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In reply to the discussion: California's Newsom will join GOP governors in raising flag for Trump inauguration [View all]usonian
(15,162 posts)52. Appeasement will stop him in his tracks.
Give him Czechoslovakia. ( Greenland?, Bakersfield? )
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California's Newsom will join GOP governors in raising flag for Trump inauguration [View all]
Jose Garcia
Yesterday
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The moment he removes his hand from the "47th President Donald J. Trump God Bless the USA Bible"
LastLiberal in PalmSprings
12 hrs ago
#118
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
21 hrs ago
#66
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
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
This is an example of why only 30% of the electorate are registered as Democrats.
everyonematters
Yesterday
#9
This is ridiculous. THIS is why dems don't win. Because hysterical people
travelingthrulife
23 hrs ago
#40
"Because hysterical people draw deep lines in the sand. Too much purity. "
Escurumbele
20 hrs ago
#70
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
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
Really?? It's dishonoring Carter, I don't care if it's only for a few minutes or a few hours.
Bengus81
Yesterday
#17
Exactly. The Governor is doing this for the people in the state who need help.
thebigidea
20 hrs ago
#85
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
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
I guess he's not interested in the Democratic nomination for President anymore. This will be part of a campaign against
Walleye
Yesterday
#27
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
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
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
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
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
Capitulation from Newsome??? That's as bad as going out drinking wine during covid lock down. Bad looks
Evolve Dammit
20 hrs ago
#82
"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