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GusBob

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36. This whole thing seems so petty. On both sides

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 09:21 AM

23 hrs ago

Dont we have more important things to worry about?

His state is burning up and 100's of thousands of folks are hurting

Carter's dead cant change that. Honor his memory with important stuff

One of his legacies was house building. Think about that for a minute

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Fuck that malaise Yesterday #1

Well stated... TheCowsCameHome Yesterday #21

The moment he removes his hand from the "47th President Donald J. Trump God Bless the USA Bible" LastLiberal in PalmSprings 11 hrs ago #118

Exactly catrose Yesterday #23

I so agree with that DENVERPOPS 21 hrs ago #63

OK, I am going to try to explain my view of the two sides of the coin...We all want the flags at half staff, Escurumbele 20 hrs ago #66

He would not be starting a fight malaise 20 hrs ago #67

You see? Those are the type of things that trump cares about, "the flags were flown 1/2 staff", his ego hurt Escurumbele 20 hrs ago #73

The amount of fights kacekwl 18 hrs ago #95

That is not going make Trump treat California any better. That just shows weakness. doc03 15 hrs ago #110

There are BETTER ways to not piss off the activist base of the Democratic party--- Jack Valentino 9 hrs ago #120

First words that came to my mind! Evolve Dammit 20 hrs ago #81

Took the words right off the tips of my fingers, BobTheSubgenius 20 hrs ago #83

Post removed Post removed Yesterday #2

This is an example of why only 30% of the electorate are registered as Democrats. everyonematters Yesterday #9

I don't think prices are ever gonna come down. They never do. Walleye Yesterday #25

And what homegirl 21 hrs ago #62

+1000 BannonsLiver 20 hrs ago #76

IMO the Ds that vote do care whether Newsom raises the flag or not. nt in2herbs 19 hrs ago #91

Bullshit, kacekwl 18 hrs ago #96

Drama Renew Deal Yesterday #13

This is ridiculous. THIS is why dems don't win. Because hysterical people travelingthrulife 23 hrs ago #40

Pure BS NotHardly 22 hrs ago #47

funerals are not for the dead lapfog_1 21 hrs ago #56

"Just like he was wrong to date Kimberly Guilfoyle" Abolishinist 13 hrs ago #114

TTL DENVERPOPS 21 hrs ago #60

So presumptuous homegirl 21 hrs ago #64

"Because hysterical people draw deep lines in the sand. Too much purity. " Escurumbele 20 hrs ago #70

Well said BannonsLiver 20 hrs ago #77

Are you kidding ? Do kacekwl 18 hrs ago #97

No. THIS is why Dems don't win. hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #119

Helping Californians by manipulating a narcissist is way more important than a stupid flag ritual thebigidea 20 hrs ago #84

I was lambasted here for saying Newsom would have to give Trump what he wants Irish_Dem Yesterday #3

To get ANY fire aid, the Dems are going to give Felon47 no debt ceiling. LastLiberal in PalmSprings 19 hrs ago #89

Trump will never sign anything unless he gets something first. Irish_Dem 19 hrs ago #90

If California does not kacekwl 12 hrs ago #117

The Trump ass kissing is reaching epic levels. Irish_Dem Yesterday #4

You noticed that too? orangecrush 15 hrs ago #104

Stupid! nt lark Yesterday #5

trump sees this as sign of weakness and will attack rampartd Yesterday #10

Yep! Newsome is his target and he doesn't switch once he's settled in his hate. lark Yesterday #11

So is NY. HUAJIAO 23 hrs ago #32

Chicago too! lark 23 hrs ago #35

You are giving too much credit to trump, he doesn't think anything, he is just happy flags were all up. Escurumbele 20 hrs ago #71

WTF Newsom?? Think this support will get Trump to stop calling you names? Bengus81 Yesterday #6

I would get in trouble if I criticize a Democratic official HarryM Yesterday #7

That's not how the rule works. Renew Deal Yesterday #18

I Just Post All Of 'The Things Not Allowed' Over On Blue Sky MayReasonRule 23 hrs ago #33

this is all dependant HarryM 22 hrs ago #43

Yep 3auld6phart 21 hrs ago #59

Putting up Trump's vainglorious needs C_U_L8R Yesterday #8

Really?? It's dishonoring Carter, I don't care if it's only for a few minutes or a few hours. Bengus81 Yesterday #17

The fed flags will be dishonoring at Trump's command, regardless C_U_L8R 23 hrs ago #28

Exactly. The Governor is doing this for the people in the state who need help. thebigidea 20 hrs ago #85

WTF?!?! InAbLuEsTaTe Yesterday #12

Is a small thing, so i only lose a little respect for the politician... ExciteBike66 Yesterday #14

RepubliCONs DENVERPOPS 20 hrs ago #69

WTF?!? 2naSalit Yesterday #15

My take on this is abit different,,,, KarenS Yesterday #16

So Trump hasn't even taken office and we need to kiss his ASS for Disaster aid?? Bengus81 Yesterday #19

No one is kissing his ass, its a fight not worth fighting, and Newsom is right.Its symbolic, the only result Escurumbele 20 hrs ago #75

No...he's 100% wrong. Honoring Carters life and death is worth more than kowtowing Bengus81 15 hrs ago #107

So you violate norms and precedent malaise Yesterday #26

I didn't say I liked it,,,, KarenS 23 hrs ago #31

If it means helping the families in Altadena, fuck yes. They are way more important than a stupid flag for one day thebigidea 20 hrs ago #86

Don't fly a flag that day..just don't. MiHale Yesterday #20

Mine will be raised again when Trump TheCowsCameHome Yesterday #22

Oh, hell no. Timeflyer Yesterday #24

I guess he's not interested in the Democratic nomination for President anymore. This will be part of a campaign against Walleye Yesterday #27

F**k this shit! Wuddles440 23 hrs ago #29

They don't seem to learn or care about VBNMW 17 hrs ago #98

WTF roscoeroscoe 23 hrs ago #30

This is an example of why I do NOT want Newsom to be our Democratic nominee for president. From my perspective he plays JohnSJ 23 hrs ago #34

Really? Newsom has done a stellar job managing the fires. Gotta pick your fights ....this shouldn't be one of them. PortTack 21 hrs ago #54

My point had nothing to do with how he is handling the fires, but ingratiating himself JohnSJ 19 hrs ago #88

Sadly, it may be necessary given the historic amount of disaster aid LA is going to need. LauraInLA 19 hrs ago #92

Are you SERIOUS? Governors have to kiss Trumps abundant ASS to get disaster relief? Bengus81 15 hrs ago #108

This whole thing seems so petty. On both sides GusBob 23 hrs ago #36

So....States like California are held hostage unless the ASS is kissed? Bengus81 23 hrs ago #37

Good point re Carter and building houses for people in need delisen 23 hrs ago #41

Mine is coming down n/t defacto7 23 hrs ago #38

Having the flag raised on the day a president is inaugurated speak easy 23 hrs ago #39

It's part of the US Flag Code angrychair 22 hrs ago #49

The US Flag Code should be amended, speak easy 21 hrs ago #58

There are a lot of things that needs reform. The Grand Illuminist 20 hrs ago #74

OMG! I am shocked to read this! City Lights 22 hrs ago #42

Interesting. Let's see how the orange goon reacts to this. twodogsbarking 22 hrs ago #44

For every hour that the flag is at full staff, there should be an extra day of half staff added. Oopsie Daisy 22 hrs ago #45

OFFS! sakabatou 22 hrs ago #46

This is why angrychair 22 hrs ago #48

traitor trump bromeando 21 hrs ago #50

I'm guessing Youngkin will too underpants 21 hrs ago #51

Appeasement will stop him in his tracks. usonian 21 hrs ago #52

These govenors have to pick their fights. Wildfire vs a flag raising come on...you're not in their shoes PortTack 21 hrs ago #53

Smart move... Mike Nelson 21 hrs ago #55

Yeah, because cratering to trump ALWAYS works out so well for Democrats. Paladin 21 hrs ago #57

More 3d chess bullshit VBNMW 17 hrs ago #99

Political gamesmanship are required during the upcoming TSF admin. eom Exp 21 hrs ago #61

Post removed Post removed 20 hrs ago #65

What? Just because he won't place the flags at half staff you won't vote for him, even if he may be Escurumbele 20 hrs ago #68

Somehow I think he'll press on. BannonsLiver 20 hrs ago #79

As much as I don't like this, it wouldn't be the reason I wouldn't vote for Newsom. ificandream 20 hrs ago #72

Why? greatauntoftriplets 20 hrs ago #78

Couldn't care less BannonsLiver 20 hrs ago #80

Capitulation from Newsome??? That's as bad as going out drinking wine during covid lock down. Bad looks Evolve Dammit 20 hrs ago #82

I must say that I'm disappointed. Nt Conjuay 13 hrs ago #115

The flag will be raised to full staff at the state Capitol building only SARose 19 hrs ago #87

Extortion Cirsium 19 hrs ago #93

Is the whole world the fucking onion ? kacekwl 18 hrs ago #94

Is anyone going to dare stand? sarisataka 17 hrs ago #100

JFC RandySF 17 hrs ago #101

So the orange bully is getting what he wants, again. Dave Bowman 17 hrs ago #102

Once you pay a blackmailer's ransom, they come back for more usonian 16 hrs ago #103

Yep...over and over and over again. Bengus81 15 hrs ago #105

I am all for raising the flag to full staff orangecrush 15 hrs ago #106

"Nobody wants to see this, and no American can be happy about it," He is, for one time, correct. Ferrets are Cool 15 hrs ago #109

Depends on your perspective. OR YOUR AI TOOLS! usonian 14 hrs ago #111

Vindictive blueseas 14 hrs ago #112

Well, it's not as bad as calling for a Pardon for Trump or the Trials were politically motivated SunImp 13 hrs ago #113

To those that think this trivial and non-worthy FormerOstrich 13 hrs ago #116

Agree, I put it a little differently: Once you pay a blackmailer's ransom, they come back for more usonian 8 hrs ago #121