How is this guy different from Trump psychologically and politically? Yes, his goals are different (money doesn't seem to be a driving force) but the megalomania seems about the same. Seems like voting for him in 2028 would be like trading a right-wing nut for a left-wing nut. Where the hell are the ordinary middle-of-the-road non-nuts?
Newson has been tested by Trump and MAGA more than any other Governor. I believe humans are tested like this that have a purpose. President Obama and Newson are the biggest threats to Trump. I hate to say it but he isn’t afraid of Biden because he is a coward ! We wouldn’t be in this mess if Biden wasn’t a coward ! He should have gotten a go getter Attorney General not an old cowardly Republican who ended up prosecuting his son and turning against him. Biden should have made it his number one priority to prosecute Trump day one. One thing about Trump he gets his evil done starting day one. They had enough evidence on Trump to put him away for life but Biden waited too long ! I don’t think we will have another election but if we do we need to pick a strong person. I like Mayor Pete but he is too much like Biden. I wish Bernie was young. My whole Trump family voted for Bernie in 2016 in the primary election. They did not vote for Hillary. Nancy Poloski who is a big inside trader made sure they left Bernie off the Ballet so we had to go into the polling station and ask for a special ballet. Most people didn’t know about this special ballet. The people wanted Bernie ! If it wasn’t for Nancy Poloski Bernie would have been President and we would have never had Trump !
Wendy, I wish you had not taken your post down. I imagine some people complained, however free speech is important, and I prefer to decide myself whether what I read is appropriate and what I like.
After his recent stance of throwing trans people under the bus to enhance his political image and position, I assume that includes presidential aspirations, I have no use for him. I also look time to listen to two of his podcasts where he kept agreeing with Steve Bannon which left me with the impression he’ll do anything to achieve that goal and reminds me too much of Trump. I’ll do everything possible to campaign against him.
As a born & raised Californian I found this article interesting yet I felt a certain sense of indignation. I feel Like a parent who knows their child has behavior issues but doesn't want someone else to point it out.
I've seen many governors come and go. Newsom may not be the best, but he did understand how to handle trump quite well last time around. Now? I think Newsom is just sick of trump like all of us.
I've never felt that Newsom should run for president. He really is just too elitist for our nation. We're used to dealing with, and working for, the wealthy and famous. We know the truth, that they really are absolutely NOT like us.
The focus is pure. I admit that Newsom has done as much or more good as any bad that he has.
And I think people are hopeful for what he is doing now and in the present (and I am too). But when we lean on people and depend on people, we have to understand where they came from and why.
So in this, I attempted to remain PURELY objective in the analysis.
Yes, Newsom's flip flopping on Trans persons was hurtful (to many people). And hes had SOME excesses. We are all human. But the people that we can rely on the best, are the people that we understand are themselves, COMPLETELY human.
Gray Davis, William Stephens, and Pete Wilson both cast a MUCH worse shadow on that office than most.
Wish you had not taken your post down. I imagine some people complained, however free speech is important, and I prefer to decide myself whether what I read is appropriate and what I like.
I was not able to read the article, however, I appreciate these comments so much. I’ve lived in California my entire life, and I think Newsom, for all his faults, is probably one of the better governors we’ve had during my lifetime.
I agree that he’s far too elitist, and maybe even damaged, to run for president. I’m pissed off about his recent comments on trans people - it’s a display of willful ignorance that is absolutely not needed right now. I will continue to let him know what I think so he knows where he stands with at least one constituent.
I really wish I had gotten a chance to read the post before it was taken down. Thanks Wendy, I appreciate you and your writing.
How is this guy different from Trump psychologically and politically? Yes, his goals are different (money doesn't seem to be a driving force) but the megalomania seems about the same. Seems like voting for him in 2028 would be like trading a right-wing nut for a left-wing nut. Where the hell are the ordinary middle-of-the-road non-nuts?
Newson has been tested by Trump and MAGA more than any other Governor. I believe humans are tested like this that have a purpose. President Obama and Newson are the biggest threats to Trump. I hate to say it but he isn’t afraid of Biden because he is a coward ! We wouldn’t be in this mess if Biden wasn’t a coward ! He should have gotten a go getter Attorney General not an old cowardly Republican who ended up prosecuting his son and turning against him. Biden should have made it his number one priority to prosecute Trump day one. One thing about Trump he gets his evil done starting day one. They had enough evidence on Trump to put him away for life but Biden waited too long ! I don’t think we will have another election but if we do we need to pick a strong person. I like Mayor Pete but he is too much like Biden. I wish Bernie was young. My whole Trump family voted for Bernie in 2016 in the primary election. They did not vote for Hillary. Nancy Poloski who is a big inside trader made sure they left Bernie off the Ballet so we had to go into the polling station and ask for a special ballet. Most people didn’t know about this special ballet. The people wanted Bernie ! If it wasn’t for Nancy Poloski Bernie would have been President and we would have never had Trump !
Wendy, I wish you had not taken your post down. I imagine some people complained, however free speech is important, and I prefer to decide myself whether what I read is appropriate and what I like.
Pete is intelligent, emotional stable, experienced, and not an entitled gazillionaire.
I'm hoping Pete B will run in 2028.
WTF did I miss? I had an early work meeting and when I came here to read, it was gone. 😢
Honestly, I’d just like to see some actual grownups in charge—
After his recent stance of throwing trans people under the bus to enhance his political image and position, I assume that includes presidential aspirations, I have no use for him. I also look time to listen to two of his podcasts where he kept agreeing with Steve Bannon which left me with the impression he’ll do anything to achieve that goal and reminds me too much of Trump. I’ll do everything possible to campaign against him.
Death row in California includes some people who've been there 40 or more years.
As a born & raised Californian I found this article interesting yet I felt a certain sense of indignation. I feel Like a parent who knows their child has behavior issues but doesn't want someone else to point it out.
I've seen many governors come and go. Newsom may not be the best, but he did understand how to handle trump quite well last time around. Now? I think Newsom is just sick of trump like all of us.
I've never felt that Newsom should run for president. He really is just too elitist for our nation. We're used to dealing with, and working for, the wealthy and famous. We know the truth, that they really are absolutely NOT like us.
The focus is pure. I admit that Newsom has done as much or more good as any bad that he has.
And I think people are hopeful for what he is doing now and in the present (and I am too). But when we lean on people and depend on people, we have to understand where they came from and why.
So in this, I attempted to remain PURELY objective in the analysis.
Yes, Newsom's flip flopping on Trans persons was hurtful (to many people). And hes had SOME excesses. We are all human. But the people that we can rely on the best, are the people that we understand are themselves, COMPLETELY human.
Gray Davis, William Stephens, and Pete Wilson both cast a MUCH worse shadow on that office than most.
Wish you had not taken your post down. I imagine some people complained, however free speech is important, and I prefer to decide myself whether what I read is appropriate and what I like.
https://thistleandmoss.com/p/repost-the-phoenix-and-the-paradox
I put it back up
I was not able to read the article, however, I appreciate these comments so much. I’ve lived in California my entire life, and I think Newsom, for all his faults, is probably one of the better governors we’ve had during my lifetime.
I agree that he’s far too elitist, and maybe even damaged, to run for president. I’m pissed off about his recent comments on trans people - it’s a display of willful ignorance that is absolutely not needed right now. I will continue to let him know what I think so he knows where he stands with at least one constituent.
I really wish I had gotten a chance to read the post before it was taken down. Thanks Wendy, I appreciate you and your writing.