Just trying to get your way

Oct 21, 2025
6 hrs ago
3

Editor,

This letter may not change any minds, and many have probably already voted in this year’s “voting season,” but possibly I can educate a few on what they just voted for by helping pass Proposition 50.

(3) comments

Mick Oct 21, 2025 9:21am

“Fair is fair, but to some, it is sometimes necessary to upend democracy to save democracy.” Uh, isn’t voting the hallmark of democracy? And with a president posting cartoon memes of dumping sh*t on his constituents, the accusation of petty behavior…

Terence Y Oct 21, 2025 8:41am

Thanks for your letter, Mr. Welch. A spoiled child’s characteristics are a perfect description of Newsom. I’d also add that Newsom has a big issue with jealousy – of President Trump. Newsom is no President Trump, not even close, so Newsom throws temper tantrums to get his way. Pretty soon, Newsom will have no friends. Unless you need a favor. Wink-wink.

Dirk van Ulden Oct 21, 2025 7:21am

The Nextdoor site is officially non-political but based on some allowed postings it clearly shows partiality. Most in favor Prop50 and seem to have a sense of achievement by voting for this destructive, undemocratic measure. Do they really understand that they are disenfranchising millions of Californians if the proposition passes? Is it, as Howard mentions, that their TDS overrules the the democratic values that they, and slick Newsom, are so fond of throwing around? Yes, they are like petulant kids who did not like the ice cream flavor of the day. Heaven help us as we slide further into oblivion.

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