Willamette Week Dropped their endorsements today. I had little expectation I would get their endorsement with their long history of Democrat support. However it was quite disappointing to see their condescending summation of my candidacy as being “a retired Marine frustrated by tents and trash.” Even more disappointing due to my giving them thanks and […]
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Some clips from my recent discussion with Rick Dancer. Two of the main motivators for my running for office was the lack of advocacy for business and police two years ago. Small businesses were destroyed with the on-again/off-again decisions by Governor Brown. Our representatives failed to be a voice advocating for those businesses who were
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Walking through NE Portland I came across Liberty Street! I did not know such a place existed. I am a huge fan of liberty. Many people conflate liberty with freedom. There are certainly different. It is a fine line between freedom and anarchy. Anarchy is freedom without exercising moral responsibility. Smashing up a coffee shop
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Measure 110 was passed by voters 2 years ago. It essentially (but not technically) decriminalized using all illicit drugs. The idea was to provide a non-punitive way to engage addicts and compel them into treatment without harsh punishment. I saw major issues with this when it was put forth. We essentially created a legal drug
Measure 110: Either Wholly Decriminalize or Repeal Read More »
I had a good conversation with a local policeman. I have reached out to the Portland Police Chief’s office and the Portland Police Association with no response so I recently saw a cop parked in a parking lot and literally walked up. We had a great long conversation about what has been happening in Portland.
Should police live where they work? Read More »
The world is more nuanced and complicated than boxing everything into the two major ideologies of Republican and Democrat. Unfortunately the nature of our political system these days makes it hard for the majority of us who fall between this dichotomy to speak and be heard. I registered as a Libertarian when I first arrived
Less Either/Or party thinking Read More »
There is a place for government in marriage. Largely to deal with the custody of children and property in case of a divorce as well as next of kin (NOK) issues in the case of death or dealing with medical decisions by a family member.
Role of Government In Marriage Read More »
Had a great evening reliving past military life memories with the Ranger Games podcast. We talked about USMC boot camp life, Iraq, the Afghanistan withdrawal and more.
Reliving USMC Glory Days with the Ranger Games crew Read More »
Something I would love to work with Oregon Democratss on! Big companies are trying to keep consumers trapped in their business ecosystem for issues such as repairs, parts, routine service and more. This impacts all of us. Third parties such as your car mechanics and phone repair shops are increasingly not able to get parts
Work with Dems on Right to Repair Read More »
J.P. at the Alberta Abbey here in NE Portland wants to host the governor candidates at the 400+ person venue. J.P. and I have reached out to the three governor campaigns with little response. This would be an amazing venue to host a discussion and let the people of this historic area be personally heard.
Can the Governor Candidates visit N/NE Portland? Read More »
