tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post409640033729650787..comments2023-09-23T08:26:38.233-07:00Comments on Port Angeles Unearthed: When is a Puff Piece NOT a Puff Piece?Crypt Kickerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04560627730845451894noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-59471507599871238612016-10-04T09:43:42.865-07:002016-10-04T09:43:42.865-07:00And, in reply to a commenter that said, "Good...And, in reply to a commenter that said, "Good luck finding a doctor!":<br /><br />"I'm glad you mentioned that. That is a very real problem here. Plus, I don't understand why they keeping expanding the hospital at its Port Angeles location which will fall into the sea right off the bluff when the big one hits. With the population shifting towards Sequim, why wouldn't they put their resources into the hospital branches and locations at Sequim? Yes the Sequim locations are increasing, but why not make the primary hospital be in Sequim? Again, not looking to the future. Or maybe they're tenaciously trying to hang on to one of the largest employers in Port Angeles, even though it's a terrible location."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-78703359173154079842016-10-04T09:41:13.020-07:002016-10-04T09:41:13.020-07:00And:
"Is Sequim perfect? No town is. But I t...And:<br /><br />"Is Sequim perfect? No town is. But I think it's a pretty good base for a lot of travel and opportunity and light years ahead of dank, dark, miserable Port Angeles. I think Port Angeles has potential, but it's going to take a lot of work and the local leaders seem to actively go out of their way to prevent growth and keep wages low, so the old guard fat cats stay rich at the expense of everyone else."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-9301340700521780202016-10-04T09:39:47.974-07:002016-10-04T09:39:47.974-07:00More new comments:
"But the rest of the down...More new comments:<br /><br />"But the rest of the downtown is boarded up and what stores exists don't draw business. The book store you speak of has an owner so rude I never shopped there again. The approach to town through the slow drive of clutter, billboards and dirty junky locales would make anyone want to keep driving. Until the local leaders pay attention and see what they've allowed their town to become, it will continue to die a tortured death as the drug addicts take over."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-89422807059338878642016-10-03T21:21:25.958-07:002016-10-03T21:21:25.958-07:00Meth is so last year, now it's Heroin, haven&#...Meth is so last year, now it's Heroin, haven't you heard?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-52833897379180923442016-10-03T21:20:46.761-07:002016-10-03T21:20:46.761-07:00Maybe the blog tagline should read: Telling the tr...Maybe the blog tagline should read: Telling the truth about one of the dumbest places on Earth."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-50015583595294632212016-10-03T21:01:31.671-07:002016-10-03T21:01:31.671-07:00So...They can read the article...But are unable to...So...They can read the article...But are unable to read the comments following the article. <br /><br />Yep. Sounds about right. "Look! It's ANOTHER GREAT DAY in Port Angeles!"<br /><br />Now...Where'd I put my meth?!?Crypt Kickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04560627730845451894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-24691252454724220492016-10-03T19:36:37.443-07:002016-10-03T19:36:37.443-07:00It seems the local Port Angeles Happy Talk faceboo...It seems the local Port Angeles Happy Talk facebook sites are all bubbly about this article. They see it as some kind of vindication that Port Angeles is actually "right on the cusp of greatness", despite the reality they overlook.<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-14418697796042312972016-10-03T17:33:36.976-07:002016-10-03T17:33:36.976-07:00As long as the few are in charge why would they wa...As long as the few are in charge why would they want any "progress?" Progress means losing control of the economy. Progress means dumping the Economic Development Council. Progress means no taxpayer funds to questionable entities that do not serve the public good. Progress means throwing off the city council a member who commits perjury. Progress means, well, you get the message.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-76870665400910450672016-10-03T17:07:29.628-07:002016-10-03T17:07:29.628-07:00And still the comments keep coming on the original...And still the comments keep coming on the original article:<br /><br />"Used to own property in P.A. and there is a large percentage of residents that resist progress. Very backward town with a big drug problem."<br /><br />Whoever this person is, they nailed it. "A large percentage of residents that resist progress." It really makes me wonder why I'm staying, frankly. Progress is good, right? But so many here don't want it in any form. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-90485816415612355592016-10-03T08:46:43.409-07:002016-10-03T08:46:43.409-07:00And, that photo of downtown Port Angeles features ...And, that photo of downtown Port Angeles features the ship being loaded up with logs to be sent to Asia. Between the mill spewing smoke, the logyards in it's foreground, and the log ship being loaded, is it any wonder people drive straight through Port Angeles? <br /><br /> Why would people leave their cozy homes, drive hours, and then spend their recreation time in a town full of dead logs?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-25298330525778611852016-10-02T19:43:28.666-07:002016-10-02T19:43:28.666-07:00If you escaped from prison in Alabama, why would y...If you escaped from prison in Alabama, why would you head all the way up to the Olympic Peninsula? Why, to hide out with the rest of the losers and crooks already here. All those drug and crime comments after the article really do tell you all you need to know about this place. The black lagoon at the end of the dead end road. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-6387492030865030292016-10-02T16:04:46.744-07:002016-10-02T16:04:46.744-07:00You make a good and valid point, CK. Another analo...You make a good and valid point, CK. Another analogy is that whole "Saddam has weapons of mass destruction" thing, or that the US is experiencing a massive crime wave. Neither are true, but the people who believe the propaganda won't listen to anybody who says otherwise.<br /><br /> As long as Downie, Greenwood or any of the civic leaders continue hold positions of leadership, they will be in a position of defending their records. They will point to anything that can be construed to be positive, like an increase in "heads on beds". Never mind the increases have nothing to do with any of their initiatives, they will use anything they can to deceive the public, and keep things the same.<br /><br /> If they really did care about the community, they would get out of the way. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-24181058599604270622016-10-02T14:23:35.756-07:002016-10-02T14:23:35.756-07:00Keeping things in perspective, folks...Tom Harper ...Keeping things in perspective, folks...Tom Harper thinks all your comments are made up by me. Is it really that much of a stretch to believe that, say, Pat Downie would also believe that all the negative comments on the Seattle Times article are from just "one or two disgruntled" people? In other words, how deep in denial are the people in charge? Remember that woman crying in front of the City Council about the drug problem. In response, they couldn't even rise to the level of "Your call is important to us." <br /><br />For those tracking and willing to listen, these comments are a pretty good diagnosis (or autopsy) for what ails Port Angeles. Any bets on how many City Council or EDC members are going to listen?<br /><br />Speaking of which...It's kind of interesting that there's been no mention of this Seattle Times piece in the PDN. Maybe the flood of negative comments scared them off from even mentioning it? (So don't tell OUTSIDE magazine, whatever you do...)Crypt Kickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04560627730845451894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-78540201933485850082016-10-02T11:08:10.517-07:002016-10-02T11:08:10.517-07:00As negative as the truth may be, this blog has bec...As negative as the truth may be, this blog has become the ONLY source of real facts and local news. Think about it. Aside from POC, no other site has posts that inform like right here.<br /><br />Of course the pocket-liners and reality-deniers have no use for thought-provoking instigations, but how else are we to have real public debate about a new direction for this place? You won't get it at city hall, or even in a coffee house.<br /><br />Yes, the message usually focuses in on how f-ed up this place is politically and economically, but it seems we are still in a mode where folks have to get motivated to have a vision. A vision of better civic planning, better sources of revenue, real accountability, and a voice in all such matters, rather than back-room deals and timber-town stupidity every single day. All for a better quality of life, which is the indisputable goal.<br /><br />In reading these threads, the only thing I'd like to see is more solutions offered up. It's easy to rant all day long, but it's meaningless unless people step up and present agreeable solutions. Most of which involve getting qualified people into public office at all levels. Not that the public sector is the answer (it ain't), but for private money to come here and fuel some fun projects, there has to be a shared vision in the public sector that rejects or allows the development. This is why next year's municipal election will be critical (unless Trump presses the button...).<br /><br />So it is intriguing that the Times would even print such an article. But it's a good thing, because any PR is PR. We absolutely need new money here as a starting point in order to change anything. And frankly I'd prefer outside nouveau-riche enterprising youth over asshole timber barons any day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-57000859128048651692016-10-02T10:53:07.681-07:002016-10-02T10:53:07.681-07:00You and CK have it pegged. The article is supposed...You and CK have it pegged. The article is supposed to be a puff piece, but it, and the comments from readers, give anything but a positive impression of Port Angeles.<br /><br /> The curve of the fangs of a rattlesnake are beautiful. Many of the most dangerous and beautiful animals and plants are beautiful. Finding positive things to say about Port Angeles doesn't make it a great place to live or raise a family. And, there were very few positive things, actually, said about Port Angeles in that article. That it is two hours drive from pretty parts of the peninsula? So are the outhouses are the rest stops!<br /><br /> As we see in the article, Downie and Greenwood are still looking for those Knights in Shining White Armor to ride into town, and make it all work for us. Not that Downie or Greenwood themselves have been able to accomplish anything, after all those years of sitting in leadership positions.<br /><br /> And Gastro Pub? Our town's salvation rests in a pub? We'll just build more pubs and theaters, and the town's problems will be solved? What is generating the income for that burger and beer? For that night out on the town? A welfare check? Proceeds from selling heroin? <br /><br /> On the cusp? After all these years, what is different now? The "natural beauty" has been here for many years, many years before the Europeans even showed up. <br /><br /> Are our so-called leaders doing anything, other than keeping seats warm? <br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-60513003438087237882016-10-02T10:25:22.149-07:002016-10-02T10:25:22.149-07:00This article is, unintentionally, a scathing indic...This article is, unintentionally, a scathing indictment of the failed leadership here. Hundreds of thousands of people coming through town FOR DECADES, and they haven't been smart or capable enough to leverage that into anything, ever. <br /><br />The voters keep sending in the clowns. And the clowns pave the way for the junkies. It really is that simple.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-50677618084491334342016-10-02T08:58:51.814-07:002016-10-02T08:58:51.814-07:00As is said, you can't fix a problem until you ...As is said, you can't fix a problem until you understand what it is. In Port Angeles, the morons can't even see there IS a problem. For the few, everything IS great. The rest of you can "pound sand". <br /><br /> This is not a new dynamic. All over the world, those that are fat and happy are content with the status quo. There is a reason that 50 families have half the world's wealth. They make sure laws and regulations are put in place to make sure everything works to their benefit. Scale that to Port Angeles, and you have the same situation. <br /><br /> If we are to believe the article and comments, Port Angeles is crime central. What have our area's leaders done to address this?<br /><br /> Oh! I remember. Last year, when the last shelter for the needy closed, the police chief said "Well, it doesn't get that cold around here during the winter, anyways." <br /><br /> And people wonder why there is a crime problem. People are breaking into buildings just to get out of the weather!<br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-895737984803870312016-10-02T07:31:11.511-07:002016-10-02T07:31:11.511-07:00When a supposedly positive piece like this one has...When a supposedly positive piece like this one has to acknowledge SO MANY negatives, there are major problems within the community. And when the comments on an article like this have SO MANY that are negative, it also shows there are major problems in how the town is seen by those from outside.<br /><br />Compounding these very, very real problems is the utter unwillingness of our so-called local leaders to even acknowledge there's a problem at all. Their actions (or inactions, as the case may be) only make the disaster that is Port Angeles even more of a tragedy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-49424181098324536732016-10-01T22:02:34.838-07:002016-10-01T22:02:34.838-07:00If you have clicked on the link to read the articl...If you have clicked on the link to read the article, then you'll have seen the big, welcome to Port Angeles money shot they have as a photo, when you come over the crest of the hill...See downtown...And then see the friggin' mill in all its (non) glory. <br /><br />So, yeah, there's work to be done to make the town attractive to tree hugging tourists, and to everyone else as well. Remember: Even Cherie Kidd gets depressed when coming back into Port Angeles...Crypt Kickerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04560627730845451894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-31870006191596699502016-10-01T21:04:39.364-07:002016-10-01T21:04:39.364-07:00I just figured out the new "Crime" secti...I just figured out the new "Crime" section of the PDN. Like Trump they want everyone to think we need a strict law and order type approach. This will scare anyone thinking of throwing out this city government and creating a new one. The point to remember--nothing has changed except the reporting. It has always been here and will be here as long as this city governing elite are in charge. Change is coming in '17.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-41366815872676553782016-10-01T19:35:33.872-07:002016-10-01T19:35:33.872-07:00When will the people of Port Angeles throw their s...When will the people of Port Angeles throw their so-called leadership out? What more do they need for evidence, to see their leaders have failed them?<br /><br /> All the current leadership should step down, now.<br /><br /> Acknowledge that by all means of accounting, they have failed.<br /><br /> Enough is enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-65164074115839544292016-10-01T19:30:04.149-07:002016-10-01T19:30:04.149-07:00Most of the tourists who come here are tree-hugger...Most of the tourists who come here are tree-huggers. The reason they drive on through is because they see the mountains of dead trees on the waterfront and at the airport and they realize this community does not share their eco-friendly attitude so they drive on. If you want to get tree-loving people to stick around and spend their money hide the log yards and stop with the "Timber-Town" mentality. That is long gone and never to return.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-17597794084008270942016-10-01T19:27:25.217-07:002016-10-01T19:27:25.217-07:00Notice the big lie told by Bill Greenwood, Directo...Notice the big lie told by Bill Greenwood, Director of Randy Johnson's Economic Development Council, "Port Angeles is a timber town, always has been." No it isn't Bill. Only a half dozen men make any money on timber here. They make money by sending our precious resources to Asia to build their economy. The EDC constantly sucks up half a million a year on economic development which it spends right here in town at Greenwood's favorite restaurants. Then they spend thousands of taxpayer dollars to promote only their membership and to hell with all the other businesses in town. When the county commissioners and the city council quit paying into this anti-competition scheme the town might grow. Taxpayers are doing their fair share and the leadership is squandering the funds on this bunch of clowns at EDC. What a croc of shit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3071606563611538039.post-3492653993595773572016-10-01T19:03:05.343-07:002016-10-01T19:03:05.343-07:00Oh! But we hear how wonderful everything is. The o...Oh! But we hear how wonderful everything is. The only problem in Port Angeles is the haters and nay-sayers. <br /><br /> Hmmm. Maybe not, if the column writer AND the comments of visitors are to be believed. <br /><br /> Will the leadership of this town EVER wake up, and honestly look around? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com