Gavin Newsom Tries to Blame Trump for Lack of Rebuilding After L.A. Fires

Gavin and Rosie in the rubber room.

Legal Insurrection

. . . "As for Newsom’s claims about Trump, he should be laughed off the national stage. Instead, at least one outlet, Politico, is taking him seriously:

Newsom accuses Trump of wildfire aid snub

Gavin Newsom accused the Trump administration of rebuffing a meeting request as the California governor seeks more wildfire recovery aid in Washington, casting the refusal to make a staffer available as an unprecedented breach.

The Democratic governor’s staff said the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees the Federal Resources Management Agency, told them FEMA’s acting director was unavailable and did not offer another official to meet with as Newsom presses Congress for $33.9 billion. The Newsom administration framed that freezeout as part of a larger abandonment of the Los Angeles area, arguing the White House has broken with precedent by not sending a funding proposal to Congress.

“The Trump Administration refused a routine wildfire recovery meeting — a rejection we’ve never seen before — even as LA families near a year without long-term federal financial help,” Newsom spokesperson Izzy Gardon said in a statement. “The message to survivors is unmistakable: Donald Trump doesn’t care about them.”

"It has been almost a year since the fires, yet Newsom and Bass have done almost nothing.

"Adam Carolla predicted the rebuild would be nonexistent back in January. He was right.

"Featured image via Twitter/X video." . . .

Rosie O'Donnell's therapist urged her to 'detach' from social media due to bizarre fixation on Trump  "Rosie O'Donnell's therapist begged her to cut herself off from social media over what friends and family have described as a spiraling fixation with President Donald Trump - but the comedian couldn't even hold out for half a day.

The day before Thanksgiving, O'Donnell vowed to her therapist that she would go two days without posting anything about the Republican president, according to The Washington Post's profile of her life in Ireland. 

"The pledge collapsed almost instantly. 'It lasted maybe a few hours,' the paper reported.". . . 

The Democratic Party Is the Most Racist Organization in America | Opinion

 Newsweek  Oct 28, 2024 

  "Clearly, racial division is no longer working as an electoral strategy. Fighting racism with more racism is deeply unpopular."

Nancy says.....

. . . "The Democrats' long-term strategy is to stoke racial resentment to build their coalition and energize non-white voters. The rhetoric is designed to convince minorities that America is irredeemably, structurally racist, and only Democrats will look out for them. Social justice ideology, DEI, and wokeness are used in businesses, institutions, and schools to enforce Democratic rule and used internally to enforce party discipline. Note how Democrats united an entire coalition around Kamala Harris. No one wanted to look racist for suggesting there might be a better option.

AOC and the author

"During the summer of 2020, I was a fundraiser for progressives and saw crazy things. Campaigns started replacing consultants and campaign staff with BIPOC staffers to appear more inclusive. A prominent Democratic group announced funding was reserved solely for organizations led by non-whites. Another campaign pitched a donor-backed plan to source poor white people from Craigslist, pay them to be interviewed, then bait them into racially insensitive remarks. The candidate could then expose their racism as a "white whisperer" who could change their minds. The idea was insane and shut down by consultants who knew better, but still came disturbingly close to happening.

"At first, I went along with the Democratic crusade for racial division. I was scolded for using yellow emojis in Slack, which are complicit in white supremacy, so I switched them to white. When speaking to BIPOC consultants, I made sure to mention how white women are the worst, so they knew I wasn't racist. While reviewing resumes for potential hires, I tracked their race to ensure all people of color received interviews, and ignored most resumes from white men." . . .   More...

Evan Barker is a former Democratic campaign operative, campaign finance reform advocate, and podcaster. You can follow her on X @evanwch.

The REAL Racism the Lefties Won't Talk About   "Race hustling weasels such as Al Sharpton have long suggested that white people don't want to have a talk about race, because we crayolas are all racist and whatnot. Good news, Al, I'm ready for that talk now!" . . .

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Goes on Ugly Racist Rant About 'White Tears,' Gets Zero Pushback from CNN Anchor    

. . . "Newsflash to Rep. Crockett: the history of the world is colonization. The first North American “natives” are thought to have likely crossed a Bering Sea land bridge, while those in South America probably came across the Pacific Ocean by boat." . . .

Much more here:  Jasmine's racism - Search  It seems a race war is wanted.

What are the motives and what do they want to see happen?

Pentagon reporters self-deported. America won.

 Don Surber  

“ 'Skepticism is one thing. Flat-out lying is another.” The problem with the legacy media is that their job was to make Republicans look bad and to protect Democrats from any damaging information. Good riddance!" Comment by MLR

"On October 15, roughly half of the 101 members of the self-important Pentagon Press Association turned in their credentials as Pentagon reporters to protest new rules such as not giving reporters free range in the military headquarters.

"These are the eagle-eyed journalists who never noticed that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was in the hospital for a month.

"The quitters now complain that they are being denied access. Huh?

"Disney’s ABC said, “Outlets that reach millions of news consumers are being denied access to rare briefings by Pentagon officials this week—sessions that are being held instead for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s hand-picked media organizations.

"Only in Paragraph 4 did the Disney channel admit that it voluntarily surrendered its press credentials.

"The story boasted, “The rules haven’t kept journalists from working, even without the physical access. The Washington Post reported Friday that Hegseth ordered a second strike in September on a boat with suspected drug smugglers after not everyone had been initially killed. President Donald Trump said Hegseth had denied he did this, which some critics have said was a potential war crime if true.”

"If true.

"Bullwinkle J. Moose once observed that if it’s in the newspaper, it must be true. Newspapers dropped that standard long ago.

"AP, whose Pentagon reporter was among the quitters taking their ballpoint pens and going home, said at the time, “In an essay, NPR reporter Tom Bowman noted the many times he’d been tipped off by people he knew from the Pentagon and while embedded in the military about what was happening, even if it contradicted official lines put out by leadership. Many understand the media’s role.”

"AP doesn’t understand. Chief among those reports that contradicted the Pentagon this summer was AP’s story that began, “A U.S. intelligence report suggests that Iran’s nuclear program has been set back only a few months after U.S. strikes and was not ‘completely and fully obliterated’ as President Donald Trump has said, according to two people familiar with the early assessment.”

"The story is based on the 47th Rule of What Passes for Journalism These Days: Never believe Trump." . . .

Unhinged MSNBC Analyst: ‘Criminal’ Trump Is Trying to Distract Us from the Fact that ‘a Crime Family Is Atop the White House’

TFPPWire   

"The Bottom Line: An MSNBC guest accused Trump of running a “crime family” from the White House and using urban crime concerns to distract from alleged corruption. These remarks were made without supporting evidence, raising questions about the ethics of broadcasting such claims. The exchange reflects the ongoing use of sensational political rhetoric on cable news, where accusation often outweighs verification."

"Donald Trump’s critics on MSNBC are pushing a new narrative, accusing him of operating a “crime family” from the White House and using public safety concerns to distract from alleged corruption. The exchange featured heated rhetoric but no presented evidence.

Key Facts:

• MSNBC’s Anand Giridharadas accused Donald Trump of leading a “crime family” from the White House.
• He claimed Trump was “running crypto schemes” and enriching “billionaire cronies.”
• Giridharadas alleged Trump uses crime concerns in cities like D.C., Chicago, and New York to deflect from larger wrongdoing.
• The discussion aired during “Morning Joe” with host Joe Scarborough.

The Rest of The Story:  During a “Morning Joe” segment, Joe Scarborough and Anand Giridharadas discussed urban crime and public safety. Scarborough suggested that Americans can be concerned about multiple issues at once, including crime, the environment, and political integrity.

"Giridharadas agreed on the importance of public safety but quickly pivoted to accuse Trump of exploiting crime fears. He asserted Trump is “weaponizing” safety concerns in major cities, particularly D.C., Chicago, and New York, for political gain." . . .  More...  

  'Beyond sick': MS NOW correspondent blasted for disgusting comments on National Guard shooting  

MS NOW reporter gets obliterated online for unbelievable comment about shooting of National Guard troops | Blaze Media . . .

‘Beyond sick’: Sky News Australia. . . MS NOW correspondent Ken Dilanian has been slammed over his comments following the shooting of two National Guard troops. "On Wednesday, two National Guard troops were shot in Washington, DC, with both currently in critical condition and the shooter in custody. "During MS NOW’s coverage of the shooting, Dilanian spoke about the environment in the US capital since the National Guard’s deployment. "The correspondent observed that the guard’s presence in DC has been normalised and not seen as controversial, as when they were first deployed. “ 'Of course, you know, there's so much controversy happening in the United States right now with ICE, who are also wearing uniforms and wearing masks,” he said. “ 'And so there's — you don't know — people walking around with uniforms in an American city. There are some Americans that might object to that. And so, apparently, this shooting has happened.” . . .

Trump reveals his character    . . . "He's grown in office too. The counter puncher prone to fire off unguided mean tweets has, with the benefit of age and experience, remained a counter puncher, but a more restrained tweeter. Having survived multiple assassination attempts has doubtless reminded him of his mortality, God’s apparent plan for him, and has noticeably humbled him. Those with defective character would have seen that as a sign of their invulnerability. Trump seems to have understood the opposite.

"Many don’t know how many acts of kindness Trump and his family regularly do. They don’t publicize them, nor do they have to do them. " . . .

ANN’S 1-STEP GUIDE TO SAVING NORTH CAROLINA

 Ann Coulter  

"But I’d really rather he round up illegals in North Carolina, so maybe we could have a shot at preventing this “purple state” from becoming California."

"Although the media are not typically interested in helping Republicans win elections, they seem awfully concerned that Donald Trump’s immigration raids in Charlotte, North Carolina, could hurt the GOP’s electoral prospects. The New York Times reports, for example, that the raids “brought one of the Trump administration’s showiest crackdown strategies into a purple state … creating a rare test of one of his core priorities in fiercely contested political territory.”

"Hold it right there. A purple state? When did North Carolina become a purple state? The state of “Senator No” (Jesse Helms) and other staunch conservatives like John East?

"Here’s a clue! From 1900 until around 1980, North Carolina’s foreign-born population was less than 1%. Today, it’s 15% — and that’s not including third-generation immigrants. The immigrants are mostly Hispanic and Asian, groups that block vote, 70% to 30%, for the Democrats.

"In Mecklenburg County, where Charlotte is located, 65% of new residents were born outside of the country. Talk about a sanctuary: The Mecklenburg County Sheriff, Garry McFadden, is a black man who not only thinks “Black Lives Matter,” but also “Illegal Alien Child Rapist and Murderers’ Lives Matter.”

"Ignoring ICE detainer requests — and common sense — he promptly releases those accused of committing such minor and inconsequential infractions as car theft, drunk driving, rape, child molestation and murder onto the streets, never to be heard from again. [ATTENTION SEN. MARK KELLY: Sheriff McFadden’s underlings are being forced to comply with illegal orders!]

"Arguably, the state isn’t turning blue because enforcement of immigration laws has been too aggressive, but rather because it’s been nonexistent." . . . More...

How To Identify Fraudulent Activities Online

  Spotting Spooky Scams Online   

Remember: If you ever see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, talk to your parents or a trusted adult. They can help you figure out what to do. 

"Are you tired of being bullied or harassed online? Or do you want to take precautions? This blog post on how to identify fraudulent activities online will help you a lot.

"The internet is a fantastic place to learn, play, and connect with friends. But just like the real world, there can be dangers in staying online for any purpose. That’s where cybersecurity comes in!

"The use of the internet is beautiful but its users are making it difficult for some people around the cyber space.

"We have noticed a higher increase in cyber theft, bridge, and cyberbullying in the 21st century than in centuries past.

"This has cost a lot of businesses and organizations their valued trademark and treasures

"So, we will explain how to identify fraudulent activities online. But let us have a deep dive into cybersecurity first." . . .  More...

. . . "How To Identify Fraudulent Activities Online:  "Being a good online detective is all about learning the tricks of the trade! Here are some things to watch out for to keep your information safe and avoid online scams:

• "Stranger Danger Goes Digital: Just like in the real world, it’s important to be careful about talking to strangers online. Don’t share personal information like your address, phone number, or school name with people you don’t know well, even if they seem nice.
• Beware of Phishing: Phishing is when someone tries to trick you into giving them your information by pretending to be someone or something they’re not. They might send you an email that looks like it’s from a bank, a game company, or even a friend. Here’s how to spot a phishing attempt:
  • Check the Sender: Does the email address look strange or misspelled? Legitimate companies will usually have email addresses that end with their company name (e.g., [email address removed]).
  • Too Good to Be True? It Probably Is! Does the email offer you something amazing, like free virtual currency or a chance to win a big prize? If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
  • Urgency Alerts: Does the email pressure you to click on a link or reply right away? Scammers often try to create a sense of urgency to make you act without thinking.
  • Suspicious Links: Never click on links in emails from unknown senders. If you’re unsure about an email, even if it seems to be from someone you know, talk to your parents or a trusted adult before clicking anything.
• Pop-Ups & Download Dangers: Sometimes, scary pop-up windows might appear on your screen, warning you about viruses or offering you free software. Don’t click on these pop-ups! They might be trying to install malware (bad software) on your device. Also, only download games and apps from trusted sources, like official app stores.
• Social Media Savvy: Social media platforms are great for connecting with friends, but it’s important to be careful about what you share. Remember, once you post something online, it can be difficult or even impossible to erase it. Don’t share personal information or anything you wouldn’t want everyone to see. Be mindful of who you accept as friends – only connect with people you know and trust in real life.
• Strong Passwords are Super Important: Think of your passwords like the keys to your online treasure chest! Make sure your passwords are strong and unique for each account. They should be long (at least 8 characters) and include a mix of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. Don’t share your passwords with anyone, not even your best friend!" . . .
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• Avoid Being Scammed: How to Identify Fake Emails and Suspicious Links | McAfee Blog

Beware These 10 Email Scams So You Don't Get Ripped Off

By Gutting CAFE, Trump Can Make Autos Beautiful Again

 Issues & Insights 

 "But the combination of Congress’ and Trump’s actions will make it all the harder for the next administration to try to dictate car-buying choices for Americans." 

"President Donald Trump took another welcome step this week to free the auto industry from the grip of federal regulators who are largely to blame for the boring, homogenized fleet of cars that fill up the roads these days.

"On Wednesday, Trump released a plan to roll back federal corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standard to levels that won’t force Americans into electric cars.

"In what he’s calling a reset, the plan is to chuck the Biden administration’s fuel mandate – a mandate specifically designed to force car buyers into EVs.

"As the White House correctly put it, “The Biden standards would have compelled widespread shifts to EVs that American consumers did not ask for, accompanied by significant cost-of-living increases. Since EVs are so expensive to build, automakers must sell them at a loss and make up the difference by significantly raising the sticker price of gas cars.”

"As a refresher, the CAFE standards came into being during the 1970s energy crisis – a crisis itself caused by inept government regulations. The standards require the fleet of cars sold by a manufacturer to meet government-dictated average fuel-economy targets, or face hefty annual fines.

"As we noted in this space in July:

From the beginning, these standards were a disaster, forcing automakers to radically downsize their fleet, which research showed cost thousands of lives because, all things being equal, smaller, lighter cars are less safe than larger ones.

"They also resulted in cars being stripped of anything that added weight – including spare tires –dreary designs that only a socialist could love, and stuffed with hated features such as the “start-stop” system.

"But the administration’s move, while welcome, isn’t as big a deal as it might seem. After all, the best solution would be to jettison CAFE standards entirely, not ratchet them up more slowly. The justification for these standards – an energy crisis – is long gone, and the government simply has no business dictating what kind of cars, or how many of each kind, automakers must sell.

"What’s more, Congress rendered the debate over CAFE standards largely moot this summer, when – in a genius move completely overlooked by the press – lawmakers zeroed out the fines for missing whatever the CAFE targets are." . . .   (See, “CAFE Standards Are Dead.“)

George Soros wrecked American criminal justice — one leftist DA at a time

NY Post    

"George Gascón, the Los Angeles district attorney who survived multiple recall attempts, was finally ousted in 2024, and at least 21 other Soros-linked DAs have been replaced by tough-on-crime counterparts since 2022. To put it plainly, Soros’ “movement” has failed. The question is how much longer communities will have to suffer before progressive prosecutors admit it."

"This week a Washington Post puff piece leaped to the defense of the progressive district attorneys propelled into office by the campaign cash of billionaire George Soros, portraying these prosecutors as well-meaning reformers besieged by racist Republicans.

"But while Soros’ left-wing fans thrill to the way his funding has fundamentally transformed criminal justice across America, here’s what they won’t acknowledge: The results have been disastrous.

"Through both direct and indirect donations, Soros has poured money into a staggering number of DA races across the country.

"By 2023, progressive prosecutors had jurisdiction over at least 20% of the US population, and half of Americans living in its biggest cities, reports Matt Palumbo in his book “The Heir.”

"Soros-funded district attorneys have won in Tampa Bay, Denver, Orlando, Northern Virginia, Portland, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Philly, St. Louis, Dallas and many others; 126 of them have held office at some point, per the Media Research Center.

"Over the past decade, Soros’s Justice and Public Safety PAC alone has spent money in at least 62 primary and general elections, according to the WaPo report, winning 77% of the time — without having to lay out much to tilt those typically low-spending local elections.

. . . "Back in 2016, Politico wrote of Soros’ “quiet overhaul of the US justice system,” describing how he recognized DA races as an untapped opportunity to remake cities according to his progressive ideology.

"Soros realized these races are particularly vulnerable to outside influence: Few voters know who their district attorney is, despite the DA’s major role in shaping crime enforcement.

"As Soros spokesman Michael Vachon admitted, “We started a movement . . . the knee-jerk, so-called tough-on-crime philosophy has been discredited in many communities.”

"He is right, and the results are catastrophic.

"The foundational belief these progressive DAs share is that systemic social change, not aggressive prosecution, is the answer to crime.

"This ideology fit perfectly with the ascension of woke politics, which blamed problems on systems and focused on identity above all else.

"That’s why the core of their radical criminal justice reform involved eliminating cash bail, declining to prosecute minor offenses, and drastically limiting the use of sentencing enhancements such as “three strikes.” . . .  More...

Videos show Toronto contractor driving snowplow through pro-Palestinian demonstration

 CBC News   

"Police have not charged driver who appears to have been doing taxpayer-funded work when incident happened"

"Videos posted on social media show the driver pilot their orange Kubota tractor right through the crowd that had gathered on the sidewalk. One protester is seen trying to clear the way, while another briefly grabs the front plow before jumping out of the way. 

“What the f--k is wrong with you?” one protester can be heard saying as another person in the crowd smacks the plow’s salter with a sign.

"A photograph from the scene shows the driver giving the crowd the middle finger.

"Omar Mahmoud, one of the protesters that night, told CBC Toronto the group was chanting demands for changes to the U.S. plan for Gaza, when the lights of the plow approached and fear set in.

”When you are a Palestinian in this community you are always afraid of these things happening. Your worst assumptions come through,” he said. “It’s still shocking that this happened.”

"The vehicle has signage for A&F Di Carlo Construction, one of the companies contracted to do snow-clearing work in the City of Toronto. The plow’s salter has City of Toronto signage.

"Fausto Di Carlo, spokesperson for A&F Di Carlo Construction Inc., said in a statement Thursday the company is aware of the "unfortunate incident" involving its sidewalk plow equipment.

"Di Carlo said its crew was on a "preseason practice run" required by its contract. It had notified the city but was not told about "any unusual activity" in the area.

" 'Our operator was trying to do her job under difficult circumstances and feared for her personal safety. She had no other option but to remove herself from the situation slowly and carefully which is what she did. We note that police who were on-site had no concerns with her actions," Di Carlo said." . . .

John Rieti started with CBC News in 2008 as a Peter Gzowski intern in Newfoundland, and holds a master of journalism degree from Toronto Metropolitan University. As a reporter, John has covered everything from the Blue Jays to Toronto city hall. He now leads a CBC Toronto digital team that has won multiple Radio Television Digital News Association awards for overall excellence in online reporting.

Iranian-Run, Soros-Funded Billboards Urge Soldiers to Disobey Orders

 Daniel Greenfield  

"Americans may not be living the American Dream anymore, but it’s still possible for two foreigners to live the dream of a million dollar Victorian house in a mostly white area, a lavish wedding and a career track of working to destroy America and the rest of the free world."

"Billboards are popping up outside Fort Bragg and Camp Lejeune urging soldiers to disobey orders. “Marines: Not what you signed up for?” asks one. “Did You Go Airborne Just To Pull Security for ICE?” asks another one. The website urges soldiers to use encryption and offers ‘counselling’ on ‘disobeying immoral orders’. The organizations offering ‘counselling’ to soldiers include the National Lawyers Guild: a Communist organization which also defends Antifa.

"The billboards are promoting a system that, in its own words, is “built to connect active duty, national guard, and reserve members of the military with key resources on responding to unlawful orders”. What that means is members of the military will be potentially discussing their orders with members of radical leftist groups sympathetic to America’s enemies.

"This is not only sedition; it’s a national security threat.

" ‘Win Without War’, the group behind the ads, had been created as a front group full of young photogenic diverse figures by the Center for International Policy (itself created by the Institute for Policy Studies, to oppose the Vietnam War and any resistance to Communism) which has sponsored trips by members of Congress to Cuba, and is funded by Soros and the Rockefellers.

"The radical leftist group also announced that it’s standing with the ‘Sedition Six’ in urging troops to disobey orders and circulating a letter stating that “we the people have their backs.”

"Who is “we the people”? An Iranian immigrant who defends Iran and hates America." . . .More...

Daniel Greenfield is a Shillman Journalism Fellow at the David Horowitz Freedom Center. This article previously appeared at the Center's Front Page Magazine.

Crazy teachers, crazy principals, crazy country

 Mike McDaniel    "Floyd once held a gun to the belly of a pregnant woman during a robbery. This is the kind of man Mannon considers a friend?  The kind of person she wants her students to emulate?"

. . . "Declaring “George Floyd is my friend” demonstrates a deplorable, but all too common, disconnection from reality. Floyd was a convicted felon and drug addict who so badly damaged his body it was that damage, not the Minneapolis Police Department’s official restraint technique, that killed him when he was arrested for trying to pass counterfeit money. Floyd once held a gun to the belly of a pregnant woman during a robbery. This is the kind of man Mannon considers a friend?  The kind of person she wants her students to emulate?

"Mannon is clearly an example of what’s wrong with American K-12 education apparatus, and it’s unsurprising people like her are principals in Oregon. The state’s lack of educational accomplishment speaks volumes. She’s certainly not the only example, there or elsewhere

"If Mannon is an example of what is now, by default or purpose, acceptable educational leadership, one thing seems certain: we’re not going to make it." . . .

Mike McDaniel is a USAF veteran, classically trained musician, Japanese and European fencer, life-long athlete, firearm instructor, retired police officer and high school and college English teacher. He is a published author and blogger. His home blog is Stately McDaniel Manor. 

No Kings=crazy teachers

Lucy Martinez was allegedly videoed making gestures seemingly alluding to Kirk's assassination at a protest, identified as a 'No Kings' rally, at the weekend.

A video went viral online of a woman, who social media users soon identified as Martinez, pointing her finger at her neck with her thumb in the air, in a gesture that mimics a gun. 

She raised and lowered her finger to her neck while appearing to mouth the word 'bang.'

Her movements appeared to mock the death of 31-year-old Kirk, who was fatally shot in the side of his neck at Utah Valley University in September. 

According to one social media user, the person recording the video was in a truck with a Kirk flag on it.