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In reply to the discussion: Not sure how many folks are fans of Newsom's current communication strategy, but he really scored with this one. [View all]
BaronChocula
(4,738 posts)51. Mockery moves weaklings
Some people are destined to simply side with whoever seems to have the upper hand. They go with perceived alphas because they crave protection. When you mock a perceived alpha with no answer, you become an alpha.
Just months ago Newsom was touring around talking about how toxic the Democratic brand was. This was bandwagon behavior. He seems to have changed his coms style and he's much better off for it.
Bullies need to be punched in the fucking face. Newsom's pummeling trump these days. More of that!
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Not sure how many folks are fans of Newsom's current communication strategy, but he really scored with this one. [View all]
Miles Archer
Aug 2025
OP
If I knew who the other three men are, I'd probably get the joke! Who are they?
CaliforniaPeggy
Aug 2025
#6
And when MAGA accused Newsom of "blasphemy" and "sacrilege," they posted this response:
sop
Aug 2025
#44
OK, how can they do one with the glowing orb? Perhaps one with Steven Cheung's glowing head?
NBachers
Aug 2025
#23
I'd love to see a cartoonist treat Newsom the way Ben Garrison worships krasnov (and pootie-poot)
Grokenstein
Aug 2025
#27