They are blissfully lacking in any measure of irony, ain’t they?

The most polite thing I could say here is that reply is completely unbecoming of the office and the solemnity of this situation. The less polite version is “only an argumentative and insensitive asshole would say such things.”

Tom Emmer talking about incompetence is rich.

Super classy though.

Well, it’s almost 2026 and I think the comparison you are looking for is either zero sum or continuum (which goes better with your use of “spectrum” in your linear example); a two dimensional plane has an infinite set of loca across two axes: power vs powerless, effective use of office vs ?

You’re an elected official with a span of responsibility given to you by the voters. Please help me understand how you’re NOT one of the “people with power.” This sort of learned helplessness isn’t moving Portland forward either.

I’m guessing it’s wide in the stern with a very small gun in front