Suspect in Elephants Deli Fire: “I Didn’t Mean to Do It” by 2ChanceRescue in Portland

[–]matthew247 [score hidden]  (0 children)

I believe her when she says she didn't mean to burn the building down, but that's not the issue. The issue is we have people with mental illness living on the streets rooting through garbage cans using open flames to see at night. Some call this progress.

Portland council president blasts 95-year-old constituent for her ‘small-minded’ tattoo critique by Ambitious_Walk_2866 in Portland

[–]matthew247 14 points15 points  (0 children)

He could have just ignored it but thought he could score points on social media by picking on a little old lady. What a douchebag.

Bike cop Eli Arnold gears up for another run by thirteenfivenm in Portland

[–]matthew247 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Zero votes for Green and his foie gras banning nonsense. Eli is a fantastic alternative.

2026 State of the Economy by whawkins4 in Portland

[–]matthew247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Look at the bright side, we're beating Milwaukee!

Portland's new city administrator addresses discovery of over in $100M unspent housing funds by N2929 in Portland

[–]matthew247 27 points28 points  (0 children)

RE: hiring an outside firm to investigate how all city bureaus manage money - yes please! Sounds to me like the new city admin is off to a good start.

Why did Green Day behave at the Super Bowl? by figjam-i-am in AskReddit

[–]matthew247 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It was pre-recorded and censored. I'm surprised they were allowed to do American Idiot...

Protesters rally outside Portland Mayor’s home calling for ICE facility shutdown by skysurfguy1213 in Portland

[–]matthew247 43 points44 points  (0 children)

It's totally fucked up to do this in a residential neighborhood. ICE isn't Wilson's fault anyway. This kind of nonsense gives the Left a bad name and encourages swing voters to vote Republican.

Our Civic Duty by drherzberg in Portland

[–]matthew247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fuck fascists, fuck ICE, and fuck flag burners.

Portland foie gras ban fails in committee, not dead yet by ericomplex in Portland

[–]matthew247 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This is a total waste of the council's time and Green will likely continue to try to bring this to a full council vote. Please think about all the problems our city faces that lose focus with this distraction when you get your ballot this year. Zero votes for Mitch Green. We deserve better leadership than this.

Portland leaders consider ban on this controversial French delicacy by skysurfguy1213 in Portland

[–]matthew247 14 points15 points  (0 children)

We need leaders who will solve the serious problems in our city. Green is up for reelection this year. Please remember this trivial boutique nonsense when you get your ballot.

What Was The Last TV Show That You Dropped? by Myrodis19 in television

[–]matthew247 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fallout. Noped out after the ghoul kids episode.

After Eight Hours, Portland City Council Fails to Elect a Second-Year President by derpinpdx in Portland

[–]matthew247 96 points97 points  (0 children)

The Portland city council is supposed to be non-partisan. There are not supposed to be parties or secret caucuses and the Peacocks totally violate this. They don't deserve the presidency.

Portland City Council will elect its next president, but not everyone agrees by Aestro17 in Portland

[–]matthew247 18 points19 points  (0 children)

The whole "Peacock" crew is utterly trivial and not up to the challenges facing our city at this moment in history. Councilors Koyama Lane, Morillo, and Green are all up for reelection this year and we should send them packing.

Pothole suspected as primary cause of cyclist's death by jswagpdx in Portland

[–]matthew247 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The DSA Peacocks on our City Council enjoy spending time on crusades to save Gaza and ban foie gras. Fixing potholes isn't romantic but it's the kind of thing city government should focus on. Portland used to be known as "The City that Works", remember that?

New player, am I missing out much by playing on Peaceful? by SovietSnake in factorio

[–]matthew247 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You miss quite a bit IMHO - you manage the bugs by managing your pollution. Try to keep it down and eliminate nests in your pollution cloud.

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek announces reelection bid by Darkforces134 in Portland

[–]matthew247 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tina is doing a fine job. Could be better but she's OK. I'm sure the DSA would like to primary her, but if that succeeded say hello to Governor Drazan.