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

Fri Jan 17, 2025, 12:54 AM

13 hrs ago

and more and more
Until you have nothing left to give.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1014&pid=3374597

This is what Law Enforcement tells ransomware victims.
Do not pay. It only gives them power and they come back again and again.

He plays fools.

But cowers when stood up to.

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

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 17 hrs ago #118

Exactly catrose Yesterday #23

I so agree with that DENVERPOPS Yesterday #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 Yesterday #66

He would not be starting a fight malaise Yesterday #67

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

The amount of fights kacekwl 23 hrs ago #95

That is not going make Trump treat California any better. That just shows weakness. doc03 20 hrs ago #110

There are BETTER ways to not piss off the activist base of the Democratic party--- Jack Valentino 15 hrs ago #120

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

Took the words right off the tips of my fingers, BobTheSubgenius Yesterday #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 Yesterday #62

+1000 BannonsLiver Yesterday #76

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

Bullshit, kacekwl 23 hrs ago #96

Drama Renew Deal Yesterday #13

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

Pure BS NotHardly Yesterday #47

funerals are not for the dead lapfog_1 Yesterday #56

"Just like he was wrong to date Kimberly Guilfoyle" Abolishinist 18 hrs ago #114

TTL DENVERPOPS Yesterday #60

So presumptuous homegirl Yesterday #64

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

Well said BannonsLiver Yesterday #77

Are you kidding ? Do kacekwl 23 hrs ago #97

No. THIS is why Dems don't win. hamsterjill 16 hrs ago #119

Helping Californians by manipulating a narcissist is way more important than a stupid flag ritual thebigidea Yesterday #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 Yesterday #89

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

If California does not kacekwl 18 hrs ago #117

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

You noticed that too? orangecrush 21 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 Yesterday #32

Chicago too! lark Yesterday #35

You are giving too much credit to trump, he doesn't think anything, he is just happy flags were all up. Escurumbele Yesterday #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 Yesterday #33

this is all dependant HarryM Yesterday #43

Yep 3auld6phart Yesterday #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 Yesterday #28

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

WTF?!?! InAbLuEsTaTe Yesterday #12

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

RepubliCONs DENVERPOPS Yesterday #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 Yesterday #75

No...he's 100% wrong. Honoring Carters life and death is worth more than kowtowing Bengus81 20 hrs ago #107

So you violate norms and precedent malaise Yesterday #26

I didn't say I liked it,,,, KarenS Yesterday #31

If it means helping the families in Altadena, fuck yes. They are way more important than a stupid flag for one day thebigidea Yesterday #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 Yesterday #29

They don't seem to learn or care about VBNMW 22 hrs ago #98

WTF roscoeroscoe Yesterday #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 Yesterday #34

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

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

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

Are you SERIOUS? Governors have to kiss Trumps abundant ASS to get disaster relief? Bengus81 20 hrs ago #108

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

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

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

Mine is coming down n/t defacto7 Yesterday #38

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

OFFS! sakabatou Yesterday #46

This is why angrychair Yesterday #48

traitor trump bromeando Yesterday #50

I'm guessing Youngkin will too underpants Yesterday #51

Appeasement will stop him in his tracks. usonian Yesterday #52

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

Smart move... Mike Nelson Yesterday #55

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

More 3d chess bullshit VBNMW 22 hrs ago #99

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

Post removed Post removed Yesterday #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 Yesterday #68

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

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

Why? greatauntoftriplets Yesterday #78

Couldn't care less BannonsLiver Yesterday #80

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

I must say that I'm disappointed. Nt Conjuay 18 hrs ago #115

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

Extortion Cirsium Yesterday #93

Is the whole world the fucking onion ? kacekwl Yesterday #94

Is anyone going to dare stand? sarisataka 22 hrs ago #100

JFC RandySF 22 hrs ago #101

So the orange bully is getting what he wants, again. Dave Bowman 22 hrs ago #102

Once you pay a blackmailer's ransom, they come back for more usonian 21 hrs ago #103

Yep...over and over and over again. Bengus81 21 hrs ago #105

I am all for raising the flag to full staff orangecrush 21 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 20 hrs ago #109

Depends on your perspective. OR YOUR AI TOOLS! usonian 19 hrs ago #111

Vindictive blueseas 19 hrs ago #112

Well, it's not as bad as calling for a Pardon for Trump or the Trials were politically motivated SunImp 18 hrs ago #113

To those that think this trivial and non-worthy FormerOstrich 18 hrs ago #116

Agree, I put it a little differently: Once you pay a blackmailer's ransom, they come back for more usonian 13 hrs ago #121