Paul Fishman
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An engaged citizen wanting meaningful political discussion. And humor, too.
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[for Portland, Oregon voters]Why I am Voting No on Ballot Measure 26-260, City of Portland Parks and Recreation Levy
The subject measure is asking voters to approve a new temporary (5 year) levy to help fund Portland Parks and Recreation.
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@councilormorillo.bsky.social
Please post the text of the pledge you four made so we can see exactly what it is. Thanks.
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Bits and Bobs (with apologies to Bitsie and Robert)
Trigger warning: I donât hold back in this post, and there are triggers being pulled.
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/bits-and-bobs-with-apologies-to-bitsie?r=4cm4n&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=post-publish
4 days ago
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Our Senator, Jeff Merkley, is holding the Senate floor right now to call the alarm about the authoritarian administration of Trump. Thanks, Jeff.
8 days ago
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Trump shit on Americans; letâs all puke on him.
9 days ago
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A Quick Take on Property Taxes
Is this really the best way to generate revenue for government?
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11 days ago
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Hey Mike Johnson, the millions who took to the streets yesterday donât âhate America,â we hate what YOUR party is doing to America. Duh.
11 days ago
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âŠand we two were there, too.
11 days ago
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A small sample: Lots of humans and other animals at Portland, Oregon No Kings today. (Note: no animals were harmed during this rally.)
11 days ago
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More than 2 hours after thousands of Portlanders started streaming across the Hawthorne Bridge, there were still more crossing to go to the rally on the waterfront and march downtown. Wow! Thank you Portland! No Kings.
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Images from War-Torn Portland
We carefully went for a walk in the neighborhood today, with great risk, to get these images.
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Please Send in the Troops
âWar ravaged Portlandâ needs help
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/please-send-in-the-troops?r=4cm4n&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=post-publish
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I am an anti-fascist, and proud of it.
about 1 month ago
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CFOTUS
the Crime Family Of The United States
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Just doodling
An elder.
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/just-doodling?r=4cm4n
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Life in the Spiderverse
...and I'm not talking about arachnid poetry...
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An Historic Opening in the Israel-Palestine Conflict
If only rational people were in charge...
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/an-historic-opening-in-the-israel?r=4cm4n&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
3 months ago
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Cover-ups Always Fail
Trump and the Epstein files
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/cover-ups-always-fail?r=4cm4n
3 months ago
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When We Overthrow The Fascists...
When we overthrow the fascists
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/when-we-overthrow-the-fascists?r=4cm4n&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
4 months ago
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âTrump announces 50% tariff on Brazil, citing a âwitch-huntâ against Bolsonaro.âSeriously, are any Rs in Congress worried about this clown?
4 months ago
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One Hundred Years Ago in America
FLOODS, RACISM, MY FAMILY
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/one-hundred-years-ago-in-america?r=4cm4n
4 months ago
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Take a deep breath, enjoy the beauty around us.
4 months ago
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It Only Took Six Months
But the fight is far from over.
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/it-only-took-six-months?r=4cm4n
4 months ago
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NEWS FLASH: in multiple rulings, the Supreme Court of the United States majority ruled today that the Court has no interest in protecting or upholding American democracy. Good luck, everyone. Full Stop.
4 months ago
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âUnder President Trump, violence and destruction against federal agents and federal facilities will NOT be tolerated.â Such as the U.S. capitol, where insurrectionists beat and killed police, broke into and vandalized a federal facility? And Trump pardoned all of those âpatriotsâ? I call bullshit.
5 months ago
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The new Anti-War Movement
in the war between the American people and their fascist government
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/the-new-anti-war-movement?r=4cm4n
5 months ago
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I am so very tired of the cruelty and hypocrisy of people like Spam Blondi and Crusty Gnome! (Iâll save Steven Killer for another day!) These are the willing executioners of democracy.
5 months ago
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We all expected it, and it is so fun to watch. The main event: Dipshit Donald vs Evil Elon. BwahahaâŠ
5 months ago
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No Kings
my cartoon from 2018
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/no-kings?r=4cm4n
5 months ago
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I do solemnly swear (or affirm)âŠ
Shouldnât there be a way for the public to review the job performance of federal electeds and appointees?
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/i-do-solemnly-swear-or-affirm?r=4cm4n
5 months ago
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POTUS D. J. Trump is Just the Precursor to POTUS J. D. Vance - and That is Terrifying
It's only the beginning....
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5 months ago
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It's Hood Strawberry Time!!
A short window in spring for little ruby jewels of sweetness.
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/its-hood-strawberry-time?r=4cm4n&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
5 months ago
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Where Do We Go From Here?
Can we defeat fascism?
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/where-do-we-go-from-here?r=4cm4n&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
5 months ago
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Donald Trump wants US companies to, quote, EAT THE TARIFFS!! Iâve got something DONALD TRUMP CAN EAT:
5 months ago
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Print and put up everywhere.
6 months ago
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On Israel
Where is the end point?
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/on-israel?r=4cm4n&utm_medium=ios
6 months ago
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The Snorkel on Substack
And Yet Another Unlawful, Idiotic and Dangerous Authoritarian Narrative Disguised as an Executive Order [Fascism] Trump has scribbled on and issued hundreds of Executive Orders (EOs) in his first 101...
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6 months ago
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100 daze.
6 months ago
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Ukraine Is In a No Win Situation
[global politics] I have tried to keep up with the news out of the Russia-Ukraine war; a difficult task as the Trumpsters âflood the zone.â It is clear to me that Ukraine is in a no-win situation.
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/ukraine-is-in-a-no-win-situation?r=4cm4n
6 months ago
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I think Pete Hogshit has sent a clear Signal that he is totally incompetent and actually a danger to national security.
6 months ago
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What RFK,Jr is doing should disturb everyone (from HCR): ââŠthe NIH is collecting Americansâ private medical recordsâŠ
6 months ago
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Earth Day 55 Years Later
Reflecting on the first Earth Day
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/earth-day-55-years-later?r=4cm4n&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
6 months ago
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Opinion: Trump, GOP are lying about gutting Medicaid
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley say Congress should not give tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans by ripping health care away from millions of Americans.
https://www.portlandtribune.com/opinion/opinion-column-trump-gop-lying-about-gutting-medicaid/article_5d72dbc2-1d04-4834-8a0b-1b7b8ba7e944.html
6 months ago
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This is the Moment when Democracy Dies
Trump, Rubio, Bukele just killed freedom for people in America
https://open.substack.com/pub/protofish1/p/this-is-the-moment-when-democracy?r=4cm4n&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
7 months ago
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Looks like the U.S. has invaded Panama. I wonder if Panama can ship U.S. invaders to a prison in El Salvador?
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Panama opposition party accuses US of âcamouflaged invasionâ
Discontent with government handling of diplomatic crisis rises as Pete Hegseth says US troops moved to country
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/12/panama-hegseth-us-invasion-canal?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
7 months ago
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Trumpâs âeconomic policyâ is brilliant, is not brilliant; repeat.
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7 months ago
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Dear news media people: please stop referring to the Trump tariff wet dreams as his âeconomic policy.â
7 months ago
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Complete the following: A convicted felon and an international criminal with an outstanding arrest warrant walk into the oval officeâŠ.
7 months ago
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A quick look on my phone this AM: HandsOff! mass demos news story was #11 down on NYTimes, 4th on WaPo, 4th on Guardian, 1st on NPR, and 1st on Atlantic. Um, NYT, your problem is�
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