en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/318348 Comments by jetmet http://salem.katu.com/news/news/481699-protesters-climb-flag-poles-near-state-capitol#IDComment389979126 Absolutely. Let's protest logging state forests. We have a couple of counties down on their knees. Let's kick the stuffing out of them. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 18:52:21 +0000 http://salem.katu.com/news/news/481699-protesters-climb-flag-poles-near-state-capitol#IDComment389979126 http://www.katu.com/news/tech/Facebook-draws-user-ire-with-email-switcheroo-160375835.html#IDComment389931938 In-Your-Facebook has made a number of changes without so much as a thought about the people who use it. Hard to complain too strenuously when it is free. But at some point people are going to get fed up and go elsewhere. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:06:59 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/tech/Facebook-draws-user-ire-with-email-switcheroo-160375835.html#IDComment389931938 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Northwest-Immigration-deportations-drop-160325455.html?clmob=y#IDComment389930823 Unfortunately, there is another scenario. The Obama administration has shifted the policy to only deport those who have committed a "crime". The president does not appear to consider entering the U.S. illegally a crime. But, then again, he doesn't consider violating his oath of office and ignoring the Constitution a crime either. Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:04:37 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Northwest-Immigration-deportations-drop-160325455.html?clmob=y#IDComment389930823 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Supreme-Court-rejects-part-of-Arizona-immigration-law-160238845.html#IDComment389399304 Ah. But now Obama's administration is refusing to support the portions of the Arizona law that were upheld. I keep wondering if it is more than just pandering for latino votes. Only thing that comes to mind is that some of Obama's family members are/were in the U.S. illegally. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:21:11 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/Supreme-Court-rejects-part-of-Arizona-immigration-law-160238845.html#IDComment389399304 http://www.katu.com/news/local/WSP-Man-throws-wife-from-car-on-I-90-attacks-trooper-160187275.html?clmob=y#IDComment389138187 Don't backseat drive? Doubt that is sufficient reason to toss someone out of a car. More likely alcohol, drugs, or just plain crazy. Mon, 25 Jun 2012 15:54:48 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/WSP-Man-throws-wife-from-car-on-I-90-attacks-trooper-160187275.html?clmob=y#IDComment389138187 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Robber-hits-local-Dairy-Queen-160135045.html#IDComment388672639 Looks like your implied one is the only one. Sun, 24 Jun 2012 21:43:21 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Robber-hits-local-Dairy-Queen-160135045.html#IDComment388672639 http://www.katu.com/politics/Your-Voice-Your-Vote-Politics-of-President-Barack-Obama-immigration-decision-160104315.html?clmob=y#IDComment388667588 The percent of illegitimate babies to teenagers in Texas was brought up the other day by a relative (who will take any opportunity to bash Bush). A bit of research showed that not only is Texas not the worst state for illegitimate births but hispanic teens have the highest rate of illegitimate births of any group. All those illegal teen females who made it into Texas (and elsewhere) are having anchor babies as fast as possible. How else can they get public assistance and a chance for Obama's next amnesty program? Sun, 24 Jun 2012 21:27:32 +0000 http://www.katu.com/politics/Your-Voice-Your-Vote-Politics-of-President-Barack-Obama-immigration-decision-160104315.html?clmob=y#IDComment388667588 http://www.katu.com/news/national/14-year-old-Phoenix-boy-shoots-armed-intruder-160123415.html#IDComment388143169 Think about it. Think about it without an anti-gun, anti-Bill of Rights prejudice. This is a big reason people own guns. Had the teen not reacted quickly, calmly, and with an available weapon, he and his siblings may well have all ended up dead. Protection of home and family seems like a very good reason to own a gun. It isn't "joyous exuberance", it is survival and protection of family. Sat, 23 Jun 2012 21:40:14 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/national/14-year-old-Phoenix-boy-shoots-armed-intruder-160123415.html#IDComment388143169 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Armed-robbers-hit-employee-in-face-with-handgun-make-off-with-cash-160126325.html#IDComment388138343 In an unscientific survey, it seems to me that criminals are becoming increasingly violent lately. Hit in the face during a robbery, people tied up and beaten in home robberies, and on and on. It couldn't be all the gratuitous violence we are subjected to day after day on TV, could it? Sat, 23 Jun 2012 21:29:02 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Armed-robbers-hit-employee-in-face-with-handgun-make-off-with-cash-160126325.html#IDComment388138343 http://www.katu.com/news/local/ODOT-forced-to-apologize-after-delays-cause-massive-traffic-jam-160077185.html?clmob=y#IDComment387996757 Maybe a new bridge really is needed. But then again everyone wants it. Just don't want to have to pay for it. Sat, 23 Jun 2012 15:58:47 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/ODOT-forced-to-apologize-after-delays-cause-massive-traffic-jam-160077185.html?clmob=y#IDComment387996757 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Motorcyclist-overshoots-turn-crashes-into-bicyclist-160033575.html#IDComment387528415 Now there is one you don't see every day. I mean the motorcycle/bicycle part. Not the drinking part. That happens all too frequently. Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:42:50 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Motorcyclist-overshoots-turn-crashes-into-bicyclist-160033575.html#IDComment387528415 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Gresham-police-officer-attacked-during-investigation-159468305.html#IDComment385869998 Unfortunately, it seems popular in Portland to bash the police. This, it seems to me, helps enable these sorts of crimes. I would guess that a good share of the stories about drivers attempting to evade the police has roots in the frequent anti-police tirades. When the police have to deal with this sort of people day in and day out, it stands to reason they get a little jaded. But the verbal attacks only appear to lead to the physical ones. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:39:12 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Gresham-police-officer-attacked-during-investigation-159468305.html#IDComment385869998 http://www.katu.com/news/business/Large-union-endorses-Oregon-Cannabis-Tax-Act-UFCW-159618765.html#IDComment385142122 Ah, yes. Rational arguments like these side effects: Trouble remembering things Slowed reaction time Difficulty concentrating Sleepiness Anxiety Paranoia (feeling that people are "out to get you") Altered time perception Tremors (shaking) Nausea Headache Decreased coordination Breathing problems Increased appetite Reduced blood flow to the brain Changes in the reproductive organs Note: this list is from a NON-government organization. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:44:33 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/business/Large-union-endorses-Oregon-Cannabis-Tax-Act-UFCW-159618765.html#IDComment385142122 http://www.katu.com/news/business/Large-union-endorses-Oregon-Cannabis-Tax-Act-UFCW-159618765.html#IDComment385133908 Not sure why you were "thumbed down". Anyone who wants to avoid the tax, which seems to be pretty much everyone, will make other arrangements to get something that can be grown outside the tax system. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:31:17 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/business/Large-union-endorses-Oregon-Cannabis-Tax-Act-UFCW-159618765.html#IDComment385133908 http://www.katu.com/news/entertainment/Photographer-says-Alec-Baldwin-hit-him-159585105.html#IDComment384976335 Maybe he can join in Mel Gibson's anger management program. I'm sure Charlie Sheen will make room for him. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:18:18 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/entertainment/Photographer-says-Alec-Baldwin-hit-him-159585105.html#IDComment384976335 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-Golfer-rams-teens-with-cart-after-seeing-BB-gun-159597255.html#IDComment384974322 "Police said the suspects were Hispanic men." It gets harder every day to try to remain open about those coming across our poorly protected southern border. This is the big fallacy about any amnesty program, such as the one we are embarking on now. Until the border is protected, any amnesty program only worsens our problems. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:14:53 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-Golfer-rams-teens-with-cart-after-seeing-BB-gun-159597255.html#IDComment384974322 http://www.katu.com/news/local/More-TriMet-bus-shelters-vandalized-thats-about-70-so-far-159510235.html#IDComment384808152 Comment above appears to be a good example of what generates the vandalism of bus shelters, the flash robs, and many other problems in this country. We are degenerating into a hate society. No compromise, no cooperation. If it isn't what I prefer, I hate it! " My way or I will beat the excrement out of you." And parents infect their offspring with this philosophy. Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:53:05 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/More-TriMet-bus-shelters-vandalized-thats-about-70-so-far-159510235.html#IDComment384808152 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-Group-of-teens-flash-rob-grocery-store-Troutdale-159457105.html#IDComment384210610 Wouldn't be surprised if some of the group hasn't already spend some time there. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 23:08:47 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-Group-of-teens-flash-rob-grocery-store-Troutdale-159457105.html#IDComment384210610 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-Group-of-teens-flash-rob-grocery-store-Troutdale-159457105.html#IDComment384085215 As news of this spreads to other teens, the problem is going to grow unless a way is found to put a stop to it. I, unfortunately, don't have any great ideas of how this can be done, but if it isn't dealt with effectively the problem is only going to get worse. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 19:47:34 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Police-Group-of-teens-flash-rob-grocery-store-Troutdale-159457105.html#IDComment384085215 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Loud-proud-and-thousands-strong-159365475.html#IDComment383481524 Think I prefer the naked bike ride. Mon, 18 Jun 2012 02:18:14 +0000 http://www.katu.com/news/local/Loud-proud-and-thousands-strong-159365475.html#IDComment383481524