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ecstatic

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7. one minor quibble --- Why put it to a vote?

Reply to jmbar2 (Original post)

Thu Aug 14, 2025, 03:32 PM

Aug 2025

abbott's not letting Texas voters weigh-in and I'm not 100% confident in elections right now.

Just saying. When we talk about "fighting fire with fire" it means not giving the opposition an opening to derail us.

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Newsom presser on now [View all] jmbar2 Aug 2025 OP

I hope he speaks soon JustAnotherGen Aug 2025 #1

This is HUGE malaise Aug 2025 #2

K&R Torchlight Aug 2025 #3

OMG I LOVE what I'm hearing from him ecstatic Aug 2025 #4

Most Excellent malaise Aug 2025 #6

I'm glad to see this from Newsom. CTyankee Aug 2025 #5

one minor quibble --- Why put it to a vote? ecstatic Aug 2025 #7

because the independent commission was established IN LAW. WarGamer Aug 2025 #8

When you are at war, some laws go out the window Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #10

It's not just a law ITAL Aug 2025 #11

What was ICE doing malaise Aug 2025 #9

I noticed something in the video LogDog75 Aug 2025 #12

I've been looking for a transcript of Gov. Newsom's speech, can anyone help me with a link? chia Aug 2025 #13

Full transcripts take a while. Most video media don't provide them. Later you might check https://www.gov.ca.gov, or ancianita Aug 2025 #16

I didn't see a presser. At what part did the press come in? ancianita Aug 2025 #14

Is it significant that this event was carried live on PBS? Bluetus Aug 2025 #15

I think so, but not that unexpected jmbar2 Aug 2025 #17

If they are smart, they will dedicate themselves to truly serving the public Bluetus Aug 2025 #18