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DJ Synikus Makisimus

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56. No one whose judgment included marrying Kimberley Guilfoyle

Wed Jan 21, 2026, 10:27 PM

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should be anywhere near the nuclear trigger. I'm sure Gavin generated lots of hits on his social media, though, and made bank bigly on the commercials featuring other "influencers." Newsom is the star of his own TV show, and he has a bright future as a game show host.

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Newsom didn't do anyone any favors by blowing up at the European leaders [View all] bigtree Jan 20 OP

Yeah he needs to be more weak and ineffectual like Merrick Garland. BannonsLiver Jan 20 #1

Yup, par for the course LR3 Jan 20 #3

Um, no Dave says Wednesday #50

You are absolutely right. sheshe2 Jan 20 #2

Appeasement didn't work out too well for Europe in the 1930's newdeal2 Jan 20 #4

I was disturbed when I heard him earlier today. brer cat Jan 20 #5

He didn't "blow up" MorbidButterflyTat Jan 20 #6

So he didn't say... TheProle Jan 20 #12

Newsom is right Skittles Jan 20 #15

That wasn't my question to the previous poster, but noted. TheProle Jan 20 #16

He was addressing the press. MorbidButterflyTat Thursday #94

Not arguing anymore TheProle Friday #102

Mark Carney appears to be the only leader who truly gets it peggysue2 Thursday #68

Right on time. Kingofalldems Jan 20 #33

What do you mean? MorbidButterflyTat Thursday #93

+ 1. If I were casting a remake of The Darkest Hour starring DUers I know who would be playing Lord Halifax. BannonsLiver Jan 20 #13

Thanks for the video IcyPeas Jan 20 #20

You're welcome, and I agree with you. MorbidButterflyTat Thursday #95

i'm a considered writer, not a kneejerk poster, and I always make the effort to be clear bigtree Jan 20 #23

European parliaments have frank discussion, at cachukis Jan 20 #28

Nothing personal MorbidButterflyTat Thursday #96

He did not creon Wednesday #53

If he is planning to Greg_In_SF Jan 20 #7

Right....because the other party is Bettie Thursday #72

You're right Greg_In_SF Thursday #85

There is nothing remotely MAGAt about Gavin Newsom MorbidButterflyTat Thursday #97

Post removed Post removed Friday #100

Quite the ironic assertions Torchlight Friday #101

Non-ugly American Starbeach Jan 20 #8

not even wrong creon Jan 20 #9

THANK YOU Skittles Jan 20 #18

We are always in transition. Trump has spoiled the cachukis Jan 20 #10

Agree IcyPeas Jan 20 #22

DURec leftstreet Jan 20 #11

Sorry he's absolutely right fujiyamasan Jan 20 #14

I would say he is right. It's a fucking embarassment from all corners. Not excusing any US politician. boston bean Jan 20 #17

Totally agree with you. nt Raine Jan 20 #19

Newsom is right. And Europe consistently looks weak. Renew Deal Jan 20 #21

Europe looks weak because they're dealing with internal issues haele Jan 20 #30

What do you mean by TimeToGo Jan 20 #35

Sorry, typing on my phone, will correct the stupid haele Jan 20 #36

😎 We've all been there TimeToGo Jan 20 #40

I couldn't agree more Fiendish Thingy Jan 20 #24

He's right though. GoodRaisin Jan 20 #25

Maybe. I think that they get it. themaguffin Jan 20 #26

I'm on Newsom's side here. The entire world needs to be more vocal in their stances against Trump. LonePirate Jan 20 #27

Hell no. TIME TO KICK SOME ASS. Irish_Dem Jan 20 #29

"Nice guys finish last." Leo Durocher anciano Jan 20 #31

..in bed. Qutzupalotl Wednesday #58

I voted for him for governor but I'd rather have someone else as President kimbutgar Jan 20 #32

I support Newsom's remarks and attitude 100%.. Escape Jan 20 #34

Wondering what European leaders think of America voters. Emile Jan 20 #37

I find nothing wrong with what he said. nt Chalco Jan 20 #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 Jan 20 #39

how is this fellow the 'Democratic cause? ' bigtree Wednesday #46

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

Nothing worse than mealy mouthed apologists & critics of courage NotHardly Jan 20 #41

Not a good look for Newsom. OGBuzz Jan 20 #42

Hmmm GusBob Wednesday #43

Would giving specifics be viewed as treason? n/t BadgerKid Wednesday #44

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

I doubt they cared at this point beyond bemusement bigtree Wednesday #47

Sorry, I'm sick and tired of meek capitulation. Arthur_Frain Wednesday #49

Well, The High Road markodochartaigh Wednesday #51

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

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

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

I like the fire Sugarcoated Wednesday #55

No one whose judgment included marrying Kimberley Guilfoyle DJ Synikus Makisimus Wednesday #56

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

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

so bigtree Thursday #60

'...and like all macho displays in response to political challenges, the OP's response contained more heat than light' Jack Valentino Thursday #89

it would be a different discussion if it centered on what I wrote in the op bigtree Thursday #92

Thank you, amigo.... My main fault on this forum has to be Jack Valentino Thursday #98

I stand with Gavin Blues Heron Thursday #61

👍 👏 💯 🗣🔊 ColoringFool Thursday #63

why is he attacking the Europeans? bigtree Thursday #65

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

did I read it? bigtree Thursday #67

Your overreacting , this is 2026- there is a new, less uptight electorate out there, the fuddy duddy era is over Blues Heron Thursday #70

you're bigtree Thursday #71

This thread sure went south on you pretty quickly. BannonsLiver Thursday #73

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

We need more Gavin Newsoms and less tone police Renew Deal Thursday #69

Hmmm, disinvesting in the US FHRRK Thursday #74

no, what you wrote is specious bigtree Thursday #75

Let me give some general advice FHRRK Thursday #81

it's already assumed in this format that respondants are positing their own opinions bigtree Thursday #82

Again, IMO, people are looking for fighters FHRRK Thursday #83

do you know what specious means? superficially plausible, but actually wrong bigtree Thursday #84

For the love of all things holy FHRRK Thursday #86

let me put it more plainly bigtree Thursday #87

"I lied..." FHRRK Thursday #88

did you tell the truth? bigtree Thursday #90

Whew! FHRRK Thursday #91

Bullshit. Newsom was brilliant. He's positioned himself as the anti-trump. Euro leaders want that. Sibelius Fan Thursday #76

he also positioned himself as anti-European leader bigtree Thursday #79

at least he's trying - which is a lot more than so many other leaders samsingh Thursday #77

but that's not the issue I'm raising here bigtree Thursday #78

Newsom really fucked over the elderly and disabled CountAllVotes Thursday #80

Recommended. H2O Man Thursday #99

K&R LetMyPeopleVote Friday #103