Posted on 01/15/2025 9:56:10 AM PST by DallasBiff
When catastrophe strikes, its victims understandably want to know how and why — but their curiosity often morphs into snap judgments and witch hunts by those with ulterior motives.
The horribly destructive wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County neighborhoods have become fodder for irresponsible, fact-free finger pointing, mostly aimed at Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Social media have erupted with vituperative attacks on both figures, alleging that they, either by actions or inactions, allowed the firestorms to destroy thousands of homes and claim dozens of lives. One expertly produced fake video depicts Newson and Bass playing fiddles, Nero-like, while the city burns.
President-elect Donald Trump started the campaign of misinformation by very quickly pinning the fires on Newsom, who has been one of his sharpest critics. But his broadside made absolutely no sense.
(Excerpt) Read more at calmatters.org ...
It was Winston Churchill who said that Britain was protected by a “bodyguard of lies”.
Today Newsom and Bass are protected by their own bodyguard of lies.
CalMatters joins the wagon circle.
But, what am I saying? These cretins had no plan
Churchill also said: ‘No matter how good your plan is, at some point you need to stop and look at results.’
Gallipoli was a perfect example.
Leaders lead, politicians pander. One handles problems, the other presides over failure. Nothing at all new in this.
Dan, you typify the typical Lib; all talk, no action and never ever accept responsibility for anything!
Bass’ entire career has been based on her neo-marxist race-mongering, and building her fake “Momma Africa” image. It’s her schtick, her game, her grift. There is no responsibility being part of Congress or running off to Africa for photo-ops.
The fact she wanted the job of LA Mayor, where there ARE actual, real responsibilities, proves how stupid and self-unaware she is.
I’m not surprised most LA residents voted for her. They are equally as shallow.
Wait a minute. You mean the people in charge are supposed to be responsible?
Ten thousand homes destroyed is a game to Communists.
That’s crazy talk!
Every business in America holds the CEO responsible for business performance. If the business fails, the CEO is held responsible and is usually replaced. Why should it be any different for government (except the “board” cannot fire them except once every four years).
“President-elect Donald Trump started the campaign of misinformation”
Why stop there………”President-elect Donald Trump started the fires as a reason to start a misinformation campaign against beloved Saint Newsom and equally adored Saint Bass”
The problem is CEOs sit on each others boards, so it’s “You scratch my back, and I’ll scratch yours.”
“Targets”......effin’ A......and rightfully so!
I mean really, how can the populous blame their dear leaders for not having any water? Compare the reaction to Bush with Katrina.
Dan Walters is not a very intelligent person, but he is a partisan.
Walters is a well known democrat lie spewer. Not as obnoxious and gollem-like as Carville, but just as ignorant. It pays well however. What a piece of bought out scum.
Fiddling around with excuses.
Perhaps Karen Bass should be called Mayor Squirrel!. Because she's always trying to distract people from the truth.
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