Tag: Portland

Are Democrat Policies Killing Small Businesses

October 13, 2024

by Ray Cardello

Small businesses are the lifeblood of the American economy. They employ the majority of the country’s employees and are part of the character of their community. However, small businesses are becoming endangered, as evidenced by the growing number of closings. There are many reasons for the trend, and most are the product of Left Wing … Read more

Politics and a Spontaneous International Trip

December 3, 2023

by Michael Moffett

PORTLAND, OREGON – Following an exciting visit to Taiwan with a legislative delegation, I lingered here in the Rose City with Beth to visit family and experience the Pacific Northwest. The foliage colored up about a month behind New Hampshire, so it was still beautiful in late November.

The Left’s Culture of Crime Continues to “Target” Retailers

September 28, 2023

by Steve MacDonald

Over the summer, Target made a show of pulling back its controversial Transgender collection. They claimed it was to protect worker and customer safety. That was a cover story to hide a marketing stumble, but Target still has safety concerns, forcing it to close nine stores.

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What the Tuck? Word War III

April 29, 2023

by Aaron Warner

Upon hearing Fox News Network was “parting ways” with Tucker Carlson, the shock was sudden but the surprise was short-lived. We are living in a day and time when virtually every sacred cow in America and the institutions they represent are being thoroughly savaged.

Public School Groomer Let Go For … Grooming.

February 2, 2023

by Auntie Vaquser

A Portland, Maine, substitute teacher was fired after they directed them to “‘potentially inappropriate’ TikTok posts, with one student reportedly claiming that the sub encouraged a class to check out her profile on the social media site.”

Surprise! – Antifa Thugs Who Busted up County Democrat Headquarters Indicted

June 7, 2021

by Steve MacDonald

Did you know that Portland, Oregon, is still dealing with riots? The participation trophy club can’t seem to get enough of them. Walking the streets, busting up stuff, setting fires. After close to a year of this, even the Democrats are starting to grow weary of their revolution.

Five More Oregon Counties Give Portland the Middle Finger – Vote to Become Part of Idaho

May 20, 2021

by Steve MacDonald

Remember that time when we told you about the five counties in Oregon that wanted to secede to Idaho. That was February. All five have voted in special elections on May 18th, and they want out of Oregon, bringing the total to seven.

Portland ‘Defund the Police’ Oregon Has 116% Increase in Shootings for 2020

May 1, 2021December 29, 2020

by Steve MacDonald

Portland was long past stupid many years before George Floyd overdosed on Fentanyl. We have close to 200 posts on this progressive policy poster child. Their latest left-wing tantrum included yanking 15 million and ending the city’s gun violence reduction team. Shootings are up over 116% from 2019.

Defund the Police You Say … Okay … Now What?

December 18, 2020December 17, 2020

Since May Black Lives Matter (BLM) activists have demanded elected officials “Defund the Police.” Many Democratic-controlled cities followed through with these leftist demands. Today they are experiencing a surge in violent crimes.

Socialist Neighborhood or a Capitalist Neighborhood

October 8, 2020

Do you want to live in a socialist neighborhood or a capitalist neighborhood? Our motto is E Pluribus Unum, out of many one. We’re supposed to be the United States of America. But these days not so much. We’re divided into two very different nations. There are conservative areas and there are leftist areas.

BlogQuestion of the Day – Setting the Stage for Third World Behaviors?

October 8, 2020

by Skip

BLM and Antifa rioters recognize that elected Representatives in the Democrat cities are allowing their behaviors. They are ordering police forces to stand down from enforcing the law. Castigating their own employees for protecting themselves and those around them.

I Have Never Understood How Such “Protests” Actually Change Minds

October 2, 2020

by Skip

So, a naked bike ride is supposed to derail Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court? Only in Portland, one hopes?

BlogQuestion of the Day: Do You Know where Your Riots Are?

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020

by Skip

“In 57 days, ask yourself do I really want the country run by the same party that runs NYC, San Francisco, Seattle, Portland & Chicago?”

Portland Spends 200% More on ‘Policing’ Since it Defunded the Police

September 9, 2020

by Steve MacDonald

Add this new act to the list of stupid Democrat tricks. Portland, the city that can’t sleep because of the rioting, got #woke, and now they’ll go broke. Defunding the police has cost them 7 million more year-over-year, a 200% increase in law enforcement spending.

Portland Is the Democrat Vision for America

September 6, 2020

Portland is the Democrat vision for America. What we are seeing is; Portland has a problem with riots in the city. The Mayor, Ted Wheeler, has a problem with the riots in the Rose City. The riots have been going on for four months with no end in sight. The rioters have even attacked Walker in his home.

What Democrat Leadership Looks like

September 2, 2020

What Democrat leadership looks like is Portland Oregon. There has been months on end of rioting. There are many assaults. The citizens cannot use the streets without fear. Commerce is slowing and businesses are leaving.

Oregon’s Gov Promises Police Resources to End Violence in Portland – “Police Resources” say No

September 1, 2020

by Steve MacDonald

After three months of encouraging riots and violence by left-wing proxies BLM and Antifa, Oregon Governor Kate Brown has a plan to bring peace to Portland. The only problem is that she didn’t make peace with local sheriffs and police chiefs first and they are saying no, thanks we’re not interested.

Portland Shooter is a Beneficiary of (Peaceful Protest™) “Catch and Release”

September 1, 2020

The Oregonian reports there is a man under investigation in a fatal shooting in Portland. His name is Michael Forest Reinoehl. He supports Black Lives Matter and Antifa. Reports say his victim is a man, Aaron Danielson. Some knew him as “Jay.”

What Happened in Portland?

September 1, 2020

Police said a caravan of Trump supporters left downtown Portland around 8:30 p.m. Officers heard gunshots at about 8:46 p.m. CBS affiliate KOIN TV reports two men were seen yelling at each other. The altercation took place around that time. There are reports of hearing gunshots.

The Portland Shooting Could be a “Flashpoint”

August 31, 2020

The mayor of Portland, Oregon is an idiot and that’s being kind. He is pleading for an end to the violence. How stupid can one mayor be? Yes, after a person was shot and killed the mayor thinks maybe things have gone too far.