Just trying to get your way

Oct 21, 2025
Oct 21, 2025
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Editor,

This letter may not change any minds, and many have probably already voted in this year’s “voting season,” but possibly I can educate a few on what they just voted for by helping pass Proposition 50.

(7) comments

Mick Oct 21, 2025 9:21am

“Fair is fair, but to some, it is sometimes necessary to upend democracy to save democracy.” Uh, isn’t voting the hallmark of democracy? And with a president posting cartoon memes of dumping sh*t on his constituents, the accusation of petty behavior…

Terence Y Oct 21, 2025 8:41am

Thanks for your letter, Mr. Welch. A spoiled child’s characteristics are a perfect description of Newsom. I’d also add that Newsom has a big issue with jealousy – of President Trump. Newsom is no President Trump, not even close, so Newsom throws temper tantrums to get his way. Pretty soon, Newsom will have no friends. Unless you need a favor. Wink-wink.

Mike O. Oct 21, 2025 9:54pm

Ty; What the heck are you talking about? Do you make this stuff up as you go, or, do you write it down and save it for later? You sound like a 4th grader who throwing a fit in class. Maybe the teacher will have you sit in the corner facing the wall for a while. How pathetic!

Terence Y Oct 22, 2025 8:36am

Mike O., your faux outrage is noted and immediately dismissed. What the heck are you talking about? Do you make this stuff up as you go, or, do you write it down and save it for later? You sound like a 4th grader who throwing a fit in class. Maybe the teacher will have you sit in the corner facing the wall for a while. How pathetic! BTW, how can we take anything you write seriously? You don’t want to accept the fact (even by the left wing press) that Obama put kids in cages and Pelosi, through her admitted dereliction of duty, failed to protect the Capitol from a so-called insurrection. If you’re willing to lie about those facts, what else are you willing to lie about? We don’t need to waste time to determine whether you’re honest - it's easier to ignore everything. Have a Trump-tastic day!

Dirk van Ulden Oct 21, 2025 7:21am

The Nextdoor site is officially non-political but based on some allowed postings it clearly shows partiality. Most in favor Prop50 and seem to have a sense of achievement by voting for this destructive, undemocratic measure. Do they really understand that they are disenfranchising millions of Californians if the proposition passes? Is it, as Howard mentions, that their TDS overrules the the democratic values that they, and slick Newsom, are so fond of throwing around? Yes, they are like petulant kids who did not like the ice cream flavor of the day. Heaven help us as we slide further into oblivion.

Mike O. Oct 21, 2025 9:51pm

So Dirk; it's ok for Trump and the Republicans to cheat on redistricting, but, it's not ok if Democrats do the exact same thing? That's BS and you know it.

Dirk van Ulden Oct 22, 2025 9:34am

Mike O. - I have stated before that I am against redistricting in favor of either party. But, Prop 50 is surely a blatant attempt to disenfranchise 40% of the California voters. And that is surely BS. Have you even looked at the proposed redistricting? That is beyond absurd and even the most leftist on this forum should oppose it. Remember that the pendulum can swing.

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