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Speaker 1 (00:12):
Hello, and thanks for being on the Face Palm America feed.
You know, maybe from time to time I will post
some new face Palm America material on here. I'm kind
of getting to the point where I don't know. For
a while, I haven't been in a laughing mood. I'm
(00:36):
guessing a lot of you haven't been either, But there's
so much out there to laugh at and to rage at.
I may be coming back and doing some more. We'll
have to see. But I do want in the meantime
to remind you that there's another podcast out there that
you can connect with a couple of different ways, either
(01:01):
searching online or by clicking the link in the description
of this episode. It's called Good News for Lefties and America,
and I started it before the election, thinking we were
probably gonna need some good news, and sure enough, we
do need some good news. So I'm finding everything that
(01:23):
I can in the way of good news and putting
it onto Good News for Lefties and America. And I'm
going to post an episode here, which we'll begin after
I finish yammering and listen to it. Subscribe to that
feed if you get a chance. I'll occasionally post some
here and I hope you enjoy it. I hope it's
(01:47):
helpful for you during these difficult times. And as I said,
who knows, maybe I'll create some additional face poems in
the near future as well. We'll see how it goes. Anyway,
Thanks for listening. Good News for Lefties and America. Hello,
(02:14):
and welcome to Good News for Lefties, where we try
to find some hope in dark times. I'm your host,
Babel Frockland. Today we've got to show packed with big wins,
some old faces, and a whole lot of resistance in
the face of what might be called eh political headwinds. So,
without further ado, let's dig into some news that hopefully
(02:38):
might brighten your day. Our first story begins down in
sunny Florida. You know that deep red state, but not
everyone in the Sunshine State is feeling the red wave.
In Orlando, voters just made a bold statement by re
electing a Democratic prosecutor who's been through a political roller
coaster courtesy of Governor Ron DeSantis. Let's set the stage.
(03:02):
Monique Warrel, a progressive prosecutor, was yanked out of office
last year by DeSantis. Now what crime had she committed?
You ask? Was she embezzling funds, running a shadow government. No,
her supposed crime was a little too much discretion, not
locking up enough people to fit the governor's taste. Apparently,
(03:25):
DeSantis accused her of neglect of duty and incompetence because
she didn't pursue mandatory minimum sentences for every case that
hit her desk. In other words, she was being a
bit too thoughtful about who really belonged behind bars and
who didn't. The people of Orlando, they weren't having it
in an election that probably had DeSantis sweating through his blazer,
(03:48):
although I think that usually happens in Florida anyway. Worl
One back her seat with a solid fifty percent of
the vote, defeating Andrew Bain, DeSantis's hand picked replacement. Let
me repeat that, despite being stripped of her position by
the governor himself, Warrel came back and the voters handed
her a victory by a margin you could call convincing.
(04:10):
Worrel's response, she says, she feels vindicated, she stood her ground,
and now she's back ready to serve her community. As
she put it tonight, the voters have vindicated me, and really, folks,
that's what democracy is all. About or should be about
right the people getting the last word. DeSantis's office has
(04:32):
been oddly quiet on the matter. Maybe they're just busy
spinning the results. Whatever the case, Orlando has spoken. DeSantis
may have the executive order, but Worrel has the people. Now,
let's mosey on over to the sands of Arizona, where
another Democrat just pulled off a victory that's making waves.
(04:52):
Ruben Diego, representing Arizona's brand of Democrat, took on none
other than Republican Carrie Lake. Now if that name rings
a bell, it's because Carrie Lake is Arizona's most persistent
candidate in recent memory. Lake lost the gubernatorial race back
in twenty twenty two to Katie Hobbs, and she now
(05:13):
has added another loss to her collection by failing to
secure a Senate seat. Diego, a former Marine and the
son of a single mother, brought his tenacious spirit to
this race. He ran on a platform built on personal values,
hard work, service, and his own family roots stretching from
Mexico to Columbia. He's represented Arizona in the House for
(05:36):
nearly a decade, and he's had his eye on the
Senate seat for quite some time, but his path wasn't
exactly straightforward. The incumbent was none other than Christian Cinema,
who famously switched her party affiliation from Democrat to Independent
last year. Once a rising star, Cinema found herself isolated
after citing Republicans on key votes and Arizona Democrats weren't
(05:58):
shy about showing their discs approval. Diego's victory does more
than just win back a Senate seat. It keeps Arizona blue,
which is no small feat in today's political climate. And
the win had to sting for Lake, who, let's not forget,
made headlines as a prominent election denier. She refused he'll
let go over twenty twenty two loss, even taking it
(06:20):
to court. During her Senate campaign, she softened some of
her stances but remained divisive, notably calling abortion the ultimate
sin and supporting an outdated eighteen sixty four law banning
most abortions. Diego's message of progress and inclusivity resonated with voters,
and he's now headed to the US Senate. With Diego's victory,
(06:42):
Democrats have a reason to celebrate. Even after a tough
election cycle, they managed to hold seats in battleground states
like Nevada, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Sure, there were some losses,
but Diego's win stands out as a victory not just
for Arizona, but for progressive ideals across the board. Hats
off to Reuben. Welcome back, folks. Now, our final story
(07:05):
today is about the country gearing up for another familiar
battle of ideas, and democratic governors and attorneys general across
the US are wasting no time preparing. You see, with
the election results, Donald Trump is slated to return to
the White House, and before you can say executive order,
blue states are locking arms, dusting off their playbooks, and
(07:28):
readying themselves for a new round of pushback. Now, we
talked about Gavin Newsom leading the charge. He's already called
a special session of the state legislature to safeguard California's
progressive policies. He wants to protect abortion rights, tackle climate change,
and sure California stays a refuge for folks seeking sanctuary
(07:48):
from what they're calling a potential conservative rollback in DC.
But Newsom isn't the only one gearing up for a fight.
In Illinois, Governor JB. Pritzker is ready to defend women's
rights and environmental protections from what he sees as federal overreach.
Pritzker even vowed to take legal action if Trump's administration
tries to withhold federal grants from states that don't align
(08:11):
with this policies. As he put it, quote, you come
from my people, you come through me. Now, that's the
kind of spine we love to see. New York Governor
Kathy Hokel has also thrown her hat into the ring,
announcing that her state won't accept an agenda from Washington
that strips away the rights that New Yorkers have long enjoyed.
(08:31):
Her Attorney General, Letitia James, is just as fired up,
stating she's ready to fight back again and if you
know James, you know she means business. Massachusetts Governor Mara
Healy joined the chorus, saying that state police would absolutely
not cooperate with federal immigration crackdowns. This stance comes as
(08:51):
states like Massachusetts face a growing housing crisis and an
influx of migrants. Eally says her priority is to protect
massive choose its residence, even if it means going head
to head with the Trump administration. Of course, some governors
are taking a more nuanced approach. Governor of Maryland Wes
Moore reminded us that his state is deeply intertwined with
(09:14):
federal operations given its proximity to Washington d C. Moore
says he's ready to push back when necessary, but will
look for common ground where possible. Meanwhile, Michigan Governor Gretchen
Whitmer expressed hope that Trump would lead with unity in mind,
though she and I are not holding our breaths. Pennsylvania's
(09:34):
Governor Josh Shapiro echoed a call for compromise, but promised
to defend state level freedoms. And then there's Minnesota's Tim Waltz,
former VP nominee, who warned that he's prepared to defend
minnesota values on abortion rights, climate change, and labor protections
if need be. As he put it, Minnesota always has
and always will be there to bring shelter from the storm.
(09:56):
I wonder if that's a Bob Dylan reference. It's a
united front, folks from coast to coast, these blue states
are saying, not on our watch. It's going to be
one heck of a showdown, and we'll be here to
bring you every update as it unfolds. Hopefully, in a
positive way for the left. Well, that wraps it up
another episode of good news for lefties. The fight for
(10:18):
justice and progress is still here. Thanks for joining us
today and keep that spirit high until next time. I'm
BeO Wolf Rockland weird name. Good news for lefties and America.
Hello, and thanks for being on the Face Palm America feed.
You know, maybe from time to time I will post
some new face Palm America material on here. I'm kind
of getting to the point where I don't know. For
a while, I haven't been in a laughing mood. I'm
(00:36):
guessing a lot of you haven't been either, But there's
so much out there to laugh at and to rage at.
I may be coming back and doing some more. We'll
have to see. But I do want in the meantime
to remind you that there's another podcast out there that
you can connect with a couple of different ways, either
(01:01):
searching online or by clicking the link in the description
of this episode. It's called Good News for Lefties and America,
and I started it before the election, thinking we were
probably gonna need some good news, and sure enough, we
do need some good news. So I'm finding everything that
(01:23):
I can in the way of good news and putting
it onto Good News for Lefties and America. And I'm
going to post an episode here, which we'll begin after
I finish yammering and listen to it. Subscribe to that
feed if you get a chance. I'll occasionally post some
here and I hope you enjoy it. I hope it's
(01:47):
helpful for you during these difficult times. And as I said,
who knows, maybe I'll create some additional face poems in
the near future as well. We'll see how it goes. Anyway,
Thanks for listening. Good News for Lefties and America. Hello,
(02:14):
and welcome to Good News for Lefties, where we try
to find some hope in dark times. I'm your host,
Babel Frockland. Today we've got to show packed with big wins,
some old faces, and a whole lot of resistance in
the face of what might be called eh political headwinds. So,
without further ado, let's dig into some news that hopefully
(02:38):
might brighten your day. Our first story begins down in
sunny Florida. You know that deep red state, but not
everyone in the Sunshine State is feeling the red wave.
In Orlando, voters just made a bold statement by re
electing a Democratic prosecutor who's been through a political roller
coaster courtesy of Governor Ron DeSantis. Let's set the stage.
(03:02):
Monique Warrel, a progressive prosecutor, was yanked out of office
last year by DeSantis. Now what crime had she committed?
You ask? Was she embezzling funds, running a shadow government. No,
her supposed crime was a little too much discretion, not
locking up enough people to fit the governor's taste. Apparently,
(03:25):
DeSantis accused her of neglect of duty and incompetence because
she didn't pursue mandatory minimum sentences for every case that
hit her desk. In other words, she was being a
bit too thoughtful about who really belonged behind bars and
who didn't. The people of Orlando, they weren't having it
in an election that probably had DeSantis sweating through his blazer,
(03:48):
although I think that usually happens in Florida anyway. Worl
One back her seat with a solid fifty percent of
the vote, defeating Andrew Bain, DeSantis's hand picked replacement. Let
me repeat that, despite being stripped of her position by
the governor himself, Warrel came back and the voters handed
her a victory by a margin you could call convincing.
(04:10):
Worrel's response, she says, she feels vindicated, she stood her ground,
and now she's back ready to serve her community. As
she put it tonight, the voters have vindicated me, and really, folks,
that's what democracy is all. About or should be about
right the people getting the last word. DeSantis's office has
(04:32):
been oddly quiet on the matter. Maybe they're just busy
spinning the results. Whatever the case, Orlando has spoken. DeSantis
may have the executive order, but Worrel has the people. Now,
let's mosey on over to the sands of Arizona, where
another Democrat just pulled off a victory that's making waves.
(04:52):
Ruben Diego, representing Arizona's brand of Democrat, took on none
other than Republican Carrie Lake. Now if that name rings
a bell, it's because Carrie Lake is Arizona's most persistent
candidate in recent memory. Lake lost the gubernatorial race back
in twenty twenty two to Katie Hobbs, and she now
(05:13):
has added another loss to her collection by failing to
secure a Senate seat. Diego, a former Marine and the
son of a single mother, brought his tenacious spirit to
this race. He ran on a platform built on personal values,
hard work, service, and his own family roots stretching from
Mexico to Columbia. He's represented Arizona in the House for
(05:36):
nearly a decade, and he's had his eye on the
Senate seat for quite some time, but his path wasn't
exactly straightforward. The incumbent was none other than Christian Cinema,
who famously switched her party affiliation from Democrat to Independent
last year. Once a rising star, Cinema found herself isolated
after citing Republicans on key votes and Arizona Democrats weren't
(05:58):
shy about showing their discs approval. Diego's victory does more
than just win back a Senate seat. It keeps Arizona blue,
which is no small feat in today's political climate. And
the win had to sting for Lake, who, let's not forget,
made headlines as a prominent election denier. She refused he'll
let go over twenty twenty two loss, even taking it
(06:20):
to court. During her Senate campaign, she softened some of
her stances but remained divisive, notably calling abortion the ultimate
sin and supporting an outdated eighteen sixty four law banning
most abortions. Diego's message of progress and inclusivity resonated with voters,
and he's now headed to the US Senate. With Diego's victory,
(06:42):
Democrats have a reason to celebrate. Even after a tough
election cycle, they managed to hold seats in battleground states
like Nevada, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Sure, there were some losses,
but Diego's win stands out as a victory not just
for Arizona, but for progressive ideals across the board. Hats
off to Reuben. Welcome back, folks. Now, our final story
(07:05):
today is about the country gearing up for another familiar
battle of ideas, and democratic governors and attorneys general across
the US are wasting no time preparing. You see, with
the election results, Donald Trump is slated to return to
the White House, and before you can say executive order,
blue states are locking arms, dusting off their playbooks, and
(07:28):
readying themselves for a new round of pushback. Now, we
talked about Gavin Newsom leading the charge. He's already called
a special session of the state legislature to safeguard California's
progressive policies. He wants to protect abortion rights, tackle climate change,
and sure California stays a refuge for folks seeking sanctuary
(07:48):
from what they're calling a potential conservative rollback in DC.
But Newsom isn't the only one gearing up for a fight.
In Illinois, Governor JB. Pritzker is ready to defend women's
rights and environmental protections from what he sees as federal overreach.
Pritzker even vowed to take legal action if Trump's administration
tries to withhold federal grants from states that don't align
(08:11):
with this policies. As he put it, quote, you come
from my people, you come through me. Now, that's the
kind of spine we love to see. New York Governor
Kathy Hokel has also thrown her hat into the ring,
announcing that her state won't accept an agenda from Washington
that strips away the rights that New Yorkers have long enjoyed.
(08:31):
Her Attorney General, Letitia James, is just as fired up,
stating she's ready to fight back again and if you
know James, you know she means business. Massachusetts Governor Mara
Healy joined the chorus, saying that state police would absolutely
not cooperate with federal immigration crackdowns. This stance comes as
(08:51):
states like Massachusetts face a growing housing crisis and an
influx of migrants. Eally says her priority is to protect
massive choose its residence, even if it means going head
to head with the Trump administration. Of course, some governors
are taking a more nuanced approach. Governor of Maryland Wes
Moore reminded us that his state is deeply intertwined with
(09:14):
federal operations given its proximity to Washington d C. Moore
says he's ready to push back when necessary, but will
look for common ground where possible. Meanwhile, Michigan Governor Gretchen
Whitmer expressed hope that Trump would lead with unity in mind,
though she and I are not holding our breaths. Pennsylvania's
(09:34):
Governor Josh Shapiro echoed a call for compromise, but promised
to defend state level freedoms. And then there's Minnesota's Tim Waltz,
former VP nominee, who warned that he's prepared to defend
minnesota values on abortion rights, climate change, and labor protections
if need be. As he put it, Minnesota always has
and always will be there to bring shelter from the storm.
(09:56):
I wonder if that's a Bob Dylan reference. It's a
united front, folks from coast to coast, these blue states
are saying, not on our watch. It's going to be
one heck of a showdown, and we'll be here to
bring you every update as it unfolds. Hopefully, in a
positive way for the left. Well, that wraps it up
another episode of good news for lefties. The fight for
(10:18):
justice and progress is still here. Thanks for joining us
today and keep that spirit high until next time. I'm
BeO Wolf Rockland weird name. Good news for lefties and America.
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