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Martin Eden

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7. I have no problem with Newsom

Reply to BannonsLiver (Reply #4)

Tue Jun 10, 2025, 01:38 PM

Jun 10

Not looking to punch him, just articulating my view on the motivation for sending troops.

And yes, I don't doubt he knows this is an authoritarian power play -- though I'm not sure why he declared the motive was ego stroking.

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"This isn't about public safety. It's about stroking a dangerous President's ego," Newsom said. [View all] Miles Archer Jun 10 OP

Thank you.............. Lovie777 Jun 10 #1

He is correct malaise Jun 10 #2

I have to disagree with Newsom on that point Martin Eden Jun 10 #3

Newsom knows all that and more. BannonsLiver Jun 10 #4

I have no problem with Newsom Martin Eden Jun 10 #7

Why split hairs? vanlassie Jun 10 #8

I can't answer that question, because my post did not split hairs. Martin Eden Jun 10 #9

TACO wants so badly to be a war president, he'll even start a war in his own country to achieve it! nt slightlv Jun 10 #5

I worry for Gavin's safety. niyad Jun 10 #6