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ancianita

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

Reply to bigtree (Original post)

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 08:45 PM

11 hrs ago

leader over in Davos doing any better. Do you? Nope.

Don't start chipping away at perfectly good Democratic leaders just because they're not perfect.

Newsom is the leader of the 4th largest economy on the planet. If what he thinks and says isn't good enough for you, just know that you're not helping the Democratic cause.

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Newsom didn't do anyone any favors by blowing up at the European leaders [View all] bigtree 14 hrs ago OP

Yeah he needs to be more weak and ineffectual like Merrick Garland. BannonsLiver 14 hrs ago #1

Yup, par for the course LR3 14 hrs ago #3

You are absolutely right. sheshe2 14 hrs ago #2

Appeasement didn't work out too well for Europe in the 1930's newdeal2 14 hrs ago #4

I was disturbed when I heard him earlier today. brer cat 14 hrs ago #5

He didn't "blow up" MorbidButterflyTat 14 hrs ago #6

So he didn't say... TheProle 14 hrs ago #12

Newsom is right Skittles 13 hrs ago #15

That wasn't my question to the previous poster, but noted. TheProle 13 hrs ago #16

Right on time. Kingofalldems 11 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 14 hrs ago #13

Thanks for the video IcyPeas 13 hrs ago #20

i'm a considered writer, not a kneejerk poster, and I always make the effort to be clear bigtree 13 hrs ago #23

European parliaments have frank discussion, at cachukis 12 hrs ago #28

If he is planning to Greg_In_SF 14 hrs ago #7

Non-ugly American Starbeach 14 hrs ago #8

not even wrong creon 14 hrs ago #9

THANK YOU Skittles 13 hrs ago #18

We are always in transition. Trump has spoiled the cachukis 14 hrs ago #10

Agree IcyPeas 13 hrs ago #22

DURec leftstreet 14 hrs ago #11

Sorry he's absolutely right fujiyamasan 14 hrs ago #14

I would say he is right. It's a fucking embarassment from all corners. Not excusing any US politician. boston bean 13 hrs ago #17

Totally agree with you. nt Raine 13 hrs ago #19

Newsom is right. And Europe consistently looks weak. Renew Deal 13 hrs ago #21

Europe looks weak because they're dealing with internal issues haele 12 hrs ago #30

What do you mean by TimeToGo 11 hrs ago #35

Sorry, typing on my phone, will correct the stupid haele 11 hrs ago #36

😎 We've all been there TimeToGo 11 hrs ago #40

I couldn't agree more Fiendish Thingy 12 hrs ago #24

He's right though. GoodRaisin 12 hrs ago #25

Maybe. I think that they get it. themaguffin 12 hrs ago #26

I'm on Newsom's side here. The entire world needs to be more vocal in their stances against Trump. LonePirate 12 hrs ago #27

Hell no. TIME TO KICK SOME ASS. Irish_Dem 12 hrs ago #29

"Nice guys finish last." Leo Durocher anciano 12 hrs ago #31

I voted for him for governor but I'd rather have someone else as President kimbutgar 11 hrs ago #32

I support Newsom's remarks and attitude 100%.. Escape 11 hrs ago #34

Wondering what European leaders think of America voters. Emile 11 hrs ago #37

I find nothing wrong with what he said. nt Chalco 11 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 11 hrs ago #39

Nothing worse than mealy mouthed apologists & critics of courage NotHardly 11 hrs ago #41

Not a good look for Newsom. OGBuzz 11 hrs ago #42