Category Archives: politics

The Truth About Today’s Oregonian Editorial

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Al

I was going to rail on the Oregonian’s vote no on 66 & 67, but a few people have already beat me to it. Tuesday (TOMORROW) is the last day to register for this one. VOTE YES on 66 & … Continue reading →

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My Sam Theory

Posted on June 17, 2009 by Al

I wonder if he can’t pay his mortgages because he’s trying to pay off someone else with hush money?

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Wow Sam

Posted on June 16, 2009 by Al

Thanks for sucking even more. It’s time, not just to leave your position, but maybe to think about leaving the city. You’re no longer welcome.

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*What is it about men with the name ‘Derek’?

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Al

Today in England, The Guardian decided to drag my name and website back into the limelight for another fifteen minutes.  In case you, like 99% of the world, don’t really follow poetry scandals, here’s what’s been happening: Derek Walcott was … Continue reading →

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Oregonian, Willamette Week, Portland Tribune, and my Beloved Mercury

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Al

You’re all doing some great reportage on Mayor Sam Adams and his follies.  But leave it to the indy journalist to get you the real scoop.  In light of the announcement that Adams is going car-free for a month (after … Continue reading →

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Car Toys Parking Lot Fail

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Al

It’s a sad day when I believe the word of a Car Toys employee over that of the Mayor.  Bye,  Sam Adams. Schweitz, who had run to check on the victims, told police at the scene and The Oregonian on … Continue reading →

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Quail

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Al

On Friday I woke up queasy, went into work for a few hours, and then drove to Sunriver, Oregon (3 hrs. 47 mins.)  I worked Friday night from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm, from 7:30 am – 9:30 pm Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Soccer in Portland

Posted on March 12, 2009 by Al

Wondering where I stand on the bring soccer to Portland issue?

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Dear Sam,

Posted on February 27, 2009 by Al

Take a cue from this moronic mayor, who had the decency to resign. And listen to Dr. Gaye Harris very carefully.  She says it better than anyone.

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A Tale of Two Pedophiles

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Al

“Jack McClellan enjoys the dubious distinction of being the Internet’s most famous pedophile.” He is “approximately 46 years old, has never been charged with or convicted of a sex-related crime, and denies ever having sex with a minor.” Sam Adams … Continue reading →

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