tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post7936745480562862245..comments2024-03-24T05:32:50.734-07:00Comments on Building on History : Goodbye, David P. Thompson Fountainbuildingonhistoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17646925340985971870noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-51360325179348164752022-04-03T19:07:42.465-07:002022-04-03T19:07:42.465-07:00There is sympathy for moving the fountain to anoth...There is sympathy for moving the fountain to another location, where people and children could enjoy it more closely. I have a hunch this is an option that will gain traction as momentum builds for restoration. buildingonhistoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17646925340985971870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-76348727162461159202022-04-01T15:18:34.574-07:002022-04-01T15:18:34.574-07:00Mistakes are made in history - like putting a stat...Mistakes are made in history - like putting a statue and fountain in the middle of a busy street instead of 40 feet away in a park where people can sit and enjoy it. We can choose to preserve those mistakes indefinitely, because History, or we can try to do better in the present.Rain Pantherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03707210159399914876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-80541090128613342092022-03-15T17:57:23.015-07:002022-03-15T17:57:23.015-07:00I find that is is just another Portland decision t...I find that is is just another Portland decision that helps fish our history as well as our poorly managed present and saddly our future Portland down the potty bowel. I have so desperately wanted Portland to be an upand coming city to be proved of,instead a greater embarrassment to our state and to its residents...Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07653504748954135727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-22858592449479233552022-03-14T14:53:31.056-07:002022-03-14T14:53:31.056-07:00Is there a way for the statue to be restored and t...Is there a way for the statue to be restored and the surrounding area to be deemed a safe space for target practice? Anyone who wants to hit, shoot at, or attempt to destroy something can take out their aggressions on the statue and maybe leave everything else alone. The statue seems to be pretty resilient, and folks seem to be a bit worked up lately, might be a win-win.jiffygriffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17947333417595702478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-21768956198310734672022-03-14T06:27:18.240-07:002022-03-14T06:27:18.240-07:00I was hoping that it could have been placed near t...I was hoping that it could have been placed near the PDX art museum or the Historical Society Building. I understand that the statue was not in the best location for modern times but needs to be back into public view. Skeins and Greenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10764642970866821533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-1214367103891356232022-03-13T13:59:11.340-07:002022-03-13T13:59:11.340-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461490912595548167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-2144067747514461982022-03-12T14:38:33.911-08:002022-03-12T14:38:33.911-08:00Get off the cross. We need the wood.Get off the cross. We need the wood.Linsel Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764132754630471321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-89728510527608958582022-03-12T14:37:45.710-08:002022-03-12T14:37:45.710-08:00Unfortunately, it's always faced the wrong way...Unfortunately, it's always faced the wrong way.Linsel Greenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764132754630471321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-52092226634840655382022-03-12T06:45:49.401-08:002022-03-12T06:45:49.401-08:00The liberal fascists' will create a beautiful ...The liberal fascists' will create a beautiful world, that much has been obvious.... When will people stand up and say "enough" ? learning curvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210591076807452707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-25208885680939695112022-03-11T21:36:47.856-08:002022-03-11T21:36:47.856-08:00RACC has an obligation to protect public art and c...RACC has an obligation to protect public art and civic statues in the city. To say that they have neglected their responsibility is an understatement. RACC seems to be driven by an ideological mission of political correctness that is destroying the livability of the city. Eric Wheelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12464382436158855752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-57798909005693343282022-03-11T19:00:14.226-08:002022-03-11T19:00:14.226-08:00so true and sadso true and sadamy veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14864025558879311666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-29547176456874442402022-03-11T13:52:06.498-08:002022-03-11T13:52:06.498-08:00What a disgrace. This arbitrary decision by Portla...What a disgrace. This arbitrary decision by Portland city bureaucrats is none other than tacit approval of the disrespectful criminal destruction by really awful people of this beautiful fountain gifted to the people of Portland, domestic animals, and wildlife. A public outcry is necessary! Let us see those cougar fountain heads again! APChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14327957375189070183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-67720378298689117732022-03-11T13:32:57.339-08:002022-03-11T13:32:57.339-08:00E X A C T L YE X A C T L YRoberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16779243959879079479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-45535915056879128202022-03-11T13:09:25.055-08:002022-03-11T13:09:25.055-08:00It was facing the wrong way anyway. I loved the st...It was facing the wrong way anyway. I loved the statue too, but perhaps it would be better in a less problematic location. The powers that be can't even keep the parks that surround it in decent condition. Signed, a downtowner.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16779243959879079479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-69959048736871440422022-03-11T11:24:21.095-08:002022-03-11T11:24:21.095-08:00No exaggeratingNo exaggeratingElkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07039366651898670683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-68050724400736816572022-03-11T10:38:07.680-08:002022-03-11T10:38:07.680-08:00Its called History. That fountain was there before...Its called History. That fountain was there before any of us. Who are you to destroy the history of what was a buetiful city.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10922792115698371140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-2812502035372018672022-03-11T10:27:16.101-08:002022-03-11T10:27:16.101-08:00Portland is the anal orifice of the State. It nee...Portland is the anal orifice of the State. It needs an enema. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08871672051238438515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-5280554971501705732022-03-11T09:32:41.063-08:002022-03-11T09:32:41.063-08:00After what the city has gone through the past seve...After what the city has gone through the past several years this is an unmitigated attack on the history and quality of life I loved for 30 years in Portland. This just another sad step in the wrong direction the city is taking.likabikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10979080406320620416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-75339823628639937662022-03-11T09:25:49.278-08:002022-03-11T09:25:49.278-08:00I will never go downtown Portland ever again.I will never go downtown Portland ever again.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12113244358635344996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-36144766470736093222022-03-11T06:45:38.316-08:002022-03-11T06:45:38.316-08:00Ever been to Europe?Ever been to Europe?walthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06221959390644542667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-51793186945511345482022-03-11T02:57:32.594-08:002022-03-11T02:57:32.594-08:00Portland is over.
Portland is over.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12807580791469633035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-85447874046501558242022-03-10T21:18:46.796-08:002022-03-10T21:18:46.796-08:00Just replace it with a pile of hypodermic needles,...Just replace it with a pile of hypodermic needles, used condoms and trash-the new symbol of Portland.Bguardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02963116881085588295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-6296170710118504522022-03-10T18:59:46.571-08:002022-03-10T18:59:46.571-08:00Your favorite was standing in the middle of the st...Your favorite was standing in the middle of the street looking at a fountain? It's a nice statue and fountain but come on now. Exaggerating a bit? Babshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06127240514457177188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-65044840708023332332022-03-10T18:30:03.512-08:002022-03-10T18:30:03.512-08:00They should have never let the rioters destroy tha...They should have never let the rioters destroy that landmark. This city just let them do whatever they wanted for over a year. Now it will never be the same and the pedestal/fountain it was on is lost forever. Not OK. Portland pull your head out of your a$$.Gardengirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02462698282227978170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8435847382086635016.post-11465092983451832572022-03-10T17:31:22.645-08:002022-03-10T17:31:22.645-08:00Blame the piece of s*&$ that set it on fire. I...Blame the piece of s*&$ that set it on fire. I don't blame the city, fact is the same piece of sh$# would just burn it againAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11116769277954866150noreply@blogger.com