“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change” ~ Wayne Dyer.
We’re seeing a predictable pattern with CA’s leftists and their “progressive,” woke agenda.
They have carefully set the stage for this drama we’re currently witnessing. We’re seeing ecumenical systemic failure- and anarchy that inevitably follows.
To say that the fire disaster in CA resulted from “failed leadership” is naive. It is not “bad planning” nor “poor oversight.”
It’s an abject failure- by choice and intent!
Anarchy, squalor, and lawlessness are consistent goals of the left because they promote the totalitarian agenda advanced by Marxists everywhere.
That will never change!
At the individual level:
The naive among us, who roll their eyes when told they have to be personally responsible for their own protection, need to look at current events honestly.
The assumption that “officials” will be available, sufficiently competent, and inclined to respond to your emergency in time to prevent harm befalling you is injudicious, presumptuous, and indeed foolish- as we see.
Fate makes “an exception” for no one!
Neo-Marxists had a taste of victory during the BHO and JRB Administrations.
They will predictably be anxious to continue to manufacture all kinds of harmful, destructive mayhem in an effort to thwart/damage/discredit the incoming DJT Administration, just as they so viciously did during DJT’s first term.
We’re seeing it already!
Many non-political innocents will fall victim in their wake.
Thus, individual awareness, alertness, and preparedness will continue to be critical for maintaining good health and preserving health and home.
We can (and should) be optimistic, but we can never relax!
/John
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This is a CAUTION for SITUATIONAL AWARENESS/VIGILANCE for the next few days.
(I amend that by saying you should always have the Awareness at all times, but the next few days is critical). I NEVER say ‘Live in Fear’. But I always say don’t walk around with your head up your A-- either. Tomorrow (Sat. 18th 2025) should be ok. But then we have the Rally of our President Elect DJT. At least its INDOORS and protectable. Monday is another story.
Please have a care the next few days. It could get interesting. For myself I have (2) cars lined up to detail and I will not be over (10) feet away from a Long gun. OVERKILL? perhaps, but I am comforted by this decision.
We are entering a Golden Age of rebirth for this great country (But Evil isn’t thrilled about it)
Just look at how Dark Brandon left us that cheery forcast on his final (Thank God) 
show telecast. The thing that wouldn’t leave! Cue woman Screaming!!!
Enjoy the MAGA CELEBRATION ! Crack open a cold one if that suits you but have your EDC close by.
GOD BLESS AMERICA! 