Was I ever surprised to hear the National Guard has been deployed by the feds to "war ravaged" Portland.
When I read it, shock was first response, since I was in Portland at the time, waiting on the 30 Lebanon cats being fixed at the FCCO, then I was overcome in hysterics. Being exhausted didn't help. I sometimes can't stop giggling when I'm tired.
Since then, the funny memes on social media outdo one another. And prompt more giggles from me. The extremely large knitting community in Portland is busy wrapping trees in bright colors (preparing for war they call it).
Yes, Portland has issues like homelessness and crime and drug use, just like we have here where I live.
The 200 troops going will be local Oregon national guard. Our neighbors and friends. I hope the people of Portland remember that, treat them warmly, take them lattes, Voodoo donuts, and otherwise shower them in good memories.
There are always the instigator types, who use any opportunity to gain attention for themselves or create trouble. I hope they stay home in their parents basements this time.
They'll only be there because they're being ordered there by a President who lives far far away and likely could benefit greatly from time alone in a canoe on Waldo Lake.
Treat them nice, Portland. Jon Stewart's take on it cracked me up too.
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