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fujiyamasan

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14. Sorry he's absolutely right

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 06:24 PM

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Trump can’t be negotiated with in good faith. He recognizes nothing but strength and a show of force. It doesn’t have to be physical but they definitely need to buck up and show resolve.

Many European leaders have kicked these security concerns down the road for decades, with little to show in terms of a unified military and hardly any domestic energy supplies. They have already been victims of Putin (who they similarly tried to appease). Trump is bullying them because he can.

Newsom is sounding a warning. Hopefully they’ll listen.

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Newsom didn't do anyone any favors by blowing up at the European leaders [View all] bigtree Yesterday OP

Yeah he needs to be more weak and ineffectual like Merrick Garland. BannonsLiver Yesterday #1

Yup, par for the course LR3 Yesterday #3

You are absolutely right. sheshe2 Yesterday #2

Appeasement didn't work out too well for Europe in the 1930's newdeal2 Yesterday #4

I was disturbed when I heard him earlier today. brer cat Yesterday #5

He didn't "blow up" MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #6

So he didn't say... TheProle Yesterday #12

Newsom is right Skittles Yesterday #15

That wasn't my question to the previous poster, but noted. TheProle Yesterday #16

Right on time. Kingofalldems 23 hrs ago #33

+ 1. If I were casting a remake of The Darkest Hour starring DUers I know who would be playing Lord Halifax. BannonsLiver Yesterday #13

Thanks for the video IcyPeas Yesterday #20

i'm a considered writer, not a kneejerk poster, and I always make the effort to be clear bigtree Yesterday #23

European parliaments have frank discussion, at cachukis Yesterday #28

If he is planning to Greg_In_SF Yesterday #7

Non-ugly American Starbeach Yesterday #8

not even wrong creon Yesterday #9

THANK YOU Skittles Yesterday #18

We are always in transition. Trump has spoiled the cachukis Yesterday #10

Agree IcyPeas Yesterday #22

DURec leftstreet Yesterday #11

Sorry he's absolutely right fujiyamasan Yesterday #14

I would say he is right. It's a fucking embarassment from all corners. Not excusing any US politician. boston bean Yesterday #17

Totally agree with you. nt Raine Yesterday #19

Newsom is right. And Europe consistently looks weak. Renew Deal Yesterday #21

Europe looks weak because they're dealing with internal issues haele Yesterday #30

What do you mean by TimeToGo 23 hrs ago #35

Sorry, typing on my phone, will correct the stupid haele 23 hrs ago #36

😎 We've all been there TimeToGo 23 hrs ago #40

I couldn't agree more Fiendish Thingy Yesterday #24

He's right though. GoodRaisin Yesterday #25

Maybe. I think that they get it. themaguffin Yesterday #26

I'm on Newsom's side here. The entire world needs to be more vocal in their stances against Trump. LonePirate Yesterday #27

Hell no. TIME TO KICK SOME ASS. Irish_Dem Yesterday #29

"Nice guys finish last." Leo Durocher anciano Yesterday #31

I voted for him for governor but I'd rather have someone else as President kimbutgar 23 hrs ago #32

I support Newsom's remarks and attitude 100%.. Escape 23 hrs ago #34

Wondering what European leaders think of America voters. Emile 23 hrs ago #37

I find nothing wrong with what he said. nt Chalco 23 hrs ago #38

Newsom is right about the complicity of the world's superrich. He's doing his part. I don't see any other Democratic ancianita 23 hrs ago #39

how is this fellow the 'Democratic cause? ' bigtree 8 hrs ago #46

Nothing worse than mealy mouthed apologists & critics of courage NotHardly 23 hrs ago #41

Not a good look for Newsom. OGBuzz 23 hrs ago #42

Hmmm GusBob 10 hrs ago #43

Would giving specifics be viewed as treason? n/t BadgerKid 9 hrs ago #44

Meh, when you lead an economy as large as California's, you get to say certain things JonAndKatePlusABird 8 hrs ago #45

I doubt they cared at this point beyond bemusement bigtree 8 hrs ago #47