# Keep an eye on the Republicans' reaction to the California fires **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [January 14, 2025, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-an-eye-on-the-republicans-reaction-to-the-california-fires/1012984 "2025-01-14T22:28:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Horatius](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/horatius/32/3572_2.png) [@Horatius](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Horatius)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2025, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-an-eye-on-the-republicans-reaction-to-the-california-fires/1012984/41 "2025-01-16T18:35:05Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > Unfortunately, as the “photo” was going viral, nasty skeptics noticed a Grok tag in the lower right-hand corner of the frame, that the original poster forgot to edit out. > > AI image. Sorry about that… Now that CTists have essentially captured the entire US government, I expect such things to become increasingly common, and eventually it will be functionally illegal to point out their lies. ---
**Author:** ![OttoDaFe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ottodafe/32/356_2.png) [@OttoDaFe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/OttoDaFe)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2025, 9:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-an-eye-on-the-republicans-reaction-to-the-california-fires/1012984/42 "2025-01-16T21:06:59Z")
> [@Horatius](#): > > … eventually it will be functionally illegal to point out their lies. I half (or perhaps more than half) expect to see some kind of _[Lèse-majesté](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L%C3%A8se-majest%C3%A9)_ legislation introduced, making “an offence or defamation against the dignity of a ruling head of state” illegal. Preferably a Class A felony. And retroactive to Trump announcing his 2016 candidacy. Which means that the bulk of the Teeming Millions would be well advised to lawyer up, ---
**Author:** ![survinga](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/cab0a1/32.png) [@survinga](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/survinga)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2025, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-an-eye-on-the-republicans-reaction-to-the-california-fires/1012984/43 "2025-01-24T22:16:37Z")
So, Trump wants to tie California Disaster Aid to “Voter ID”. If I’m California, I wouldn’t accept those conditions. Don’t allow yourself to be blackmailed. If they give in to his demands, it will only encourage worse in the future. Blue States and Blue Cities have to stand up against Trump now, or it’s going to get a whooooole lot worse. [LA-bound Trump threatens fire aid, keeps Newsom hanging- CalMatters](https://calmatters.org/politics/2025/01/trump-la-fires-newsom/) And I’m assuming the GOP congress will lay down and do whatever Trump wants at this point, until proven otherwise. ---
**Author:** ![crowmanyclouds](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/crowmanyclouds/32/19884_2.png) [@crowmanyclouds](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/crowmanyclouds)\ **Post date:** [January 24, 2025, 10:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-an-eye-on-the-republicans-reaction-to-the-california-fires/1012984/44 "2025-01-24T22:23:58Z")
I liked, > “… and I want the water to be released,” Trump told reporters is Trump offering enough to compensate for the destruction of California’s (and Oregon’s) salmon fisheries. My money is on not even close. ---
**Author:** ![Broomstick](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/broomstick/32/246_2.png) [@Broomstick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Broomstick)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2025, 12:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-an-eye-on-the-republicans-reaction-to-the-california-fires/1012984/45 "2025-01-25T00:58:04Z")
Does Trump even eat salmon? If not, why would he care? Doesn’t he live on cheeseburgers? ---
**Author:** ![Locrian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/locrian/32/14146_2.png) [@Locrian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Locrian)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2025, 4:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-an-eye-on-the-republicans-reaction-to-the-california-fires/1012984/46 "2025-01-25T04:32:57Z")
Keep an eye on them now. Out here (Valley Village, CA, my area), he’s on fire telling people how to do things! Like removing all the chaparral. Before it starts a fire! Wow! Great advice. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2025, 6:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-an-eye-on-the-republicans-reaction-to-the-california-fires/1012984/47 "2025-01-25T06:13:08Z")
> [@survinga](#): > > So, Trump wants to tie California Disaster Aid to “Voter ID”. California should agree to Trump’s terms, take the disaster aid, and then do absolutely nothing about voter ID. Donald will understand. ---
**Author:** ![Monty](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/monty/32/47_2.png) [@Monty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Monty)\ **Post date:** [January 25, 2025, 8:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-an-eye-on-the-republicans-reaction-to-the-california-fires/1012984/48 "2025-01-25T08:47:15Z")
> [@survinga](#): > > And I’m assuming the GOP congress will lay down and do whatever Trump wants at this point, until proven otherwise. Like they’ll ever pay attention to actual proof. > [@Robot\_Arm](#): > > California should agree to Trump’s terms, take the disaster aid, and then do absolutely nothing about voter ID. Over in the convicted felon thread, I posted this: > [@How has the disgraced, CONVICTED FELON, former but once again President Trump pissed you off today?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-has-the-disgraced-convicted-felon-former-but-once-again-president-trump-pissed-you-off-today/942178/9812): > > Hey! Here’s an idea. Why not come back in session and pass a law stating every adult in the state, regardless of citizenship or visa status, is eligible to vote for all state, county, and municipal offices in California. And part of that law will be to issue voter ID cards. Then tell Felon47, “Hey, we not only now have a voter ID law, but every voter in the state has a voter ID. That’s what you wanted, right?” [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/keep-an-eye-on-the-republicans-reaction-to-the-california-fires/1012984.md?page=2)