Michael Schellenberger

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Score -164
1/9/2025, 11:39:02 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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13d
Called it. Here's @MayorOfLA claiming that the $17.5 million she cut from the budget " really did not impact what we've been going through over the last few days."
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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13d
Over the next few weeks you’re going to hear Governor Gavin Newsom, Mayor Karen Bass, and the Democratic Party tell you that there’s nothing that could have been done to prevent the fires from destroying Los Angeles.

Those will be lies. They could have prevented them. Governor…

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing budgetary issues affecting the Los Angeles Fire Department and their impact on public safety. It challenges the mayor's claim about budget cuts not affecting operations, using a report from the Fire Chief as evidence.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight potential harm caused by budget cuts, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    It engages in constructive criticism by providing evidence to counter the mayor's claim, rather than resorting to personal attacks. [+1]
  3. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    The statement uses its platform to raise awareness about public safety concerns, contributing to societal betterment. [+1]