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ecstatic

(32,652 posts)
39. No
Sun Dec 30, 2012, 06:53 PM
Dec 2012

These:

"A friend of mine said to me the other day, I thought it was a great line, 'I no longer hope for audacity,'" Damon told Morgan, explaining that he believes the president has "misinterpreted his mandate" and has "doubled down on a lot of things."

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Damon told GQ in a recent interview that he watched the president’s speech online the following morning. "I have to say, it was pretty funny," the actor admitted. But he wouldn’t give Obama full credit for the quip. "Whoever came up with it, it was a terrific joke," he said.


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“I’ve talked to a lot of people who worked for Obama at the grassroots level. One of them said to me, ‘Never again. I will never be fooled again by a politician,’?” Damon told the magazine. “You know, a one-term president with some balls who actually got stuff done would have been, in the long run of the country, much better.”

Damon pointed to the Occupy Wall Street movement as proof that more needs to be done. “If the Democrats think that they didn’t have a mandate—people are literally without any focus or leadership, just wandering out into the streets to yell right now because they are so pissed off,” he said, adding, “Imagine if they had a leader.”


Considering everything he's said, Matt should have the "balls" to be a "leader." He should put his money where his mouth is, as there is an open senate seat in his state and almost zero competition. He could easily beat the GQ repug if he wanted to. I would be glad to see him (or Ben) run, unfair criticisms and all!
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon know something [View all] graham4anything Dec 2012 OP
It could be possible they are trying for Rex Dec 2012 #1
Clint Eastwood's dead pan performance art routine out of the Nichols/May 1950s was beautiful graham4anything Dec 2012 #3
It is so strange that Clint can direct some great movies Rex Dec 2012 #8
repubs don't get irony/satire/farce/performance art. Clint did a funny skit graham4anything Dec 2012 #9
And now one of RMoneys boys says Rex Dec 2012 #19
I don't understand John2 Dec 2012 #10
Clint is and always has been a Republican. To think otherwise is to believe what you want. Bluenorthwest Dec 2012 #14
Clint is one of those "no rules/no taxes" (for me) Republicans. Walk away Dec 2012 #29
What's the house dressing? GeorgeGist Dec 2012 #2
Umbrella stand taxi plane. n/t Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #4
I don't use dressing on my salad. That adds way too many calories. I like it dry. graham4anything Dec 2012 #7
Gasoline n/t Fumesucker Dec 2012 #12
Idiot vinaigrette? nt Guy Whitey Corngood Dec 2012 #23
Muslin SaveAmerica Dec 2012 #45
Can you provide me with one example NWHarkness Dec 2012 #5
He has yapped over the years to want to be in politics. Put up or shut up. graham4anything Dec 2012 #6
So, in a nutshell, no, you can't back up your statement NWHarkness Dec 2012 #15
here's Affleck yapping about the Congo Enrique Dec 2012 #11
First, Ben has an Oscar that he won as a writer at age 24. Golden Globe to go with it. Bluenorthwest Dec 2012 #13
that's pretty sad when you pine for two movie stars to save you. datasuspect Dec 2012 #16
And complain about them when they dont! nt Walk away Dec 2012 #30
Citizens have the right to voice their political opinions w/o running for office. Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #17
Matt Damon is the one with all the rants ecstatic Dec 2012 #18
Clean water in Africa (water.org), the lack of shared sacrifice with regard to Iraq, WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2012 #27
No ecstatic Dec 2012 #39
Oh, right: His unequivocal support of public school teachers, of which his mother is one. WorseBeforeBetter Dec 2012 #43
Matt voted for Obama. mmonk Dec 2012 #20
Firstie, The 1st Amendment Puppy sez "shut the fuck up, Matt & Ben" DisgustipatedinCA Dec 2012 #21
Am I the only one that finds this post uncomprehensible? Matariki Dec 2012 #22
No. It's pretty much a pattern. I personally enjoy the performance art aspect. nt Guy Whitey Corngood Dec 2012 #24
Nope. mmonk Dec 2012 #25
Almost like they were Random Thoughts Fumesucker Dec 2012 #28
is someone due their beer and travel money? wilsonbooks Dec 2012 #33
no but it's not exactly a new phenomenon green for victory Dec 2012 #38
Two things this OP makes me think of ... theKed Dec 2012 #40
Your post is a very large, fly infested lunatica Dec 2012 #26
graham4iambicpentameter WilliamPitt Dec 2012 #31
da dum! graywarrior Dec 2012 #32
I couldn't disagree more with your criticism of Matt and Ben...... Swede Atlanta Dec 2012 #34
Yes, it was delayed. It was suppose to open in October and was pushed back to wide January release graham4anything Dec 2012 #44
Only people who run run for Senate are allowed to voice opinions? Puregonzo1188 Dec 2012 #35
your posts are becoming increasingly unhinged. cali Dec 2012 #36
See Dick run ornotna Dec 2012 #37
you're mad at an actor RudynJack Dec 2012 #41
Ben is the smart one. DevonRex Dec 2012 #42
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