I voted for him twice, but that was a solid dick move. Right now, I'm liking Mark Kelly's chances though I'd rather have someone more forward thinking.
And sorry folks. AOC just hasn't got the experience yet. Senate seat or a Cabinet position first.
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I'm glad he's having his moment now; his unhinged social media posts put the president's in perspective and the redistricting of California in advance of the midterms shows how we can fight fire with fire.
But most importantly, the way cycles of popularity work means that he will be tired, old news by 2028. We will be safe from him.
Another reason to not vote for Newsom. He may be younger than Pelosi and the other Geronocrats, but he is still corrupt as hell.
Good, it's stupid to focus on an arbitrary number like that. We need real policy, not buzzwords. There should be a progressive income tax without loopholes or avoidance.
Same old same old
Included in the bill:
The proposal includes a provision that would tax former California residents for up to 10 years after they move.
Seems totally fair! I’m sure so many of you would have no issues with this at all! Right?
Also, as Newsom has stated his reasoning is that it causes fiscal instability that would drive out businesses and hurt state finances. Furthermore, he has said he is willing to work on broader solutions to the issues. But yeah, as usual- don’t let this get in the way of whatever fabricated bullshit take is currently being used and accepted without question.
It’s pretty evident from the comments here that no one learned what happens as a result of ignorantly believing that good is the enemy of perfect, and will be perfectly happy to repeat the mistakes of the past.
And lastly, I know this is a nuanced take on the matter, and nuance is generally considered an enemy of the state here, so I’m fully expecting to be accused of being whatever the current ad hominem of the week is. (Is it still “bootlicker? It’s hard to keep track. I know “bLueMaGa” was popular a while back)
But be that as it may, to me, it won’t make what I said wrong. Just- disagreed with.