In this case I don't hate to say - "Told ya so" cause I did and I knew that the tram would be built come hell or high water. I've been saying that ever since the city first agreed to it, even when 90% of those with a brain said that the price was too low. I said it when the price continued to grow, and guess what it's true.

Now for my next two predictions:
First, anyone living within the city limits will experience a rise in taxes. It may come in the form of fees, but it really will be more taxes. The cost of living in the city just went up (with the building of the tram). Second, more jobs will leave Portland (with more businesses leaving Portland) and more companies will be leaving Oregon. Let's see how long before these predictions come true (actually we won't have to wait all that long, folks).

Finally, I get a kick out of Mayor Taliban Tommy talking about how the tram will be an icon; an attraction that will bring folks far and wide to see this "attraction". What is the tram? A Disneyland ride? I really don't think a 90 second ride on a stupid tram that goes over a freeway is going to be the reason that someone will make sure that they vacation in Oregon (Portland in particular). This project was and is pork for developers and all the wishing, best intentions and assurances in the world will NOT make this deal a good thing for the average working Joe in Portland. It was and is a rich mans way to get to the hospital from a rich mans living quarters. Anyone who really believes differently needs a serious wakeup call.