The Joe Mangiacotti Show – 1.13.25 Monday

The Joe Mangiacotti Show – 1.13.25 Monday

Opening Essay for The Joe Mangiacotti Show

Broadcast Date: January 13, 2025

Good morning, Patriots, Constitutionalist Common-Sense Citizens, and those brave enough to tune in for the truth! It’s The Joe Mangiacotti Show, where we blend logic with wit, and truth with just a pinch of sarcasm because, let’s face it, sometimes all you can do is laugh to keep from crying.

Let’s dive right in, shall we?

The Curious Case of Gavin Newsom and the Fire Questions

Our good friend, California Governor Gavin Newsom—yes, the same guy who seems to believe that hair gel is an acceptable substitute for leadership—has made headlines yet again. This time, he's caught on video complaining about the “hurricane-force winds” of misinformation swirling around those devastating Los Angeles fires.

Now, you might think the hurricane he’s referring to is the wind blowing the flames around. Nope. It's the whirlwind of inconvenient questions from voters and reporters. You know, like, “Why did my house burn down?” Or, “Where’s the water, Gavin?” Apparently, these are "divisive" questions, folks. And what’s Newsom’s solution? He runs crying to Joe Biden, asking him to censor the people asking them.

Imagine that! The governor of the nation’s most populous state, instead of addressing real problems like water mismanagement or misallocated emergency funds, is lobbying the president to muzzle critics. You can’t make this stuff up. It’s like Newsom saw the First Amendment, shrugged, and said, “Not in my state.”

If this is the kind of leadership California wants, I guess they’ll keep voting for it. But for the rest of us who believe in law, order, and, oh, I don’t know, free speech, it’s a stark reminder that the Left isn’t just ignoring the Constitution—they’re trying to rewrite it in crayon.

Pacific Palisades Votes and the Blue Wall

Speaking of California, the Pacific Palisades voting precinct results are in from the 2024 general election. And surprise, surprise—Kamala Harris swept the area with 71% of the vote. That’s right, the same Kamala Harris who spent the last four years giggling through serious policy discussions and losing track of her train of thought.

But here’s the kicker: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who jumped in as an independent before endorsing Trump, barely made a ripple in these precincts. A whopping 1% of the vote. That’s like finding one decent avocado in a whole bin at Trader Joe’s. It’s there, but you have to squint to see it.

What does this tell us? It tells us that despite their complaints about rising crime, homelessness, and fires, these voters will still march in lockstep to the polls and vote for the very policies that created the mess. It’s the definition of insanity, doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

Jennifer Rubin: The Contrarian’s Contrarian

And let’s not forget the latest drama from the Washington Post, affectionately known around here as the "Woke Wash." Longtime columnist Jennifer Rubin has packed her bags, fired a few parting shots at Jeff Bezos, and announced her new project, The Contrarian. Its tagline? “Not owned by anybody.” Well, except, presumably, by Jennifer Rubin.

Her exit adds to the growing list of departures from the Post, which is shedding employees faster than California is shedding taxpayers. Rubin accused Bezos of betraying journalism’s sacred mission, which, in her view, is to take down Trump at all costs. She even accused the billionaire owner of enabling democracy’s “most acute threat”—and no, she’s not talking about China, Russia, or even inflation. She’s talking about Trump.

This is what passes for courage in liberal circles. Whining about the owner of your multi-million-dollar platform while simultaneously failing to acknowledge the layoffs, the talent exodus, and the 250,000 subscribers who canceled after Bezos spiked their Kamala Harris endorsement. Folks, this is the same crowd that tells us we need more government control over our lives. Can you imagine how badly they’d mess that up?

The Bigger Picture

What do these stories have in common? They’re a window into how the Left operates. Whether it’s Newsom’s censorship tantrum, Pacific Palisades voters doubling down on failed policies, or Rubin’s melodramatic exit from a collapsing newsroom, it’s all part of the same pattern.

They refuse to take responsibility. They double down on bad ideas. And when reality comes knocking, they try to rewrite the rules.

A Conservative Perspective

So what’s the law-and-order, common-sense conservative solution?

First, we call out the hypocrisy. Let’s not let Newsom or Rubin or anyone else rewrite history or the Constitution to suit their narrative.
Second, we demand accountability. It’s time for voters to stop rewarding failure, whether it’s in Sacramento, Washington, or your local newsroom.
And third, we stick to principles. Free speech, personal responsibility, and the rule of law—these are not negotiable.

Closing Humor

Before I sign off, let me leave you with this: If Gavin Newsom really wants to stop “divisive” misinformation, he should start by looking in the mirror. But then again, knowing Gavin, he might just admire what he sees and move on.

This is Joe Mangiacotti, reminding you to keep your chin up, your mind sharp, and your common sense intact. Let’s take back the conversation, one broadcast at a time. Stay tuned for more truth, wit, and a healthy dose of law and order.