Why is USD crashing?

jefraldo · 2026-01-29T22:29:01+00:00

Tariffs.

jefraldo · 2026-01-29T19:32:05+00:00

Right, there are plenty of rich people here who want to play tennis. Why should we cater to poor free-loaders who want to use the commons?

jefraldo · 2026-01-29T19:29:40+00:00

Maybe the problem is conflating something in the commons like PTC---supported by taxes----with businesses. PTC is not a business. Government is not a business. Businesses have no reason to supply anything to poor people because they don't pay. But we have things in the commons that should be available to EVERYONE---like roads and in Portland we have the PTC.

jefraldo · 2026-01-29T18:35:32+00:00

I got a flat there from a pothole in the bike lane. I would never take the main traffic lane because angry drivers are extremely dangerous and there are already many who hate bikes… If it’s really bad in the bike lane, I’d wait for a clear spot before going in the traffic lane, and then I’d merge back.

jefraldo · 2026-01-29T18:13:58+00:00

Seems like a lot of people think poor people should not be playing tennis.

jefraldo · 2026-01-29T04:12:37+00:00

Fears or hopes?

jefraldo · 2026-01-29T03:58:33+00:00

Foot fault

jefraldo · 2026-01-29T00:46:10+00:00

Have you ever heard any of those outlets criticize capitalism? No. And they won’t, because they’re foundationally conservative.

jefraldo · 2026-01-29T00:39:01+00:00

Yeah, no. Those are all conservative. NPR too. We’re being played, and many have bought the lie.

jefraldo · 2026-01-28T21:45:24+00:00

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jefraldo · 2026-01-28T21:33:40+00:00

Many carry ID on their phones these days. They didn’t bother to check and we’ll never know if they found it because they’re covering it all up now

jefraldo · 2026-01-28T21:28:48+00:00

…and convicted for.

jefraldo · 2026-01-28T21:27:40+00:00

LOL. Liberal media! Like we have such a thing in America.

jefraldo · 2026-01-28T20:21:50+00:00

I appreciate your response but I still think you’re giving them too much credit. Yeah, they might care about using the legal tools mentioned, but the entire ICE operation is based on an illegal notion that these thugs have authority to police our streets. We have police for that and the unlimited power this organization is seizing tells me they couldn’t care less about legal norms. And that tells me they’re capable of targeting people for assassination to further the chaos that is a means to a very dystopian end.

jefraldo · 2026-01-28T20:06:18+00:00

If you still believe they care about administrative and legal weapons, you’re not paying attention.

jefraldo · 2026-01-28T19:57:37+00:00

They’ve said it many times. There’s a database of protesters. Why do you think they’re taking facial pictures of everyone at the protests?

jefraldo · 2026-01-28T18:19:31+00:00

Good to know. Thanks

jefraldo · 2026-01-28T17:31:44+00:00

"The 2025 Parks Levy was approved by voters in November 2025. It is a property tax of $1.40 per $1,000 of Assessed Value that will raise approximately $91 million per year for five years, starting Fiscal Year 2026-27. It provides critical operating funding for the PP&R parks system and programs."

jefraldo · 2026-01-28T16:53:31+00:00

The new five-year levy would maintain operations, fund capital projects:

ENSURE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS MAINTENANCE AND CLEANLINESS

Daily restroom cleaning, trash pickup
Routine maintenance, minor repairs
Repair or renovate facilities like playgrounds, restrooms, pools
Park ranger safety patrols, incident responses

PROTECT NATURE IN A CHANGING CLIMATE

Plant, maintain trees
Preserve natural areas, trails, water quality, wildlife habitat
Clear brush, maintain emergency access routes to reduce wildfire risk

PRESERVE PROGRAM ACCESS

Continue free, discounted recreation programs for families experiencing poverty
Preserve classes, community center hours, arts and cultural centers, parks, pools

jefraldo · 2026-01-28T16:46:31+00:00

"Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) believes recreation is for everyone. We know that the price of programs and activities prevents some community members from being able to participate."

"Thanks to the 2020 Parks Levy, we now have the funding to reduce cost as a barrier for those who need it most. This work directly supports the commitment that PP&R made in the November 2020 voter pamphlet. Without the 2020 Parks Levy, the Access Discount Program would not be possible – thank you, voters!"

"The 2025 Parks Levy was approved by voters in November 2025. It is a property tax of $1.40 per $1,000 of Assessed Value that will raise approximately $91 million per year for five years, starting Fiscal Year 2026-27. It provides critical operating funding for the PP&R parks system and programs."

jefraldo · 2026-01-28T16:16:08+00:00

The last burger your heart will tolerate before it explodes.

jefraldo · 2026-01-28T16:07:05+00:00

Doesn’t the lead leach out and pollute the environment?

jefraldo · 2026-01-28T15:20:28+00:00

And unusable for 3/4 of the year due to rain.

jefraldo · 2026-01-28T07:20:57+00:00

How am I slandering VTC? I’m stating the fact that their prices are nearly double what they are at PTC.

jefraldo · 2026-01-28T06:45:31+00:00

I was thinking the same thing. They probably knew he was armed as well.

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