"Don't Take the Bait!" - Troops in Portland

Saturday night seemed surreal: at home in my RV, switching channels, I saw Portland's Mayor Keith Wilson speaking, backed by a number of dignataries.  I stopped to listen.

(sic) "We read on social media that President Trump is sending troops in to Portland.  We didn't ask him, and we don't need them."

Senator Jeff Merkeley started speaking, (sic):  "Don't rise to the bait.  The President is depicting Portland like what we saw in LA in the ;60s (my interpretation); and it's just not true.  They WANT us to react (negatively) in order to justify the troops being sent in the first place.  (Again), DON'T TAKE THE BAIT!"

I wasn't surprised - we all knew they'd come to our CRAZY RADICAL LEFTIST city, but still, it was a bit alarming to watch it begin; like waiting for a hurricane.  I wished I had someone sitting next to me to help process all this.

Gov. Tina Kotek immediately called the White House and finally was able to speak to the Man himself.  The morning news (local affiliate) reported Trump asked (sic),

"Isn't it what my people have been describing to me?  Fires all over, riots...it isn't?  We'll talk more."  In other words, he'll continue to spew falsehoods.

There was a small demonstration last night at the ICE facility, where the troops are supposed to be deployed; but it wasn't violent and they went home early to bed.  I was glad to see that people were heeding, "Don't take the bait!"

But the crazies from out-of-state are still traveling to Portland; just as they do with any conflict between citizens and the authorities.  I suppose those are the 'Antifa' guys; disorganized and f__'d up in their dull lives, but able to come together to behave badly in matching outfits, like the KKK.

I always think back to eastern Oregon during the (second) standoff with the Bundy's about cattle grazing on federal land.  Here's a brief bit about the ongoing lawlessness-in-the-West, which may make some people think twice befoe taking a roadtrip out here: A decade after armed standoff, the Bundys appear to be above the law.

What I remember most were the complaints from the locals about the influx of agitators in the guise of Patriots, and how disruptive they were in the lives of 'decent, God-fearing souls.'

It will take a little time for the out-of-towners to get here - they've first got to fill their pick-ups with yahoo-buddies; guns and ammo; and beer.  The last will delay their arrival.

So I have no doubt, unfortunately, that Trump will get what he wants; and if by some miracle he doesn't, he'll create the crisis he craves.

Our beautiful state, desicrated by the likes of Trump, Noemi and Hegseth.  Blind followers of a power-crazed maniac who is systematically destroying the lives of public servants doing their jobs.

Or anyone speaking their mind.