Newspapers Call for Adams' Resignation - Page 5

urbanlife · #81 Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 10:07 AM**

with the short attention span Americans have, I dont see this holding enough steam to last till July so that it then can start gaining signatures to get a vote for impeachment. I am guessing alot will happen in the next 6 months and we will all get very sidetracked.

Of course now might be the time to say "if you want to make me happy, how about a stronger push for more streetcar lines?" What? I am just thinking about the possibilities.

smendesPDX · #82 Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 6:18 PM**

Why is this topic on this forum??? Can't everyone discuss this on Oregonlive?

pdxtraveler · #83 Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 6:20 PM**

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Originally Posted by smendesPDX

Why is this topic on this forum??? Can't everyone discuss this on Oregonlive?

Yeah, if I want to be called names and join in a totally closed minded rant fest.

dkealoha · #84 Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 6:42 PM**

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Originally Posted by smendesPDX

Why is this topic on this forum??? Can't everyone discuss this on Oregonlive?

This forum section is called "Business, the Economy and POLITICS" isn't it?

alexjon · #85 Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 6:46 PM**

So, no decision on lanes for the CRC? WTF.

PacificNW · #86 Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 7:02 PM**

"Yeah, if I want to be called names and join in a totally closed minded rant fest."

Just because you "may" have differing views doesn't mean those opposing yours are "close minded and are participating in a "rant fest". I, for one, look forward to the debate of differing opinions. This section of the forum allows this kind of discussion. You have the choice not to read the posts or to contribute.

ethirtysex · #87 Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 7:13 PM**

The Oregon Live comments really are just a rant fest. Every single comment is "Resign now, Sam. Just get it done." or some close variant. It's nice to see posts that say something else on the topic for a change.

dkealoha · #88 Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 7:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by ethirtysex

The Oregon Live comments really are just a rant fest. Every single comment is "Resign now, Sam. Just get it done." or some close variant. It's nice to see posts that say something else on the topic for a change.

I agree. Just go check it out. A lot of the comments are just plain ignorant and after reading 1200+ posts like that it's not even worth posting anything in reply.

dkealoha · #89 Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 7:22 PM**

Here is a snippet from the Oregon Live blogs and the reason why some of us chose to stay out of it:

This guy wants to boycott Portland businesses because of Sam. Does that make sense?

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sameric on 01/26/09 at 11:08AM
Now it should be plain to all where Sam's priority lies - with Sam. The hell with truth, trust, integrity and all those other inconvenient things that support good government. It's all about Sam.

Unless the other commissioners give him the same treatment that they gave Potter, he'll stay on and on with the confidence that the public memory is relatively short. And his ego is bigger than any sustainable collective outrage needed to drive a recall.

But let's proceed with the recall and, in the meantime, maybe it's time to send a message to the business community which, out of fear, is either supporting Sam or keeping quiet. It's time for for a BOYCOTT of Portland businesses. Maybe then the other commissioners will get the message that Sam is poison for the community.

If even for one day a week: Boycott Portland businesses!

And another saying we are all whack jobs and he is also "boycotting Portland"

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wch on 01/26/09 at 11:11AM
I am done with Portland until the whack-job supporters decide to hold this guy accountable for his actions. If you don't hold him accountable, I boycott your crap city. That is all.

Sam a sociopath?

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Sophlady on 01/26/09 at 12:51PM
I don't know the state of Sam Adam's soul, but his behavior does paint a picture of a narcissist, possibly a sociopath.

smendesPDX · #90 Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 7:58 PM**

my previous suggestion was only that, I did not intend to get anyone going.

urbanlife · #91 Posted **Jan 27, 2009, 8:19 PM**

this site is definitely a better place to discuss and debate...newspaper sites usually just get comments from the handful of people that read their paper and they are definitely (usually) not people who wish to debate opinions.

zilfondel · #92 Posted **Jan 28, 2009, 3:06 AM**

Brian Libby on portlandarchitecture had a great post about it, tho.

alexjon · #93 Posted **Jun 22, 2009, 9:14 PM**

AG says "there's no case here".

And really, that's about all you need. I mean, the republicans in Portland will sign up for the recall petition, but the second it hits the ballot, they'll be flooded out.

pdxtraveler · #94 Posted **Jun 22, 2009, 9:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by alexjon

AG says "there's no case here".

And really, that's about all you need. I mean, the republicans in Portland will sign up for the recall petition, but the second it hits the ballot, they'll be flooded out.

Thank god this chapter is over. I really think the recall will be a flop. I hope so, it is such a waste of the cities time and energy. Besides who is there to take his place? I really think he is the right man for the job.

alexjon · #95 Posted **Jun 22, 2009, 10:59 PM**

Victoria Taft nearly died. This story was like being given a brand new pony, and now it's like they chopped it up in front of her and forced her to eat it.

KPAM won't be the same without a daily reminder "...disgraced mayor Sam Adams, currently under investigation by the state Attorney General...", although I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that they'll still dice in their jabs like they do when they get Gary Randall in to talk about SB 2 and HB 2007 as though they can still do something about it.

PacificNW · #96 Posted **Jun 22, 2009, 11:11 PM**

Yup, the right wing is going to have a fit. The media is not going to let this go. They are going to continue to broadcast/publish innuendo's about his lifestyle as long as he is mayor. Hopefully, we will get some fair and balanced press as well. I hope the recall effort fails....by a large margin!

PacificNW · #97 Posted **Jun 24, 2009, 9:06 PM**

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scleeb · #98 Posted **Jun 24, 2009, 11:42 PM**

Here is my personal thinking on the matter. A recall is almost certain to be a flop unless there is a credible alternative candidate. That being said, I'm planning on signing the recall petition b/c I think Adams deserves the public rebuke. Unless Charlie Hales or Blumenauer steps forward and says they will run for the vacated seat, I will vote to keep Adams in a recall election.

jaxg8r1 · #99 Posted **Jun 25, 2009, 12:13 AM**

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Originally Posted by scleeb

Here is my personal thinking on the matter. A recall is almost certain to be a flop unless there is a credible alternative candidate. That being said, I'm planning on signing the recall petition b/c I think Adams deserves the public rebuke. Unless Charlie Hales or Blumenauer steps forward and says they will run for the vacated seat, I will vote to keep Adams in a recall election.

I understand wanting him to feel some sort of heat, but spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to stage an election just to do so?

urbanlife · #**100** Posted **Jun 25, 2009, 1:15 AM**

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Originally Posted by jaxg8r1

I understand wanting him to feel some sort of heat, but spending hundreds of thousands of dollars to stage an election just to do so?

wouldnt it be better to make that point in the next election? I am definitely hoping this goes down in flames, the city doesnt need to be wasting money on a recall.