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pinkstarburst

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33. I don't see it

Tue Feb 24, 2026, 11:14 AM

15 hrs ago

I also feel it's unfortunate that some are quick to try to take out leaders like Newsom for statements that could possibly be misconstrued in a less than great light if you really work for it, while completely ignoring other politicians who have made much worse statements.

Jasmine Crockett has made ableist statements insulting and mocking paraplegics. I am curious why there is such backlash from some people here on DU against Newsom, but I'm not seeing those same people speak out and say that Jasmine Crockett needs to publicly apologize for her offensive, ableist remarks that mock the disabled community.

Feels like a double standard.

Curious to know how you feel about that and if you also feel Jasmine needs to publicly apologize.

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On Gavin Newsom: It was an intentional and premeditated lie spread by the same paid MAGA influencer and bot network [View all] applegrove Monday OP

Yep. And it wasn't even close to what he said. Wiz Imp had the actual quote. Scrivener7 Monday #1

Thanks. applegrove Monday #4

Can you believe the gall of these people? Scrivener7 Monday #5

Unfortunately a lie will make it 1/2 way around the world applegrove Monday #7

He's my governor.............. Lovie777 Monday #2

And PS: Where is OUR bot network?? Scrivener7 Monday #3

It seems to be attacking Democrats as well because they, like MAGA, view us as the enemy. W_HAMILTON Monday #10

What are you talking about? Scrivener7 Monday #12

There are bots, among others on social media, that attack from the left... W_HAMILTON Monday #17

Oh. That again. Scrivener7 19 hrs ago #26

Guess who else was pushing it? senseandsensibility Monday #6

And, sadly, it got past our alert system here on DU - multiple times. PeaceWave Monday #8

Damn. Scrivener7 Monday #9

But ... but ... but ... "Constructive criticism" or some such bullshit. betsuni Monday #11

I noticed that. Polly Hennessey Monday #15

It sure did. Swede 17 hrs ago #30

I noticed. yardwork 17 hrs ago #31

And spread right here on DU. Kingofalldems Monday #13

I tried. Scrivener7 Monday #14

Usonian nails it once again! 🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨 usonian Monday #16

and yet the OP is not self-deleted even though it has been pointed out by several in that thread how the social media lostincalifornia Yesterday #20

I threatened to alert on it. Been too busy with this "real world" stuff. usonian Yesterday #25

I tried. Scrivener7 19 hrs ago #28

That OP often posts about things that Democratic leaders never did Scrivener7 19 hrs ago #27

While, yes, the story being told is false angrychair Yesterday #18

Yeah. Nope. Don't see it. I think you might find more who agree with you in the other thread. PeaceWave Yesterday #21

Dickens: "We don't need anyone to tell us when to be offended. And history has shown ... when we are, you'll know." betsuni Yesterday #22

I don't see it pinkstarburst 15 hrs ago #33

Honestly angrychair 12 hrs ago #36

The misinformation continues Renew Deal 13 hrs ago #35

What is unfortunate is how some people accept anything posted on social media without question. Just looking at lostincalifornia Yesterday #19

Yes SunImp Yesterday #23

So true: "not blindly accept..." DFW Yesterday #24

They're going to keep doing this, y'all pinkstarburst 18 hrs ago #29

I wish people would show more discretion. yardwork 17 hrs ago #32

And when Democrats are bashed because of a negative headline, lie, prediction of doom, assumption of betsuni 13 hrs ago #34