John mistakenly said "What did you post previously? That you've only lived here for 5 or 6 years?"

no I said I moved back. I am a native Oregonian and have spent most of my young life in Portland.

John mistakenly said "You know what, Mark, you need to expand your social network a bit beyond underemployed creative class leeches"

So you know nothing about me, but feel you can insult me? That should tell everyone here that you have no point, are attacking me because of my views, and don't share in the spirit of honest dialogue.

I do have a job and have had the same job in Portland for almost 4 years. I found the job while the unemployment rate was over 7.5% and my experience was minimal at best. I've been putting myself through college and currently have been promoted twice within the organization I work for. Most of my friends own their own homes and are in their 20s, we have cars that are paid for, and live frugally but not in poverty.

I did not claim that everyone that opposes me lives outside of Portland, but I also cannot ignore the CPI's presence on this site. Since Steve is based in another city, and so is the Conservative Propaganda Institute, I have to question how many commentors that are opposed to Portland, OHSU, and PDC actually are located in this city.

Anytime John you actually want to present something other than personal attacks, I'm willing to listen.