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Why was Gavin Newsom in DAVOS?

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Whereas not one other governor attended Davos.
No other governor is in charge of one of the largest economies in the world. Plus, he was invited. You should be asking why no other governors were also invited.
But the good California governor wants there to make political statements and did not speak at all, except to whine and cry about big bad Donald Trump.
You started by asking why he’s there and you didn’t even know he spoke at the event. Looks like the only part that made it to you was that he wasn’t being nice to Trump. Your sources left out his whole actual reason for his visit and focused on the only part that would get your attention.
He is setting up for his run for political office nothing more.
And I’m guessing this bothers you somehow.
I didn’t see anyone laughing I saw everybody app plotting the president of the United States

I did, however here, Gavin Newsom insult every representative from Europe, saying something about they should’ve brought kneepads
Yes, they could also use some tissue to wipe their noses. Those people need a good reality check from time to time. Glad someone has the stones to tell them this. Glad it’s my governor doing it.

What did your governor accomplish this week?
 
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I didn’t see anyone laughing I saw everybody app plotting the president of the United States
"In one overflow room, attendees mockingly laughed and gasped throughout his speech. Guffaws when Trump talked about wind farms killing birds. Nervous laughs when he said he was asking for "a piece of ice", meaning Greenland."

 
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I did, however here, Gavin Newsom insult every representative from Europe, saying something about they should’ve brought kneepads
For clarity. Newsom wasn't referring to those in Europe. His quote:

"'There are knee pads that are available to purchase. The last round of knee pads sold out, just as our law firms are selling out, many American universities are selling out and yes many corporate leaders are selling out to this administration, “It breaks my heart. People need to stand up.”
 
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For clarity. Newsom wasn't referring to those in Europe. His quote:

"'There are knee pads that are available to purchase. The last round of knee pads sold out, just as our law firms are selling out, many American universities are selling out and yes many corporate leaders are selling out to this administration, “It breaks my heart. People need to stand up.”
Lack of link noted - here is one with a link: Disclaimer - the most popular Governor uses the Lord's name in vain as he complains to the European and financial leaders he is addressing - it is in the article and comes under the CF guidelines, but I will not quote it.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum in Davos, is urging European leaders to "have some spine" by standing up to President Donald Trump.​
In comments to reporters at the entrance hall Wednesday, Newsom urged political and business leaders to "get serious and stop being complicit. It's time to stand tall and firm - have a backbone."​
“I can’t take this complicity. People rolling over," Newsom said. "I should’ve brought a bunch of knee pads for all the world leaders. I hope people understand how pathetic they look on the world stage. I mean, at least from an American perspective, it’s embarrassing.”
For clarity Newsom was referring directly to those in Europe.
 
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Lack of link noted - here is one with a link: Disclaimer - the most popular Governor uses the Lord's name in vain as he complains to the European and financial leaders he is addressing - it is in the article and comes under the CF guidelines, but I will not quote it.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum in Davos, is urging European leaders to "have some spine" by standing up to President Donald Trump.​
In comments to reporters at the entrance hall Wednesday, Newsom urged political and business leaders to "get serious and stop being complicit. It's time to stand tall and firm - have a backbone."​
“I can’t take this complicity. People rolling over," Newsom said. "I should’ve brought a bunch of knee pads for all the world leaders. I hope people understand how pathetic they look on the world stage. I mean, at least from an American perspective, it’s embarrassing.”
For clarity Newsom was referring directly to those in Europe.
Correction noted. Good on Newsom as those leaders citizenry agree with him.
 
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I can’t say it any better than:

'Gav clearly living rent free in some peoples heads.'
Good grief...it was you that started the thread on the guy. At least some comments have prompted you to actually investigate why he was there and what he talked about. You had no idea when you started the thread. So...that's good I guess.

And Dyokovic is involved rather a lot in tennis. That's why he's in Melbourne. Where the Australian Open tennis tournament is being played. And Newsom is involved rather a lot in California, the 4th largest economy on the planet. That's why he was in Davos. Where the largest economic forum is being held.

Can't believe I had to explain that...
 
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Because he was the Keynote speaker, because he’s the president of the United States, because every president goes to Davos and is considered part of the leadership of the event.

Whereas not one other governor attended Davos. But the good California governor wants there to make political statements and did not speak at all, except to whine and cry about big bad Donald Trump.

He is setting up for his run for political office nothing more.

I didn’t see anyone laughing I saw everybody app plotting the president of the United States

I did, however here, Gavin Newsom insult every representative from Europe, saying something about they should’ve brought kneepads
You know, I bet Newsom could cure cancer and many would still criticize him for it.

-- A2SG, shaking my head....
 
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You know, I bet Newsom could cure cancer and many would still criticize him for it.

-- A2SG, shaking my head....
Not me - I'd let everyone know.
 
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Good grief...it was you that started the thread on the guy. At least some comments have prompted you to actually investigate why he was there and what he talked about. You had no idea when you started the thread. So...that's good I guess.
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And Dyokovic is involved rather a lot in tennis. That's why he's in Melbourne. Where the Australian Open tennis tournament is being played.
No offense, but that is hardly and international event. I'm sure it is very interesting to you -
And Newsom is involved rather a lot in California, the 4th largest economy on the planet. That's why he was in Davos. Where the largest economic forum is being held.
He certainly knows how to waste money and tax the wealthy to make up for his huge losses - remember the high speed rail?

Billions spent, miles to go: The story of California’s failure to build high-speed rail


Seventeen years ago, Californians bet on a grand vision of the future. They narrowly approved a $10 billion bond issue to build a high-speed rail line that would zip between San Francisco and Los Angeles in under three hours. This technological marvel would slash emissions, revitalize the state’s Central Valley, and, with some financial help from the feds and private sector, provide the fast, efficient, and convenient travel Asia and Europe have long enjoyed.

State officials promised to deliver this transit utopia by 2020. Instead, costs have more than doubled, little track has been laid, and service isn’t expected to begin before 2030 — and only between Bakersfield and Merced, two cities far from the line’s ultimate destinations.

It’s little wonder the project finds itself in a precarious financial position, fighting political headwinds, and deemed a boondoggle by everyone from federal Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to Abundance authors Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. “In the time California has spent failing to complete its 500-mile high-speed rail system,” they wrote, “China has built more than 23,000 miles of high speed rail.”
 
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It seems counter productive to post that you haven't read something when it is patently obvious that you needed to read it in order to decide it wasn't worth reading.
No offense, but that is hardly and international event.
Not an international event? Oh dear me. I think we'd better pass on that. But you could check out the names of the 4 tennis Grand Slams.
He certainly knows how to waste money and tax the wealthy to make up for his huge losses - remember the high speed rail?
What was the term? Living in someone's head? I think I've lost interest...
 
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He certainly knows how to waste money and tax the wealthy to make up for his huge losses - remember the high speed rail?
Seventeen years ago, Californians bet on a grand vision of the future.
That was like 10 years before Newsom became governor. And, for better or worse, it was the will of the California people.

Anyway, Newsom was clearly realistic about it.

He addressed it almost immediately after he took office, in his first State of the State address. What he said would change the trajectory of the project

“Let’s be real,” Newsom said. “The current project, as planned, would cost too much and respectfully take too long. There’s been too little oversight and not enough transparency.”
 
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Obviously you did read the post so your insult is gratuitous and false. It's not even clever.


Voice transcription or spellcheck striking again? Either way, it's an interesting even if inadvertent phrase.
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