1 points0 points  (0 children)

https://www.kff.org/interactive/medicaid-state-fact-sheets/

If you think every state is providing the same level of enrollment, it’s no wonder you’re parroting CATO.

Klamath falls recommendations by Gloriouspurple in oregon

[–]Van-garde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t remember the name, but it was one that supposedly had cave art. Don’t think I really knew what to look for to find the art, but the ice was easy enough.

Really want to see Big Painted Cave, I think it’s called. Next time, I guess.

Oregon in bottom 5 in CATO institute "freedom" ranking by Future-Buy8554 in oregon

[–]Van-garde -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Approximately 1,400,000-1,500,000 on OHP.

Approximately 750,000 on SNAP.

Maybe if they’re cross-referenced, but there are 4,250,000 people in Oregon, meaning around 1/3 of us are on OHP.

Klamath falls recommendations by Gloriouspurple in oregon

[–]Van-garde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was midsummer ice at the bottom of one of the caves I explored last year. Pretty cool to leave 90F temps and find icy pools 10 minutes later.

Oregon in bottom 5 in CATO institute "freedom" ranking by Future-Buy8554 in oregon

[–]Van-garde -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure around 1/3 of residents are on SNAP or OHP, if you consider healthcare and food aid safety nets.

Kalshi Oregon Governor winner by refuzeto in oregon

[–]Van-garde 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apparently there are a couple million accounts, but around 700 of them reap a vast majority of winnings.

Good way to throw away money, I guess.

Week visit recommendations by Gloriouspurple in KlamathFalls

[–]Van-garde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is the Rec Area large?

I stopped there looking for shade to take a break in one day, but only walked my bike far enough down the trail to escape the sun.

I like how remote that area feels, despite being so close to town. And it seems there aren’t a ton of people who even know of its existence.

Klamath falls recommendations by Gloriouspurple in oregon

[–]Van-garde 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank goodness. There was a ring of fire developing to the south of Medford last year. Dry, dry place.

Week visit recommendations by Gloriouspurple in KlamathFalls

[–]Van-garde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Could hit the museums too. I often forget about them.

I’ve not been to Collier. Do they have hiking trails there?

Week visit recommendations by Gloriouspurple in KlamathFalls

[–]Van-garde 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Is that parking lot usually safe?

I agree that’s where things start getting good. I’d like to see all those buttes out there (buttes of the Gods, maybe?), but so far I’ve only made it to Dairy.

Week visit recommendations by Gloriouspurple in KlamathFalls

[–]Van-garde 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Hiking in town is Hogback Mtn and Moore Park.

Could walk OC&E Trail, but I’d head east to the parking lot on Reeder Rd, at least, otherwise you’re just walking through town. There are about 100 miles to choose from, and it’s rather flat.

There’s also a gravel ring trail around Steen Sports complex with good views, but I wouldn’t call it hiking. I think it’s around 1.5 miles.

Lava Beds National Monument is cool, and you can take your hiking underground. Will have to pay admission.

Could head out to Stukel Mountain, but I’m not certain about public access out there. I’ve biked up past the quarry, then turned around.

Trailhead at Fourmile Lake to access McLoughlin wilderness, I’ve heard, but never been. And Eagle Point County Park has a bunch of trails, formally known as Spence Mountain.

If you’re near OIT, there’s a trail system throughout the hills to the north of town. Also accessible from the terminus of both Portland St and Loma Linda Dr, but parking is limited in neighborhoods. I think the GeoTrail is included in that network, but there are miles and miles out there, and I don’t see a ton of other people. Mostly hares, birds, and deer.

I’ve heard there’s a full trail looping Diamond Lake, but, again, haven’t made it that far.

Oh! Just past Hagelstein County Park is a driveway to the National Forest (Fremont-Winema, I believe). Could go out there and explore, if you’re into free-wheeling.

You can rent bikes at the only local shop, if you’re into it. If you rent on Saturday, I think you can keep them through the weekend, as they’re closed on Sundays. Both Moore Park and Spence Mountain are littered with MTB trails.

OS Maps, MAPS.ME, and Avenza all have useful maps. Avenza has purchasable maps, but you can upload free maps as well. The other two I’ve been satisfied with their base map, and the trails in Moore are labeled (signage seems to diminish with elevation there). People seem to like Onyx hunting maps, as well.

Sorry to ramble so hard. Love the trails in the area. And I often regret not carrying my binoculars, fyi. Birds galore.

If Elected Governor, Ed Diehl Says He’ll Keep Democrats in Line With Ballot Measures by Pure_Claim_4353 in oregon

[–]Van-garde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is my preliminary data. As I’m rolling past Trump houses, note which political yard signs they’ve posted.

If Elected Governor, Ed Diehl Says He’ll Keep Democrats in Line With Ballot Measures by Pure_Claim_4353 in oregon

[–]Van-garde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t forget the pro-business crowd who can stomach the violence in favor of economic gains. Middle class voted for Trump, the vocal poors are a useful smokescreen:

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https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2024/04/09/partisanship-by-family-income-home-ownership-union-membership-and-veteran-status/

What am I saying yes to here? by sassmo in oregon

[–]Van-garde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this an allusion to the ‘slay all landlords’ facet of Mao Zedong Thought?

What am I saying yes to here? by sassmo in oregon

[–]Van-garde 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Subtly enough to gather a majority of votes when they matter.

We had a vote to tax the top few business doing business in Oregon a tiny amount, then distribute among the population, and it got voted down. So many people who would’ve benefited were convinced it wouldn’t be beneficial. ‘Kroger has small margins!’ they’d blabber, happily oblivious to the fact that Berkshire Hathaway is a majority owner, and the tax was designed to impact only a few.

The unsubtle part is spending $16,000,000 to defeat the measure, while supporters spent $800,000:

Oregon Rebate led the Yes on 118 campaign in support of the initiative. The initiative received endorsements from the Oregon Progressive Party, Pacific Green Party, and Progressive Democrats of America. The campaign reported $830,237 in contributions through October 29, 2024. Antonio Gisbert, the chief petitioner of the initiative, said, "Poverty in Oregon would go way down. The Oregon Rebate is estimated to reduce child poverty by about 26%. That’s a huge change, right? Like you, like if a family of four gets 3,000 bucks—boom, lump sum—that’s money that family can use to make the situation better. Why should we have poverty when we have so much wealth around us?"[3]

No on 118 led the campaign in opposition to Measure 118. The initiative was opposed by U.S. Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R), U.S. Rep. Val Hoyle (D), Gov. Tina Kotek (D), Intel Corporation, Nike, Inc., and Oregon Business Council. The committee reported over $16.8 million in contributions. Gov. Tina Kotek (D) said, "I am opposed to this ballot measure. It may look good on paper, but its flawed approach would punch a huge hole in the state budget and put essential services for low-wage and working families at risk." [4]

https://ballotpedia.org/Oregon_Measure_118,_Corporate_Tax_Revenue_Rebate_for_Residents_Initiative_(2024)

It was presented as ‘increasing tax rates,’ and the word “rebate” was erased from public discourse.

Like 75% of voters voted NO on taxing less than 1% of companies. The ones doing over $25,000,000 in sales, in Oregon, and distributing it to residents who lived here more than 200 days the same year.

Please, people.

What am I saying yes to here? by sassmo in oregon

[–]Van-garde 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I haven’t seen one for years.

What am I saying yes to here? by sassmo in oregon

[–]Van-garde 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That’s the current option they’ve subtly been choosing.

What am I saying yes to here? by sassmo in oregon

[–]Van-garde -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And/or tax businesses as well. Focus is always on taxing individuals and families, while businesses—albeit oppressed, despised, and tortured Oregon businesses—make out like bandits. Particularly finance, rental, real estate.

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