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29. He understands that we have to pick our battles, and this is not the hill to die on

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 09:27 AM

Jan 2025

We have to survive for at least 2 years, and win an election to survive 2 more years and then win that election.
This is a one day thing that will cost Cali nothing. I would bet that Newsom has calculated his personal cost against the benefits his state needs, and concluded it's worth taking a hit from the purists who want him to be a kneejerking opposition leader. He still has a state to run.

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Has the assimilation already begun? [View all] William769 Jan 2025 OP

No idea, but he may just be avoiding an 'unnessary' issue, elleng Jan 2025 #1

I know he's busy with important things. William769 Jan 2025 #2

I agree DeepWinter Jan 2025 #22

Sickening SheltieLover Jan 2025 #3

BINGO! William769 Jan 2025 #5

Well when bdamomma Jan 2025 #23

I can't even. sheshe2 Jan 2025 #4

I'm right there with you. William769 Jan 2025 #6

I am going to head to bed and cry myself to sleep. sheshe2 Jan 2025 #7

Love you too! William769 Jan 2025 #8

I met girl who sang the blues, and I asked her for some happy news Shrek Jan 2025 #20

at least he didnt make a special trip to mara lago like another dem did nt msongs Jan 2025 #9

All in due time. Wuddles440 Jan 2025 #33

If it helps expedite much needed resources to help ease the suffering in these communities... EarthFirst Jan 2025 #10

Exactly. Newsom is doing it for California, not for Trump. SunSeeker Jan 2025 #11

I guess I'm old school William769 Jan 2025 #13

Well of course it's awful. No governor should have to debase himself for disaster aid. SunSeeker Jan 2025 #19

The virtuous preservation of your dignity would Maru Kitteh Jan 2025 #45

Ok, you want to play that card, let's play. William769 Jan 2025 #46

It's called politics. It's his job. betsuni Jan 2025 #12

what evidence is there that it's not? William769 Jan 2025 #14

We haven't done it here in Delaware. Walleye Jan 2025 #16

Obtuseness? BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #42

The tech industrial complex is headquartered in California. BadgerMom Jan 2025 #15

This will only cause more of us to turn away. nt RandiFan1290 Jan 2025 #17

Good question. William769 Jan 2025 #18

What's the endgame for this appeasement? Hugin Jan 2025 #24

I don't believe there is an endgame for this appeasement William769 Jan 2025 #25

My working hypothesis is that what we're witnessing... Hugin Jan 2025 #26

Sickening malaise Jan 2025 #21

Trump kicked up this ridiculous flag at half-staff fuss just to assuage his fragile male ego. sop Jan 2025 #27

heil Hitler. Why do you ask? Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #28

He understands that we have to pick our battles, and this is not the hill to die on ms liberty Jan 2025 #29

Resistance is Futile HAB911 Jan 2025 #30

Looks like some in this thread have been assimilated. William769 Jan 2025 #32

Yeah it does HAB911 Jan 2025 #34

Bend the Knee to Trump, Kid Berwyn Jan 2025 #31

yeah it sucks but honestly this is about thing 10,000 on the list on 10,001 things to worry about next week Takket Jan 2025 #35

Your answer is the reason Democratic leaders should not capitulate. William769 Jan 2025 #37

It's awful - but Newsom knows what a little prick Trump can be harumph Jan 2025 #36

A bully is a bully is a bully. William769 Jan 2025 #38

M'Eh ProfessorGAC Jan 2025 #39

Sorry you feel that way. William769 Jan 2025 #40

Hmmmm ProfessorGAC Jan 2025 #44

It's blatantly obvious this is being done to help secure aid for CA BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #41

Go figure. William769 Jan 2025 #43

Jesus fucking christ choie Jan 2025 #47