gdp's Comments

KATU - Portland, OR : Put. The. Grenades. Down. Now. Please! | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:59:58 +0000

Many explosives are stable. The type used in these grenades was probably highly stable considering the enviroment they were designed to be carried and used in. Problem is that chemicals can deteriorate over time. These were pretty old grenades. It is better to err on the side of safety and not move them if you don't have to. IMHO

KATU - Portland, OR : $1.5 million for Adams\' public records? Huh? | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon| Local

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:16:57 +0000

The $1.5 was probably just a delaying tactic. Slowed the process so Adams could either purge files or prepare a defense for what will be found in them. Obviously Adams has reached a point where he has zero dignity and zero sense of moral or ethical discipline. Most normal people would be so humiliated that they would have left the office right after the public confession. He has gone so far at this point that nothing short of a recall or legal action is going to unseat him. The rest of the council could remove him I think. They are becoming more and more to blame as the days go by and they don't act. Political creatures, about their own survival rather than doing the right thing. Despicable. Clean house and start all over.

KATU - Portland, OR : Helicopter maker moving HQ to Portland | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:07:53 +0000

Sigh... Clearly. Also, being intelligent enough to be a 'slow aviator' you do realize that 'PDX' is often used in electronic media (particularly by locals) to reference the city in non airport related conversation. Right? Or is that some kind of faux paus among 'av8rs'?

KATU - Portland, OR : Is it really time to spend money on street renaming? Some say yes | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon| New

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:22:02 +0000

Good idea but perhaps a tunnel would be more fitting for Mr. Adams.

KATU - Portland, OR : Helicopter maker moving HQ to Portland | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:07:25 +0000

Sounds like manufacturing is remaining in Southern Oregon. There is alway the chance that could move up here too. But hey, every 10/20 jobs helps, imported or not.

KATU - Portland, OR : Is it really time to spend money on street renaming? Some say yes | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon| New

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:59:25 +0000

Renaming streets is way off my radar screen. But Chavez? Choose someone more worthy.

KATU - Portland, OR : Helicopter maker moving HQ to Portland | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 20:54:09 +0000

The leasing of office space is good. Not much of that going on around here. Wonder how many of the 20 +/- employees will not actually reside in PDX. But at least its something.

KATU - Portland, OR : Tune in Tuesday night for Obama\'s budget plans | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 01:06:03 +0000

I'm sorry. Growing up must mean a $trillion pork infested government spend and splurge. How about your employer take out a massive loan against massive debt? Good idea. Like they havent been watching the past 8 years. Borrowing and Spending is killing us. So, more borrowing and spending will revive us right? RIGHT? Ask Japan how that worked out for them. (hint, 'lost decade'). So I guess, grow up yourself. By the way, this is not a partisan comment. ALL of government spends OUR money poorly and without restraint.

KATU - Portland, OR : Tune in Tuesday night for Obama\'s budget plans | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:47:33 +0000

America should not have to 'hold on' to an out of control rollercoaster. They should be driving it. This stimulus debacle gives the power to the few, in DC. NOT American.

KATU - Portland, OR : Tune in Tuesday night for Obama\'s budget plans | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:45:33 +0000

exactly. not giving you homework but making a point. Ooops. sorry if that smacked of 'propaganda'.

KATU - Portland, OR : Tune in Tuesday night for Obama\'s budget plans | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:30:31 +0000

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-worl... Look for yourself. And dont forget to note the deficit shrunk between 2007 and 08. A $1 trillion loan boosted our debt into the stratosphere. Oops, sorry bout the 'propaganda'.

KATU - Portland, OR : Tune in Tuesday night for Obama\'s budget plans | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:18:13 +0000

Take a mix of the political headlines of the last 4 weeks and show us where we are not becoming more socialized. Please.

KATU - Portland, OR : Tune in Tuesday night for Obama\'s budget plans | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:15:53 +0000

Uh, they envisioned an independant people free of government control for the most part. Not a people that were mostly public employees and in hopeless federal debt. Let's also not forget the pesky 'taxation without representation' thing as well. I am not naive. I know the last admin spent like drunken sailors. Problem is, the new one is making them look like preschoolers in that area in just a few short weeks. I bet you wouldnt try to borrow and spend your way out of bankruptcy.

KATU - Portland, OR : Tune in Tuesday night for Obama\'s budget plans | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:11:52 +0000

We want to see BHO succeed in rebuilding America. We dont want to see him succeed in creating a socialist nanny state which is hopelessly in debt. Do YOU think it's a good idea to borrow like theres no tomorrow when you are already badly in debt? I would bet you dont run to the bank and ask for a lone of triple what you are already in debt for do you. Unless of course you are one of those who are hoping for BHO to pay for your home, car etc.... Which I highly doubt you are.

KATU - Portland, OR : Tune in Tuesday night for Obama\'s budget plans | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:07:44 +0000

How cogent.

KATU - Portland, OR : Tune in Tuesday night for Obama\'s budget plans | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:05:40 +0000

These points are based in fact. Comments supporting any cause could possibly be labeled as propaganda. Please note, In 1 month BHO has far surpassed the budget deficit grown under 8 years of the previous admin. When you are hurting financially and greatly in debt, do you go out and borrow even further beyond your means? Hopefully you are smart enough to know better. Seems someone in DC does not.

KATU - Portland, OR : Tune in Tuesday night for Obama\'s budget plans | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:01:49 +0000

He was obviously making a joke.

KATU - Portland, OR : Chimpanzee attack spurs Ore. congressman to act | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:54:22 +0000

Very nice. Now go organize your own bow ties.

KATU - Portland, OR : Chimpanzee attack spurs Ore. congressman to act | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:48:38 +0000

Chimp logic. It is an obvious sign of evolution for Earl.

KATU - Portland, OR : Police: Suspect said he flew into rage | KATU.com - Portland, Oregon | News

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:18:58 +0000

The purpose for capital punishment. He will spend his life in prison. Probably more comfortable than his life on the street. There is a small chance that he might not of killed her if he thought he would get death for it. Even though the death penalty is available, I find it highly unlikely he will face it. But if he does, it will be many many years down the road. By they way, our children are not allowed to carry anything resembling a weapon to school. How could she of possibly defended herself? I am not advocating in particular that kids should carry weapons. Just thinking outloud about how we could stop these heinous things from happening.