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Vicki's avatar

Thank you. Kudos to Governor Newsom

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Daniel Solomon's avatar

I'm hoping tha there are Califorinia Congressional Republicans -- 9 of them-- that know the rationale for this -- danger of invasion by a foreign nation; there is a rebellion or danger of a rebellion against the authority of the government of the United States -- is BS and will step forward.

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Carol Pladsen-Bloom's avatar

It would be refreshing to have any Rs say anything critical of trump.

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Marycat2021's avatar

And more refreshing if Democrats would wake the hell up.

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Carol Pladsen-Bloom's avatar

That, too. The shock and awe should be over by now. Nothing is routine until trump is gone.

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Cat's avatar

As we seemingly are spiraling quickly towards popping this fascist zit, I cannot thank you enough for being the source of fact and comfort during this most traitorous of times.

Thank all of you for your tireless & truly heroic work🙏😻

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Carol Pladsen-Bloom's avatar

The work being done by maga and trump to not have fair elections is already in the works.

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Douglas Gilligan's avatar

Here is a clue, not every person looking for day work is an immigrant. Not every hispanic is an immigrant. Hispanics have been here in California longer than Caucasions. I expect more and more american citizens are being deported, even if they have ID proving they are citizens. These people in ICE just do not care.

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Terry's avatar

If trump bothered with history, perhaps he'd know that fact. trump is allergic to anything factual.

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Ed Garland's avatar

He's an illiterate bully.

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Pat Robinson's avatar

As is the entire GOP.

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Beth Witrogen's avatar

Garlic and crosses too!

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Ed Garland's avatar

Agree. I predict they will all face a day of recognition and deep regret for following the orders of a madman. Not sure why our military hasn't united against DC. Same for law enforcement. This orange idiot cares nothing for anyone except himself. Anyone who supports him is in the line of fire. They will be used, abused, and discarded the instant they go against wrongdoing. The question is, once he kicks them to the curb, where will they go?

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

I agree. If we could join forces with law enforcement - that is my hope.

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Ed Garland's avatar

Yes, that would be ideal and it would be in support of our Democracy. Unfortunately, however, we have people in the military and law enforcement who side with him.

Our prayer and our hope is that those in our first responder professions will unite to stand against those who are dedicated to MAGA and Project 2025.

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ramona j's avatar

https://substack.com/@sugarrhi/note/c-124751184?r=4hcex0

This needs to go viral. She was trying to go into her apartment .

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Mathias Risse's avatar

They treat Hispanics like the Nazis did to Sinti and Roma.

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Pat Robinson's avatar

Next it will be Blacks and Browns.

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Mathias Risse's avatar

Sooner or later also the Jews, because Jewish values (humanism and charity) contradict fascism.

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Pat Robinson's avatar

Right after the Muslims (yes even those who voted for him because they might LOOK like they belong to a terrorist group because the wear traditional Muslim attire.

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Mathias Risse's avatar

The right-wing antisemitism seeks to define who is a jew. Goebbels did so, and Trump's movement does it concerning liberal Jews who resist the fascist regime and oppose Netanyahu's violent politics.

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Pat Robinson's avatar

Seems to me that pretty soon, since the crime rate isn't' going to go down much with these deportations since they aren't deporting all that many criminals, next they will say they need to round up Black persons because they may have snuck in from one of those banned countries and everyone knows blacks commit more crimes that whites (which like everything else the mainstream media does not challenge is not remotely true).

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Nerd's avatar

"No Kings" is June 14th on Saturday. Screw his parade, find local at nokings.org

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

Attending in Buffalo, NY. I will be wearing my t-shirt that says "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Stephanie Ollis's avatar

Well said, governor.

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Douglas Gilligan's avatar

Gavin is stepping up. This is not about politics, this is about honoring oaths and commitments, something Trump has shown that his entire administration and Republicans in general will refuse to do Yes, there are some, but they have mostly been shoved out of power because Trump/MAGA has taken over the Republican party.

We need peaceful civil disobedience. That includes Officers honoring their oaths and refusing to honor illegal orders. Refusing to aim weapons at civilians.

ICE is corrupt through and through, filled with people who hate all immigrants and have no respect for the law. I am sure by now they have gotten rid of any who were hesitant about being cruel and arbitrary. Would not be surprised to see volunteer militia types filling their ranks.

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

I am quite certain that the Proud Boys - what a despicable name and all other right wing evil groups have been filling the ranks of ice.

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Beth Witrogen's avatar

Quite certain! Most definitely. And probably paid by one of those PACs

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Megan Rothery's avatar

Phenomenal. Thank you!

And my normal -

Call. Write. Email. Protest peacefully. Unrelentingly.

Use/share this spreadsheet as a resource to call/email/write members of Congress, the Cabinet and news organizations. Reach out to your own reps, as well as those in other states on a specific committee important to a topic you’re sharing. Use your voice and make some “good trouble.”

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/13lYafj0P-6owAJcH-5_xcpcRvMUZI7rkBPW-Ma9e7hw/edit?usp=drivesdk

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

Already doing this. I write postcards for Activate America.

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Jean Conley's avatar

I've never heard of them. I'll have to check into it. Thanks!

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Megan Rothery's avatar

That’s great! I’ll have to look into Activate America. I know other card type resources like Card Campaign and ActionNetwork that I listed on my spreadsheet

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Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

Activate America has letter writing, phone calling and the postcards. You have to pay for the postcards and stamps but I am willing to make this donation. I also add stickers on the postcards about MeidasTouch and Brian Tyler Cohen.

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Megan Rothery's avatar

Wonderful! I’ll look into them when I get home and add a link on my sheet so many other people find another resource they love too. Thanks!

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Marié telléz's avatar

Unbelievable , please , Governor Gavin Newson to run for President , he is outstanding!!!

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Maryann Zdralek's avatar

Yes I agree! Felon 47 knows Gavin wants to run for President and DJT will do anything to smear his name!

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Jean Conley's avatar

As will all republiCRAPS.

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Cassi Patterson's avatar

Thank you for manking this happen. Gov Newsom knocked it out of the park but Meidas Network is redefining how we get our news and the truth. You all are doing a great job and leading the way!

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Jessie S.'s avatar

After his podcast catering to far right wing nutjobs, I was feeling really chilly towards him. But he’s really stepping up to the plate here and defending our country and I really love seeing it.

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Baja Arizona's avatar

Yeah, he fukked up once, he's obviously learned from it.

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Missi's avatar

"keep your friends close, but your enemies closer" 🍸

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Jean Conley's avatar

It think in many instances, it works the other way around. You ALWAYS know who your enemies are. Unfortunately, friends (not all, of course) will turn on you. Just look at what's happened since the Dictator Nut Job came on the scene. Many friendships have been destroyed due to supporting different politicians (republiCRAP/Democrat). In the past, there's always been some of that, but the Idiot in the Oval Office has really brought out the hate. Unfortunately, it has spread like wildfire thanks to that nazi/communist sitting in the Oval Office.

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Danna Dykstra-Coy's avatar

Thank you We needed this Gavin, not the podcaster that interviewed the pro-fascists with no pushback

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Lori's avatar

Wow great great speech. It’s time we all stand up to Trump. But we have to be nonviolent that’s how we win. Violence only hurts the cause. Make your voice heard but no violence. California we are good strong people we have to protect one another no matter where you are from. We have many, many good people here who are immigrants that don’t deserve to be treated this way. People we have all worked with, hung out with and even lived next to who have never caused any problems. But in Trumps racist eyes they are all criminals. We have to stand and protect all. But we also have to do this with no violence. Violence only gives them cause to do more damage. We can stop them I believe this in my heart.

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Douglas Gilligan's avatar

For all those who attend any event where Trump is, just turn your back on him. Look away from him. It cannot be seen as threatening, but it communicates dismissal, rejecting, banishment... and the more who turn away, the larger the demonstration is. Just being a body there even if you are opposing him, counts as 'people in support' because a picture does not show what you are shouting. Trump is very 'sensitive' and this would hurt him. Just as it hurt him when people were leaving his rallies early.

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Naomi's avatar

One question. When the NG is using flash band and rubber bullets how do u suppose we protest w/o violence? I say violence is obviously necessary. It seems to be the only way. Is to take them out b4 they take us out. Its what they are asking for by doing trumps bidding and not the citizens.

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Robyn Chauvin's avatar

I suggest you study Gandhi and Martin Luther King.

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Ed Garland's avatar

Ditto!

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Paul Bourdon's avatar

Trump and the fascists want burning cars and violence. That will sell authoritarianism

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Douglas Gilligan's avatar

Turn your back on them. Sit down. If they want to move you, make them carry you.

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brad ziegel's avatar

Trump is his own worse enemy,he stoked the coals hot for one of the people he hates most,that being Gavin Newsome and now helped to propel Gavin into a lead position to run for president. Sometimes evil people do good deeds without even acting our of character.

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Michael Young's avatar

Thank you, Governor Newsom! Thank you, once again, for standing up to the tyrant in Washington!

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Kitty Kat's avatar

Thank you

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Deiettra Malone's avatar

Looking very Presidential Newsom! 💙

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