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Demsrule86

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144. Ah...we came damn close to losing our Republic during the great depression.

Fri Jun 2, 2017, 10:37 AM

Jun 2017

And I doubt we could withstand another...you know by most estimates five million people died in the early days of the great depression right? I don't see how any self respecting progressive could wish that upon anyone. I would think folks who are very privileged like Sarandon might see that as a good plan...However, the rest of us not so much...I have little desire to see my family and friends starve.

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Susan Sarandon Explains The Positives for Progressives of President Trump [View all] TomCADem Jun 2017 OP

Sure. We're all just collateral damage if the revolution. nolabear Jun 2017 #1

It's a metaphor to remember because the revolution was telling women and POC to wait too.... bettyellen Jun 2017 #4

Oy! Scurrilous Jun 2017 #2

She's such a privileged asshole. Good god. bettyellen Jun 2017 #3

"Susan Sarandon compares Debra Messing to President Trump" Cha Jun 2017 #26

Yes she is... NurseJackie Jun 2017 #46

Love your synopsis Tom. .. recommended for that (alone) JHan Jun 2017 #5

I can't stand that vomit-inducing imbecile lunamagica Jun 2017 #6

You.. Me.. Same page.. Cha Jun 2017 #27

Yes indeed Cha. Same page, as usual. lunamagica Jun 2017 #79

Aloha! Cha Jun 2017 #88

Buenas tardes, Cha lunamagica Jun 2017 #97

Totally Agree Wiseman32218 Jun 2017 #170

It May Take 3 Decades to Recover From the Damage Caused by "Progressives" Stallion Jun 2017 #7

Susan Sarandon Explains Why Shes Hopeful About Trump TomCADem Jun 2017 #12

The VANITY of "destroy to rebuild" ... she ignores the LIVES that will be lost. She's so STUPID!! NurseJackie Jun 2017 #63

As I like to say apcalc Jun 2017 #176

What a dense woman. BlueStater Jun 2017 #8

Sarandon. Sounds like a laxative product. Zambero Jun 2017 #9

I wonder how she thinks the newest radical noodle Jun 2017 #10

And this is the biggest Trump disaster of all... defacto7 Jun 2017 #11

We saw how well that worked out between 32-38 for FDR rpannier Jun 2017 #20

Was she on the Daily show again? Warren DeMontague Jun 2017 #13

Your white privilege is showing Susan Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2017 #14

Her filthy rich white privilage workinclasszero Jun 2017 #110

She's the anti-Cassandra: wrong about everything that's going to happen in the future. betsuni Jun 2017 #15

There is truth in what she says Egnever Jun 2017 #16

exactly, not a gamble I was okay with taking myself, but I understand the logic, which is not JCanete Jun 2017 #18

"Pain and suffering is coming anyway"? Excuse me, Hillary was NOT the lesser of the two evils. still_one Jun 2017 #34

Pain and suffering would still Motownman78 Jun 2017 #38

The odds are if those self-identified progressives who refused to vote for Hillary, had pulled their still_one Jun 2017 #44

Yes, but there would be less of it. Which is the entire point. DanTex Jun 2017 #52

Coincidentally, the right and far-left both "agree" with you. Hortensis Jun 2017 #117

So electing Trump was no big deal right? Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #138

Plus she can afford to leave the country if SHTF nt maryellen99 Jun 2017 #45

Absolutely still_one Jun 2017 #64

no it isn't false equivalency. I think we're headed off a cliff. The democrats often tac us... JCanete Jun 2017 #71

gee, only two things. How sad. The Iran nuclear deal, opening relations with Cuba, preventing a still_one Jun 2017 #81

Saving the american car industry isn't progress, its staving off disaster that was the result of JCanete Jun 2017 #91

"had it been even better" It was what we could get at the time... Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #139

We passed the ACA on party lines. That means it wasn't better because of people in our own party. JCanete Jun 2017 #159

Yes...the Stupak amendment cost us single payer and yet Sen.Sander endorsed a guy who bragged about Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #162

you really think that's what cost us single payer? nt JCanete Jun 2017 #172

We lost it in the House with the conservadems like Stupak. Nancy is tough. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #174

Yes, the argument is precisely that she would rather have more pain and suffering versus less. DanTex Jun 2017 #51

She forgets history. Too much "pain and suffering", people get lined up against a wall. haele Jun 2017 #70

She obviously has. I'd love to tell her that with her being an actress, the firts thing that comes lunamagica Jun 2017 #87

I disagree with you. It is that situation. Democrats have not taken on the forces that have JCanete Jun 2017 #74

Pointing out Dems' flaws doesn't change the fact that Republicans are worse. DanTex Jun 2017 #78

i don't think the view is that things are so bad they can't get worse. At least it wasn't mine when JCanete Jun 2017 #80

The cliff of yours is the apocalyptic vision I was talking about. DanTex Jun 2017 #89

I think the argument of mine you are missing, is that the Democrats aren't effectively taking on big JCanete Jun 2017 #93

I don't see how that has anything to do with Sarandon's justification for supporting Trump. DanTex Jun 2017 #94

Fair enough. I was talking about ways in which the Democrats have not been doing the right JCanete Jun 2017 #96

I think you are too hard on the Democrats. DanTex Jun 2017 #104

I only disagree with what you say by degrees. Its complicated and I appreciate your arguments. JCanete Jun 2017 #113

Fair point about Stein voters. DanTex Jun 2017 #118

oh, to this point...I actually think there are a couple things that are harder to come back from. I JCanete Jun 2017 #102

Another thing hard to come back from is climate change. DanTex Jun 2017 #108

That is a check you privlege argument and the willingness to sacrifice others is quite astounding Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #59

You articulated perfectly Demsrule. still_one Jun 2017 #65

Thank you...I can't stand people who sacrifice others for their ideology...which is what the Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #112

what about when people sacrifice people, to the tune of 100,000 for political expedience? nt JCanete Jun 2017 #115

Your post makes no sense to me...who are you referring to? Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #137

how about anybody who voted for the Iraq invasion, which killed 100,000 Iraqis. JCanete Jun 2017 #158

Hahah...you mean like most Democrats who were there at the time? A big who cares. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #163

no fucking way. There were plenty of people telling the truth at the time, in the know, and calling JCanete Jun 2017 #171

Twenty Dem votes or so in the Senate and 193 I think in the House. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #175

all of this was in the context of you saying you can't understand people sacrificing people for JCanete Jun 2017 #178

I still maintain the Congress was lied to just like the American people Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #179

no it isn't. It would be if you thought choosing a different path would be better for those who JCanete Jun 2017 #75

she doesn't give a damn about others suffering...she needs a revolution so she can feel alive... Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #111

That's not the idea I'm putting out there. People are being crushed, perpetually. Trump comes along JCanete Jun 2017 #114

Nothing could be worse than Trump ...and if you die because you lose Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #141

I always think that those who hold this view are those who will not be affected, like SS lunamagica Jun 2017 #82

The so called left of left or whatever they call themselves share the GOP's indifference towards Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #142

ICAM. I'm just baffled to encouner this coldness and indifference to the suffering of the most lunamagica Jun 2017 #160

I am too...it is shocking. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #161

Ooooooo...you're gonna get it now! QC Jun 2017 #83

The Grapes of Wrath Demonaut Jun 2017 #17

Shouldn't this have been posted two months ago... when it happened? That Guy 888 Jun 2017 #19

Oh, thanks for pointing that out. BlueStater Jun 2017 #21

I know it's older but it's still relevant. Cha Jun 2017 #24

Like any dead horse... tonedevil Jun 2017 #35

The horse isn't dead. It's in the white house. DanTex Jun 2017 #53

Try to keep up... tonedevil Jun 2017 #121

Who said she's one of the most powerful people in US politics? DanTex Jun 2017 #124

She occupies a lot... tonedevil Jun 2017 #125

Like I said, she's part of the Trump coalition, so it makes sense that people would talk about her. DanTex Jun 2017 #126

It's not just Ms. Sarandon... tonedevil Jun 2017 #128

Of course it's not just Sarandon. DanTex Jun 2017 #130

Does your calling out.. tonedevil Jun 2017 #132

Well, this is a political message board, where people express opinions about political topics. DanTex Jun 2017 #133

If you want to fight... tonedevil Jun 2017 #134

Obviously, when I'm posting on DU, I'm not knocking on doors, and neither are you. DanTex Jun 2017 #135

Call out all you like... tonedevil Jun 2017 #136

LOL. So my callout is "impotent" but you calling out of my callout isn't? DanTex Jun 2017 #140

Do you think... tonedevil Jun 2017 #147

If not Stein, someone else will be on the Green ticket. DanTex Jun 2017 #148

Nah, I bet she's still out there spreading her Cha Jun 2017 #69

You be sure to... tonedevil Jun 2017 #120

They don't have to run for office to be a menace Cha Jun 2017 #123

Bauman was elected head of the CDP. lapucelle Jun 2017 #29

Dear Susan, Doug the Dem Jun 2017 #22

susan sarandon is Full of Shyte.. Good on Colbert confronting her Cha Jun 2017 #23

Well isn't she just the little ole Polly Anna rpannier Jun 2017 #25

"raving lunatics of the Bolshevik" - got any specific examples or is this just KingCharlemagne Jun 2017 #43

This confirms my... Mike Nelson Jun 2017 #28

Yeah, she gets a giant tax cut if he gets his heinous tax bill through doesn't she? Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #32

She's an excellent actress but not very smart on politics. Nt Tommy_Carcetti Jun 2017 #30

In my experience... tonedevil Jun 2017 #127

Susan Sarandan makes me sick. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #31

"the American public is learning a valuable lesson". What a bunch of bullshit. How many people still_one Jun 2017 #33

It took the Great Depression Motownman78 Jun 2017 #39

That is a straw man argument. When an accident occurs, a determination is done to find its cause, still_one Jun 2017 #60

Let me modify that Motownman78 Jun 2017 #164

ok still_one Jun 2017 #165

LOL (Nice try.) NurseJackie Jun 2017 #67

Ah...we came damn close to losing our Republic during the great depression. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #144

Eff Off, rich lady who will never face medical bankruptcy... JHB Jun 2017 #36

The premise of her argument was wrong Buckeyeblue Jun 2017 #37

I'm so glad my house burned down. OilemFirchen Jun 2017 #40

White, upper-middle-class privilege - nt KingCharlemagne Jun 2017 #41

Many on the far left prefer to complain than to make progress. DanTex Jun 2017 #42

She is a right wing enabler. NCTraveler Jun 2017 #47

If you support Trump or his policies, you are not a progressive. Initech Jun 2017 #48

I'm ok with not hearing her very privileged opinion. themaguffin Jun 2017 #49

gee thanks rich lady Abu Pepe Jun 2017 #50

Yippee..isn't chaos funnn! weee.. mhw Jun 2017 #54

No, democracy is on fire you fucking idiot. But hey, go make some of those champagne popsicles. JTFrog Jun 2017 #55

Setting the house on fire in order to avoid an explosion Goodheart Jun 2017 #56

She's stuck on the maxim 'never let a good crisis go to waste'. Volaris Jun 2017 #57

Dammit, Janet. Orrex Jun 2017 #58

Susan Sarandon is an idiot Gothmog Jun 2017 #61

Ahhh... the voice of PRIVELEGE. So glad she can AFFORD the LUXURY of "destroy to rebuild". NurseJackie Jun 2017 #62

no mincing of words there Jackie. Her 50 million dollar net worth privelege that still_one Jun 2017 #66

She was more intelligent in "Rocky Horror." WinkyDink Jun 2017 #68

Am glad she is amused & entertained. Good luck to everyone else. Madam45for2923 Jun 2017 #72

And then her limo took her back to her mansion mcar Jun 2017 #73

Some people just like to hear their own voice. LOL Lib Jun 2017 #76

Planet. Schmanet. Janet. DinahMoeHum Jun 2017 #77

She is a nut. She isn't the Cornell West stretchy eyes type of nut, but a nut none the less. nt Blue_true Jun 2017 #84

Hope you're happy about today's speech, Sarandon Goodheart Jun 2017 #85

Fuck you Susan Sarandon ismnotwasm Jun 2017 #86

+1000. Fuck you, Susan Sarandon. Please go away. (nt) Paladin Jun 2017 #90

Do not care what she has to say, unless it is "I'm profoundly sorry for my stupidity." 6000eliot Jun 2017 #92

im going to go out on the limb and agree with okieinpain Jun 2017 #95

Do you, or a child of yours (if you have any) depend on the ACA to stay alive? lunamagica Jun 2017 #98

i know people that do and i will inform you okieinpain Jun 2017 #99

Obviously they are ignorant, and they will pay for it. Many will pay for it with ther lives lunamagica Jun 2017 #100

nope i live day to day like a lot of folks. but after listening okieinpain Jun 2017 #101

Just as I figured you (hopefully) like SS will not be personally affected by this lunamagica Jun 2017 #103

Sort of Like Burning Down The House When You Want To Add a Bedroom... TomCADem Jun 2017 #119

nope, people keep saying there is no difference okieinpain Jun 2017 #150

But Aren't We Now Starting From A New RW Baseline? The New Normal? TomCADem Jun 2017 #122

the problem with your point is you are not okieinpain Jun 2017 #153

Good Point That Misery Upsets People? TomCADem Jun 2017 #156

nope wrong. nobody said they SUPPORT rw agenda okieinpain Jun 2017 #157

Really? There is nothing to say to a post that thinks Trump is a good thing. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #145

I'm glad she came down from her tower to explain to the peons why "It's a good thing!" RhodeIslandOne Jun 2017 #105

I have a suggestion for Ms. Sarandon thucythucy Jun 2017 #106

Did you really compare... tonedevil Jun 2017 #131

I simply pointed out that Gandhi was willing to risk his life for the movement. thucythucy Jun 2017 #154

And this was two months ago! Just imagine what would happen if Colbert had her on again, now! Warren DeMontague Jun 2017 #107

Dropping in again to say $#!& Susan Sarandon. Scurrilous Jun 2017 #109

I'm fucking 67 years old, I don't need to be "purity-splaned"... VOX Jun 2017 #116

Susan Sarandon is a purely EVIL person. Foamfollower Jun 2017 #129

Privilege defined. (nt) ehrnst Jun 2017 #143

+1000. Sarandon just DRIPS with privilege, doesn't she? Paladin Jun 2017 #152

It's even true, as far as it goes, which isn't very far. Orsino Jun 2017 #146

More Recently She Has Spoke Favorably of ACA Repeal... TomCADem Jun 2017 #155

She's willing to sacrifice... NastyRiffraff Jun 2017 #149

Talk about clueless atreides1 Jun 2017 #151

I need a wall so I can bang my head in it. McCamy Taylor Jun 2017 #166

the Colbert appearance was 2 months ago, when she was doing promos for her Bette Davis thing Warren DeMontague Jun 2017 #167

Was it previously discussed? This is not LBN Forum TomCADem Jun 2017 #168

Oh yeah, there were a flood of threads about it at the time. Warren DeMontague Jun 2017 #169

Susan Sarandon really needs to STFU and go away. smirkymonkey Jun 2017 #173

Why does anyone listen to her? Nt leftyladyfrommo Jun 2017 #177