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California here we come. Yes we tend to be the cultural precursors for the rest of the country except for perhaps decriminalization of drugs and assisted suicide and a few other things. Anyhow, the shrinkage of the Republican Party in our state down to a nearly inconsequential percentage seems to be democracy at work. As the numbers of our open-minded and optimistic population expands so does the party that represents their values. Of course, the decline to state numbers or independents are also growing which indicates that the Democratic movement is not appealing enough to many additional folks. Either way, if we Democratic types at least gain some understanding of our fellow citizens and their difficulties and their resentments, we might start to see some openings for further gains. So results matter in our new administration. A return to a more rational discourse on the virus, the economy, justice here and abroad and foreign policy with real results may well boost the process.
What about our friends suffering under the Republican and right wing mindset? I’d call it the Fox News depression, or the One America paranoia, or the Newsmax resentment syndrome. The watchers and consumers of these sorts of media outlets tend to become morose and depressed as well as needing an outlet for their aggression. This dwelling on the negative is bad for their health and the sanity of the rest of us. I guess we need to show them a little love.
Mike - there is no such thing as suffering under the Republican mindset. With Trump we finally had a chance to overhaul that party which he partially succeeded in. What I am suffering under is the braindead Biden who has not said anything cogent since January 20 unless from a teleprompter. Both parties will see more erosion to the independent category. Let's face it, your party is just as obsolete as the old Republican party. On its way down the Democrats are destroying what is left of our once beautiful republic.
A few months ago, didn’t Mr. Caggiano write a letter saying civility should rule? Yet, here we are into February and Mr. Caggiano is still spewing his hypocritical garbage promoting divisiveness more than civility. It’s funny Mr. Caggiano conveniently memory-holes his TDS and negativity for the past 5 years.
Mike, call us what you want. Do us a favor though, just stay out of our wallets and quit with the confiscation of wealth. Other than that, California is all yours. Highest poverty rate, huge populations of illegal immigrants, highest taxation and a public school system that is run by Marxists. As people leave the state, Mike needs to remember why, it is that 1 party state that we live in that is bringing this once great state to its knees. I am sure Texas appreciates you Mike.
I thought you were moving, CC. You made it abundantly clear a couple months ago. There are many people on here who would be happy to help you load the truck.
I can still keep one home in California and keep the existing tax base. After prop 19, not so much and actually had to meet with a tax attorney to figure that out. Economically I am out of California but will keep one residence for tax reasons. That and Mikey and others said some derogatory things about me so I can't let that pass. If you knew me better Tommy you would understand. I can pay professionals for help loading the truck, thanks for your offer though.
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Mike - there is no such thing as suffering under the Republican mindset. With Trump we finally had a chance to overhaul that party which he partially succeeded in. What I am suffering under is the braindead Biden who has not said anything cogent since January 20 unless from a teleprompter. Both parties will see more erosion to the independent category. Let's face it, your party is just as obsolete as the old Republican party. On its way down the Democrats are destroying what is left of our once beautiful republic.
Dirk--are you trying to be funny, or are you just funny? There is NO Republican party.
Actually, I agree with you Tommy. It is now led by a bunch of wimps. But, we shall overcome those jerks.
A few months ago, didn’t Mr. Caggiano write a letter saying civility should rule? Yet, here we are into February and Mr. Caggiano is still spewing his hypocritical garbage promoting divisiveness more than civility. It’s funny Mr. Caggiano conveniently memory-holes his TDS and negativity for the past 5 years.
I believe he mentioned showing some love.
He did. I'm wondering if "love" is just a euphemism for deprogramming, cleansing and denying a livelihood?
Mike, call us what you want. Do us a favor though, just stay out of our wallets and quit with the confiscation of wealth. Other than that, California is all yours. Highest poverty rate, huge populations of illegal immigrants, highest taxation and a public school system that is run by Marxists. As people leave the state, Mike needs to remember why, it is that 1 party state that we live in that is bringing this once great state to its knees. I am sure Texas appreciates you Mike.
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I thought you were moving, CC. You made it abundantly clear a couple months ago. There are many people on here who would be happy to help you load the truck.
I can still keep one home in California and keep the existing tax base. After prop 19, not so much and actually had to meet with a tax attorney to figure that out. Economically I am out of California but will keep one residence for tax reasons. That and Mikey and others said some derogatory things about me so I can't let that pass. If you knew me better Tommy you would understand. I can pay professionals for help loading the truck, thanks for your offer though.
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