Eric Berg

I also remember saying something like: My ideal candidate is someone who waits on tables or tends bar putting themself through community college while raising a kid. If you can do that, you can run a kickass legislative campaign or organize a kickass union.

I got myself in a lot of trouble - a *lot* of trouble, so much that I was almost fired - for saying that I prefer to hire workers who waited on tables over someone who graduated college. I specifically mentioned Reed and Lewis and Clark. The jobs: political campaign staff.

Whenever I see something like this (left), I think of something like this (right).

Missed answer: Former Dancin’ Bare.

...would *have* done, I mean, of course.

"If you think you're PIST you probably are." #iykyk

I did propose "Portland Independent Supporters Trust" circa 2009-10 as a name for the @timbersarmy.org membership nonprofit. "I'm PIST. Are you?"

There was time when I assumed I'd eventually run to serve in the Oregon Legislature. Introducing bills like this something I'm sure I would done.

This is one of those It-seems-to-me-if-*I*-were-on-Council-I’d…Ask the City Attorney and Council Clerk how to postpone the items and still remain in session to take public comment. I dunno.

I have the same vibe.

I get why you couldn’t make it official “testimony” since there would not have been an actual motion…but, still.

I‘m confused as to why council couldn‘t turn the rest of the meeting into a public comment period.

Life generally.

What I remember most about that episode: “The Question is Moot” game show. I can’t find a video of it.

Jesse Jackson reading "Green Eggs and Ham" is so wonderful. RIP

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Michael Dukakis had all but wrapped up the Democratic nomination by then. Jackson still received 38 percent of the vote, up from nine percent in 1984.

My first ever vote for president was for Jesse Jackson. The primary was a week before my 21st birthday.

FWIW: These were numbers circa 2015. I walked through every open area of Safeco during batting practice. Providence Park did eventually add a few more temporary water stations. Limiting or banning bottled water is arguably minor and performative, but it's arguably significant and impactful.

You know...I've never been to the Chinese Garden. I'm not asking for passes. This week may be good reason for me to finally go. I park about a block away about once a week.

I’m not opposed to any public money supporting professional sports. I’m against public money subsidizing billions of profit for mostly billionaires. Public dollars should be an investment to maximize public benefit. A worthwhile watchdog to follow on this topic: @fieldofschemes.bsky.social

I also brought up the need to put in adequate drinking fountains/hydration and limiting the sale of bottled water. Again, it went nowhere.

I pushed this idea to the City, Timbers and Timbers Army during the stadium renovation discussions that brought MLS to Portland. It went nowhere. I still think it's a great idea and should apply to all public-owned facilities.

Rip City, Not Rip Off — $600M Public Money, $0 Back Portland owns the Moda Center. The city is handing $600M to a billionaire and getting nothing back. Here's the deal that makes it pay for itself.

I’m glad there’s a visible counter to politicians showering $600 million on the Blazers new owner and NBA without conditions. www.ripcitynotripoff.com makes a great case. But it’s hard to have confidence in a group that doesn’t identify themselves or at least have a contact.

London Calling is still important to me at 58.

My nieces and nephews better take me to concerts when I'm 81 years old. 2/

Dad liked this song enough in 1979 that he bought tickets to see Steve Concert in concert. It was my first time at The Paramount Theatre (now Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall). Tonight I’m returning the favor. It'll be his first time at Mississippi Studios. 1/

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Don’t get me wrong. @107ist.org, @timbersarmy.org, and @rosecityriveters.org do great stuff. There can be a real sense of community. The same can be said of the Church and many congregations. I just don’t feel it anymore. 3/