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Mel Gibson Unleashes Fury on Gavin Newsom: ‘He Doesn’t Care About Californians!’

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On Wednesday, Mel Gibson expressed his support for an effort to remove California Governor Gavin Newsom from office by voicing his criticism directly towards him.

As a lifestyle expert speaking firsthand, I passionately voiced my disapproval towards the 57-year-old Democrat at a recent press conference for SavingCalifornia.vote – an organization committed to recalling Governor Newsom following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles and its vicinity last month. Sadly, these fires left my Malibu residence in ruins.

As an ardent admirer, I couldn’t help but feel enraged when the esteemed Academy Award-winning actor-filmmaker reacted strongly to the lackluster responses from Governor Gavin Newsom and Mayor Karen Bass regarding the Los Angeles fires in January.

Gibson, speaking through the New York Post, stated that the Democratic politician’s attempts were either due to incompetence, indifference, complacency, carelessness, or negligence – and indeed, they were.

13,000 houses were lost, and tragically, at least 29 lives were claimed, as the fires that ignited in Pacific Palisades and Altadena spread.

In an impassioned speech before a gathering of those advocating for the mayor’s recall, Gibson exclaimed, “Many believe it’s outrageous neglect if they don’t take action, but I ask: do they care about your wellbeing? Absolutely not!

In 2006, following an incident involving drunk driving, the director of “The Passion Of The Christ” was reportedly overheard making a controversial statement blaming Jews for all global conflicts. Later on, this same individual ridiculed Governor Newsom’s fire recovery plans after the LA Fires.

As a lifestyle aficionado, I must say that the concept of “building back better” certainly resonates with me. However, there’s another term I prefer to use when it comes to certain political promises – “hollow rhetoric.” It’s all about setting realistic expectations and striving for genuine progress in our lives and communities.

In response to the recall attempt, Newsom’s team asserted that those pushing for the recall have stooped to an unprecedented level by capitalizing on the victims of the Los Angeles wildfires for political advantage.

The most troublesome aspect is that their politically motivated recalls will consume $200 million in taxpayer funds, which are urgently required for disaster preparation and management, according to his office’s statement.

This past week, SavingCalifornia.vote was given the green light to initiate a petition aimed at triggering a recall of Governor Newsom.

To put the issue up for a vote, the team needs to gather roughly 15 million signatures in a span of approximately 160 days.

12% of the total votes cast in the 2022 gubernatorial election, where Governor Gavin Newsom emerged victorious over Republican State Senator Brian Dahle who garnered approximately 40.8% of the vote (as Newsom secured about 59.2%).

In contrast to what might constitute a massive victory in numerous other states, this percentage represents a below-average performance in consistently democratic California, as no Democratic gubernatorial candidate has secured less than 60% of the vote since 2010.

Before my election as the Governor of California in 2019, I had already been serving the state for eight years, holding the position of Lieutenant Governor from 2011 to 2019.

For quite some time, he served in local government positions in San Francisco. Initially, he was a city board of supervisors member from 1997 to 2004. Later, he assumed the role of Mayor of San Francisco from 2004 to 2011.

Previously, Newsom successfully dodged a recall attempt in 2021. Despite pro-recall groups gathering sufficient signatures to arrange a vote for September of that year, he maintained his position when the recall option secured just 38% of the vote.

In simple terms, if a recall election occurs against Newsom before the California gubernatorial election in 2026, the victor of that recall would only hold office for one year until the next regular election takes place.

On the other hand, Randy Economy, a conservative radio host and the head of SavingCalifornia.vote, believes that the recent recall attempt against Governor Newsom is justified due to his other perceived shortcomings.

As a devoted supporter, I’d like to express that this recall stands apart due to the unique nature of Governor Newsom himself. He seems to have drifted far away from the daily struggles faced by ordinary Californians who are grappling with surviving in the state he oversees.

Not long after the Los Angeles wildfires ignited, Gibson spoke on The Joe Rogan Podcast and leveled criticism at Newsom, stating that he hadn’t adequately managed and maintained the forests, even though the blazes had initially sparked within built-up areas.

As a lifestyle authority, I find myself compelled to convey my concerns in a straightforward manner. To the controversial podcaster, I can’t help but echo a sense of urgency. It seems we are inching towards a critical juncture, a potential societal breakdown that could reshape our world as we know it – a ‘collapse.’

As stated by the director of Apocalypto, ‘The warning signs, indicators of an impending downfall, can be seen in our current times. Time may not elapse much longer.’

In his conversation, Gibson mentioned Jared Diamond’s 2011 publication titled “Collapse: Why Some Societies Choose to Fail and Others Succeed.

Gibson commented that the book outlines all the factors leading to the downfall of a civilization, making it a striking observation. He further added, “We’re not any wiser than our grandparents.” This implies that the current generation is not more intelligent than their ancestors who lived in previous times.

Although Gibson lost his home in Malibu, he made it clear that he doesn’t face the risk of homelessness. He even mentioned proudly that he owns another house in Costa Rica.

He expressed his affection for the place, responding to Rogan’s question about whether the persistent wildfires would eventually persuade him to leave California for good.

Later, Gibson joked that he might get ‘a new house’ out of the crisis.

Interestingly, it was the very same restaurant and bar, Moonshadows Malibu, where an actor was accused of being intoxicated before his controversial antisemitic speech in 2006, that tragically fell victim to a fire, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

Gibson reserved much of his fury for the fires for Newsom. 

He asserted that Newsom had promised to protect and manage the forest, but according to him, there has been no action taken.

In a playful manner, the director of Braveheart, after agreeing with the host, quipped, “I believe our taxes might have been spent on Gavin’s hair gel.

Rogan stated his opinion that the governor of California might have used tax money to aid the homeless community, rather than focusing on fire prevention efforts.

Gibson recently returned to filmmaking with the release of his action thriller Flight Risk. 

In this movie, Mark Wahlberg plays the role of a pilot flying a small private aircraft, carrying Michelle Dockery, who’s known for her work on Downton Abbey as a U.S. Marshal, and Topher Grace, a former accountant turned informant, both set to give testimony against a powerful crime syndicate.

However, it is revealed that Wahlberg’s character is actually an assassin working for a criminal organization, which puts his passengers in a precarious position as they no longer have a reliable pilot.

The movie was generally panned by top critics, with a rotten score of just 24% on Rotten Tomatoes.

So far, it has grossed just shy of $42 million against a $25 million budget. 

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2025-02-28 07:34

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