Nick Christensen
@nickcpdx.bsky.social
I’m Joe Lombardo.
Government flack. VGK / LAD / UNLV fan. Snarky traveler.
These posts are mine, not my employer’s.
Government flack. VGK / LAD / UNLV fan. Snarky traveler.
These posts are mine, not my employer’s.
It’s a real place, folks
September 13, 2026 at 11:41 PM
It’s a real place, folks
The classic Oregon response would be to convene a new committee
The governor’s task force has spent 9 months studying Oregon’s data center industry.
Public opinion and political dynamics have changed rapidly during that time. Tech companies have been moving just as fast.
Will the task force’s report be relevant when it finally comes out?
Public opinion and political dynamics have changed rapidly during that time. Tech companies have been moving just as fast.
Will the task force’s report be relevant when it finally comes out?
Oregon data center task force backs reform but sidesteps moratoriums, tax breaks
“At the end of the day this is a policy project, not a political exercise.”
www.oregonlive.com
September 12, 2026 at 11:44 PM
The classic Oregon response would be to convene a new committee
Good news! We can fix the economy and reopen the Straight of Hormuz by renaming the 48th state New America
September 6, 2026 at 11:51 PM
Good news! We can fix the economy and reopen the Straight of Hormuz by renaming the 48th state New America
Portland is back
September 6, 2026 at 3:19 AM
Portland is back
Reposted by Nick Christensen
The Jerusalem Post argues indebted Americans should be conscripted into the Iran War.
September 3, 2026 at 4:59 PM
The Jerusalem Post argues indebted Americans should be conscripted into the Iran War.
C'mon, Portland, admit it: It felt good to blow up something really old
August 17, 2026 at 10:03 PM
C'mon, Portland, admit it: It felt good to blow up something really old
There isn't even a "Well we gotta vote for one G6 team" ranked anymore. College football is a joke.
Your AP Top 25
1. Ohio St
2. Oregon
3. Georgia
4. Notre Dame
5. Texas
6. Indiana
7. Miami
8. A&M
9. Ole Miss
10. Oklahoma
11. LSU
12. Texas Tech
13. Alabama
14t. BYU
14t. USC
16. Michigan
17. Wash
18. Penn St
19. SMU
20. Tenn
21. Utah
22. Iowa
23. Houston
24. L'ville
25. Mizzou
1. Ohio St
2. Oregon
3. Georgia
4. Notre Dame
5. Texas
6. Indiana
7. Miami
8. A&M
9. Ole Miss
10. Oklahoma
11. LSU
12. Texas Tech
13. Alabama
14t. BYU
14t. USC
16. Michigan
17. Wash
18. Penn St
19. SMU
20. Tenn
21. Utah
22. Iowa
23. Houston
24. L'ville
25. Mizzou
August 17, 2026 at 4:52 PM
There isn't even a "Well we gotta vote for one G6 team" ranked anymore. College football is a joke.
I’m curious how many right turns on red occur every year in Portland, and how many result in an injury. I’m guessing the ratio is somewhere around 500,000:1.
Portland to consider banning right turns at red lights in certain areas.
Portland to consider banning right turns at red lights in certain areas
Portland councilors are scheduled to discuss a new ordinance this Thursday that would authorize the implementation of “no right on red” restrictions at specific high-crash intersections…
www.koin.com
August 3, 2026 at 5:21 PM
I’m curious how many right turns on red occur every year in Portland, and how many result in an injury. I’m guessing the ratio is somewhere around 500,000:1.
Portland should watch more sports
Whew! Good to know it hasn't all been an unhealthy waste of time ...
Why Watching Sports Makes People Happy
Watching sports of all kinds, both in-person and on a screen, can have positive impacts on well-being.
time.com
July 23, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Portland should watch more sports
@stephennelson.bsky.social Random question – how do the Dodgers travel out there? I assume bus but I swear I heard Joe say train at one point? I assume y'all aren't just strolling through Penn Station
July 19, 2026 at 6:43 PM
@stephennelson.bsky.social Random question – how do the Dodgers travel out there? I assume bus but I swear I heard Joe say train at one point? I assume y'all aren't just strolling through Penn Station
lol who signed the petition, the Chick-Fil-A cows?
July 17, 2026 at 1:27 AM
lol who signed the petition, the Chick-Fil-A cows?
Everyone blaming Russia but have we considered that praying the gay away might be bad for the ole ticker
July 12, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Everyone blaming Russia but have we considered that praying the gay away might be bad for the ole ticker
Summer in Oregon, ‘spose
July 11, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Summer in Oregon, ‘spose
Truth Social, 3 am: “These LOSERS never liked me, your favorite president, and were O-BOMB-A fans who DESERVED TO LOSE. BELGIUM showed Strength, Congratulations to King Leopold and all the fans from Brussels to Kinshasa”
July 7, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Truth Social, 3 am: “These LOSERS never liked me, your favorite president, and were O-BOMB-A fans who DESERVED TO LOSE. BELGIUM showed Strength, Congratulations to King Leopold and all the fans from Brussels to Kinshasa”
I like to think that the entire nation of Mexico behaved itself with the chant for years in preparation for this very moment
July 6, 2026 at 1:46 AM
I like to think that the entire nation of Mexico behaved itself with the chant for years in preparation for this very moment
Reposted by Nick Christensen
I hope Mexico beats England today as revenge for Mexico week on the Great British Bake-off
July 5, 2026 at 5:45 PM
I hope Mexico beats England today as revenge for Mexico week on the Great British Bake-off
Let us not do this again please
Police are responding to a group of people who were allegedly blocking streets in Downtown Portland near Lownsdale Park. https://www.koin.com/news/portland/police-respond-to-group-near-lownsdale-park-allegedly-blocking-streets/?cid=bluesky_
Police respond to group near Lownsdale Park allegedly blocking streets
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Police are responding to a group of people who were allegedly blocking streets in Downtown Portland near Lownsdale Park. Around 9:15 p.m., the Portland Police Bureau said th…
www.koin.com
July 5, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Let us not do this again please
Much to my surprise, the fireworks are louder on the hill above Lents than they were actually in Lents
July 5, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Much to my surprise, the fireworks are louder on the hill above Lents than they were actually in Lents
Reposted by Nick Christensen
GO! MY LABUBU MISSILE! KILL!
July 19, 2025 at 5:37 AM
GO! MY LABUBU MISSILE! KILL!
Watching Independence Day and with 28 years of hindsight I think I’m cheering for the aliens this time
July 4, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Watching Independence Day and with 28 years of hindsight I think I’m cheering for the aliens this time
We need to fix our unsafe two lane roads across our state. OR 18 has got to be toward the top of the list.
A Grand Ronde man died, and a Salem woman suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash on Highway 18 in Lincoln County. https://www.koin.com/news/lincoln-county-head-on-collision-leaves-one-dead-one-seriously-injured/?cid=bluesky_
Lincoln County head-on collision leaves one dead, one seriously injured
A Grand Ronde man died and a Salem woman suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash on Highway 18 in Lincoln County after a pickup crossed into oncoming traffic.
www.koin.com
July 4, 2026 at 12:30 AM
We need to fix our unsafe two lane roads across our state. OR 18 has got to be toward the top of the list.
I mean we had to mail them at least one copy in 1776, right?
July 3, 2026 at 11:08 PM
I mean we had to mail them at least one copy in 1776, right?
Azteca is now orbiting Mars
Pretty sure Azteca has entered earth orbit now, definitely not on the ground anymore
July 1, 2026 at 2:32 AM
Azteca is now orbiting Mars