Newsom didn't do anyone any favors by blowing up at the European leaders

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75. no, what you wrote is specious

...and not evidenced in anything.

The hubris in imagining that Europeans needed bucking up by the California governor to confront the demon who was spawned in his own country; the threat that Americans have yet to hinder in any significant way, despite the governor standing 'tall and strong.'

It's always interesting to see how many people think problems can be solved by barking in public at them. I watched with bemusement at men lining up behind Kamala Harris who thought that raising their voice until they were hoarse was effectively communicating.

If he wants something from Europeans, anything, the way to accomplish that is how countless leaders have done successfully for over 80 years of alliances to keep the peace - by diplomacy.

Less of the predictable insults from Americans touting our supposed superiority over everything by virtue of our size, and more respect for the prerogative of nations to set their own course apart from what a California governor might think is best for them, for example..

Is there just this one gear with Newsom, his pique, or does he know what it means to influence and lead those who aren't in his immediate camp?