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angrychair

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48. This is why

Reply to Jose Garcia (Original post)

Thu Jan 16, 2025, 10:44 AM

Jan 2025

Newsom will never be my choice for president. This compitulation to TSF by Newsom is incredibly disconcerting.

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California's Newsom will join GOP governors in raising flag for Trump inauguration [View all] Jose Garcia Jan 2025 OP

Fuck that malaise Jan 2025 #1

Well stated... TheCowsCameHome Jan 2025 #21

The moment he removes his hand from the "47th President Donald J. Trump God Bless the USA Bible" LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 2025 #118

Exactly catrose Jan 2025 #23

I so agree with that DENVERPOPS Jan 2025 #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 Jan 2025 #66

He would not be starting a fight malaise Jan 2025 #67

You see? Those are the type of things that trump cares about, "the flags were flown 1/2 staff", his ego hurt Escurumbele Jan 2025 #73

The amount of fights kacekwl Jan 2025 #95

That is not going make Trump treat California any better. That just shows weakness. doc03 Jan 2025 #110

There are BETTER ways to not piss off the activist base of the Democratic party--- Jack Valentino Jan 2025 #120

First words that came to my mind! Evolve Dammit Jan 2025 #81

Took the words right off the tips of my fingers, BobTheSubgenius Jan 2025 #83

Post removed Post removed Jan 2025 #2

This is an example of why only 30% of the electorate are registered as Democrats. everyonematters Jan 2025 #9

I don't think prices are ever gonna come down. They never do. Walleye Jan 2025 #25

And what homegirl Jan 2025 #62

+1000 BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #76

IMO the Ds that vote do care whether Newsom raises the flag or not. nt in2herbs Jan 2025 #91

Bullshit, kacekwl Jan 2025 #96

Drama Renew Deal Jan 2025 #13

This is ridiculous. THIS is why dems don't win. Because hysterical people travelingthrulife Jan 2025 #40

Pure BS NotHardly Jan 2025 #47

funerals are not for the dead lapfog_1 Jan 2025 #56

"Just like he was wrong to date Kimberly Guilfoyle" Abolishinist Jan 2025 #114

TTL DENVERPOPS Jan 2025 #60

So presumptuous homegirl Jan 2025 #64

"Because hysterical people draw deep lines in the sand. Too much purity. " Escurumbele Jan 2025 #70

Well said BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #77

Are you kidding ? Do kacekwl Jan 2025 #97

No. THIS is why Dems don't win. hamsterjill Jan 2025 #119

Helping Californians by manipulating a narcissist is way more important than a stupid flag ritual thebigidea Jan 2025 #84

I was lambasted here for saying Newsom would have to give Trump what he wants Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #3

To get ANY fire aid, the Dems are going to give Felon47 no debt ceiling. LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jan 2025 #89

Trump will never sign anything unless he gets something first. Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #90

If California does not kacekwl Jan 2025 #117

The Trump ass kissing is reaching epic levels. Irish_Dem Jan 2025 #4

You noticed that too? orangecrush Jan 2025 #104

Stupid! nt lark Jan 2025 #5

trump sees this as sign of weakness and will attack rampartd Jan 2025 #10

Yep! Newsome is his target and he doesn't switch once he's settled in his hate. lark Jan 2025 #11

So is NY. HUAJIAO Jan 2025 #32

Chicago too! lark Jan 2025 #35

You are giving too much credit to trump, he doesn't think anything, he is just happy flags were all up. Escurumbele Jan 2025 #71

WTF Newsom?? Think this support will get Trump to stop calling you names? Bengus81 Jan 2025 #6

I would get in trouble if I criticize a Democratic official HarryM Jan 2025 #7

That's not how the rule works. Renew Deal Jan 2025 #18

I Just Post All Of 'The Things Not Allowed' Over On Blue Sky MayReasonRule Jan 2025 #33

this is all dependant HarryM Jan 2025 #43

Yep 3auld6phart Jan 2025 #59

Putting up Trump's vainglorious needs C_U_L8R Jan 2025 #8

Really?? It's dishonoring Carter, I don't care if it's only for a few minutes or a few hours. Bengus81 Jan 2025 #17

The fed flags will be dishonoring at Trump's command, regardless C_U_L8R Jan 2025 #28

Exactly. The Governor is doing this for the people in the state who need help. thebigidea Jan 2025 #85

WTF?!?! InAbLuEsTaTe Jan 2025 #12

Is a small thing, so i only lose a little respect for the politician... ExciteBike66 Jan 2025 #14

RepubliCONs DENVERPOPS Jan 2025 #69

WTF?!? 2naSalit Jan 2025 #15

My take on this is abit different,,,, KarenS Jan 2025 #16

So Trump hasn't even taken office and we need to kiss his ASS for Disaster aid?? Bengus81 Jan 2025 #19

No one is kissing his ass, its a fight not worth fighting, and Newsom is right.Its symbolic, the only result Escurumbele Jan 2025 #75

No...he's 100% wrong. Honoring Carters life and death is worth more than kowtowing Bengus81 Jan 2025 #107

So you violate norms and precedent malaise Jan 2025 #26

I didn't say I liked it,,,, KarenS Jan 2025 #31

If it means helping the families in Altadena, fuck yes. They are way more important than a stupid flag for one day thebigidea Jan 2025 #86

Don't fly a flag that day..just don't. MiHale Jan 2025 #20

Mine will be raised again when Trump TheCowsCameHome Jan 2025 #22

Oh, hell no. Timeflyer Jan 2025 #24

I guess he's not interested in the Democratic nomination for President anymore. This will be part of a campaign against Walleye Jan 2025 #27

F**k this shit! Wuddles440 Jan 2025 #29

They don't seem to learn or care about VBNMW Jan 2025 #98

WTF roscoeroscoe Jan 2025 #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 Jan 2025 #34

Really? Newsom has done a stellar job managing the fires. Gotta pick your fights ....this shouldn't be one of them. PortTack Jan 2025 #54

My point had nothing to do with how he is handling the fires, but ingratiating himself JohnSJ Jan 2025 #88

Sadly, it may be necessary given the historic amount of disaster aid LA is going to need. LauraInLA Jan 2025 #92

Are you SERIOUS? Governors have to kiss Trumps abundant ASS to get disaster relief? Bengus81 Jan 2025 #108

This whole thing seems so petty. On both sides GusBob Jan 2025 #36

So....States like California are held hostage unless the ASS is kissed? Bengus81 Jan 2025 #37

Good point re Carter and building houses for people in need delisen Jan 2025 #41

Mine is coming down n/t defacto7 Jan 2025 #38

Having the flag raised on the day a president is inaugurated speak easy Jan 2025 #39

It's part of the US Flag Code angrychair Jan 2025 #49

The US Flag Code should be amended, speak easy Jan 2025 #58

There are a lot of things that needs reform. The Grand Illuminist Jan 2025 #74

OMG! I am shocked to read this! City Lights Jan 2025 #42

Interesting. Let's see how the orange goon reacts to this. twodogsbarking Jan 2025 #44

For every hour that the flag is at full staff, there should be an extra day of half staff added. Oopsie Daisy Jan 2025 #45

OFFS! sakabatou Jan 2025 #46

This is why angrychair Jan 2025 #48

traitor trump bromeando Jan 2025 #50

I'm guessing Youngkin will too underpants Jan 2025 #51

Appeasement will stop him in his tracks. usonian Jan 2025 #52

These govenors have to pick their fights. Wildfire vs a flag raising come on...you're not in their shoes PortTack Jan 2025 #53

Smart move... Mike Nelson Jan 2025 #55

Yeah, because cratering to trump ALWAYS works out so well for Democrats. Paladin Jan 2025 #57

More 3d chess bullshit VBNMW Jan 2025 #99

Political gamesmanship are required during the upcoming TSF admin. eom Exp Jan 2025 #61

Post removed Post removed Jan 2025 #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 Jan 2025 #68

Somehow I think he'll press on. BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #79

As much as I don't like this, it wouldn't be the reason I wouldn't vote for Newsom. ificandream Jan 2025 #72

Why? greatauntoftriplets Jan 2025 #78

Couldn't care less BannonsLiver Jan 2025 #80

Capitulation from Newsome??? That's as bad as going out drinking wine during covid lock down. Bad looks Evolve Dammit Jan 2025 #82

I must say that I'm disappointed. Nt Conjuay Jan 2025 #115

The flag will be raised to full staff at the state Capitol building only SARose Jan 2025 #87

Extortion Cirsium Jan 2025 #93

Is the whole world the fucking onion ? kacekwl Jan 2025 #94

Is anyone going to dare stand? sarisataka Jan 2025 #100

JFC RandySF Jan 2025 #101

So the orange bully is getting what he wants, again. Dave Bowman Jan 2025 #102

Once you pay a blackmailer's ransom, they come back for more usonian Jan 2025 #103

Yep...over and over and over again. Bengus81 Jan 2025 #105

I am all for raising the flag to full staff orangecrush Jan 2025 #106

"Nobody wants to see this, and no American can be happy about it," He is, for one time, correct. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2025 #109

Depends on your perspective. OR YOUR AI TOOLS! usonian Jan 2025 #111

Vindictive blueseas Jan 2025 #112

Well, it's not as bad as calling for a Pardon for Trump or the Trials were politically motivated SunImp Jan 2025 #113

To those that think this trivial and non-worthy FormerOstrich Jan 2025 #116

Agree, I put it a little differently: Once you pay a blackmailer's ransom, they come back for more usonian Jan 2025 #121

It's what Jimmy Carter (probably) would have done. prodigitalson Jan 2025 #122