Not all newcomers are alike! Welcome to Portland, I appreciate your thoughtful responses, and that you clearly care about the history and future of the city. It really can be a great place to live. 

Rant continues.

I’ve lived here about 35 years now, 30 of those in inner NE Portland. I’ve seen some massive changes here, and I’m not thrilled about the gentrification in my neighborhood. When I first moved here the institutionalized racism was another eye-opener. (I wouldn’t dare call a cop in this area, we always had the lousiest…

Maybe it’s the cold medicine speaking, but this Clapback was even better than usual!

I agree about NPR, which is frustrating. Thanks for the heads-up on The Wire - I’m always looking for fresh news sources!
Portland has a weird kind of naivete about politics - it seems like people are trying to do-good, but are clueless about the history and ramifications of that history, or they have an extreme…

Yep. 

Those fucking patriots. I remember back in the day when the skinheads were a problem - same deal, different name. I was shocked when I first moved here (about the time Mulugeta Seraw was murdered), because I thought Portland was such a nice liberal city. It was an eye-opener for sure.

Yoink! I’m stealing this!

That’s such an Oregonian thing to say! (personally, I’ve never understood the appeal - their special sauce is disgusting)

I can’t even read the Oregonian anymore, let alone the comments! But I am cautiously hopeful that this momentum keeps up, and things start changing.

Damn, I love her! Long time coming.

She has been advocating for N/NE Portland as long as I can remember (I’ve lived here about 30 years), she is definitely a badass!

Jo Ann Hardesty is the best thing to happen to Portland! She’s been around forever, and I’m so glad she’s getting the recognition she deserves. 

I raised two children and 4 years old is entirely appropriate. Especially if they’re repeating things. 

Yes.

Well, my first thought was that Barron bit him, so maybe based on the truth?

Hot take. People age. News at eleven.

Good thing Splinter had that grey-out so now quality comments like this are on top with all the stars.

I think he’s closeted.

That is exactly how I’m going to refer to him from now on!