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pinkstarburst

(1,832 posts)
41. Like any of this is news?
Mon Nov 3, 2025, 11:25 AM
Nov 3

We need to move on.

Biden did great things in his term as president, lifting us out of the disaster that was covid and helping the country recover as much as it could. It was ALWAYS going to be a tough road and we were never going to be in a perfect place 4 years later because the entire planet was hit with a global pandemic. Biden helped us recover and did many great things during his 4 years.

He also made a mistake in not announcing he would not seek a second term right after the midterms. By the time he did withdraw, there was no time to hold a full primary. Kamala was the only possible one who could run and she had to hit the ground running, and she did the best she possibly could despite Joe waiting until the 11th hour to drop out.

There is nothing we can do now but learn from these mistakes. Clooney is not helping matters by making this the conversation right now. Why is he not using his presence and visibility and influence to talk about how R's are allowing people to go hungry for a month, without pay for a month? Allow them to lose health care coverage? That should be the conversation, not beating the dead horse of 2024.

I think we are in both a terrible place right now as a country where many are suffering, but also potentially a place where people may realize that their vote they made in 2024 might need some rethinking as they go to the polls again in 2026 and 2028. When the economy is bad and people are unhappy, we usually have a "change" year. I think that could lead to us having good results in 2026 and 2028 if we keep our eye on the ball.

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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
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