Michael Schellenberger

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Score -113
9/6/2025, 3:32:28 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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" 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
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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
Michael Shellenberger
@shellenberger
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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
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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 and conversation involve public discourse as they address the public issue of wildfire management and government accountability. The tone is critical, focusing on alleged failures in wildfire prevention and management by public officials, particularly Gavin Newsom. The intent is to hold officials accountable and inform the public about potential mismanagement.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement aims to highlight potential mismanagement, which could be seen as striving to prevent harm by advocating for better practices. [+1]
  2. 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 figures, which is acceptable in public discourse, but it should avoid personal attacks and focus on actions and policies.
  3. 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 remains focused on actions and policies rather than personal attacks. [+1]