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Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 9h

12th and Davis downtown Portland 10/8/25 at 1:24 pm.

There is no burning hell hole except in the White House.

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 15h

Brig. Gen. Gronewold states the guard will protect the protesters from ICE.

Oregon general’s testimony gains traction online

Brig. Gen. Alan R. Gronewold told lawmakers that National Guard troops ‘will be protecting any protesters.’

reader.theoregonian.com

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 15h

This is downtown Portland yesterday afternoon. There is no danger here. The danger lies within the WH.

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 5d

One of my friends is a coffee roaster. His purchase of 500lbs of green coffee beans came with an extra $600 tariff.

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 5d

This is good for Oregon and good for the Oregon National Guardsmen. The Guard is there for us in times of natural disaster . . .and Trump is not a natural disaster.

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 5d

The furniture tariff is on top of Antidumping duties that are over 200% for China.

These tariffs are cumulative and crushing.

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 9d

Concurring, it appears that Trump has never visited Portland. Oregonians will not put up with this crap. We are fiercely independent.

Remember, the troops are Oregon National Guard, they are members of our community.

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 9d

Ah the wonderful story of an Icelandic equine in Tierra del Fuego. Will there be a Germanic or Incan accent?

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you for the reminder that the world will continue to turn.

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 10d

Anti dumping duties (ADD) against Chinese furniture manufacturers started in ~2008. This week 8 Chinese manufacturers were accessed the China Country Wide ADD Rate of 216.01%.

None of this has to do with the president.

There are multiple ADD cases already in effect.

Wooden Bedroom Furniture From the People's Republic of China: Final Results of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2023

The U.S. Department of Commerce (Commerce) determines that eight exporters of wooden bedroom furniture from the People's Republic of China (China) under review have not established their eligibility f...

www.federalregister.gov

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 11d

The best tactic against Trump and the troops to Portland is disengage.

Escort the troops to Powell’s book store with a quick stop at the food carts. Escort them down the waterfront. Treat them like they are guests of our fine State and City.

Oh and don’t forget the bullhorns announcing ICE.

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 12d

Yesterday at the Hillsboro Airport HIO ( extension of Portland International) we saw fighter jets training. We almost never see this except for air shows

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 12d

Federal cops ‘instigating’ confrontations with protesters outside ICE building, Portland police official says in court

Assistant Chief Craig Dobson said federal officers were “causing some of the ruckus” at the ongoing protests.

www.oregonlive.com

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 12d

Federal cops ‘instigating’ confrontations with protesters outside ICE building, Portland police official says in court

Assistant Chief Craig Dobson said federal officers were “causing some of the ruckus” at the ongoing protests.

www.oregonlive.com

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 12d

Federal cops ‘instigating’ confrontations with protesters outside ICE building, Portland police official says in court

Assistant Chief Craig Dobson said federal officers were “causing some of the ruckus” at the ongoing protests.

www.oregonlive.com

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 12d

Federal cops ‘instigating’ confrontations with protesters outside ICE building, Portland police official says in court

Assistant Chief Craig Dobson said federal officers were “causing some of the ruckus” at the ongoing protests.

www.oregonlive.com

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 12d

Federal cops ‘instigating’ confrontations with protesters outside ICE building, Portland police official says in court

Assistant Chief Craig Dobson said federal officers were “causing some of the ruckus” at the ongoing protests.

www.oregonlive.com

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 12d

I’m 15 minutes from downtown. The war in Portland is contained to 3-4 city blocks around the ICE facility.

Portland is to the ICE as Ukraine is to Russia. It all ends when Trump pulls out.

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 12d

Look it up. 23% of the largest 100 US cities are run by Republican mayors.

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 13d

Two scenarios for increased spending:

1) Prices are continuing to rise so the same volume of purchases represents x.x% higher spending.

2) Americans are heading to the Argentinian mindset of spend your money now or it will be worthless tomorrow.

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 14d

The best line in the sand is C4.

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 14d

Let’s say that the generals and admirals decide in mass that they will not swear an allegiance to anyone other than the constitution and tells the administration to go pound bone spurs. What happens then?

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 14d

Looks pretty much like excessive force, assault and battery.

Any time a person can walk away and de-escalate, that is the best choice.

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 14d

Welcome back. Is Thor ready for a run?

Nailyard @nailyard.bsky.social · 16d

Ian, Please do not fall into a name blame trap. Most of these allegations are easy to fact check. You run the risk of becoming an irrelevant hack if you do not.

www.snopes.com/fact-check/t...

Did Trump Pay $35M to Settle Child Rape Claims Against Him?

An "utterly deranged nutter with a mind unclouded by facts, evidence, or reason" may not be the best of sources.