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  • "Once again Andy is screaming doom at regulation and quoting Ayn Rand. Hopefully he reads some other books soon so we can move on from this. California is the 4th largest economy in the world. We’ve done this with a vastly smaller population than anyone else in the top 10, with the exception of #10 Canada, which has only slightly fewer residents. This means we are a very good place to do business. Source: https://engaging-data.com/california-4th-largest-economy/ Anyone downvoting please add a quick note and tell me if you, like Andy, would prefer to have dirtier air, more dangerous pesticides on you food, have you aquifers sucked dry by the Resnicks and Big Carrot, or would just prefer California return to the 1880’s."

    injustice_to_bees commented in:
    California’s doom loop versus original no kings movement on 2025-07-04 18:07:40
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  • "Modern-day Fascism: Some historians and scholars suggest that certain aspects of modern political movements resemble historical fascist traits. These include: Populist Nationalism: Appeals to national pride and unity, often combined with exclusionary rhetoric. Anti-Immigrant Sentiment: Scapegoating immigrants and minorities, often under the guise of national security. Disregard for Democratic Norms: Undermining democratic institutions and processes, and promoting conspiracy theories and misinformation. Authoritarian Tendencies: Seeking to consolidate power in the hands of a leader and suppress dissent. It’s obvious you needed some help in your research. You think fascism is about business? We are in trouble…"

    Flipside commented in:
    SLO County party chair calls federal officers steroid-jacked monsters on 2025-07-04 08:22:38
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  • "Anyone who condones the arrest and kidnapping of community members by masked anonymous, armed men and women with no accountability, and no proof of authority, is setting the groundwork for a police state and less freedoms than people have in Russia or North Korea. Y’all are fools who don’t understand this. Y’all are traitors to the nation courageously initiated by the founding fathers."

    GreatGuy commented in:
    SLO County party chair calls federal officers steroid-jacked monsters on 2025-07-03 22:01:59
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  • "He was found "guilty" in a one sided, pre-determined civil case (NOT criminal), where he and his lawyers were not allowed to present evidence. No witness testified that he did anything wrong or out of the ordinary, and in fact, paid back all the loans (the ones he was on trial for) ahead of schedule. So, he was convicted of conforming to laws, rules, and regulations of the banking industry, where the very banks that were allegedly harmed had zero words against his actions, and said they would gladly do it again. Your screaming "FELON" on a constant basis, has no relevance to reality or truth."

    Army commented in:
    SLO County party chair calls federal officers steroid-jacked monsters on 2025-07-03 20:02:40
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  • "Tom, the problem is you are speaking to people who do... NotSee...well. Or perhaps we should say NotSi, since we are talking aboutfascist tactics applied to Hispanic looking people..no matter their origin of birth. They cheered on similar tactics and tropes back in the 1930s too. And felt great about themselves while dehumanizing others. Safely distant from the melee their ignorance creates. Then as now. Sadly, we do NotSee well."

    MrYan commented in:
    SLO County party chair calls federal officers steroid-jacked monsters on 2025-07-03 17:20:56
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  • "Evidence suggests the existence of anti-wind energy propaganda, often amplified by political figures and funded by fossil fuel interests, which spreads misinformation about wind turbines' impacts on health, the environment, and property values. This propaganda aims to undermine public support for wind energy projects and obstruct the transition to renewable energy sources. Specific Examples and Tactics: Misleading claims about health impacts: Anti-wind campaigns often promote unsubstantiated claims about wind turbines causing health problems like sleep disturbances, cardiovascular issues, and even cancer. False narratives about environmental damage: Propaganda includes claims about wind turbines harming wildlife, particularly birds and bats, and causing excessive land usage. Dissemination of misinformation through social media: Social media platforms are used to spread false or misleading information about wind energy, often targeting local communities and fueling opposition to specific projects. Organized campaigns against offshore wind: Fossil fuel interests have been linked to campaigns aimed at stopping offshore wind development, often using front groups and misinformation to create public resistance. Exploitation of community concerns: Anti-wind groups leverage genuine public concerns about noise, visual impact, and potential property value changes to create opposition to wind projects. Conspiracy theories and distrust of institutions: Research indicates that belief in conspiracy theories is a strong predictor of opposition to wind energy, suggesting that anti-wind narratives exploit existing psychological predispositions. Funding from fossil fuel interests: Many of the groups and individuals behind anti-wind campaigns are linked to fossil fuel companies or receive funding from them, highlighting the financial motivations behind the propaganda. Consequences: Hindered renewable energy transition: The spread of misinformation can delay or prevent the development of wind energy projects, hindering the transition to clean energy sources. Increased public distrust: The spread of misinformation can erode public trust in institutions and experts, making it harder to address climate change and other environmental challenges. Social division: Anti-wind campaigns can create divisions within communities, pitting residents against each other and hindering community support for renewable energy. Overall, the evidence suggests that a well-funded and organized effort is underway to undermine public support for wind energy through the dissemination of misinformation and the exploitation of legitimate public concerns, according to the Center for American Progress."

    GreatGuy commented in:
    Destroying California’s economy one energy sector at a itme on 2025-07-03 11:33:03
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  • "Very disconcerting that the Democratic Party chair in SLO is voicing so many untruths. He also is demonstrating a lack of understanding of our governmental system or is willfully misleading people. This is polarizing and misinforms those less knowledgeable of our governmental system. The Democratic Party was once a credible party that I belonged to, however they are mostly pushing destructive policies these past few years. The local police are under no obligation to serve the federal government, however they are not prohibited from assisting them, should they feel so inclined. I am very thankful for for our law enforcement both locally and federal that are maintaining law and order and keeping our citizens and businesses safe."

    slobirder commented in:
    SLO County party chair calls federal officers steroid-jacked monsters on 2025-07-03 05:22:28
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