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randome

(34,845 posts)
81. Agreed.
Fri Aug 31, 2012, 10:58 AM
Aug 2012

In that respect, he proved the equal of Clint Eastwood! Not what he was aiming for, I think.

"completely misjudge the opposition..." Why that's a Democratic tradition. He should know that. Safetykitten Aug 2012 #1
S, Move On will not be supporting Obama? Is that what he is implying? nanabugg Aug 2012 #49
OK, let's see, now who's predictions should I heed SoFlaJet Aug 2012 #2
Yep--who needs that negative, contrarian shit? He should part with a million like Maher did. MADem Aug 2012 #11
He seems to want to address Citizens United monies FarPoint Aug 2012 #62
Please... MrMickeysMom Aug 2012 #12
+ a bunch demwing Aug 2012 #26
Yes, Romney might win. But that is no reason to quit. RetroGamer1971 Sep 2012 #102
What does this have to do with my post, RetroGamer? MrMickeysMom Sep 2012 #110
Yes, that's what I thought... crickets! MrMickeysMom Sep 2012 #116
Lets not forget the Diebold voting machines. xtraxritical Aug 2012 #16
I agree, it will be the massive election fraud, not overspending. n/t Chemical Bill Sep 2012 #122
OK, let's see, who's opinion should give more credibility? Hissyspit Aug 2012 #21
Nate Silver: Obama has a 71.6% Chance of Winning the Election SoFlaJet Aug 2012 #53
Yes, I saw that graph. It's at the link I posted. Hissyspit Aug 2012 #72
Of course he's got plenty of credibility Scairp Aug 2012 #100
Michael Moore is a good guy. There is no need to call him names. His weight is irrelevant. totodeinhere Aug 2012 #37
Your comment shows your intellect,. Civilization2 Aug 2012 #67
I s'pose that when reduced to irrelevant and petulant attacks on a person's weight LanternWaste Aug 2012 #84
and he may well be right 0rganism Aug 2012 #3
Absolutely agree! The big money boys will do ANYTHING to put Mitt in the White House. Raster Aug 2012 #4
Only one sure way to overcome all the $$$ INdemo Aug 2012 #17
I have given several times already and tomorrow, I will donate again. Raster Aug 2012 #25
We'd be fools to forget 2000. bitchkitty Aug 2012 #5
even with Obama in office.... the Rich still rule... this country is tipped sideways... trailmonkee Aug 2012 #6
I know. Fuck, now I'm depressed. :( n/t bitchkitty Aug 2012 #19
yeah but with Rmoney Ryan it will sink lunasun Aug 2012 #34
+1: blkmusclmachine Aug 2012 #71
Cannot let guard down nt abelenkpe Aug 2012 #7
Michael Moore can go fuck himself. I don't need to hear that kind of defeatist shit from MADem Aug 2012 #8
This. Jamaal510 Aug 2012 #13
Why? Hissyspit Aug 2012 #23
We are in the race of our fucking lives--Negative Nancies need not apply, and MM is acting like one. MADem Aug 2012 #30
I certainly did not read what you said into MM's comments. totodeinhere Aug 2012 #40
Well I did. Saying "Romney will win" is not motivating the base. Or ANYONE. MADem Aug 2012 #41
I reread MM's comments. totodeinhere Aug 2012 #85
When he says "Romney will win" he is saying "You can wipe your ass on your vote, loser--don't even MADem Aug 2012 #88
You are being unnecessarily vilifying. Hissyspit Aug 2012 #92
Michael Moore is a Green Party voter who is madly in love with Ralph Nader. He IS irrelevant in my MADem Sep 2012 #105
Yes, I know that's all you have. You keep repeating it. Hissyspit Sep 2012 #108
It's quite enough. He's not a Democrat and he doesn't wish Democrats well. MADem Sep 2012 #111
It's not about what he said. It's about trashing anyone who does not toe the party line. Period. Hissyspit Aug 2012 #93
No, it isn't. It IS about the TOS. MADem Sep 2012 #106
Money changed Wisconsin. cyclezealot Aug 2012 #47
Well Said josejimenez Aug 2012 #28
Moore seems hell-bent on depressing turnout on the left Adenoid_Hynkel Aug 2012 #36
As another DUer postulated, he makes more money when he's fighting Republicans. MADem Aug 2012 #39
so your theory is that MM is a total sell out KurtNYC Sep 2012 #119
He's worth millions by schlepping that shit to his acolytes--it's how he makes his MONEY. MADem Sep 2012 #125
and never forget that he was one of Ralph Nader's SoFlaJet Aug 2012 #50
+1,000 nt MADem Aug 2012 #51
And he begged Nader not to run in 2004. Hissyspit Aug 2012 #96
Amen ailsagirl Aug 2012 #61
You must have done quite a bit in YOUR lifetime in order to feel entitled to dump on Michael Moore KurtNYC Sep 2012 #120
Michael Moore has made a fortune being a scold. MADem Sep 2012 #124
I agree..never mind his qualifications.All the corporate mafia wants is a puppet and this guy INdemo Aug 2012 #9
I don't think Romney is the only RepubliCON with hidden foreign bank accounts... xtraxritical Aug 2012 #20
I think MM is being overly pessimistic, perhaps to keep the troops from being Flatulo Aug 2012 #10
I feel the same way DesertRat Aug 2012 #14
bingo Ned_Devine Aug 2012 #33
You're not helping, Michael. SunSeeker Aug 2012 #15
Or he is just scaring the base to make sure they go and vote krawhitham Sep 2012 #130
He can make more movies and money in a Romney Administration bluestateguy Aug 2012 #18
You have an excellent point, there--no windmills to tilt against. nt MADem Aug 2012 #31
this is how i see Arianna Huffington JI7 Aug 2012 #38
What will you use to cut your steak in the future? KurtNYC Sep 2012 #121
No he isn't. He's saying Romney is going to win. MADem Sep 2012 #132
I never could relate to Michael kitt6 Aug 2012 #22
I don't believe you are that dumb. Just say'n. harun Aug 2012 #69
The most money doesn't guarantee a win, BUT it does make it more difficult to lose andym Aug 2012 #24
Let Michael Millionaire Moore step up to the plate and throw in a few bucks instead of whining. nt MADem Aug 2012 #32
Obama will win I have no doubt about that Iliyah Aug 2012 #27
Let's see the tax forms Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2012 #29
Right. He thinks we've forgotten. I haven't. I won't. Let's see the taxes! silvershadow Aug 2012 #35
the 1% wants the presidency for a bit CEO Watson Aug 2012 #42
Mike's claim is flawed triplepoint Aug 2012 #43
Yup. They're in the big book, right next to the ones that prohibit bank fraud. n/t jtuck004 Aug 2012 #46
Michael should maybe speak with Meg Whitman on this topic. LiberalAndProud Aug 2012 #44
With so many things needing to be lied about they could never have enough money nolabels Aug 2012 #58
He might be trying to apply a little reverse psychology... elzenmahn Aug 2012 #45
Always run like you are 5 points behind if you want to win. Exultant Democracy Sep 2012 #104
Pfft. AtomicKitten Aug 2012 #48
I like Michael Moore, however Sherman A1 Aug 2012 #52
I think he should have kept his mouth shut because he's hindering us and we don't need that ailsagirl Aug 2012 #59
The sheen of celebrity can affect anyone regardless of political stance. randome Aug 2012 #74
True. It's just that what he said served no useful purpose. ailsagirl Aug 2012 #75
Agreed. randome Aug 2012 #81
Again DonCoquixote Aug 2012 #54
completely out of touch . . . I have read right here that Obama will win in a landslide DrDan Aug 2012 #55
I don't suppose MM is utilizing reverse psychology no_hypocrisy Aug 2012 #56
No. personally I think SoFlaJet Aug 2012 #57
insulted energumen Aug 2012 #60
It would appear that you have forgotten... rexcat Sep 2012 #123
So Moore thinks money (and Rmoney) will win? SmittynMo Aug 2012 #63
Lots of money doesn't make up for a lack of vision. burnsei sensei Aug 2012 #64
And, predictably, the usual suspects line up to throw the next person under the bus ... Nihil Aug 2012 #65
I hope that he's wrong jzodda Aug 2012 #66
The race was over Jan. 21, 2010 (Citizen's United) harun Aug 2012 #68
Jesus, that's rather nihilistic of you. randome Aug 2012 #73
No real Democrat will get elected until CU is overturned. Sure DINO's will be in there harun Aug 2012 #79
and that's why meg whitman won Gov in California proud patriot Sep 2012 #114
Do not surrender...Keep vigilant ...observe, keep records. riverbendviewgal Aug 2012 #70
If what MMoore says is true, that money is the predominant selector, Trillo Aug 2012 #76
You nailed it on domestic surveillance. OnyxCollie Aug 2012 #80
Would The Nattering Nabobs Of Negativism Please... Vogon_Glory Aug 2012 #77
You don't have the right to tell us to shut up. totodeinhere Aug 2012 #86
And Michael Moore doesn't have the right to tell us to not even bother, that it will be RMoney in MADem Aug 2012 #89
Actually he does have that right, but that's not what he did. Hissyspit Aug 2012 #94
The first line of the OP says as much. nt MADem Sep 2012 #112
Michael Moore didn't say this- he said IF people don't go out and vote graham4anything Aug 2012 #78
Context and nuance!!!??? Hissyspit Aug 2012 #95
I think Michael is using Dyedinthewoolliberal Aug 2012 #82
Hip Hip huray....ladies and gentelmen we have a winner! Smickey Sep 2012 #101
Thanks, Mr. Moore, but I'll trust the guy who called 48 of 50 states correctly last time. Arkana Aug 2012 #83
Too many people here are far too delusional Ter Aug 2012 #87
Yeah, deaftist bullshit... and-justice-for-all Aug 2012 #90
I'm sure his tune will change after the Democratic Convention. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2012 #99
I'll go with Michael Moore. Billy888 Aug 2012 #91
I think "'President Romney' in November..." sofa king Aug 2012 #97
I saw this comment as a warning. Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2012 #98
I see it as the exact opposite. Drunken Irishman Sep 2012 #127
Well, I don't agree with that message, obviously. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2012 #131
Maybe Michael is just bkkyosemite Sep 2012 #103
That's what I thought LTR Sep 2012 #129
Sayeth another 1% POS who pretends otherwise. 24601 Sep 2012 #107
Get Out The Vote is not enough Herlong Sep 2012 #109
Thanks Michael Moore-we need this rhetoric to help get out the vote!!!! SoCalDemGrrl Sep 2012 #113
meg whitman had more $$$$$ she lost proud patriot Sep 2012 #115
Now we know who to blame if Romney does win! ZombieHorde Sep 2012 #117
Romney could easily win the way thet the Bush Crime family did in 2000. By cheating. olddad56 Sep 2012 #118
This is exactly what the Republicans want to hear... Drunken Irishman Sep 2012 #126
President Mittwit? Live and Learn Sep 2012 #128
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