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Grasswire2

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5. There are two city blocks of park on the west side of the federal courthouse and justice center.

Reply to Captain Zero (Original post)

Sun Jul 26, 2020, 11:57 AM

Jul 2020

Two whole big blocks of park space.

That provides a logical space for protests, were it not for Trump and his executive order to protect the buildings from mobs of black folk and fascists.

To the east four blocks is the Willamette River waterfront park. No federal property there.

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My idea and reasons: Portland Patriots could pull back 3 blocks all around from courthouse [View all] Captain Zero Jul 2020 OP

That would work (I live in Portland). I just wish they'd move 2 blocks down to the waterfront park flibbitygiblets Jul 2020 #1

A long time ago I said for them to leave the Fed. buildings alone. Now Trump has an riversedge Jul 2020 #3

Glad to hear a Portlander's response. SharonClark Jul 2020 #6

Thanks for your interest, Sharon! A bit of perspective and some links below. flibbitygiblets Jul 2020 #8

Thank you so much for answering my questions. SharonClark Jul 2020 #9

That's what I've been thinking wryter2000 Jul 2020 #2

Absolutely!! Thekaspervote Jul 2020 #4

There are two city blocks of park on the west side of the federal courthouse and justice center. Grasswire2 Jul 2020 #5

Maybe execute a flanking pincer movement. BannonsLiver Jul 2020 #7