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pinkstarburst

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33. I don't see it

Reply to angrychair (Reply #18)

Tue Feb 24, 2026, 11:14 AM

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I also feel it's unfortunate that some are quick to try to take out leaders like Newsom for statements that could possibly be misconstrued in a less than great light if you really work for it, while completely ignoring other politicians who have made much worse statements.

Jasmine Crockett has made ableist statements insulting and mocking paraplegics. I am curious why there is such backlash from some people here on DU against Newsom, but I'm not seeing those same people speak out and say that Jasmine Crockett needs to publicly apologize for her offensive, ableist remarks that mock the disabled community.

Feels like a double standard.

Curious to know how you feel about that and if you also feel Jasmine needs to publicly apologize.

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On Gavin Newsom: It was an intentional and premeditated lie spread by the same paid MAGA influencer and bot network [View all] applegrove Feb 23 OP

Yep. And it wasn't even close to what he said. Wiz Imp had the actual quote. Scrivener7 Feb 23 #1

Thanks. applegrove Feb 23 #4

Can you believe the gall of these people? Scrivener7 Feb 23 #5

Unfortunately a lie will make it 1/2 way around the world applegrove Feb 23 #7

He's my governor.............. Lovie777 Feb 23 #2

And PS: Where is OUR bot network?? Scrivener7 Feb 23 #3

It seems to be attacking Democrats as well because they, like MAGA, view us as the enemy. W_HAMILTON Feb 23 #10

What are you talking about? Scrivener7 Feb 23 #12

There are bots, among others on social media, that attack from the left... W_HAMILTON Feb 23 #17

Oh. That again. Scrivener7 Tuesday #26

Guess who else was pushing it? senseandsensibility Feb 23 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Feb 23 #8

Damn. Scrivener7 Feb 23 #9

But ... but ... but ... "Constructive criticism" or some such bullshit. betsuni Feb 23 #11

I noticed that. Polly Hennessey Feb 23 #15

It sure did. Swede Tuesday #30

I noticed. yardwork Tuesday #31

And spread right here on DU. Kingofalldems Feb 23 #13

I tried. Scrivener7 Feb 23 #14

Usonian nails it once again! 🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨🔨 usonian Feb 23 #16

and yet the OP is not self-deleted even though it has been pointed out by several in that thread how the social media lostincalifornia Tuesday #20

I threatened to alert on it. Been too busy with this "real world" stuff. usonian Tuesday #25

I tried. Scrivener7 Tuesday #28

That OP often posts about things that Democratic leaders never did Scrivener7 Tuesday #27

While, yes, the story being told is false angrychair Tuesday #18

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Tuesday #21

Dickens: "We don't need anyone to tell us when to be offended. And history has shown ... when we are, you'll know." betsuni Tuesday #22

I don't see it pinkstarburst Tuesday #33

Honestly angrychair Tuesday #36

The misinformation continues Renew Deal Tuesday #35

What is unfortunate is how some people accept anything posted on social media without question. Just looking at lostincalifornia Tuesday #19

Yes SunImp Tuesday #23

So true: "not blindly accept..." DFW Tuesday #24

They're going to keep doing this, y'all pinkstarburst Tuesday #29

I wish people would show more discretion. yardwork Tuesday #32

And when Democrats are bashed because of a negative headline, lie, prediction of doom, assumption of betsuni Tuesday #34