Ballot boxes are being set on fire. Is it the party who wants drop off ballot boxes or the party who hates drop off ballot boxes?

[Stann]

I have no idea what that has to do with this thread, but cities always spring up where trade routes meet. The coastal cities are where the ports are.

Universities and businesses tend to locate in relatively close proximity to where the people are. There are a number of highly regarded universities and companies that can be found in the Midwest too. Notre Dame, etc.

Your partisan political rationale is just that- partisan political speech. Hell, Portland and Vancouver aren't even coastal cities. They are inland, situated on rivers (Willamette and Columbia).

You believe Portland and Vancouver aren't coastal cities. Maybe you should tell them that, they could save money by dismantling their Port Authorities. I guess you'll believe anything then

 

[para bellum]

You believe Portland and Vancouver aren't coastal cities. Maybe you should tell them that, they could save money by dismantling their Port Authorities. I guess you'll believe anything then

I lived in Vancouver from 2007 to 2022, and my business was in Portland.

I have a pretty good understanding of the geography of the area, it's about 90 miles inland. The ports are on the rivers, and do very little marine traffic- mostly cars or bulk carriers (oil and logs).

 

[Stann]

I lived in Vancouver from 2007 to 2022, and my business was in Portland.

I have a pretty good understanding of the geography of the area, it's about 90 miles inland. The ports are on the rivers, and do very little marine traffic- mostly cars or bulk carriers (oil and logs).

And Vancouver grew up along what river ? I guess Philadelphia isn't a coastal city either. You do realize coastal areas stretch miles inland , in fact they're called coastal plains.

 

[para bellum]

And Vancouver grew up along what river ? I guess Philadelphia isn't a coastal city either. You do realize coastal areas stretch miles inland , in fact they're called coastal plains.

I already told you, the Columbia.

You called them "Coastal Cities", which they are not.

Is there some point you are trying to make or are you just picking a fight for the sake of a fight?

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"Located one hundred miles up the Columbia River from the Pacific Ocean on a 43-foot, deep-draft shipping channel, the Port of Vancouver USA is a premier shipping gateway for the United States and Canada. Our strategic location at the nexus of two interstate highways and a continent-spanning rail network allows shippers to and from Asia and South America to bypass the facility traffic and road congestion of other West Coast ports to achieve superior transit times with less hassle, cargo damage, and waiting.

From mineral ore to steel and aluminum, grain to wind turbine blades, the Port of Vancouver USA brings together a unique combination of location, experienced labor, specialized equipment, and flexible problem solving to seamlessly and efficiently handle diverse break bulk, bulk, and project cargo for customers around the globe."

Port of Vancouver USA

Port of Vancouver USA is a global hub of opportunity, positioned at a key crossroads of ocean-bound and river shipping lanes, interstate highways and national rail lines.

www.portvanusa.com

 

[Stann]

I already told you, the Columbia.

You called them "Coastal Cities", which they are not.

Is there some point you are trying to make or are you just picking a fight for the sake of a fight?

______________________________________

"Located one hundred miles up the Columbia River from the Pacific Ocean on a 43-foot, deep-draft shipping channel, the Port of Vancouver USA is a premier shipping gateway for the United States and Canada. Our strategic location at the nexus of two interstate highways and a continent-spanning rail network allows shippers to and from Asia and South America to bypass the facility traffic and road congestion of other West Coast ports to achieve superior transit times with less hassle, cargo damage, and waiting.

From mineral ore to steel and aluminum, grain to wind turbine blades, the Port of Vancouver USA brings together a unique combination of location, experienced labor, specialized equipment, and flexible problem solving to seamlessly and efficiently handle diverse break bulk, bulk, and project cargo for customers around the globe."

Port of Vancouver USA

Port of Vancouver USA is a global hub of opportunity, positioned at a key crossroads of ocean-bound and river shipping lanes, interstate highways and national rail lines.

www.portvanusa.com

Put either city's name on your search box and ask if they're coastal cities. Unless you're on some fake news site the answer is yes ! I rest my case.

 

[para bellum]

Put either city's name on your search box and ask if they're coastal cities. Unless you're on some fake news site the answer is yes ! I rest my case.

I don't need a search engine to tell me what I already knew because I lived there, but just for grins...

Again, do you have a point?

 

[Stann]

I don't need a search engine to tell me what I already knew because I lived there, but just for grins...

Again, do you have a point?

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Chicago is a coastal city. Inland Waterway. And it's hundreds of miles from the ocean. It has a Port Authority , the Coast Guard is stationed there. That's a good point does Portland have a coast guard unit you lived there , do they. Portland has tides in the river. That tells you all you need to know.

 

[para bellum]

Chicago is a coastal city. Inland Waterway. And it's hundreds of miles from the ocean. It has a Port Authority , the Coast Guard is stationed there. That's a good point does Portland have a coast guard unit you lived there , do they. Portland has tides in the river. That tells you all you need to know.

My little town has a port too, it's on Puget Sound. Port Authorities also run airports, that doesn't make them coastal cities.

The Coast Guard has a small patrol boat on the river, and a little office on Basin Ave. It's not a Coast Guard station, there are no barracks or anything like that. It's only been there since the late 90's.

The closest real Coast Guard station is in Ilwaco, on the mouth of the Columbia.

This is the Portland Coast Guard station. The adjacent bldgs are USN, there is a reserve training facility there also:

I asked AI the coastal city question:

 

[Stann]

My little town has a port too, it's on Puget Sound. Port Authorities also run airports, that doesn't make them coastal cities.

The Coast Guard has a small patrol boat on the river, and a little office on Basin Ave. It's not a Coast Guard station, there are no barracks or anything like that. It's only been there since the late 90's.

The closest real Coast Guard station is in Ilwaco, on the mouth of the Columbia.

This is the Portland Coast Guard station. The adjacent bldgs are USN, there is a reserve training facility there also:
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I asked AI the coastal city question:

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Whatever, have it your way.. Omaha is a plains city , we also have a port authority because of the Missouri and Mississippi River. But in my book , Portland and Vancouver are definitely coastal cities. Just like Philadelphia and New Orleans ( built on a delta that's on the Gulf ). In the future it will be called City by the Sea when climate change drowns the rest of the delta.

 

[para bellum]

Whatever, have it your way.. Omaha is a plains city , we also have a port authority because of the Missouri and Mississippi River. But in my book , Portland and Vancouver are definitely coastal cities. Just like Philadelphia and New Orleans ( built on a delta that's on the Gulf ). In the future it will be called City by the Sea when climate change drowns the rest of the delta.

Whatever. Now tell me what was the point of all that nonsense. How the hell does it relate to the thread? I was just telling another poster why Clark County and Vancouver are not dem areas, and you went off on some weird tangent about coastal cities and progressives.

The political divide in the NW is not coastal or inland, it is urban and rural just like everywhere else. There are several "red" counties in both Oregon and Washington that are west of the Cascades...

 

[Stann]

Whatever. Now tell me what was the point of all that nonsense. How the hell does it relate to the thread? I was just telling another poster why Clark County and Vancouver are not dem areas, and you went off on some weird tangent about coastal cities and progressives.

The political divide in the NW is not coastal or inland, it is urban and rural just like everywhere else. There are several "red" counties in both Oregon and Washington that are west of the Cascades...

Nonsense ? Your nonsense. Trying to say they weren't coastal cities ! Are they mountain cities ? No are they plains cities !? No ! Forget all that , just asked the computer what are the major cities OF the Pacific Coast. Portland and Vancouver were included. Game over. Good night and good bye.

 

[para bellum]

Nonsense ? Your nonsense. Trying to say they weren't coastal cities ! Are they mountain cities ? No are they plains cities !? No ! Forget all that , just asked the computer what are the major cities OF the Pacific Coast. Portland and Vancouver were included. Game over. Good night and good bye.

You're trying to tell me all about where I live.

If you say to someone in Portland, "I'm going to the coast this weekend", they will assume you are going to Cannon Beach, or Rockaway Beach, or maybe Seaside.

What they won't assume is you are going down to the river, lol.

 

[Stann]

You're trying to tell me all about where I live.

If you say to someone in Portland, "I'm going to the coast this weekend", they will assume you are going to Cannon Beach, or Rockaway Beach, or maybe Seaside.

What they won't assume is you are going down to the river, lol.

I'm sorry you don't seem to know where you lived. Not my problem .Good luck in life , it sounde like you need all the help you can get. Good bye.

 

[Stormy Daniels]

Could you morons please stop arguing over the definition of "coastal city". It has nothing to do with the topic.

 

[Stann]

Could you morons please stop arguing over the definition of "coastal city". It has nothing to do with the topic.

Sorry thanks for the reminder.

 

[Hutch Starskey]

You’re not taking into account leftists aren’t very bright.

While you’re over generalizing.

 

[westwall]

It is a federal crime though , punishable by a fine of $250,000 and a 3 year mandatory federal prison sentence. Only worth doing it you're CRAZY!

Leftists are protected in leftistville

 

[Stann]

While you’re over generalizing.

It's a common trait among most people on the right. Almost exclusive in the far-right.