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NotHardly

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41. Nothing worse than mealy mouthed apologists & critics of courage

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Tue Jan 20, 2026, 08:49 PM

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Newsom didn't do anyone any favors by blowing up at the European leaders [View all] bigtree 19 hrs ago OP

Yeah he needs to be more weak and ineffectual like Merrick Garland. BannonsLiver 19 hrs ago #1

Yup, par for the course LR3 19 hrs ago #3

You are absolutely right. sheshe2 19 hrs ago #2

Appeasement didn't work out too well for Europe in the 1930's newdeal2 19 hrs ago #4

I was disturbed when I heard him earlier today. brer cat 19 hrs ago #5

He didn't "blow up" MorbidButterflyTat 19 hrs ago #6

So he didn't say... TheProle 18 hrs ago #12

Newsom is right Skittles 18 hrs ago #15

That wasn't my question to the previous poster, but noted. TheProle 18 hrs ago #16

Right on time. Kingofalldems 16 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 18 hrs ago #13

Thanks for the video IcyPeas 18 hrs ago #20

i'm a considered writer, not a kneejerk poster, and I always make the effort to be clear bigtree 17 hrs ago #23

European parliaments have frank discussion, at cachukis 17 hrs ago #28

If he is planning to Greg_In_SF 19 hrs ago #7

Non-ugly American Starbeach 18 hrs ago #8

not even wrong creon 18 hrs ago #9

THANK YOU Skittles 18 hrs ago #18

We are always in transition. Trump has spoiled the cachukis 18 hrs ago #10

Agree IcyPeas 18 hrs ago #22

DURec leftstreet 18 hrs ago #11

Sorry he's absolutely right fujiyamasan 18 hrs ago #14

I would say he is right. It's a fucking embarassment from all corners. Not excusing any US politician. boston bean 18 hrs ago #17

Totally agree with you. nt Raine 18 hrs ago #19

Newsom is right. And Europe consistently looks weak. Renew Deal 18 hrs ago #21

Europe looks weak because they're dealing with internal issues haele 17 hrs ago #30

What do you mean by TimeToGo 16 hrs ago #35

Sorry, typing on my phone, will correct the stupid haele 16 hrs ago #36

😎 We've all been there TimeToGo 16 hrs ago #40

I couldn't agree more Fiendish Thingy 17 hrs ago #24

He's right though. GoodRaisin 17 hrs ago #25

Maybe. I think that they get it. themaguffin 17 hrs ago #26

I'm on Newsom's side here. The entire world needs to be more vocal in their stances against Trump. LonePirate 17 hrs ago #27

Hell no. TIME TO KICK SOME ASS. Irish_Dem 17 hrs ago #29

"Nice guys finish last." Leo Durocher anciano 17 hrs ago #31

I voted for him for governor but I'd rather have someone else as President kimbutgar 16 hrs ago #32

I support Newsom's remarks and attitude 100%.. Escape 16 hrs ago #34

Wondering what European leaders think of America voters. Emile 16 hrs ago #37

I find nothing wrong with what he said. nt Chalco 16 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 16 hrs ago #39

how is this fellow the 'Democratic cause? ' bigtree 1 hr ago #46

Nothing worse than mealy mouthed apologists & critics of courage NotHardly 16 hrs ago #41

Not a good look for Newsom. OGBuzz 16 hrs ago #42

Hmmm GusBob 3 hrs ago #43

Would giving specifics be viewed as treason? n/t BadgerKid 2 hrs ago #44

Meh, when you lead an economy as large as California's, you get to say certain things JonAndKatePlusABird 1 hr ago #45

I doubt they cared at this point beyond bemusement bigtree 1 hr ago #47