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115. I sometimes have issues with Arnold. My opinions of him may be a mixed bag, but

Sun Jan 10, 2021, 05:09 PM

Jan 2021

I have to say this was a surprisingly moving and powerful statement from him. I do think he was sincere, and I greatly appreciate that he made this. I hope more will follow his lead and speak out.

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This video from Arnold Schwarzenegger is one of the best things I've seen about the coup [View all] octoberlib Jan 2021 OP

Kinda weird from a guy who was installed without winning an election. theneworiginal Jan 2021 #1

At least he isn't a feckless coward like Cruz and Hawley RealityCheque Jan 2021 #5

He did win an election. He was a horrible governor though. JI7 Jan 2021 #10

Not nearly as bad as governor as Trump was president. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2021 #26

reagan ruined california . took us 30 years to recover from his governorship. along with arnold ., AllaN01Bear Jan 2021 #96

This all started with Raygun. Little Trailer Donnie followed his lead. rickyhall Jan 2021 #101

The rich got richer and that was the only reason for them both. C Moon Jan 2021 #108

Yes, technically, but it was an abuse of the Democratic process after a BS recall. theneworiginal Jan 2021 #39

It is good to remember. Welcome to DU, theneworiginal! dchill Jan 2021 #47

Tell it new! edhopper Jan 2021 #60

that was a WONDERFUL VIDEO. If Biden successed, America will last forever. May God Bless America trueblue2007 Jan 2021 #116

don't disagree edhopper Jan 2021 #118

Issa was main instigator & financier of the Gray Davis recall; see him cry as Arnold muscles him out NBachers Jan 2021 #62

I lived in OC at the time, and remember the recall dovetailing with a LOT of anti-Hispanic bigotry sandensea Jan 2021 #122

It was the PNAC who lied us into a war they wanted since 1997. CaptainTruth Jan 2021 #64

Powell knew. His otherwise admirable career has a massive stain on it. theneworiginal Jan 2021 #90

Welcome to our DU family. niyad Jan 2021 #76

Nothing beats... czarjak Jan 2021 #91

This! denbot Jan 2021 #125

not a really bad governor like Reagan kiri Jan 2021 #98

Coming out of the gate swinging edhopper Jan 2021 #59

Don't care. He speaks the truth. Why you mad? Dream Girl Jan 2021 #80

He DID win the special election in CA. He just governed like a (then) typical rethug. Texin Jan 2021 #109

Private Citizen Schwartzenegger is a patriot who understands Nazi & fascist history very well... Hekate Jan 2021 #117

I thought so too. I got a couple minutes in mahina Jan 2021 #128

K&R Solomon Jan 2021 #2

same obamanut2012 Jan 2021 #4

Me Too. COL Mustard Jan 2021 #35

Me, too. pandr32 Jan 2021 #73

Tears in my eyes RealityCheque Jan 2021 #3

Same. It's a prescient message for all Americans. nt Kahuna Jan 2021 #58

Wow... a wonderfully comforting message. Thanks Demsrule86 Jan 2021 #6

Wow Ferrets are Cool Jan 2021 #7

Wow kpete Jan 2021 #8

I've never doubted that Arnold loves this country, nor is he a racist. Dave Starsky Jan 2021 #88

How else can one access this clip? FarPoint Jan 2021 #9

I found it on Facebook, too, if you use that. Siwsan Jan 2021 #11

Excellent.... FarPoint Jan 2021 #20

Here is the YouTube link BrightKnight Jan 2021 #19

Ohhh yes... FarPoint Jan 2021 #21

I did this to share to facebook: pazzyanne Jan 2021 #30

Thank you... FarPoint Jan 2021 #68

Copy the link of this DU post and share that, or just try and click on the clip and copy that link. c-rational Jan 2021 #67

Convict first. Heal Later. IrishObserver Jan 2021 #12

Fight for a just and lasting peace. - nt BrightKnight Jan 2021 #23

These people are like an abcess... Whatthe_Firetruck Jan 2021 #107

No justice, no peace DBoon Jan 2021 #124

This video gave me tears.... democrank Jan 2021 #13

MUST SEE malaise Jan 2021 #14

This needs to be an commercial ad... FarPoint Jan 2021 #22

Yes. All this coming week. ancianita Jan 2021 #78

After watching this, North Shore Chicago Jan 2021 #15

Thank you, Arnold UpInArms Jan 2021 #16

Now there's a Statesman! Mr. Sparkle Jan 2021 #17

Wow. We need more of our leaders (regardless of party) to livetohike Jan 2021 #18

Exactly. Recrimination from within their party. mdelaguna Jan 2021 #43

This is beautiful tavernier Jan 2021 #24

That was powerful. And encouraging. Thank you, Arnold judesedit Jan 2021 #25

Well done... Wounded Bear Jan 2021 #27

That's on point. dchill Jan 2021 #48

Stunning at first Clearly fogged in Jan 2021 #28

K & R Ligyron Jan 2021 #29

+1 n/t ariadne0614 Jan 2021 #130

That made me feel good. He said it all very well. nt Biophilic Jan 2021 #31

A powerful and much needed message DesertRat Jan 2021 #32

WOW! keithbvadu2 Jan 2021 #33

I've always sort of liked his larger than life style. It's sort of honest. I believe.. LAS14 Jan 2021 #34

There is a dire warning here Bad Thoughts Jan 2021 #36

Excellent, now please change parties. milestogo Jan 2021 #37

Thank you, Arnie, for sharing your heart. Silver Gaia Jan 2021 #38

This dude allowed executions while governer of California NT anamnua Jan 2021 #40

Nobody's perfect. He also cheated on his wife. NurseJackie Jan 2021 #44

I'm not really a fan of judging someone's whole existence based on only one factor. cab67 Jan 2021 #75

I don't always agree with Arnold twodogsbarking Jan 2021 #41

Beautiful. As a long time Conan fan, loved the sword mdelaguna Jan 2021 #42

Sorry my DU brothers and sisters, but Arnold is a phony. I have to call bullshit. 0nirevets Jan 2021 #45

I bought into it. JohnnyRingo Jan 2021 #51

Plus 2. He sold it to me. Much better message than, say, Ted (I'm such a hypocrite) Cruz. Shrike47 Jan 2021 #95

+1 Auggie Jan 2021 #72

Nobody is ignoring Arnold's character flaws and his policies. Seasider Jan 2021 #106

+1,000,000 THIS!!!! Schwarzenegger is exploiting the moment to try to diva77 Jan 2021 #111

Good Stuff From the Harem Jan 2021 #46

English is his second language JohnnyRingo Jan 2021 #49

Good points JohnnyRingo. c-rational Jan 2021 #69

No. I've never been a fan, but he--as an Austrian-American-- had experience, if shared, that COULD hlthe2b Jan 2021 #50

This is a beautiful statement. Thank you octoberlib Jan 2021 #56

Thank you Arnold. n/t PatrickforO Jan 2021 #52

As much as I dislike Arnie, this was a beautiful and deeply personal speech from one who KNOWS... NNadir Jan 2021 #53

he was a crap governor Demovictory9 Jan 2021 #54

Good words, good sentiment birdographer Jan 2021 #55

Once again way too late. LakeArenal Jan 2021 #57

He's been speaking out against Trumpism from the beginning. n/t Crunchy Frog Jan 2021 #63

Not like that.... LakeArenal Jan 2021 #66

Not like that, but I've seen the occasional message from him for years and Crunchy Frog Jan 2021 #71

George Bush is against Trump because Trump wiped the floor with his brother. Gary 50 Jan 2021 #84

Not looking for honor. Looking for acceptance of reality. LakeArenal Jan 2021 #103

Surprisingly powerful and moving PatSeg Jan 2021 #61

Excellent assessment RocRizzo55 Jan 2021 #65

Powerful and he seems to be sincere FakeNoose Jan 2021 #70

This connected with me. His story of growing up in the shadow of broken veterans. apnu Jan 2021 #74

Thanks for sharing, apnu. This made me cry. octoberlib Jan 2021 #77

I am in tears with you. apnu Jan 2021 #83

Powerful, thanks for sharing Victor_c3 Jan 2021 #102

I'm sorry. apnu Jan 2021 #105

Propaganda. WhiskeyGrinder Jan 2021 #79

I agree Beringia Jan 2021 #93

Fabulous.... cilla4progress Jan 2021 #81

It is so nice Richard_GB Jan 2021 #82

Resign Or Renounce! mezame Jan 2021 #85

Whatever Mr Schwarzenegger's character flaws and past bad judgement are (including being a repub) Hiawatha Pete Jan 2021 #86

That was much better than I expected it would be. BobTheSubgenius Jan 2021 #87

i like how he threw a new riddle of steel in there. K&R BootinUp Jan 2021 #89

My husband and I are not Christians, marie999 Jan 2021 #92

A great message. Thank you, Governor S. BusyBeingBest Jan 2021 #94

Damn! What an Awesome Message That is So Perfect For This Time. n/t Indykatie Jan 2021 #97

thanks Arnold, from a child & grandchild of Survivors, the work has just begun carolinadem Jan 2021 #99

Welcome to DU..Thank You for posting this... Stuart G Jan 2021 #110

He is right, it was OUR Kristalnacht, we mustn't let the fascist thugs win. BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2021 #100

K&R Blue Owl Jan 2021 #104

Well said, Arnold. SunSeeker Jan 2021 #112

KnR Hekate Jan 2021 #113

"trump will be as irrelevant Cha Jan 2021 #114

I sometimes have issues with Arnold. My opinions of him may be a mixed bag, but crickets Jan 2021 #115

Wow! That address will go down as one of the great ones . . . OneBlueSky Jan 2021 #119

Not a fan of Arnold but I agree that this message was very good and almost inspiring. liberalla Jan 2021 #120

K&R. William769 Jan 2021 #121

He lived bdamomma Jan 2021 #123

Mark Levin's response to this video on Parler: Kablooie Jan 2021 #126

Aw, poor mark. progressoid Jan 2021 #127

Another perspective ananda Jan 2021 #129