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Magoo48

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12. I am also hoping Gavin's example sets fire to the feet of some of our reluctant Congress critters.

Reply to SWBTATTReg (Reply #2)

Fri Aug 15, 2025, 06:24 PM

Aug 15

I feel confident more blue state politicians will now look into creative direct actions they can also take to support this battle for a new and more solid freedom for all of us.

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Jeff Tiedrich - Gavin Newsom, fuck yeah [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 15 OP

This is going to sting some people. gab13by13 Aug 15 #1

Good for him. I think a lot of us in DU land and beyond are kind of getting sick and tired of being sidelined, hidden SWBTATTReg Aug 15 #2

I am also hoping Gavin's example sets fire to the feet of some of our reluctant Congress critters. Magoo48 Aug 15 #12

Don't bring a knife to a gunfight Botany Aug 15 #3

Democrats have been wielding that wimpy knife for way too fucking long. Paladin Aug 15 #4

This is a war between good and evil. End of story. Trump's giving into the fossil fuel industries very well might .... Botany Aug 15 #5

I fully agree with you. (nt) Paladin Aug 15 #6

I read about the krill--or lack of in the Antartica a week or so ago. Some scientists are riversedge Aug 15 #14

I feel that Newsom threw us Democrats a lifeline! colorado_ufo Aug 15 #7

My sentiments, exactly. (nt) Paladin Aug 15 #11

They haven't even been bringing knives to the gunfights. Bluetus Aug 15 #9

An example of what Newsom could do TODAY, beyond just rhetoric Bluetus Aug 15 #13

Maybe... what do you think? Jean Genie Aug 15 #8

Please note, the ERR Act reverts back to the original neutral system of redistricting Buddyzbuddy Aug 15 #10