Something I learned in moving to a New England village with politics based in annual town meetings: All politics goes back to high school. Every serious issue debated in town meeting sees factions on either side who were in high school together decades ago, and still dislike each other. Newsom gets bad press from many political nerds. Most were nerds in high school too. Newsom is in presentation the popular kid. Have the nerds ever gone all in on liking the popular kid?
On the other hand, obviously, Trump is with the bullies. The bullies do generally like to team up. Even in town meeting. To win a national election, don't we need to find an acceptable popular kid? Maybe even one who is too pretty, too groomed, speaks too smoothly and confidently, to ever qualify for membership in nerd circles?
Gavin told us presciently, wake up America! That was way back during the LA fires I believe. Seems like years ago, but only months. I’m on Gavin’s side. And these days it is disheartening, but we have to take sides.
It could be that he and JD will run against each other in the ‘28 general. JD is scary. Gavin is right about that in every single way imagined. But people will dismiss as “political theater” because he is a politician who wants to be potus.
I agree most of what he is saying. I think more Americans need to pay attention. I believe that the majority of Americans should rule not a few that are corrupt and not paying attention to what’s really going on.
I am scared of Vance (& Thiel)…
I am also scared of Newsom and all other AIPAC puppets…
We cannot continue electing politicians who justify genocide, in exchange for campaign donations.
Something I learned in moving to a New England village with politics based in annual town meetings: All politics goes back to high school. Every serious issue debated in town meeting sees factions on either side who were in high school together decades ago, and still dislike each other. Newsom gets bad press from many political nerds. Most were nerds in high school too. Newsom is in presentation the popular kid. Have the nerds ever gone all in on liking the popular kid?
On the other hand, obviously, Trump is with the bullies. The bullies do generally like to team up. Even in town meeting. To win a national election, don't we need to find an acceptable popular kid? Maybe even one who is too pretty, too groomed, speaks too smoothly and confidently, to ever qualify for membership in nerd circles?
Why is Newsom actively working against the proposed ONE TIME billionaire tax? That tells me a lot. 😣
Gavin told us presciently, wake up America! That was way back during the LA fires I believe. Seems like years ago, but only months. I’m on Gavin’s side. And these days it is disheartening, but we have to take sides.
It could be that he and JD will run against each other in the ‘28 general. JD is scary. Gavin is right about that in every single way imagined. But people will dismiss as “political theater” because he is a politician who wants to be potus.
That isn’t even the point. It is a distraction.
Thanks Mike. You’re right about Gavin and that’s why I’m supporting him. You have a keen eye for what is real. I enjoy your work.
I agree most of what he is saying. I think more Americans need to pay attention. I believe that the majority of Americans should rule not a few that are corrupt and not paying attention to what’s really going on.
Thanks for this opinion it is an interesting glimpse into Newsom’s thoughts in relation to Vance and his enablers.
I concur. Vance is very dangerous not because he is smart but because he is a vessel for all the Nihilistic people in the shadows.
I am seeing this more that they are a threat to our humanity and freedom. The church example is so accurate.
Sorry: tell me again, why are we suddenly dissing Newsom?