Absolutely I've been hugely disappointed in our leadership's lack of planning and ability to take up battle and read the political landscape. I saw a clip from John Stewart yesterday about how Democrats are worried about "decorum" while Republicans show up to fight and win. We can't wait 2 yrs. We need leadership change NOW. If we wait t…
Absolutely I've been hugely disappointed in our leadership's lack of planning and ability to take up battle and read the political landscape. I saw a clip from John Stewart yesterday about how Democrats are worried about "decorum" while Republicans show up to fight and win. We can't wait 2 yrs. We need leadership change NOW. If we wait to wrap it up in two or four years it's too late it's another two or four years after that then. We've got stop letting politicians like Jayapal leading the party down losing rabbit holes. We're either a party of the big tent and the majority of we'll permanently become a fringe party for the minority. Let's be clear that we can help bring respect to all voters without abandoning our principles.
Not that I consider him a national leader in the waiting, but Governor Newsome is fighting in California. He has recalled the Legislature into a special session to vote in California Constitutional and other California specific laws to protect those things OCF could try to take, e.g., abortion protection, clean air (California has experience in fighting that battle) to name but two. Other states should follow that idea, if they have the D strength, will and moxie to try.
Just what it will accomplish remains to be seen. I think the primary reason for the special session is to appropriate money for whatever legal battles will ensue. The first Trump Admin wanted to end California's more strict auto emissions standards. I'm sure that will be the target as will any climate related goals that exceed what Trump Admin wants (which are zero). Plus there will aggressive challenges by the CA Atty Gen to anything coming down from the federal government. The CA Constitution can't be changed by the legislature alone; that has to go before the voters.
That presents a problem. Musk may want it. Trump has made an effort to denigrate EVs. I guess they'll have to compromise somewhere. I think Musk is more concerned about getting his cryptocurrency going strong than he is about vehicles. By the way his EV sales are going down. There are many other EVs available now and the cool factor of his Teslas has fallen off.
Clearly the California Constitution can not be changed by the Legislature or the Governor, but it can be cited as a basis for laws enacted to protect rights and privileges to protect their being "cored" by Federal edicts, as an example. What specifically is being planned I do not know, but planning for foreseeable expenditures makes sense.
Absolutely I've been hugely disappointed in our leadership's lack of planning and ability to take up battle and read the political landscape. I saw a clip from John Stewart yesterday about how Democrats are worried about "decorum" while Republicans show up to fight and win. We can't wait 2 yrs. We need leadership change NOW. If we wait to wrap it up in two or four years it's too late it's another two or four years after that then. We've got stop letting politicians like Jayapal leading the party down losing rabbit holes. We're either a party of the big tent and the majority of we'll permanently become a fringe party for the minority. Let's be clear that we can help bring respect to all voters without abandoning our principles.
Harvey:
Guns or knives?
Butch:
Neither.
Harvey:
Pick!
Butch:
I don't wanna shoot with ya, Harvey.
Harvey:
[pulling out a large Bowie knife] Anything you say, Butch.
Butch:
[low voice, to Sundance] Maybe there's a way to make a profit in this. Bet on Logan.
Sundance:
I would, but who'd bet on you?
Harvey:
Sundance, when we're done and he's dead, you're welcome to stay.
Butch:
[low voice, to Sundance] Listen, I don't mean to be a sore loser, but when it's done, if I'm dead, kill him.
Sundance Kid:
[low voice to Butch] Love to.
[waves to Harvey and smiles]
Butch:
No, no, not yet, not until me and Harvey get the rules straightened out.
Harvey:
Rules? In a knife fight? No rules! [Butch kicks Harvey in the groin]
Butch:
Well, if there aint' going to be any rules, let's get the fight started. Someone count. 1,2,3 go.
Sundance:
1,2,3, go! '['Butch knocks Harvey out]
Flat Nose:
I was really rooting for you, Butch.
Butch:
Well, thank you, Flatnose. That's what sustained me in my time of trouble.
Not that I consider him a national leader in the waiting, but Governor Newsome is fighting in California. He has recalled the Legislature into a special session to vote in California Constitutional and other California specific laws to protect those things OCF could try to take, e.g., abortion protection, clean air (California has experience in fighting that battle) to name but two. Other states should follow that idea, if they have the D strength, will and moxie to try.
Just what it will accomplish remains to be seen. I think the primary reason for the special session is to appropriate money for whatever legal battles will ensue. The first Trump Admin wanted to end California's more strict auto emissions standards. I'm sure that will be the target as will any climate related goals that exceed what Trump Admin wants (which are zero). Plus there will aggressive challenges by the CA Atty Gen to anything coming down from the federal government. The CA Constitution can't be changed by the legislature alone; that has to go before the voters.
Since Musk is a shadow President, wouldn't he want clean air initiatives in order to push his clean air vehicles?
That presents a problem. Musk may want it. Trump has made an effort to denigrate EVs. I guess they'll have to compromise somewhere. I think Musk is more concerned about getting his cryptocurrency going strong than he is about vehicles. By the way his EV sales are going down. There are many other EVs available now and the cool factor of his Teslas has fallen off.
Clearly the California Constitution can not be changed by the Legislature or the Governor, but it can be cited as a basis for laws enacted to protect rights and privileges to protect their being "cored" by Federal edicts, as an example. What specifically is being planned I do not know, but planning for foreseeable expenditures makes sense.