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Mr. Sparkle

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13. This is the problem with some democrats right here

Reply to demmiblue (Original post)

Tue Jan 13, 2026, 11:11 AM

Jan 13

They listen to the donors more than the people, the base. smh

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Newsom Vows to Stop Proposed Billionaire Tax in California [View all] demmiblue Jan 13 OP

Talk about being on the wrong side of history - nt TBF Jan 13 #1

He needs to explain more, since it was his taxing the wealthy that balanced CA's budget, with even a surplus. Why is ancianita Jan 13 #2

Just when you think he's your guy, House of Roberts Jan 13 #3

Just because he's an expert-level troll when it comes to Trump shouldn't mean that... LudwigPastorius Jan 13 #36

Because the gods only know, the wealthy are too poor to pay taxes. n/t malthaussen Jan 13 #4

Billionaire taxes won't work well, what we need are corporate taxes and franchises should count as part of the company. cstanleytech Jan 13 #5

Why not both? Fiendish Thingy Jan 13 #11

Because they actually will flee the country because they can afford it easily if we did it more than likely. cstanleytech Jan 13 #23

If they are US citizens, fleeing the country won't protect them Fiendish Thingy Jan 13 #25

Yeah but they would probably do it Tina Turner did which is give up her citizenship. cstanleytech Jan 13 #32

Good. Let them flee. travelingthrulife Jan 13 #47

Would that be a bad thing? They're vampires. Scrivener7 Jan 13 #53

Even vampires can come in handy especially if your in the need of kindling on a cold winter day. cstanleytech Wednesday #57

he needs to clearly say that if it is the reasoning JT45242 Jan 13 #34

True, he needs to be clear about the reason why. cstanleytech Wednesday #58

Wow...well at least he is telling us now angrychair Jan 13 #6

This is very upsetting EuterpeThelo Jan 13 #7

who are his donors. let's start there. Javaman Jan 13 #8

Spoiled little billionaires Clouds Passing Jan 13 #9

A man of the people, amirite? Fiendish Thingy Jan 13 #10

We can't afford child care, health care and to put roof's over our heads and Mr. Mustard 2023 Jan 13 #12

This is the problem with some democrats right here Mr. Sparkle Jan 13 #13

More NOPE for Newsom. n/t CountMyVote4Reality Jan 13 #14

I don't think I will be supporting him in 2028 primary. grockri Jan 13 #15

I trust Gavin. As usual conservatives are trying to kneecap him flamingdem Jan 13 #16

Please explain. I'll keep an open mind on this, HOWEVER..... groundloop Jan 13 #19

Words in his mouth? RoseTrellis Jan 13 #22

Well, Karma13612 Jan 13 #17

Kelly should destroy Gav. Traildogbob Jan 13 #26

Instead of making a knee-jerk decision, he listened to the experts who work for him and made an informed decision Jose Garcia Jan 13 #18

What was that exactly angrychair Jan 13 #20

Economists employed by the state determined that the new tax would create a short-term increase revenue. Jose Garcia Jan 13 #38

I call BS angrychair Jan 13 #39

Newsome is not advocating cutting taxes for billionaires. Where did you get they idea that he was? Jose Garcia Jan 13 #40

Again angrychair Jan 13 #41

Billionaires are hoarders duckworth969 Jan 13 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author angrychair Jan 13 #21

that's typical Newsom Nigrum Cattus Jan 13 #24

I Wake Up This Morning And Find Newsom Wanting To Kill The Billionaire Tax & Warren Advising Tr**p On...... global1 Jan 13 #27

Warren was on Lawrence last night. Chemical Bill Jan 13 #54

But they have so much money still after they pay taxes? pwb Jan 13 #28

Wow, that's the line for me. Please don't run for president. Buddyzbuddy Jan 13 #29

Not so fast! He isn't the only star candidate we've got! My senator, Chris Murphy, could be a terrific candidate for us. CTyankee Jan 13 #37

Newsome is the only elimination at this point. Buddyzbuddy Jan 13 #48

I am convinced that if Chris Murphy gets a shot at this, he can be considered a better choice than Newsom. CTyankee Jan 13 #50

Goodbye Presidential bid orangecrush Jan 13 #30

Isn't the tax proposal 5%? RussBLib Jan 13 #31

I generally like him -- but he is on the wrong side of this one JT45242 Jan 13 #33

"Newsom Vows to Stop Proposed Billionaire Tax in California" LudwigPastorius Jan 13 #35

L O L RandiFan1290 Jan 13 #42

This billionaires tax is going to be on Deminpenn Jan 13 #43

I expect he is right, lots of folks would move to avoid a $50,000,000 tax bill (per billion) EX500rider Jan 13 #44

bad move dude travelingthrulife Jan 13 #45

Well, I sure as hell am going to vote for it. travelingthrulife Jan 13 #46

He needs billionaire money for '28. Sneederbunk Jan 13 #51

Voters can pass it over Newsom's head Old Testament Libera Jan 13 #52

I'm not sure that any pols (either side) realize that they are creating a generation of democratic socialists. nt Blasphemer Wednesday #55

Contact him and demand he support the tax BoycottTwitter Wednesday #56