Riddle me this: New York Times put Portland on its list of 52 places to visit in 2026. Ranked #30. Cited upcoming James Beard food market for food truck vendors, and oodles of new art space (I'm betting on displays of 'Urinals from the 19th to 21st centuries: a Display of Patriarchy'). Plus a new WNBA team for those who like sports.
Mr Cheverton: For the benefit of NYT readers who don't know anything about Portland, please provide an alternative (realistic) tourist guide to the city. Where are the largest, most dangerous tent encampments? Where can a tourist expect to step on a syringe? Or encounter fecal matter on the sidewalk? Or is most likely to get mugged? And if the tourist has a rental car, where should they absolutely NOT park it or it will be broken into/stolen.
And if a visitor can get a Groupon for a sex change operation, or for a one-way visit to a Portland assisted suicide center, that would be helpful also, so tourists can get that Portland vibe.
How timely — Monday night Councilor Novick sent out an email reminding folks that 326 years ago was the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. He reminds people to bolt their houses to their foundations and have emergency supplies on hand.
All good and well, but how will Portlanders conduct themselves in a true, life-altering disaster? Will they will expect bailouts from the feds they love to hate? They may have to settle for martial law if they can’t behave themselves.
Thanks for a great overview. If the PDX council's peacocks & peahens were as worried about our city (the one they're supposed to be running) as they are about federal immigration issues, we might have reason to think Portland might make it after all. (But noooo.)
And I may be naive, but it seems to me only a dope would take their gun to a highly charged clash with law enforcement. Unless you wanted to shoot a cop, or get shot by one. Can't think of any other reason.
Rioters are now carrying long arms to ICE protests. Suddenly "Moms Demand Action" are silent on the open carry of weapons. The Democrats who are determined to disarm every law abiding Oregonian, and soon may, likewise have expressed no displeasure. We now live in an age where having conservative views can get you assassinated. Alex Pretti, the peace loving nurse decided to strap on a pistol before interfering with Federal agents. One can only imagine why. This is not an organic protest. This is a color revolution. Soon the Oregon Supreme Court may rule that yes, it is perfectly constitutional to make the lawful purchase of a firearm nearly impossible. The same power structure that will make that decision has made it clear it intends to protect criminals. The Portland Police answer to communists. The State Police answer to Tina Kotek. Don't look to them to protect you. The clock is ticking for anyone who sees what's coming.
Riddle me this: New York Times put Portland on its list of 52 places to visit in 2026. Ranked #30. Cited upcoming James Beard food market for food truck vendors, and oodles of new art space (I'm betting on displays of 'Urinals from the 19th to 21st centuries: a Display of Patriarchy'). Plus a new WNBA team for those who like sports.
Mr Cheverton: For the benefit of NYT readers who don't know anything about Portland, please provide an alternative (realistic) tourist guide to the city. Where are the largest, most dangerous tent encampments? Where can a tourist expect to step on a syringe? Or encounter fecal matter on the sidewalk? Or is most likely to get mugged? And if the tourist has a rental car, where should they absolutely NOT park it or it will be broken into/stolen.
And if a visitor can get a Groupon for a sex change operation, or for a one-way visit to a Portland assisted suicide center, that would be helpful also, so tourists can get that Portland vibe.
How timely — Monday night Councilor Novick sent out an email reminding folks that 326 years ago was the Cascadia Subduction Zone earthquake. He reminds people to bolt their houses to their foundations and have emergency supplies on hand.
All good and well, but how will Portlanders conduct themselves in a true, life-altering disaster? Will they will expect bailouts from the feds they love to hate? They may have to settle for martial law if they can’t behave themselves.
Thanks for a great overview. If the PDX council's peacocks & peahens were as worried about our city (the one they're supposed to be running) as they are about federal immigration issues, we might have reason to think Portland might make it after all. (But noooo.)
And I may be naive, but it seems to me only a dope would take their gun to a highly charged clash with law enforcement. Unless you wanted to shoot a cop, or get shot by one. Can't think of any other reason.
Rioters are now carrying long arms to ICE protests. Suddenly "Moms Demand Action" are silent on the open carry of weapons. The Democrats who are determined to disarm every law abiding Oregonian, and soon may, likewise have expressed no displeasure. We now live in an age where having conservative views can get you assassinated. Alex Pretti, the peace loving nurse decided to strap on a pistol before interfering with Federal agents. One can only imagine why. This is not an organic protest. This is a color revolution. Soon the Oregon Supreme Court may rule that yes, it is perfectly constitutional to make the lawful purchase of a firearm nearly impossible. The same power structure that will make that decision has made it clear it intends to protect criminals. The Portland Police answer to communists. The State Police answer to Tina Kotek. Don't look to them to protect you. The clock is ticking for anyone who sees what's coming.