Why is Portland so overrated? (insurance, crimes, homes)

[suncat]

Originally Posted by JoReba

Portland is not for people who:

2.) Are from places like Noo-Awleans!!

WHAT? That's a first! How are New Orleanians ruining Portland? Please, do tell.

[suncat]

Originally Posted by alexxiz

Rather, we allow pesticides in agriculture--we grow huge amounts of toxic produce this way, making it cheap and "affordable" (affordable death that is) because it requires less labor--destroy organic farming, especially small-scale farming, because it's more labor-intensive and, at the end, expensive--

Actually, Oregon is one of the most progressive states in terms of supporting local, organic farmers.

[suncat]

Originally Posted by captaincatfish

Portland forum, I apologize if anyone here was offended by my post,

I actually really liked your post, and hope you keep contributing here.

[suncat]

Originally Posted by alexxiz

I lot of times I see all these happey-smiley customer service employees... I wonder if they're on drugs!

Um... it's called "being friendly."

[alexxiz]

Originally Posted by suncat

Um... it's called "being friendly."

Aka in fake Amerikkka. Sorry this is all FAKE, this is fake, not real friendliness, and I take it as such. This not friendliness but bull to sell you something and make money off you or rip you off.

[alexxiz]

Originally Posted by suncat

Actually, Oregon is one of the most progressive states in terms of supporting local, organic farmers.

Yea.... suuuure... tell me more myths about "progressiveness" of Portland. May be that's why organic produce in Portland during harvest season is more expensive than in...Kaliffornia?

[davemess10]

Originally Posted by alexxiz

Yea.... suuuure... tell me more myths about "progressiveness" of Portland. May be that's why organic produce in Portland during harvest season is more expensive than in...Kaliffornia?

have you been to portland? Go to the PSU farmer's market in July and then tell me about Oregon doesn't have a vibrant small farm movement.
Better yet, go this time of year and STILL see how many people/vendors are there in the off-season.

[ramedud]

Originally Posted by alexxiz

Aka in fake Amerikkka. Sorry this is all FAKE, this is fake, not real friendliness, and I take it as such. This not friendliness but bull to sell you something and make money off you or rip you off.

...as opposed to real friendliness.

I don't think you've ever been to CA.

[EnricoV]

Originally Posted by alexxiz

Aka in fake Amerikkka. Sorry this is all FAKE, this is fake, not real friendliness, and I take it as such. This not friendliness but bull to sell you something and make money off you or rip you off.

For shame you business who are trying to make money and are being friendly to your customers' face. How awful! Someone should shut the state down!

[alexxiz]

Originally Posted by ramedud

...as opposed to real friendliness.

I don't think you've ever been to CA.

I currently live there. Yup, Portland and Eugene produce is more or as expensive as in CA (and I'm talking LA and SF Bay), shame on fake "progressive local agriculture support".... one would think the stuff would grow with rain?? Had to cut on my fruit and veggies while in PNW, due to cost. Been to farmer's markets, way too expensive for PNW reputation of "eat seasonal eat local", super expensive, and in stores as well. Organic tomatoes alone cost a fortune and that in harvest season--and somebody been telling me tomatoes don't grow in OR climate??--that's not true. Cilantro was expensive as hell...strawberries, everything. You'd think apples would be cheap, with WA close... nope. Mushrooms were expensive... they're supposed to grow well in wet climate? The only "cheap" item I found was aronia berry, $2/box.