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JonAndKatePlusABird

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45. Meh, when you lead an economy as large as California's, you get to say certain things

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 11:37 AM

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I consider it tough love. If European leaders are such shrinking violets that this offends them, no wonder people like Trump see them as bumps in front of a steamroller.

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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 22 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 23 hrs ago #20

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

European parliaments have frank discussion, at cachukis 22 hrs ago #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 23 hrs ago #18

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

Agree IcyPeas 23 hrs ago #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 23 hrs ago #19

Newsom is right. And Europe consistently looks weak. Renew Deal 23 hrs ago #21

Europe looks weak because they're dealing with internal issues haele 22 hrs ago #30

What do you mean by TimeToGo 22 hrs ago #35

Sorry, typing on my phone, will correct the stupid haele 22 hrs ago #36

😎 We've all been there TimeToGo 21 hrs ago #40

I couldn't agree more Fiendish Thingy 23 hrs ago #24

He's right though. GoodRaisin 23 hrs ago #25

Maybe. I think that they get it. themaguffin 23 hrs ago #26

I'm on Newsom's side here. The entire world needs to be more vocal in their stances against Trump. LonePirate 23 hrs ago #27

Hell no. TIME TO KICK SOME ASS. Irish_Dem 22 hrs ago #29

"Nice guys finish last." Leo Durocher anciano 22 hrs ago #31

I voted for him for governor but I'd rather have someone else as President kimbutgar 22 hrs ago #32

I support Newsom's remarks and attitude 100%.. Escape 22 hrs ago #34

Wondering what European leaders think of America voters. Emile 22 hrs ago #37

I find nothing wrong with what he said. nt Chalco 22 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 21 hrs ago #39

how is this fellow the 'Democratic cause? ' bigtree 6 hrs ago #46

Nothing worse than mealy mouthed apologists & critics of courage NotHardly 21 hrs ago #41

Not a good look for Newsom. OGBuzz 21 hrs ago #42

Hmmm GusBob 8 hrs ago #43

Would giving specifics be viewed as treason? n/t BadgerKid 7 hrs ago #44

Meh, when you lead an economy as large as California's, you get to say certain things JonAndKatePlusABird 7 hrs ago #45

I doubt they cared at this point beyond bemusement bigtree 6 hrs ago #47