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stopdiggin

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1. I will give Newsom big points on this one

Reply to Peacetrain (Original post)

Mon Jun 9, 2025, 11:04 AM

Jun 9

Credit where credit is due. He's had a few other things that didn't fly so well over the past little while. But this is spot on. Call out the lies. Call the bluff.

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You do not give Trump an inch.. He is a bottomless pit of need that can never be satisfied [View all] Peacetrain Jun 9 OP

I will give Newsom big points on this one stopdiggin Jun 9 #1

Yep -- he handled himself well. Fierce and determined for the right reasons. nt allegorical oracle Jun 9 #6

Unfortunately if things continue in LA, trump will likely come out ahead in public approval. Silent Type Jun 9 #2

Everyone has to stand their ground..but they cannot resort to violence.. Peacetrain Jun 9 #5

Didn't think it was too smart to burn those police cars, yesterday. nt allegorical oracle Jun 9 #7

understatement. So let me say it again - UNDERSTATEMENT ! stopdiggin Jun 9 #9

Some folks love protests. Used to date a guy who was constantly getting arrested for allegorical oracle Jun 9 #10

civil disobedience is one thing stopdiggin Jun 9 #11

In 79 years I can't fathom how... Hugin Jun 9 #3

Last summer was about the closest we came newdeal2 Jun 9 #4

To your point, I've wondered how any woman could stand to be near him. No matter how allegorical oracle Jun 9 #8

They are drawn to the comfort and privilege... Hugin Jun 9 #12

Yeah...that's what Anne Boleyn got from Henry VIII, too. nt allegorical oracle Jun 9 #13