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83. I have a Phd in history. I do know a few basic facts.

Mon Dec 1, 2025, 01:06 AM

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The public didn't know of Roosevelts disability, but party insiders did. Do you suppose people who had frequent contact with Roosevelt didn't know?

The historical record will reveal exactly why so many Democrats were concerned. The public certainly was, as polls indicated. Clooney had no impact on Biden's debate performance, and that was what turned the Democratic party.

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Clooney: Pressuring Biden to drop out was a "mistake" [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 30 OP

Fuck you, George. DavidDvorkin Nov 30 #1

And then fuck him again. marble falls Monday #87

Maybe we cn give George a rest for a long while. I'm not ready to hear from him again. TYVM. CTyankee Nov 30 #2

Agreed! Wholeheartedly!!! calimary Tuesday #96

Except jaymac Tuesday #101

Oh, FFS. tanyev Nov 30 #3

THIS ⬆️ FalloutShelter Nov 30 #6

Maybe he could invite James Carville for an extended stay Keepthesoulalive Nov 30 #12

Gee, thanks George. greatauntoftriplets Nov 30 #4

Ya think? 2naSalit Nov 30 #5

I don't think it would have mattered. yourout Nov 30 #7

Truth. The only way this could have worked was Bluetus Nov 30 #41

I think she won. vanlassie Nov 30 #50

Nobody has ever been interested in investigating Bluetus Nov 30 #51

"There was no question Biden had to leave the race." travelingthrulife Tuesday #98

It was a lot more than one debate night Bluetus Tuesday #99

Agree. nt Blasphemer Nov 30 #68

NOT! notinkansas Monday #73

I've seen him over and over again saying that writing that opinion piece was not a mistake, badhair77 Nov 30 #8

this piece talks about 'steep hill' for Kamala stopdiggin Nov 30 #9

Usually the Times of London has a hard paywall but I found the article here and could actually read it BumRushDaShow Nov 30 #15

Clooney was Correct Florida Dem Nov 30 #53

Clooney: Pressuring Biden to drop out was a "mistake" MLWR Nov 30 #10

He was loud, but he wasn't the only one. soldierant Nov 30 #25

Biden was on track for losing to Trump by an even bigger margin than Harris. MuirHero Nov 30 #55

My heart sank while watching that debate. I think he did the right thing. CTyankee Tuesday #97

This is what happens when democracy is subverted... SnoopDog Nov 30 #11

George is an aging actor in the twilight of his career.. agingdem Nov 30 #13

Clooney would have been irrelvant if Biden did not have such an obvious meltdown at the debate. Bluetus Nov 30 #45

It's taken him long enough to arrive at the right answer. Mr. Sparkle Nov 30 #14

Does that insight include a recognition that you should STFU in the future since RockRaven Nov 30 #16

That strategy was too late. It seemed desperate. bucolic_frolic Nov 30 #17

Clooney...piss off mamajudi Nov 30 #18

ya think!!!! AllaN01Bear Nov 30 #19

Thatʻs it George. We are over. mahina Nov 30 #20

I always thought you were too good for him, anyway. 2MuchNoise Nov 30 #38

Right??? mahina Nov 30 #40

Go fuck a cactus, George. You are of no use to humanity. lastlib Nov 30 #21

no easy answers for their next candidate? Skittles Nov 30 #22

Wonderful lonely bird Nov 30 #23

'this lands squarely on the electorate' - - and too damned right !! stopdiggin Nov 30 #48

F.U. LoisB Nov 30 #24

George Clooney and his inflated ego Grim Chieftain Nov 30 #26

Who gives a shit what he thinks or says? NoMoreRepugs Nov 30 #27

I don't Grim Chieftain Nov 30 #30

He isn't the one sufferring. LisaL Nov 30 #35

Agreed Grim Chieftain Nov 30 #36

The ego was astounding.nt BootinUp Nov 30 #28

"It's rigged,folks." czarjak Nov 30 #29

having absolutely nothing to do with the OP, or the discussin surrounding Clooney. - -(nt)- stopdiggin Nov 30 #49

As in The Donald losing the popular vote by ten million votes in two elections? czarjak Monday #85

I have no idea where you are getting those figures. - but Trump WON stopdiggin Monday #91

You can't say "unfuck you" George. You own it. twodogsbarking Nov 30 #31

Had Clooney and others been around moniss Nov 30 #32

How did paralysis affect Roosevelt's ability to do his job? iemanja Nov 30 #60

You missed my point. It was not a comment about FDR moniss Monday #77

I didn't miss the point iemanja Monday #79

Clooney and others engaged in ageism plain and simple and moniss Monday #81

I have a Phd in history. I do know a few basic facts. iemanja Monday #83

I give a crap moniss Monday #84

Insulting someone because they don't agree with you iemanja Monday #90

It is a general observation and not a specific insult. Unless of course moniss Monday #94

Harris was the right candidate WSHazel Nov 30 #33

No shit ahole mcar Nov 30 #34

He is no Redford. tavernier Nov 30 #37

Too Little too Late. grockri Nov 30 #39

I disagree. Biden was beginning to show sign of cognitive impairment. Harris would have been an excellent president. Martin68 Nov 30 #42

why do I have a feeling this movie is going to flop SaydiTom Nov 30 #43

Maybe letting rich people make decisions for the rest of us not a great idea SaydiTom Nov 30 #44

How did Clooney make "a decision" all by himself? iemanja Nov 30 #57

Kamala didn't lose, dammit. The Elon Dick stole it for his asshole buddy. rickyhall Nov 30 #46

Absolutely Elon stole it annielion Nov 30 #47

was so very, VERY clearly speaking in generalities - and NOT specifics stopdiggin Nov 30 #52

Do you mean saying the vote was hacked is flim flam? annielion Nov 30 #59

Let's see your statistical evidence. iemanja Nov 30 #65

The statistical evidence is at ElectionTruthAlliance.org (ETA). annielion Monday #78

That is supposition. iemanja Monday #80

Yes. To all of above. stopdiggin Monday #71

No, I'm not implying that Elon confessed. annielion Monday #82

they ARE being checked - before and after stopdiggin Monday #92

Also to that very point I would relay this moniss Monday #89

and yet, said professor WAS willing to use his computer results stopdiggin Monday #93

You don't understand what it was that I described and moniss Monday #95

Biden's poll numbers were in the tank iemanja Nov 30 #54

Nobody asked for his opinion then, and nobody is asking now. milestogo Nov 30 #56

Too little, too late dlk Nov 30 #58

I never wanted Biden to drop out if you look at my posts. I loved Kamala Harris still do. Demsrule86 Nov 30 #61

I don't think it was a mistake. I think the Democrats had a better chance with Harris. The original sin(s) were Biden Fil1957 Nov 30 #62

Because much like susan sarandon, he'll have to carry "it" the rest of his life. Buddyzbuddy Nov 30 #63

Reality: Biden deciding to run again was a "mistake" PSPS Nov 30 #64

shhhh progressoid Monday #75

Reality can hurt your feelings. thought crime Tuesday #102

This thread will be fun to revisit. flvegan Nov 30 #66

Too late Buzz cook Nov 30 #67

NOT SUPPORTING Harrison WAS YOUR MISTAKE MYSOGONSTIC ASSWIPE NotHardly Nov 30 #69

STFU George dweller Nov 30 #70

"pushing Biden out of the race was a "mistake." " ? notinkansas Monday #72

Did Salon botch the quote? From their source and others it sounds like he said the "mistake" was choosing Harris. sl8 Monday #74

No shit, George. Now apologize to President Joe Biden. He may forgive you but I won't. camartinwv Monday #76

No shit Randomthought Monday #86

Last week he said he might run for office. He's clearly pimping the attention machine Akakoji Monday #88

Make up your mind for goodness sake MustLoveBeagles Tuesday #100

In May & June, Trump built up a 4% national lead over Biden. By September, Kamala had changed that to a 3% lead for her muriel_volestrangler Tuesday #103

Clooney can't win with folks on this board fujiyamasan Tuesday #104