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59. Bloomberg:The public has spoken. Us:Yes but they spoke Russian

Fri Jun 23, 2017, 06:48 PM

Jun 2017

Bloomberg came out against Trump during election cycle-called him a con man.

But in many ways Bloomberg's interests differ from ours.

He is not at risk of losing health care or being plunged into debt and poverty.

Like us he has an interest in stability in the world but we are the ones standing on the edge of the abyss. In contrast he is miles behind the front lines.

He is a billionaire and huge resources at his disposal. When there is massive income inequality, we are not "all in this together.

He did did comment on the that that Democrats are divided and I think the absence of a united front leads him to belief we cannot overcome and should deal as best we can for the time being.

I think he is wrong but I am not prepared to attack him.

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Michael Bloomberg says Democrats should get behind President Trump [View all] blue-wave Jun 2017 OP

get behind him and push him off a cliff! gfwzig Jun 2017 #1

Into a jail cell would be sufficient for me. Orrex Jun 2017 #2

Or the back of a squad car on the way to jail n/t n2doc Jun 2017 #18

And leave the jail cell rock Jun 2017 #48

The rooftop of Trump Tower would do just as well... Rollo Jun 2017 #31

WTF Matthew28 Jun 2017 #3

Best point made on this thread mdbl Jun 2017 #49

Money loves money. Power loves power. He is clearly brainless and gutless, however. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2017 #4

He must need that tax cut that's comin off the backs of the likes of us. deminks Jun 2017 #5

Wow, how could someone who may very well have ancestors who lived under the nazis be this obtuse? Neema Jun 2017 #6

nah eShirl Jun 2017 #7

Michael Bloomberg needs to knock it off TeapotInATempest Jun 2017 #8

Being that Trump lost the popular vote by 3+ million, christx30 Jun 2017 #15

Good point. TeapotInATempest Jun 2017 #23

True. The people did speak but they were ignored. Bloomberg is twisted. n/t Judi Lynn Jun 2017 #46

Bloomberg has always struck me as a wannabe dictator. christx30 Jun 2017 #50

It's Worse Than That ProfessorGAC Jun 2017 #95

Bloomberg Doesn't Respect The Public Or An Honest Vote Me. Jun 2017 #44

He is also at only 39% approval LiberalLovinLug Jun 2017 #88

the public gave hillary nearly 3 million more votes. bloomburg wants to rake in $$ msongs Jun 2017 #9

Yeah, he's liking himself that tax plan. snort Jun 2017 #10

Michael Bloomberg better check the temperature in fucking hell first. 47of74 Jun 2017 #11

The public has not spoken...... Little Star Jun 2017 #12

Super-disappointing. Was he drunk or something? byronius Jun 2017 #13

Not drunk, just Bloomberg being Bloomberg... JHB Jun 2017 #90

Bloomberg should just fuck off. lark Jun 2017 #14

Bloomberg needs to lay off the sugary drinks jpak Jun 2017 #16

Billionaires stick together. n/t Yavin4 Jun 2017 #17

I'd get behind 45, but.... Rorey Jun 2017 #19

amazing what the media deems newsworthy these days. unblock Jun 2017 #20

The public did speak Dopers_Greed Jun 2017 #21

Remember this: madaboutharry Jun 2017 #22

You almost have to wonder what Trump has on Bloomberg dflprincess Jun 2017 #70

Mikey can go ahead and fuck off. BlueStater Jun 2017 #24

So, we're supposed to become anti-environment, anti health care, and pro billionaire tax cuts world wide wally Jun 2017 #25

No. old guy Jun 2017 #26

Has Bllomberg Been In A Coma? DallasNE Jun 2017 #27

Has Bloomberg become senile along with Trump???? Vinca Jun 2017 #28

bullshit. Why would I get behind a racist, sexist, bigot, who may have conspired with the Russians still_one Jun 2017 #29

Here is ABC news confirmation of the OP still_one Jun 2017 #30

Oh but he gave millions for the environment - he awesome! tenderfoot Jun 2017 #32

Like Republicons got behind Obama? This time Democrats have cause. Republicons had Obama is black.nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2017 #33

Exactly. Thanks for this Bernardo still_one Jun 2017 #34

Exactly. dalton99a Jun 2017 #35

Everything has an opinion Marthe48 Jun 2017 #36

It's all about the money, they both have a money fetish! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2017 #37

Midgie Man HYPOCRITE SayItLoud Jun 2017 #38

"The View" is still on?? Freethinker65 Jun 2017 #39

Why should we when he doesn't extend us any professional courtesy? Initech Jun 2017 #40

I don't want to get behind him. SamKnause Jun 2017 #41

Didn't he campaign AGAINST Trump last fall? Dave Starsky Jun 2017 #42

Yes he did. luvtheGWN Jun 2017 #57

Maybe we should save them the effort and just all go jump in a lake, while we're at it. bluedigger Jun 2017 #43

Bloomberg can go piss up a rope. When the hell did they get behind Obama? Fuck Trump! LBM20 Jun 2017 #45

if trump ever has a good idea... tomp Jun 2017 #47

Bless his heart! n/t tazkcmo Jun 2017 #51

Resist. C_U_L8R Jun 2017 #52

Bloomberg is set to make how many million from the big tax cut? rurallib Jun 2017 #53

There was a time when I had some level of respect for him. but no more. n/t totodeinhere Jun 2017 #54

We should get behind ending healthcare for millions, gutting safety net, destroying the environment Doodley Jun 2017 #55

Im sure he'll fart if I stand behind him SummerSnow Jun 2017 #56

.... Marie Marie Jun 2017 #69

...if you're lucky. I'd get grabbed by the p*ssy. flibbitygiblets Jun 2017 #74

No thanks... Blue_Tires Jun 2017 #58

Bloomberg:The public has spoken. Us:Yes but they spoke Russian delisen Jun 2017 #59

Everybody listen to the billionaire telling us to support a billionaire. bronxiteforever Jun 2017 #60

My response is: PHUCK YOU, SHORTY! TheDebbieDee Jun 2017 #61

*@#$$!!%%4$. That's all I have to say about that. nt Honeycombe8 Jun 2017 #62

LMAO! GoCubsGo Jun 2017 #63

This message was self-deleted by its author Turbineguy Jun 2017 #64

Michael Bloomberg is full of shit. milestogo Jun 2017 #65

Sorry, Mikey, I DON'T make nice with fascists! lastlib Jun 2017 #66

Fuck that noise. NanceGreggs Jun 2017 #67

This is how clueless billionaires think. They see no problem. Such Bullshit YOHABLO Jun 2017 #68

Fuck him. GeorgeGist Jun 2017 #71

Lol no Bradical79 Jun 2017 #72

Never gonna happen, Mr. Plutocrat. N/T prairierose Jun 2017 #73

Trump is a usurper Moral Compass Jun 2017 #75

_Russia_ has spoken. Or America has spoken with the help of Russia sharedvalues Jun 2017 #76

Does Don or an Oligarch have Bloomberg tapes? OhNo-Really Jun 2017 #77

Saw him tonight. He equated democrats against Trump with Mitch McConnel applegrove Jun 2017 #78

Agree, it's an outrageous comparison. Very disappointing. Alice11111 Jun 2017 #79

Make it work? MFM008 Jun 2017 #80

And remember not fooled Jun 2017 #81

no. truthisfreedom Jun 2017 #82

Bloomberg is an an asshole and always has been melman Jun 2017 #83

Bloomberg was elected because of money, Progressive dog Jun 2017 #84

HE DOESN'T FOLLOW LAWS MIKEY Juliusseizure Jun 2017 #85

What the heck? gilligan Jun 2017 #86

Fuck that noise. MrScorpio Jun 2017 #87

No, Dems muat be prepared to go to jail en masse to oppose KingCharlemagne Jun 2017 #89

More people voted AGAINST Trump than voted FOR him. Bloomberg needs to STFU. Make what work? nikibatts Jun 2017 #91

Never and never and never...advice from a GOP ...asshat. Demsrule86 Jun 2017 #92

FUCK OFF Bloomberg. BigDemVoter Jun 2017 #93

Bloomberg launches $17M contest ... to bypass policy making in Washington Donkees Jun 2017 #94

I Realize This Guy RobinA Jun 2017 #96