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In reply to the discussion: California's Newsom will join GOP governors in raising flag for Trump inauguration [View all]orangecrush
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                        California's Newsom will join GOP governors in raising flag for Trump inauguration [View all]
							Jose Garcia
							Jan 2025
							OP
                        
        
        The moment he removes his hand from the "47th President Donald J. Trump God Bless the USA Bible"
        LastLiberal in PalmSprings
        Jan 2025
        #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
        Jan 2025
        #66
      
        
        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
      
        
        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
      
        
        This is an example of why only 30% of the electorate are registered as Democrats.
        everyonematters
        Jan 2025
        #9
      
        
        This is ridiculous. THIS is why dems don't win. Because hysterical people
        travelingthrulife
        Jan 2025
        #40
      
        
        Helping Californians by manipulating a narcissist is way more important than a stupid flag ritual
        thebigidea
        Jan 2025
        #84
      
        
        To get ANY fire aid, the Dems are going to give Felon47 no debt ceiling.
        LastLiberal in PalmSprings
        Jan 2025
        #89
      
        
        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
      
        
        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
      
        
        Exactly. The Governor is doing this for the people in the state who need help.
        thebigidea
        Jan 2025
        #85
      
        
        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
      
        
        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
      
        
        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
      
        
        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
      
        
        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
      
        
        These govenors have to pick their fights. Wildfire vs a flag raising come on...you're not in their shoes
        PortTack
        Jan 2025
        #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
        Jan 2025
        #68
      
        
        As much as I don't like this, it wouldn't be the reason I wouldn't vote for Newsom.
        ificandream
        Jan 2025
        #72
      
        
        Capitulation from Newsome???  That's as bad as going out drinking wine during covid lock down. Bad looks
        Evolve Dammit
        Jan 2025
        #82
      
        
        "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
      
        
        Well, it's not as bad as calling for a Pardon for Trump or the Trials were politically motivated
        SunImp
        Jan 2025
        #113