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Posted on 07/14/2025 11:52:52 AM PDT by DFG
SACRAMENTO, CA — A piece of the Golden State's heritage was lost today, as the iconic grizzly bear that had adorned the California state flag announced that he had officially moved to Texas.
Monarch, the revered bear that has represented the state on its flag since it was officially adopted in 1911, revealed that he was leaving California for the Lone Star State after giving up hope that things at home would ever improve.
"I want to live in a state where my bear family has a better future," he said. "California has perfect weather and amazing food options, but things have just fallen off a cliff around here over the last couple of decades. The taxes, the real estate prices, the progressive policies… I just don't recognize it as the same state anymore. My family and I have purchased a nice house in Texas for a fraction of what it would cost us in California. It'll be nice to feel like we live in America again."
When asked about the departure of the state flag's famous bear, Governor Gavin Newsom blamed President Donald Trump. "This is just another result of Trump's divisive brand of leadership," Newsom said. "It's a sad day when even our wonderful Monarch the Grizzly Bear gets radicalized by Donald Trump's extreme, fascist ideas. If Monarch wants out, I say good riddance. We welcome the search for newer, more diverse representation on our flag."
At publishing time, Newsom had announced that he would be replacing Monarch on the California state flag with a Chinese panda.
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When my eyebrows rise up....I check for a Stinger.
Something Chinese would certainly fit with the democrats and CA these days.
And yes, I know it’s the Bee.
The bear goes back long before 1911—the Bear Flag Revolt (by Americans in California protesting Mexican rule) took place in 1846.
I can only imagine what it is like to sit with these Bee guys and gals in a creative meeting. Probably just as cool as with Buck Henry, Richard Prior, etc.
But Mexican rule has returned years ago to California a lot of government funding and votes with a huge body count.
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That last line.🤣
He’s ... smarter than the average bear.
Lumbering across the west
Ruined treasures repossessed
Resurrect the old soul of America
Laws and labour, structures tight
Memories of faded might
Resurrect the old soul of America
And oh The Bear is roving across the west
When I was a student at Occidental College, I had a history professor who complained that th Bear Flag is racist. That year, Sen. George Murphy (R-Calif.), a solid conservative, was running for re-election. One of his bumper stickers was shaped like a bear. As a prank, I considered putting one of those on his office door. However, I couldn’t figure out how to do it unseen, and if I had succeeded, as one of the few conservatives on the campus, I would have been a prime suspect.
I am following the Bee stories. This particular story is brilliantly simple satire at its best. Thanks for posting.
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