271 Simple truth about Portland: "Nuts and Unsafe". An older, 90's era progressive couple who were regulars at my wife's old restaurant just posted this to FB. (media.patriots.win) posted 242 days ago by astrickland 242 days ago by astrickland +271 / -0 18 comments share 18 comments share save hide report block hide child comments Comments (18) sorted by: top new old worst You're viewing a single comment thread. View all comments, or full comment thread. ▲ 2 ▼ – highenergywinning 2 points 242 days ago +2 / -0 Most likely escaping the high taxes of OR. WA has no state income tax permalink save report block reply ▲ 3 ▼ – SharkTeamTrump 3 points 242 days ago +3 / -0 Washington is a good place to make money - no income tax. But Oregon is a good place to spend money - lower taxes and no sales tax. As an example, liquor is 40% (!) cheaper in Oregon. Both are mostly red outside of the big cities. permalink parent save report block reply ▲ 2 ▼ – Impressive-Length 2 points 241 days ago +2 / -0 At some stores in Portland, you can get quality merchandise for up to 100% off the normal retail price. permalink parent save report block reply ▲ 2 ▼ – highenergywinning 2 points 242 days ago +2 / -0 No sales tax because theyre taking 10% of your income permalink parent save report block reply ▲ 4 ▼ – SharkTeamTrump 4 points 241 days ago +4 / -0 I'm happy to keep my income in Washington, and spend it in Oregon. I screw both states (and get cheap booze)! permalink parent save report block reply ▲ 2 ▼ – highenergywinning 2 points 241 days ago +2 / -0 There yah go. permalink parent save report block reply
Most likely escaping the high taxes of OR. WA has no state income tax
Washington is a good place to make money - no income tax. But Oregon is a good place to spend money - lower taxes and no sales tax. As an example, liquor is 40% (!) cheaper in Oregon.
Both are mostly red outside of the big cities.
At some stores in Portland, you can get quality merchandise for up to 100% off the normal retail price.
No sales tax because theyre taking 10% of your income
I'm happy to keep my income in Washington, and spend it in Oregon.
I screw both states (and get cheap booze)!
There yah go.