Glenn Youngkin was 100% right to block Chinese battery factory

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Great so now we cut off our nose to spite our face. We need to embrace the world economy. China wants to invest in the US and of course these maga idiots reject them.

When China begins to act like a responsible world citizen, we can re-open this conversation.

Opioids. Fentanyl. Toxic ingredients in pet products. Toxic ingredients in children's toys. Toxic ingredients in other Chinese imports. Covid virus originating in China and the government NOT alerting the world. Chinese nationals buying up real estate in NoVa, pricing out local folks.

There's a time to play when the field is level, and there's a time when you decline to play with cheaters. We scream when we learn the US government is trying to pull a fast one on us. You can be sure we will scream just as loudly when a foreign government is trying to pull a fast one on us.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Glenn Youngkin is 100% right on most things.

He’s a forced birther and a fascist.

He’s been governor for two years now and things seem to be going pretty well. Where’s the fascist?

“… exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition.”

Sorry. If he’s a forced birther, supports banning books, supports Trump’s lies about the 2020 election having been stolen, condones discrimination against LGBTQ people… that fits the definition. Sorry that not everyone wants to play along and pretend he’s jolly good fun.

DP.

Forced birther: gov learned quickly that Virginians are largely moderate on this matter and backed off of extreme positions. I just looked at the Planned Parenthood site for Virginia and there is a blurb about abortion laws in Virginia, but they do not appear to be any restrictions worse than, say, Japan or France. If Y has an extreme personal opinion on this matter, it is apparent that he recognizes that Virginians differ from that by and large.

Banned books: some books do not belong in schools. Pornography in particular. Again, gov had a lot of support here, including this moderate FFX parent. I am a lesbian and believe in teaching inclusivity and that kids of diverse background should have representation in books available to them at schools, but I draw a hard line on pornographic materials, which these books are.
For the non pornographic “banned” books requiring parental notification before use in a classroom, I am ok with this too even though I’m ok with my own kids reading pretty much anything. Let’s not forget that our state and Fairfax County in particular are very diverse and include populations that are immigrants, some from backgrounds that are more conservative than ours. Or that have more religious observance. I think it would be more respectful of those families to have some voice in the matter, especially if they cannot afford private schools, which I’m guessing many newer immigrants cannot.

Trump’s lies: dunno about this one, lots of Rs went along with Trump, but even if Y did “support” T at some point, I don’t see Gov. Y as part of T’s machine.

LGBTQ discrimination: you mean the trans stuff right? People talk about LGBTQ discrimination happening and it is always Trans issues every single time. I hate that we are lumped together like that And I think that the phrase LGBTQ discrimination (when describing challenges to specific transgender agendas) is used to try to get people to become riled up and fearful. Sorry, but I don’t think that my daughter should have to compete with males in her sport. Nor do I think that the science is “settled” about trans kids and we should be affirming their transitions no questions asked, nor should parents who have questions or wish to explore alternative possibilities for their child’s mental health issues be pushed to the side. Again, agree with Y in this. Unless he actually tried to get Virginia on a path to ban gay marriage, which I highly highly doubt he would do, I really don’t have a problem.

The governor also gets points from me on his two recent vetos:
1. Vetoed Recreational marijuana - he definitely made the right call there. Every time I visit Maryland or DC I see what it could be like if we had lax laws here and I do not want Virginia to become like that. Let’s keep Virginia clean, safe, and productive please.
2. Vetoed Increasing minimum wage to 15: he made the right call on that as well. Obviously, the cost-of-living in Fairfax County is such that it would be nearly impossible to live on $12 an hour. But almost no jobs here actually pay that low because employers know that, and if a job does pay $12 an hour, it’s because it’s a job that does not require a lot of productivity or skill. Retail workers and restaurant are routinely paid from $15-$20 an hour at least. Even my 15 year-old will make $13 an hour this summer doing very very entry level work. I’m just grateful that there are opportunities for teenagers and others trying to grab hold of any entry level job. And if the minimum went to 15, many of those opportunities would dry up, as would many jobs in other parts of Virginia with lower cost of living.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Great so now we cut off our nose to spite our face. We need to embrace the world economy. China wants to invest in the US and of course these maga idiots reject them.

When China begins to act like a responsible world citizen, we can re-open this conversation.

Opioids. Fentanyl. Toxic ingredients in pet products. Toxic ingredients in children's toys. Toxic ingredients in other Chinese imports. Covid virus originating in China and the government NOT alerting the world. Chinese nationals buying up real estate in NoVa, pricing out local folks.

There's a time to play when the field is level, and there's a time when you decline to play with cheaters. We scream when we learn the US government is trying to pull a fast one on us. You can be sure we will scream just as loudly when a foreign government is trying to pull a fast one on us.

Whatever maga.

Im not the PP but as liberal as they come. They are correct. China and their "investment" is toxic.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Glenn Youngkin is 100% right on most things.

He’s a forced birther and a fascist.

Ah yes, the sad comeback of the LWNJ.
DP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Great so now we cut off our nose to spite our face. We need to embrace the world economy. China wants to invest in the US and of course these maga idiots reject them.

When China begins to act like a responsible world citizen, we can re-open this conversation.

Opioids. Fentanyl. Toxic ingredients in pet products. Toxic ingredients in children's toys. Toxic ingredients in other Chinese imports. Covid virus originating in China and the government NOT alerting the world. Chinese nationals buying up real estate in NoVa, pricing out local folks.

There's a time to play when the field is level, and there's a time when you decline to play with cheaters. We scream when we learn the US government is trying to pull a fast one on us. You can be sure we will scream just as loudly when a foreign government is trying to pull a fast one on us.

+100
Amazing that this has to be spelled out for the brainless dopes who want to be buddies with China.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Glenn Youngkin is 100% right on most things.

He’s a forced birther and a fascist.

He’s been governor for two years now and things seem to be going pretty well. Where’s the fascist?

“… exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition.”

Sorry. If he’s a forced birther, supports banning books, supports Trump’s lies about the 2020 election having been stolen, condones discrimination against LGBTQ people… that fits the definition. Sorry that not everyone wants to play along and pretend he’s jolly good fun.

DP.

Forced birther: gov learned quickly that Virginians are largely moderate on this matter and backed off of extreme positions. I just looked at the Planned Parenthood site for Virginia and there is a blurb about abortion laws in Virginia, but they do not appear to be any restrictions worse than, say, Japan or France. If Y has an extreme personal opinion on this matter, it is apparent that he recognizes that Virginians differ from that by and large.

Banned books: some books do not belong in schools. Pornography in particular. Again, gov had a lot of support here, including this moderate FFX parent. I am a lesbian and believe in teaching inclusivity and that kids of diverse background should have representation in books available to them at schools, but I draw a hard line on pornographic materials, which these books are.
For the non pornographic “banned” books requiring parental notification before use in a classroom, I am ok with this too even though I’m ok with my own kids reading pretty much anything. Let’s not forget that our state and Fairfax County in particular are very diverse and include populations that are immigrants, some from backgrounds that are more conservative than ours. Or that have more religious observance. I think it would be more respectful of those families to have some voice in the matter, especially if they cannot afford private schools, which I’m guessing many newer immigrants cannot.

Trump’s lies: dunno about this one, lots of Rs went along with Trump, but even if Y did “support” T at some point, I don’t see Gov. Y as part of T’s machine.

LGBTQ discrimination: you mean the trans stuff right? People talk about LGBTQ discrimination happening and it is always Trans issues every single time. I hate that we are lumped together like that And I think that the phrase LGBTQ discrimination (when describing challenges to specific transgender agendas) is used to try to get people to become riled up and fearful. Sorry, but I don’t think that my daughter should have to compete with males in her sport. Nor do I think that the science is “settled” about trans kids and we should be affirming their transitions no questions asked, nor should parents who have questions or wish to explore alternative possibilities for their child’s mental health issues be pushed to the side. Again, agree with Y in this. Unless he actually tried to get Virginia on a path to ban gay marriage, which I highly highly doubt he would do, I really don’t have a problem.

The governor also gets points from me on his two recent vetos:
1. Vetoed Recreational marijuana - he definitely made the right call there. Every time I visit Maryland or DC I see what it could be like if we had lax laws here and I do not want Virginia to become like that. Let’s keep Virginia clean, safe, and productive please.
2. Vetoed Increasing minimum wage to 15: he made the right call on that as well. Obviously, the cost-of-living in Fairfax County is such that it would be nearly impossible to live on $12 an hour. But almost no jobs here actually pay that low because employers know that, and if a job does pay $12 an hour, it’s because it’s a job that does not require a lot of productivity or skill. Retail workers and restaurant are routinely paid from $15-$20 an hour at least. Even my 15 year-old will make $13 an hour this summer doing very very entry level work. I’m just grateful that there are opportunities for teenagers and others trying to grab hold of any entry level job. And if the minimum went to 15, many of those opportunities would dry up, as would many jobs in other parts of Virginia with lower cost of living.

Agree on all points.
DP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Glenn Youngkin is 100% right on most things.

He’s a forced birther and a fascist.

He’s been governor for two years now and things seem to be going pretty well. Where’s the fascist?

“… exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition.”

Sorry. If he’s a forced birther, supports banning books, supports Trump’s lies about the 2020 election having been stolen, condones discrimination against LGBTQ people… that fits the definition. Sorry that not everyone wants to play along and pretend he’s jolly good fun.

DP.

Forced birther: […[

That was a hell of a screed to say nothing at all. Like I said. Forced birther and a fascist. And Republicans LOVE THIS.

[Anonymous]

So much Sinophobia and racism in this thread. You are all so paranoid about the boogeyman you make China out to be. Our economies are completely intertwined. We borrow trillions from them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Great so now we cut off our nose to spite our face. We need to embrace the world economy. China wants to invest in the US and of course these maga idiots reject them.

When China begins to act like a responsible world citizen, we can re-open this conversation.

Opioids. Fentanyl. Toxic ingredients in pet products. Toxic ingredients in children's toys. Toxic ingredients in other Chinese imports. Covid virus originating in China and the government NOT alerting the world. Chinese nationals buying up real estate in NoVa, pricing out local folks.

There's a time to play when the field is level, and there's a time when you decline to play with cheaters. We scream when we learn the US government is trying to pull a fast one on us. You can be sure we will scream just as loudly when a foreign government is trying to pull a fast one on us.

+100
Amazing that this has to be spelled out for the brainless dopes who want to be buddies with China.

Oh! You mean like Trump and Ivanka?! That kind of brainless dope? Who Glenn supports, btw. So I guess that makes Glenn a brainless dope, too? If we’re using your logic, that is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Glenn Youngkin is 100% right on most things.

Gretchen Whitmer could learn a thing or two from Youngkin.

https://apnews.com/article/michigan-recall-election-chinese-battery-factory-4e950ba4de1198bd241bc2ab4e15f870

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/03/19/gotion-sues-green-charter-township-over-2-4-ev-battery-plant/73018994007/

Haha, we could be having a normal election with two real presidential candidates like Whitmer and Youngkin but instead we will choose between two washed up, half dead, 80 IQ jerks that have no business in the oval office until 2029.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Glenn Youngkin is 100% right on most things.

He’s a forced birther and a fascist.

He’s been governor for two years now and things seem to be going pretty well. Where’s the fascist?

“… exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition.”

Sorry. If he’s a forced birther, supports banning books, supports Trump’s lies about the 2020 election having been stolen, condones discrimination against LGBTQ people… that fits the definition. Sorry that not everyone wants to play along and pretend he’s jolly good fun.

DP.

Forced birther: […[

That was a hell of a screed to say nothing at all. Like I said. Forced birther and a fascist. And Republicans LOVE THIS.

Apparently Virginians love it too as does most of the country, with Trump routinely winning in the polls.

Maybe consider moving out of the country to a country that isn’t such a “fascist” state. Like Sweden, which is such a trailblazer for trans rights and abortion (oh wait). Or Italy (oh wait). Or France (oh wait).

Please tell us what country is leading the way on abortion rights and trans issues so we can model a country that isn’t “fascist.” Or are you just an angry, delusional person who wouldn’t be happy anywhere in the world?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Glenn Youngkin is 100% right on most things.

He’s a forced birther and a fascist.

He’s been governor for two years now and things seem to be going pretty well. Where’s the fascist?

“… exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition.”

Sorry. If he’s a forced birther, supports banning books, supports Trump’s lies about the 2020 election having been stolen, condones discrimination against LGBTQ people… that fits the definition. Sorry that not everyone wants to play along and pretend he’s jolly good fun.

DP.

Forced birther: […[

That was a hell of a screed to say nothing at all. Like I said. Forced birther and a fascist. And Republicans LOVE THIS.

Apparently Virginians love it too as does most of the country, with Trump routinely winning in the polls.

Maybe consider moving out of the country to a country that isn’t such a “fascist” state. Like Sweden, which is such a trailblazer for trans rights and abortion (oh wait). Or Italy (oh wait). Or France (oh wait).

Please tell us what country is leading the way on abortion rights and trans issues so we can model a country that isn’t “fascist.” Or are you just an angry, delusional person who wouldn’t be happy anywhere in the world?

Someone’s an angry and delusional person unhappy everywhere, certainly.

[Anonymous]

Glenn Youngkin wanted to take Virginia tax payer money and fund a billionaire to build a sports ball entertainment complex. And acted like a toddler when it wasn't approved. Not a good look.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Glenn Youngkin is 100% right on most things.

He’s a forced birther and a fascist.

He’s been governor for two years now and things seem to be going pretty well. Where’s the fascist?

“… exalts nation and often race above the individual and that stands for a centralized autocratic government headed by a dictatorial leader, severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition.”

Sorry. If he’s a forced birther, supports banning books, supports Trump’s lies about the 2020 election having been stolen, condones discrimination against LGBTQ people… that fits the definition. Sorry that not everyone wants to play along and pretend he’s jolly good fun.

DP.

Forced birther: […[

That was a hell of a screed to say nothing at all. Like I said. Forced birther and a fascist. And Republicans LOVE THIS.

Apparently Virginians love it too as does most of the country, with Trump routinely winning in the polls.

Maybe consider moving out of the country to a country that isn’t such a “fascist” state. Like Sweden, which is such a trailblazer for trans rights and abortion (oh wait). Or Italy (oh wait). Or France (oh wait).

Please tell us what country is leading the way on abortion rights and trans issues so we can model a country that isn’t “fascist.” Or are you just an angry, delusional person who wouldn’t be happy anywhere in the world?

+100

[Anonymous]

[twitter]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Great so now we cut off our nose to spite our face. We need to embrace the world economy. China wants to invest in the US and of course these maga idiots reject them.

When China begins to act like a responsible world citizen, we can re-open this conversation.

Opioids. Fentanyl. Toxic ingredients in pet products. Toxic ingredients in children's toys. Toxic ingredients in other Chinese imports. Covid virus originating in China and the government NOT alerting the world. Chinese nationals buying up real estate in NoVa, pricing out local folks.

There's a time to play when the field is level, and there's a time when you decline to play with cheaters. We scream when we learn the US government is trying to pull a fast one on us. You can be sure we will scream just as loudly when a foreign government is trying to pull a fast one on us.

+100
Amazing that this has to be spelled out for the brainless dopes who want to be buddies with China.

The ignorance of some of you is breathtaking. China is a superpower and rising rapidly in economic, military and soft power. It does not matter what you like, be careful antagonizing a competitor that can crush you.