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tritsofme

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54. Newsom was right on substance but still made a strategic error.

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 09:59 PM

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Diplomats and world leaders are not domestic political actors and do not react as such, he should not expect them to and should not have publicly excoriated them.

Further alienation of our European allies is not what we need from a potential future president.

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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

Um, no Dave says 1 hr ago #50

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 Yesterday #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

He did not creon 1 hr ago #53

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 Yesterday #35

Sorry, typing on my phone, will correct the stupid haele Yesterday #36

😎 We've all been there TimeToGo Yesterday #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

..in bed. Qutzupalotl 48 min ago #58

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

I support Newsom's remarks and attitude 100%.. Escape Yesterday #34

Wondering what European leaders think of America voters. Emile Yesterday #37

I find nothing wrong with what he said. nt Chalco Yesterday #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 Yesterday #39

how is this fellow the 'Democratic cause? ' bigtree 11 hrs ago #46

Thanks for your usual thoughtful post. Much appreciated. I want to point out that he is frustrated, because ancianita 3 hrs ago #48

Nothing worse than mealy mouthed apologists & critics of courage NotHardly Yesterday #41

Not a good look for Newsom. OGBuzz Yesterday #42

Hmmm GusBob 13 hrs ago #43

Would giving specifics be viewed as treason? n/t BadgerKid 12 hrs ago #44

Meh, when you lead an economy as large as California's, you get to say certain things JonAndKatePlusABird 11 hrs ago #45

I doubt they cared at this point beyond bemusement bigtree 11 hrs ago #47

Sorry, I'm sick and tired of meek capitulation. Arthur_Frain 2 hrs ago #49

Well, The High Road markodochartaigh 1 hr ago #51

Yes--I felt it was a bit over the top with the "knee pads" and "pathetic" being thrown around crimycarny 1 hr ago #52

Newsom was right on substance but still made a strategic error. tritsofme 1 hr ago #54

I like the fire Sugarcoated 1 hr ago #55

No one whose judgment included marrying Kimberley Guilfoyle DJ Synikus Makisimus 1 hr ago #56

I disagree with some points, agree with others, and just plain don't markodochartaigh 1 hr ago #57