Michael Schellenberger

Rank 41 of 47

Score -113

" Cal-Fire just confirmed to me that they did not pre-deploy any fire trucks to the Palisades before the fire," reports @RichMcHugh in his blockbuster new @NewsNation exposé on the failures that caused the fires.

@GavinNewsom is in charge of Cal-Fire.

NewsNation

@NewsNation

143d

Eight months after a fire in the Pacific Palisades became California's worst-ever wildfire, NewsNation has exclusively obtained documents that show what attorneys call "massive failures" by local officials that may have contributed to the disaster's devastating toll. @RichMcHugh

9/6/2025, 3:27:06 PM

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Michael Shellenberger

@shellenberger

142d

Interesting choice by Gavin Newsom to boast of his fire-fighting competence when his incompetence led directly to the worst fires in our history. Newsom as president will do to the US what he did to California. "This is what you’d expect to see in a third-world country."

Governor Gavin Newsom

@CAgovernor

143d

California has officially joined the Northwest Wildland Fire Fighting Compact to share resources, tech, and expertise.

While the Trump Administration retreats from firefighting, California is proud to join forces with our neighbors to protect our communities.

The statement is part of a public discourse discussing the management of wildfires in California and the role of government officials. It critiques the actions of Cal-Fire and Governor Gavin Newsom, suggesting a failure in pre-deploying resources to prevent the fires. The tone is critical and aims to hold public officials accountable for their actions.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement aims to highlight potential failures in fire management, which could be seen as striving to prevent harm by advocating for better practices. [+1]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
The statement criticizes public officials but does not engage in personal attacks or hate speech, maintaining a focus on actions and responsibilities. [+1]
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.
The statement engages in criticism of public officials, which is constructive if it leads to accountability and improvement, but it could be seen as harsh or politically motivated. [-1]