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35. Just Another Circular Firing Squad

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Original post)

Mon Nov 3, 2025, 10:18 AM

Nov 3

Here we go, another round of the "Democratic Circular Firing Squad" game! Had George Clooney kept his concerns private instead of airing it out in the NYT op-ed section, things would have been different. And because he stirred that pot, there was no time to do an open primary. It couldn't have been organized in time.

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George Clooney calls Hunter Biden's rant about op-ed 'outright lies,' Kamala Harris' presidential bid 'a mistake' [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Nov 3 OP

Yea, eff George Clooney. ms liberty Nov 3 #1

They need to get this out of their system before the mid terms. mtngirl47 Nov 3 #2

Kamala Harris won the election gab13by13 Nov 3 #3

It's so friggin' obvious she won! How many bomb threats at democratic precincts? BComplex Nov 3 #13

Yup. Hope we get the goods before I die. Joinfortmill Nov 3 #37

If that's true then she's doing a terrible job as President n/t Shrek Nov 3 #43

Yes, Let's Continue To Go After Democrats, George ColoringFool Nov 3 #4

Rich nepo baby says what? 2MuchNoise Nov 3 #5

I disagree with him edhopper Nov 3 #16

Which one? progressoid Nov 3 #48

I don't think Clooney is wrong here, but see little point in these recriminations, from him or Hunter. tritsofme Nov 3 #6

The linked article gives a better impression than merely what's been posted here. (n/t) thesquanderer Nov 3 #31

Well, GC can KMA. ananda Nov 3 #7

George Clooney is the personification of what is perceived as the worst notions of a Democrat. madibella Nov 3 #8

Somehow his say is more important than the average voter newdeal2 Nov 3 #9

Not in any meaningful sense EdmondDantes_ Nov 3 #42

Clooney made a huge mistake this go around Baitball Blogger Nov 3 #10

Dear Mr. Clooney, Rincewind Nov 3 #11

The dude lives in another country Johonny Nov 3 #12

I posted a thread to this effect and actually was "reprimanded" ... unbelievably. live love laugh Nov 3 #22

And married to a trust fund baby who pretends she is a "human rights" attorney. n/t valleyrogue Nov 3 #23

George Clooney, Rob Reiner, Ezra Klein and Jon Stewart agingdem Nov 3 #14

Exactly, they are priveleged, rich white men SocialDemocrat61 Nov 3 #20

Hunter Biden does not need to shut up. It is not making things worse. Not much can make things worse. live love laugh Nov 3 #21

yes he's telling the truth but he's toxic...and no one cares.. agingdem Nov 3 #29

We need truth because we are surrounded by lies. live love laugh Nov 3 #33

Says the guy tintinvotes Nov 3 #15

Good for Clooney. F the "F Clooney" bullshit. themaguffin Nov 3 #17

I agree, he's handling this fine fujiyamasan Nov 3 #45

Who writes these horrible headlines?? QueerDuck Nov 3 #18

He's "giving" John Fetterman. live love laugh Nov 3 #19

Fetterman supported Biden and supported Harris right away JI7 Nov 3 #34

And now he's Trump's favorite Democrat. live love laugh Nov 3 #38

Did this argument help or hurt matters? dlk Nov 3 #24

Speaking from his estate in Lake Como, Italy, Clooney said..... Bristlecone Nov 3 #25

Fuck George Clooney! Clouds Passing Nov 3 #26

Hunter was obnoxiousdrunk Nov 3 #27

Uh... progressoid Nov 3 #49

May he misjudge the thickness of the ice on Lake Como this winter. Botany Nov 3 #28

All this squabbling accomplishes ... what? Martin Eden Nov 3 #30

Democratic infighting? Now? We're trying to watch MAGA Repukes tear each other apart. Damn. txwhitedove Nov 3 #32

Calm down, its a washed up actor and Johonny Nov 3 #39

You've been here a long time, so I'll be nice, but you should have learned by now that txwhitedove Nov 3 #47

Just Another Circular Firing Squad Deep State Witch Nov 3 #35

Good for Hunter & since I love Joe, Clooney can go pound sand. Joinfortmill Nov 3 #36

There should have been an open primary so the voters could decide. Ping Tung Nov 3 #40

It was far too late to have an open primary by the time of Biden's debate disaster. Midwestern Democrat Nov 3 #44

Like any of this is news? pinkstarburst Nov 3 #41

George, Amal and the kids live in France now. Mosby Nov 3 #46

Who Is Saying "We're Going To Lose More House Seats"? ProfessorGAC Nov 3 #50

Hunter Biden made his expletive-filled comments in a July, 2025 interview, lashing out at Clooney for his July, 2024 red dog 1 Nov 3 #51

Just Rebl2 Nov 3 #52

In my view, I think Hunter was the problem the entire time. Xolodno Nov 3 #53