Comments by "Tracy S" (@tracys169) on "Nick Johnson" channel.

  1. The majority of the people may do this. But people who don't, like me resent this, we're just outnumbered...we're in the minority of people who don't vote in those so-called politicians.
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  2. You kind of get used to it....I mean, when I walking my dog, I ran across needles often...it's so ridiculous and it's not even downtown area....
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  3. Omg. Nice to know that I'm living in the 'poor' side of town. East side represents! (LOL) I've only lived in Portland a little over a decade and I've always thought the North side was the one with more issues since they generally have gang violence in addition of homeless situation. My husband grew up in the East side and he seems to not find it to be the 'shitty' part of town. I'm sure he'll get irritated if I mention that to him. Just recent years, the East side has turned crappier with the houseless situation (so many camps popped up) and the 'defunding' of the police. Yeah, so many cars getting stolen, and catalytic converters thefts happen all the time, windows getting broken etc. In fact, my BIL had 1 car and a truck stolen, and the police just straight up told him that, if they found it, great, but don't expect much. Literally said to not hold our breath, it's like, oh well. And when someone's house got broken into, it took the police to show around 2-3 hours later. They do show up faster if there are gunshots...ETA: The North side these days have gone through many gentrification, I've seen many photos of really nice houses there now. During the daytime hours, I don't think the "scary" part of town look scary at all, honestly. I also have the same reaction when I drove around those areas in the past, but I guess, the bad things start happening in the evening hours...
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  4.  @duncanbug  Multnomah county is Liberal, and they hold most sway in every election.
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  5. I grew up in a 3rd world country, heh, so for me, the whole poverty, violence, crimes are not that shocking. It's just amusing how this first world country is getting to look as bad as the 3rd world country. I remember how downtown Portland used to be so much better when I visited as a wide-eyed 17 yrs old. I didn't feel scared when my friends and I walked at night, taking pics, walking to dinner (restaurants). Now? Definitely will not be walking downtown at night anymore.
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  6.  @JordynMariah979  If you're moving to Portland area, don't move to any location that has Portland Water Bureau. Just giving you a heads up for their water bill. Don't say no one warns you :D
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  7. Goodness, as someone who's lived in SE for the past ten years or so...is it possible for him to move to Clackamas area or Happy Valley instead of the heart of the felony flats? Even then, it's so expensive here. Maybe y'all should consider smaller places, i.e. Troutdale or Fairview and if you can handle the commute, Vancouver?
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