“Lock him up,” Tuberville told the news website about Newsom. ”LA looks like a third world country — anarchists are in charge, law enforcement is being attacked, and the rule of law is nonexistent."

An hour later, Newsom took to X to reply to the Alabama politician.

“Alabama has 3X the homicide rate of California,” Newsom wrote. “Its murder rate is ranked third in the entire country. Stick to football, bro.”

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[–] 9 points 1 year ago (6 children)

Its depressing that this is considered newsworthy, and not utterly embarrassing for both parties involved to resort to middle school one-upping.

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  • [–] [S] 47 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

    You know, like two months ago everyone was crying that Democrats don’t do enough fighting back against Republicans and your comment has me thinking “well this is why they didn’t.”

    Damned if they do, damned if they don’t.

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  • [–] 2 points 1 year ago (1 child)

    Making headlines by having the equivalent of a twitter fight does nothing to prevent harm. You know what would? Newsom ordering the national guard to return to base and reminding them that they will be prosecuted under state law for following unlawful orders.

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  • Don’t you fucking dare try to “both sides” this shit.

    One side is eagerly throating fascisms cock, the other isn’t - regardless of any other flaws, there’s a clear difference.

    Your ignorant, no critical thinking applied parroting of a stupid inaccurate phrase hurts all of us. Be better or don’t speak at all.

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