State of the Day

Greetings, dear reader. Today’s update is a bit shorter. Last night, I was out networking, trying to, well, change the world maybe? But, you know, as I get older, the whole comeback thing—it’s not quite what it used to be.

Anyway, today seems easier.

So, is crime really that bad? It seems like opinions on this issue vary, often depending on your political leanings…

Trump has already taken the lead over the newspaper for 2028.

If you happen to be offline—that’s impressive, by the way—you might have missed some recent comments from California Governor Gavin Newsom. He’s rolled out a strategy on X that mirrors Trump’s approach, but, well, he clearly comes from a different side of the aisle.

It’s amusing to see the liberals cheer him on, honestly. Yet, it doesn’t take long for their hype to unravel when you look more closely.

“Like most Americans, after all the stores went bankrupt and closed down, we thought Bed Bath & Beyond was gone for good.”

“I hope they manage to stay relevant as they try to reopen another store.”

– Governor Newsom’s Press Office (@govpressoffice)

This was Newsom’s reaction to the news that Bed Bath & Beyond’s post-bankruptcy improvements would exclude California. Basically, it struck me as more of a snarky jab than a serious comment.

And let’s be real, this isn’t exactly a local initiative aimed at tackling crime in D.C.—that’s a bigger, national issue. Trump is doing something about that situation right now.

A friend of mine, Washington Reporter Matthew Forty, pointed out that the left fears Trump’s moves in D.C. because they signify a choice to decline.

He noted, “D.C. is a unique case because the federal government can step in. When crime runs rampant, it’s not something we can ignore.”

He added that mayors like Michelle Wu in Boston and Brandon Johnson in Chicago, among others, are sabotaging their cities by allowing such conditions to persist.

When it comes to responses from the left about these crime issues, they usually start with denial. “No crime existed before! Just look at the data!” Then it escalates to painting the solutions as threats. “Trump is a fascist.”

Meanwhile, ordinary folks are just trying to feel safe. Last week in D.C.—no murders at all!

As I heard someone say over dinner last night, “Trump has a knack for stating the obvious, and then the liberals react. In this case, yeah, crime is bad.”

So, where does Newsom fit into all this?

As Foldi articulated, we are facing a choice about decline, and it’s certainly driven by policy.

Speaking of Newsom’s policies, here’s the latest: his budget didn’t allocate any funds for Proposal 36—a significant criminal reform measure that received overwhelming voter support in California.

How’s that for a democratic process?

This proposal would change certain summary crimes into misdemeanors and elevate misdemeanors into felonies.

When we look at how Newsom’s policies stack up against Trump, some things are glaringly obvious: work is good, crime is bad.

And if you think these contradictions won’t catch up with Gavin in 2028? Well, I have a bridge to sell.

What I’m reading

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