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ICYMI - 5 Stories And One Video From Last Week
The “So, Does It Mater” Substack featured a lot of great, original content this past week. Below are the highlights!
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This week seemed like two weeks — the part before Charlie Kirk was assassinated, and the part after. It’s been a lot. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the Kirk family. And with all of those grieving for his loss. We had a lot on this in yesterday’s post, so we’ll just go into the ICYMI stuff now…
ONE VIDEO (I GO ON A RANT)
Last weekend former San Francisco Democratic Congressman, State Senator and State Assemblymember John Burton passed away. He was a cussing-left wing giant who served as President of the State Senate for a time. After reading some quotes from former GOP legislators who served with him praising him, I couldn’t take it anymore. And unloaded… LOL.
Newsom’s Anti-Trump Crown: A Prize That Expires in 2027, Just As He Is Out of Office | ||||||
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One-On-One Interview with Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association | ||||||
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In this extended one-on-one conversation, I sit down with Jon Coupal, President of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, for a deep dive into the battles that define California’s political and fiscal future. Coupal has spent decades as the state’s foremost taxpayer watchdog, carrying forward the legacy of Howard Jarvis and the landmark Proposition 13—an initiative that continues to protect homeowners nearly half a century after voters overwhelmingly passed it. | ||||||
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Top Ten Winners & Losers In California Politics This Week | ||||||
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Below is our Top Ten List of Winners and Losers for the Week. This feature available to all of our subscribers, free and paid. However, at the bottom of the column, past the firewall is something extra, just for paid subscribers as a thank you! | ||||||
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California Patriot Profile: San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow | ||||||
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Of course there were a number of other posts last week that you will not want to have missed. If you want to check them out, you can go here and just scroll through them!
ON THIS DATE: 1945 V-Jay Day!
V-J Day, the Empire of Japan surrenders unconditionally to the Allies, ending World War II
Here is the Japanese delegation onboard the U.S.S. Missouri, preparing to formally surrender to General Douglas MacArthur!
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Have a great Sunday!
Jon
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