It's those little moments when people reveal who they are to the world and what their values truly are. It's the subtle fascism of bureaucratic expectations. It's when they speak of somehow being "deserved" respect like mob bosses. They need you to conform to their schedule and niceties no matter the consequence. It's the fact that a city of over 600k people are only allowed a few 3 minute slots to speak on the record with elected officials. Ted Wheeler's recent display at a council session was disgusting and offensive. Sure, he didn't use coarse language or obsenities, but he did something much more openly offensive. From behind the dais, sitting in a chair with the placard stating Mayor in front of it, during the middle of a council session, Ted Wheeler told a constituent "No one cares what you think," and he did so with the full weight of the Portland Municipal Government behind him. He clearly communicated during a council session that "how he is treated" is more important than respecting his role and responsibilities to the city and its constituencies. And mind you, this is how he acts in public when he knows he is on the record. You wouldn't believe the stories those who have worked closely with him are corroborating about what has happened behind the scenes, actually, maybe soon you will...