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In reply to the discussion: I watched the Governor Newsom speech and realized I was looking at the next president of the United States [View all]Oneironaut
(6,019 posts)67. Respectfully, I don't think that's representative of all LGBTQ+ groups.
I would honestly be shocked to find one trans-exclusive group that is well-organized (eg not just a random group someone created and advertised with only a few people). Every LGBTQ+ group Ive been to is still very trans-affirming. If you could DM me the group, I would be interested to know more about it.
I go to a bunch of LGBTQ+ meetups. If someone wanted to split off, they would probably be looked at poorly by almost everyone in the group. Ive literally never encountered transphobia in any of those groups.
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I watched the Governor Newsom speech and realized I was looking at the next president of the United States [View all]
Doodley
Friday
OP
I'd rate that as extremely unlikely (for at least a couple of different reasons) - - -(nt)-
stopdiggin
Friday
#2
Excellent and astute points, I only wish others had your logical reasoning 👍
arthritisR_US
Friday
#23
That, by the way, is an excellent speech. We are in good hands here, as long as Newsom can hold off Lawless Don.
Hekate
Friday
#21
Just like the pro-Palestinian crowd said about Kamala. How did that self-righteousness work out?
travelingthrulife
Friday
#49
I'll vote for him if he's the nominee. He's my Governor and I think he's doing a very good job...
BurnDoubt
Friday
#32
As I watch him, I see President Newsom. But, will the rest of the country? Jerry Brown might've made a good President,
NBachers
Friday
#35
I love Newsom but I can't help but feel that his anti-Trans-Sports view will cause him trouble.
Hellbound Hellhound
Friday
#43
Yup! I think he's got what it takes and I'd vote for him, but there's definitely trouble. n/t
Hellbound Hellhound
Friday
#59
Apologies for the mischaracterization, and I will edit appropriately.
Hellbound Hellhound
Friday
#63
and I'm sure all our favorite who's not gonna be POTUS anytime soon......Pete B.
a kennedy
Friday
#50
He raised his chances quite a bit with his handling of the immigration problem in California.
patphil
Friday
#69
Maybe, or maybe one of the other Governors. This is getting to be a states' rights battle,
Ocelot II
Friday
#78
We'd be looking at the current President had there been a primary last year.
BlueTsunami2018
Friday
#82