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Jim Beard

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92. Oh back when we had oodles and gobs of money because it was all spent on the

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Fri Apr 7, 2017, 11:22 PM

Apr 2017

last continuing wars and there would be no Obama care. Tell me, how many fighting factions in Syria.

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Dear Susan Sarandon: [View all] NurseJackie Apr 2017 OP

My sentiments exactly! NastyRiffraff Apr 2017 #1

I gotta say she's killing it as Bette Davis. forgotmylogin Apr 2017 #29

Feud Liberalagogo Apr 2017 #67

Funny how I see it completely opposite. Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #204

I do not plan to watch that show in part because I cannot stand Sarandon Gothmog Apr 2017 #135

Same here. Won't do it. calimary Apr 2017 #143

Life is too short to intentionally raise one's blood pressure Gothmog Apr 2017 #280

Same here. GWC58 Apr 2017 #278

I am not going to watch this show because of Saranadon Gothmog Apr 2017 #281

You act like she had some kind influence over voters... Callmecrazy Apr 2017 #270

Except HRC said before this attack she would take out the Syrian air bases and planes. nikibatts Apr 2017 #2

and I agree with her, Assad should have been dealt with way back in 2011 JHan Apr 2017 #4

Oh back when we had oodles and gobs of money because it was all spent on the Jim Beard Apr 2017 #92

Lay off the hyperbole JHan Apr 2017 #102

Do you realize just how long the Assads have ruled Syria? .... Jim Beard Apr 2017 #112

uhm... JHan Apr 2017 #117

Has it occured to you that major intervention might be worse? Jim Beard Apr 2017 #165

Since you want to lecture me, I'll respond in kind... JHan Apr 2017 #174

I think we have been talking past each other because both of us are do want something done Jim Beard Apr 2017 #175

Yes I think we have been.. for the record, it disgusts me all... I mean think about it.. JHan Apr 2017 #177

And nobody else in the world will ever step in and do something anyway 7962 Apr 2017 #179

yep +++ JHan Apr 2017 #181

about 11 factions bdamomma Apr 2017 #123

Are you saying that Hillary would violate UN charters and international law? NurseJackie Apr 2017 #5

... eye roll. Agschmid Apr 2017 #41

No. Both HRC and Obama wanted the Congress to approve war powers to enforce international law nikibatts Apr 2017 #233

She also said she would enforce a no-fly zone LisaM Apr 2017 #7

And we have a thread winner..... Docreed2003 Apr 2017 #14

This* x 100 JHan Apr 2017 #53

So true. yardwork Apr 2017 #60

THANK YOU. calimary Apr 2017 #146

Yes, I agree on the thread winner! NastyRiffraff Apr 2017 #147

This was a better plan than trump's stunt Gothmog Apr 2017 #136

Ah, drawing equivalence between Clinton and Trump. Where have I seen that before...nt LexVegas Apr 2017 #18

If Mr. Trump gets his way, it will be like Christmas in the Kremlin. HRC fleabiscuit Apr 2017 #76

But if it was Clinton, she wouldn't have told the Syrians and Russians that the attack was coming. George II Apr 2017 #79

This times a million. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #121

Sarandon also supported Nader who gave us Bush Gothmog Apr 2017 #3

She certainly is! LisaM Apr 2017 #8

She singlehandedly elected Trump. killbotfactory Apr 2017 #6

nope, but she was given national airtime, and she used it to undermine Hillary every step still_one Apr 2017 #16

Trump was given millions of free airtime TSIAS Apr 2017 #21

More like BILLIONS with a "B". According to NYT's, he got $2 billion plus FREE positive BlueCaliDem Apr 2017 #157

Hillary had a billion dollar warchest and the backing of almost every media outlet killbotfactory Apr 2017 #24

The backing of every media outlet? LisaM Apr 2017 #31

The media gave him all the airtime he wanted killbotfactory Apr 2017 #42

The NY Times had a front page story, and it isn't kind to CNN, or for that matter the cable still_one Apr 2017 #51

Is this the article that tells about Jeff Zucker and his hyper Jim Beard Apr 2017 #94

Yes. How everything is choreographed. CNN and the other cable news networks no longer still_one Apr 2017 #110

James Comey depressed the Dem vote. And enhanced the GOP vote. And altered the swing vote. StevieM Apr 2017 #56

She encouraged folks to vote Stein. See Wisconsin, Michigan, and Pennsylvania emulatorloo Apr 2017 #34

They damn sure cost her some votes so you don't know that at all. brush Apr 2017 #35

You mean "the mocking of every media outlet"? Because I didn't see any of them ask DT why bettyellen Apr 2017 #43

That is the absolute truth. LisaM Apr 2017 #46

Sorry, but she did NOT have the backing of almost every media outlet. In fact just the still_one Apr 2017 #49

How many newspapers endorsed Trump? killbotfactory Apr 2017 #52

You and I may read Newspapers, but not a good number of people do. In fact, Cable News still_one Apr 2017 #58

The MSM's net strongly negative coverage of H Hortensis Apr 2017 #114

That is what I thought Hortensis. It was like a feeding frenzy to "go after Hillary" still_one Apr 2017 #120

That is what I thought Hortensis. It was like a feeding frenzy to "go after Hillary" still_one Apr 2017 #122

Truly very like the "in" groups in high school and elsewhere. Hortensis Apr 2017 #197

Despite the endorsements, the media was rough on HRC he other 364 days of the year- bettyellen Apr 2017 #59

most people don't read newspapers. JI7 Apr 2017 #70

Quit trying to cover up Susan Sarandan's Asshole part Cha Apr 2017 #93

Sarandon helped gave us trump just as she helped to give us bush Gothmog Apr 2017 #138

Yes, SS helped all she could to give us.. Smug, arrogant, Cha Apr 2017 #200

Endorsements from editorial boards of newspapers lapucelle Apr 2017 #154

Are you serious? mcar Apr 2017 #57

It is not possible to be more wrong than you. Media is THE reason Hillary lost. sharedvalues Apr 2017 #75

.... and Russia and Comey and voter suppression... Seems like the haters leave those out uponit7771 Apr 2017 #129

What backing from "media outlets"? lapucelle Apr 2017 #153

Molly Ringwald cost us the Senate, House and all the state legislatures and Governorships. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2017 #62

And don't even get me started on Ally Sheedy. QC Apr 2017 #65

She's responsible for school boards and town councils. Hassin Bin Sober Apr 2017 #142

Never interfere with some good scapegoating. TransitJohn Apr 2017 #71

You're using hyperbole to distract.. it's really touching Cha Apr 2017 #74

We got trump due to idiots like Sarandon Gothmog Apr 2017 #137

Apparently... Snackshack Apr 2017 #178

Did you see her on Colbert the other day? Eliot Rosewater Apr 2017 #9

She just wants the showtime of it all. R B Garr Apr 2017 #11

I won't watch it. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #25

Your loss. Liberalagogo Apr 2017 #68

How would you know? NurseJackie Apr 2017 #72

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"entertainment" bullshit.. the slimey Lying stupid oooz would Cha Apr 2017 #104

LOL! :-D NurseJackie Apr 2017 #109

decent entertainment ? like the child porn movie she did with brooke shields? stonecutter357 Apr 2017 #128

No, it's not our loss.. That smug ass elitist owns a chunk Cha Apr 2017 #80

Your loss. Liberalagogo Apr 2017 #99

Susan Sarandon helped make it the Planet's gd Loss with Cha Apr 2017 #103

There's a poster on DU who said the same. cwydro Apr 2017 #126

I cannot stand her. She is as dumb as a stump, yet thinks she is skylucy Apr 2017 #10

SS is as dumb as sack of shit. Cha Apr 2017 #107

Hi Cha!!! skylucy Apr 2017 #148

Heya, skylucy! Cha Apr 2017 #203

I once heard S. Helen Prejean speak lapucelle Apr 2017 #176

Wait...Susan Sarandon single-handedly elected drumpf? noiretextatique Apr 2017 #12

I don't think OP said that n/t emulatorloo Apr 2017 #37

It's obviously her turn to be the scapegoat for today. bekkilyn Apr 2017 #85

And... as long as Sarandon the traitor and accomplice continues to make media appearances... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #124

Try to keep up.. The Lying Smug "Liberal Elite" Asshole Cha Apr 2017 #101

THIS KPN Apr 2017 #130

Well ... gotta have someone to blame. KPN Apr 2017 #132

How about the people who voted for her preferred candidate, or the ones who may have been... George II Apr 2017 #187

So a lot of Oscar voters voted for her but didn't actually want her to win melman Apr 2017 #13

That's one of the stupidest things liberalhistorian Apr 2017 #19

That movie did suck. Ligyron Apr 2017 #33

I had heard so much about "Bridges" colorado_ufo Apr 2017 #47

I read a review of it in the New Yorker once while working out. LisaM Apr 2017 #48

I'm glad you love Clint Eastwood so much TSIAS Apr 2017 #15

You think nuns are liberal? LexVegas Apr 2017 #20

Not necessarily TSIAS Apr 2017 #22

So "liberal activist" is bullshit...kinda like Sarandon. nt LexVegas Apr 2017 #40

The ones I know are nini Apr 2017 #45

I went to Catholic school for 12 friggin years NastyRiffraff Apr 2017 #218

We obviously know different nuns nini Apr 2017 #227

My experience is current and it's very different. lapucelle Apr 2017 #250

I admire nuns like that NastyRiffraff Apr 2017 #251

Quite a few are, actually. QC Apr 2017 #66

I work with nuns. They're all Democrats. lapucelle Apr 2017 #206

It was referring to the acting ability of Meryl Streep verses Sarandon, but you knew that still_one Apr 2017 #23

Completely agree with you regarding her political liberalhistorian Apr 2017 #17

can i still watch RHPS? samnsara Apr 2017 #26

That's a personal choice, I suppose. I'm not in a position to offer advice... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #28

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She voted for Stein. Who said anything about Bernie? (other than you) NurseJackie Apr 2017 #36

And I will never forgive Sarandon for the way she treated (and attacked) a well respected... George II Apr 2017 #159

That was a disgusting display from Sarandon. She should be ashamed of herself. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #160

No she hasn't (PS - I added a second video about Huerta) George II Apr 2017 #161

Thanks for pointing out the additional video. I'd have overlooked it. I wonder... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #162

Nasty is nasty, emotional and unguarded notwithstanding. George II Apr 2017 #168

That was one of the biggest asshole moments of the primary. grrrrrrrrrrrrr fleabiscuit Apr 2017 #234

Nope, she's a sucker for voting for Stein - and is excited about burning it all down. bettyellen Apr 2017 #44

The "Sarandon love" mystifies me. Lame defenses built on lies are so fucking bizarre.... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #84

The person Sarandon voted for... LenaBaby61 Apr 2017 #64

Susan Sarandon is as "progressive" as a sack of lying shite. Cha Apr 2017 #108

She can afford to sit back in luxury while the world cumbles as she awaits the "great rebuilding"... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #127

How can someone so against the Establishment treestar Apr 2017 #139

Stop fighting the primaries. Jakes Progress Apr 2017 #164

Your first two questions reminded me of this. Different Drummer Apr 2017 #30

It's been an easy thing to do, but Ilsa Apr 2017 #32

She's been great on Feud: Bette and Joan BannonsLiver Apr 2017 #38

I concur mcar Apr 2017 #39

Stein was at the table with Putin and Flynn videohead5 Apr 2017 #50

So much angst.. Here we are discussing her again . LakeArenal Apr 2017 #54

Oh, she is happy, you bet she is...just as happy as when she supported Nader over Gore lunamagica Apr 2017 #55

I can't stand Sarandon. Paladin Apr 2017 #61

Susan Sarandons current estimated net worth stands at $50 million elmac Apr 2017 #63

How 'bout this time pecosbob Apr 2017 #69

We did nominate a candidate lapucelle Apr 2017 #209

But, but Jakes Progress Apr 2017 #244

There aren't any substantive policy differences between Democrats and Republicans? betsuni Apr 2017 #246

This reminds me of all those posts on Facebook I saw... Gore1FL Apr 2017 #73

+1 QC Apr 2017 #118

Spot on. SixString Apr 2017 #133

Susan Sarandon is a good actress oberliner Apr 2017 #77

I don't give a shite about her acting abilities.. I couldn't Cha Apr 2017 #106

Boycotts happen when treestar Apr 2017 #141

OK with me oberliner Apr 2017 #144

That's true, though it is so subjective treestar Apr 2017 #241

I'd hate to see you in a BAD mood! Sarandon seemed to have been on both ends... George II Apr 2017 #78

Yes she is... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #86

no Denis 11 Apr 2017 #81

Whatever. that Smug "Liberal Elite" sits on her Cha Apr 2017 #97

You fucking betcha! Good for you, NurseJackie! Letting the good be the Akamai Apr 2017 #82

Susie Q is a professional Communist. Dawson Leery Apr 2017 #83

She was great in Thelma and Louise though. jalan48 Apr 2017 #87

Which one was she? NurseJackie Apr 2017 #88

Louise I believe. jalan48 Apr 2017 #89

Sarandon is very rich and seems very male-oriented delisen Apr 2017 #90

This is what that smug "liberal Elite" SS owns a chunk of.. Cha Apr 2017 #91

her biggest crime might have been to focus so much wasted energy here on DU to the purpose of JCanete Apr 2017 #95

She's a complete asshole and I can't stand her Idoru Apr 2017 #96

Thank you. Kath2 Apr 2017 #98

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #105

To Hell with Her Orcrist Apr 2017 #111

Not harsh at all. riversedge Apr 2017 #115

K&R Jamaal510 Apr 2017 #113

Kurt Eichenwald‏Verified account @kurteichenwald Everywhere she goes, @SusanSarandon & other limou riversedge Apr 2017 #116

So perfect. So true. And, so sad that will Sarandon never learn... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #119

At the time she said what she said... retrowire Apr 2017 #125

Shr's old enough to know better lunamagica Apr 2017 #155

Orrrr wisdom doesn't always come with age. Nt retrowire Apr 2017 #156

Not just her DownriverDem Apr 2017 #131

This is the big failure of Sarandon's "purity" philosophy. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #134

ON The Bright Side erpowers Apr 2017 #140

Actually, that's not a "bright side"... that was her GOAL! She's smart enough to know... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #145

Sarcastic erpowers Apr 2017 #226

I myself am sarcasm-challenged (depending on the hour of the day)... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #230

You're Welcome erpowers Apr 2017 #232

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Fair Winds is correct jodymarie aimee Apr 2017 #150

Again. susan sarandon did not vote Democratic. Jakes Progress Apr 2017 #166

OK, prove who she voted for then..post a link for proof jodymarie aimee Apr 2017 #170

Here you go. It's reasonable to assume that Sarandon also voted for the candidate she ENDORSED... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #171

She voted for Hillary jodymarie aimee Apr 2017 #172

No, Sarandon endorsed Jill Stein and voted for Jill Stein. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #173

Hell NO SS didn't vote for Hillary. Maybe you should Cha Apr 2017 #190

I certainly don't begrudge her success... there's nothing wrong with being rich. However... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #196

They are those with Success who Help others .. Not do Cha Apr 2017 #202

I wish it wasn't necessary. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #213

Me too, we might very possibly NOT Cha Apr 2017 #217

She's certainly not one of the 99%, nor are any that she advocates for. George II Apr 2017 #211

Precisely! Cha Apr 2017 #214

Sarandon, and she has a penchant for supporting non-99%ers in elections, too. George II Apr 2017 #216

She claimed she was supporting Jill Stein. So we have two "options" to consider: George II Apr 2017 #212

Thank you, George II pnwmom Apr 2017 #239

I hope you learn to represent your district Jakes Progress Apr 2017 #245

She championed Stein and Trump, while attacking HRC and the Democratic party synergie Apr 2017 #193

+1 betsuni Apr 2017 #199

Oh, I don't know about that. This seems like a fairly tame thread to me. I know... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #152

The people who think it is okay to campaign against Democrats Jakes Progress Apr 2017 #167

Respectfully Mr. Jake . . FairWinds Apr 2017 #189

Fairly disrespectful there. Jakes Progress Apr 2017 #247

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #185

Kurt Eichenwald Cha Apr 2017 #191

Cha! You always got the best doll. fleabiscuit Apr 2017 #231

Mahalo for your kind words, flea! Cha Apr 2017 #235

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #236

Why give her the dignity of our attention? nycbos Apr 2017 #151

Ridiculing her is not elevating her. Pointing out her hypocrisy... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #158

I posted a similar thread this week and was locked. Jakes Progress Apr 2017 #163

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I will watch her films again cab67 Apr 2017 #180

You're correct. It's not she and she alone... but her words and actions then, as well as her NurseJackie Apr 2017 #201

OMG HOW DARE A WOMAN BE TOO LIBERAL!!!! LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #182

I'd never even heard of SS until after the election bekkilyn Apr 2017 #183

Exactly LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #186

Well, she had a huge platform, and she used it to push RW talking points synergie Apr 2017 #192

what RW talking points? LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #252

Sarandon repeatedly used the right wing talking point that WomenRising2017 Apr 2017 #255

Its her point of view LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #256

There are never assurances in any election. WomenRising2017 Apr 2017 #257

She should be deeply ashamed... yet she gloats. Sarandon's behavior disgusts me. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #258

You can hate her if thats what you think will help LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #267

If she believes she's a liberal, she did neglect all of her principles. WomenRising2017 Apr 2017 #271

okay I see it is no use reasoning with you LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #272

Woah! You say you have no doubt that Hillary would be indicted? WomenRising2017 Apr 2017 #273

I said at least impeached LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #275

There is no reason for her to be indicted or impeached WomenRising2017 Apr 2017 #277

Of course there is no reason LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #279

+1 (nt) bekkilyn Apr 2017 #263

Agreed, repeating RW talking points does not make them true, but the person synergie Apr 2017 #259

Wow. Perfect. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #261

Love this! betsuni Apr 2017 #262

Perfectly stated. Amimnoch Apr 2017 #264

But she didn't use RW talking points LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #268

I actually thought this post was about Tulsi Gabbard, given that the content and the synergie Apr 2017 #269

I didn't post the OP. But once up, one shouldn't expect everyone to agree with it. LiberalLovinLug Apr 2017 #274

A ROAD BUMP? NastyRiffraff Apr 2017 #219

Susan sarandon is a white woman and she supported john edwards so she isn't that liberal JI7 Apr 2017 #184

How Dare A Woman LIE about Hillary and Stupidly claim Cha Apr 2017 #194

So, you bring up Sanders pushing for a $15 minimum wage - do you realize that he didn't even... George II Apr 2017 #198

lol melman Apr 2017 #205

"lol". The campaign is over. It's not his campaign interns, its his Senate interns. George II Apr 2017 #207

Sure melman Apr 2017 #228

Didn't, doesn't, who cares - the fact is he pays his interns only $12 per hour. George II Apr 2017 #229

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Sarandon isn't being put down because she is critisizing the Democratic party, she is being still_one Apr 2017 #222

+1 betsuni Apr 2017 #224

I believe you are misunderstanding what it is to be liberal WomenRising2017 Apr 2017 #238

+1 betsuni Apr 2017 #240

She had the chance when she was on Colbert's show to at least acknowledge that betsuni Apr 2017 #188

That is my problem with folks like Sarandon, Jill Stein, and those self-identified progressives still_one Apr 2017 #210

Why are you still talking about Susan Sarandon today? Nedsdag Apr 2017 #208

#FOAllIdiot3rdPartyVoters.. Cha Apr 2017 #221

No, she isn't the president, but Susan Sarandon has made enough public apperances still_one Apr 2017 #223

Susan Sarandon's happiness... tonedevil Apr 2017 #220

Susan Sarandon refused to vote for Hillary. That is her right. Susan Sarandon publically still_one Apr 2017 #225

I can't speak for the OP but I'm glad she called out the Lying Smug Cha Apr 2017 #237

I lulz'd KG Apr 2017 #242

Susan Sarandon is happy that Trump is president. betsuni Apr 2017 #243

She's not just happy, she's giddy and gloating. Telling and retelling a false narrative... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #248

Yes, smug and pompous and wrong. betsuni Apr 2017 #249

I can't stand Sarandon's politics, but she is killing it as Bette Davis Mrs. Overall Apr 2017 #253

Her acting skills cannot hide her disgusting politics and ... NurseJackie Apr 2017 #254

I'm too big a film fan to create blacklists of actors and actresses whose politics I disagree with. Midwestern Democrat Apr 2017 #260

I'm glad I separate the art from the artist, or I'd miss a lot of great art. LanternWaste Apr 2017 #265

That's oversimplifying things. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #266

IF she is really a progressive radical noodle Apr 2017 #276