David Packer
Founder & CEO at Water Assisted Energy Inc | President at Hydrobike Inc | Hydrogen Innovation Advocate đđ
January 15, 2025
By David Packer đ¨
When Governor Newsom brushed off the reality of Californiaâs empty reservoirs, calling it âdangerousâ to suggest they arenât full, he didnât just insult our intelligence â he signaled an alarming level of detachment from the crises unfolding under his leadership.
Letâs get this straight: The reservoir near the Palisades fire was indeed shut down and empty. This is fact, verified by X Community Notes. Yet, Newsom insists otherwise. Why? Perhaps because acknowledging the truth would pull back the curtain on deeper issues, ones that reveal a disturbing pattern of negligence and, dare we say, agenda-driven governance.
The Pattern of Neglect đ
California is no stranger to natural disasters, but whatâs unnatural is the stateâs consistent failure to manage its resources. From mismanaged water systems to wildfires exacerbated by outdated infrastructure and questionable priorities, this isnât just bad governance â itâs a systematic dismantling of resilience.
Case in Point:Â The Palisades fire. With reservoirs empty, communities were left vulnerable, firefighters under-equipped, and citizens in peril. The excuse? Silence or deflection from leadership. The reality? Lives and livelihoods at risk for the sake of agendas that prioritize flashy initiatives like Smart Cities over basic necessities.
Smart Cities: Progress or Control? đŤđ
Letâs talk about Smart Cities. On paper, they promise sustainability, innovation, and a futuristic utopia. But letâs be real: who benefits? Not the average citizen struggling to pay rising utility bills or rebuild after a wildfire. Instead, these initiatives often serve as vehicles for:
Centralized Control:Â Digital infrastructure capable of tracking every move, monitoring energy use, and even geofencing movement. Convenience for some, control for others.
Elite Interests:Â Land grabs disguised as âclimate resilienceâ efforts pave the way for redevelopment that displaces communities and erodes property rights.
Profit Motives:Â Major corporations and private entities cash in on lucrative contracts while taxpayers foot the bill.
Whoâs Pulling the Strings? đŽ
Itâs hard not to wonder: who stands to gain from this? Look closely, and youâll find a pattern of global elites and corporate interests championing these agendas. From tech giants lobbying for digital infrastructure to financial institutions backing carbon credit schemes, the dots connect to a broader strategy of consolidating power.
Sarcasm Alert: "Trust Us, We Know Better!" đ¤Ż
Of course, weâre supposed to believe that shutting down reservoirs and ignoring facts is just good governance, right? After all, who needs water when weâll have âsmartâ streetlights and AI-controlled neighborhoods? And forget the firefighters struggling to save homes; letâs focus on tracking your thermostat instead. Bravo, leadership. Bravo.
Time for Accountability đď¸
Californiaâs citizens deserve better. They deserve leaders who prioritize safety over slogans, truth over spin, and people over profit. Newsomâs dismissive statements and the systemic failures they represent are a wake-up call. Itâs time to demand transparency, question motives, and reject the narrative that this is the best we can do.
For those still defending this leadership, consider this: if the current trajectory continues, what happens when the next disaster strikes? How many more lives and communities will be sacrificed at the altar of âprogressâ?
The Bottom Line:Â This isnât just about empty reservoirs. Itâs about a pattern of negligence, a failure to address real needs, and a concerning alignment with agendas that seem designed to strip citizens of autonomy under the guise of innovation. Letâs connect the dots and hold leaders accountable â before itâs too late.
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