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IcyPeas

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Tue Jan 20, 2026, 07:09 PM

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Read my response #20

Reminds me of the quote "speak your mind even if your voice shakes"

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

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

Yup, par for the course LR3 Tuesday #3

Um, no Dave says 13 hrs ago #50

You are absolutely right. sheshe2 Tuesday #2

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

I was disturbed when I heard him earlier today. brer cat Tuesday #5

He didn't "blow up" MorbidButterflyTat Tuesday #6

So he didn't say... TheProle Tuesday #12

Newsom is right Skittles Tuesday #15

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

Right on time. Kingofalldems Tuesday #33

+ 1. If I were casting a remake of The Darkest Hour starring DUers I know who would be playing Lord Halifax. BannonsLiver Tuesday #13

Thanks for the video IcyPeas Tuesday #20

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

European parliaments have frank discussion, at cachukis Tuesday #28

He did not creon 12 hrs ago #53

If he is planning to Greg_In_SF Tuesday #7

Non-ugly American Starbeach Tuesday #8

not even wrong creon Tuesday #9

THANK YOU Skittles Tuesday #18

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

Agree IcyPeas Tuesday #22

DURec leftstreet Tuesday #11

Sorry he's absolutely right fujiyamasan Tuesday #14

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

Totally agree with you. nt Raine Tuesday #19

Newsom is right. And Europe consistently looks weak. Renew Deal Tuesday #21

Europe looks weak because they're dealing with internal issues haele Tuesday #30

What do you mean by TimeToGo Tuesday #35

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

😎 We've all been there TimeToGo Tuesday #40

I couldn't agree more Fiendish Thingy Tuesday #24

He's right though. GoodRaisin Tuesday #25

Maybe. I think that they get it. themaguffin Tuesday #26

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

Hell no. TIME TO KICK SOME ASS. Irish_Dem Tuesday #29

"Nice guys finish last." Leo Durocher anciano Tuesday #31

..in bed. Qutzupalotl 12 hrs ago #58

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

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

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

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

how is this fellow the 'Democratic cause? ' bigtree 22 hrs ago #46

Thanks for your usual thoughtful post. Much appreciated. I want to point out that he is frustrated, because ancianita 14 hrs ago #48

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

Not a good look for Newsom. OGBuzz Tuesday #42

Hmmm GusBob Yesterday #43

Would giving specifics be viewed as treason? n/t BadgerKid 23 hrs ago #44

Meh, when you lead an economy as large as California's, you get to say certain things JonAndKatePlusABird 23 hrs ago #45

I doubt they cared at this point beyond bemusement bigtree 22 hrs ago #47

Sorry, I'm sick and tired of meek capitulation. Arthur_Frain 13 hrs ago #49

Well, The High Road markodochartaigh 12 hrs ago #51

our votes for Obama kept the Democrats in control of the WH for EIGHT YEARS bigtree 1 hr ago #62

Yes--I felt it was a bit over the top with the "knee pads" and "pathetic" being thrown around crimycarny 12 hrs ago #52

Newsom was right on substance but still made a strategic error. tritsofme 12 hrs ago #54

I like the fire Sugarcoated 12 hrs ago #55

No one whose judgment included marrying Kimberley Guilfoyle DJ Synikus Makisimus 12 hrs ago #56

I disagree with some points, agree with others, and just plain don't markodochartaigh 12 hrs ago #57

I think this is a load of CRAP, to criticize one of the few Democratic Party leaders Jack Valentino 11 hrs ago #59

so bigtree 8 hrs ago #60

I stand with Gavin Blues Heron 1 hr ago #61

👍 👏 💯 🗣🔊 ColoringFool 1 hr ago #63

why is he attacking the Europeans? bigtree 9 min ago #65

Did you read what he said? It's a wake up call. Blues Heron 6 min ago #66

I think Newsome was absolutely right. That is the problem with almost all politicians and so called leaders, Autumn 34 min ago #64