portland's not all that great
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10/13/2007
I've lived in portland all my life (25 years) and it's time for me to move on. The transplants are rude,the homeless and mentally ill are everywhere and the city caters to them, and housing is unaffordable. Also, I'm straight which means finding a partner is not gonna happen. It seems as if progress can't be made in portland. You'll never "go up" in the city because there's nowhere/ nothing to reach to. It especially sucks here for me since I'm a college educated, single, straight african-american female. The people here are racist and inrant towards minorities but if you're a white homosexual(not that there's anything wrong with that) the city will welcome you with open arms. The weather is dreary, the people lack class and bikers are taking over the city. If you drive a car, you're a demon.
A little advice for any minorities thiking about moving here....DON'T DO IT! move to Seattle, it's great there. Lot's of diversity, plenty to do and the people are educated and respectful.
renai | Portland, OR