CA Lawmaker Joe Patterson Accuses Democrats of Being 'Ruling Dictator Party'

Defense of Divine Providence and Inalienable Rights

• 💡 Joe Patterson takes offense to comments about Democrats, emphasizing his belief in a higher power and divine providence, not mere "swirling gases."
• 🔑 He asserts that the founders believed in divine providence, stating that unalienable rights are bestowed by a creator, not granted by the government.
• 🇺🇸 Patterson expresses faith that divine providence will secure self-determination and inalienable rights against internal threats to democracy.

Criticism of Governor and Democratic Leadership

• ⚠️ Patterson criticizes the governor for exerting unchecked power without Democratic input, leading to the closure of schools and businesses.
• 💔 He holds Democrats partially responsible for the pain and suffering currently seen in the streets.
• ⏳ He argues that Democrats have been in charge of California for his entire life and have effectively done nothing to improve education or address homelessness.

Accusations of Partisan Gerrymandering and Erosion of Democracy

• 🏛️ Patterson accuses Democrats, not as individuals but as a "ruling dictator party," of sitting idly by while things have worsened.
• 🗳️ He believes that attempts to erode democracy, including partisan gerrymandered maps, will ultimately fail because they cannot override fundamental protections.
• 🚫 He states that amending proposals without input shows Democrats are "no better" and that history will not look kindly on these actions.
• 🗣️ Patterson concludes by stating he never wants to be lectured again by a Democrat about their party being the party of democracy.