Michael Bloomberg says Democrats should get behind President Trump

[blue-wave]

Source: Salon

Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City and owner of several media outlets, thinks it’s time that Americans “get behind” President Donald Trump and “make it work.”

Democratic opponents of Trump need to get over themselves, Bloomberg argued during an interview on ABC’s “The View.” “The public has spoken, whether you like the results or not,” he said.

Read more: http://www.salon.com/2017/06/23/michael-bloomberg-says-democrats-should-get-behind-president-trump/

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How in the hell did he ever get elected as mayor of New York City?

[gfwzig]

1. get behind him and push him off a cliff!

edited to correct error from my fat fingers

[Orrex]

2. Into a jail cell would be sufficient for me.

[n2doc]

18. Or the back of a squad car on the way to jail n/t

[rock]

48. And leave the jail cell

Perched precariously on the edge of the cliff. After all we wouldn't want to harm the predisent.

[Rollo]

31. The rooftop of Trump Tower would do just as well...

[Matthew28]

3. WTF

Republicans never got behind Obama, why the hell should we allow Trump and his goons to destroy our country??? Bastard.

[mdbl]

49. Best point made on this thread

Someone needs to remind Bloomberg about that. Or does he even care?

[NRaleighLiberal]

4. Money loves money. Power loves power. He is clearly brainless and gutless, however.

[deminks]

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

Make what work, exactly?

[Neema]

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

The public hasn't spoken, unless by "public" he means "some bigots + the Russians + years of GOP gerrymandering and voter suppression." I guess that is a mouthful.

And even if 90% of Americans were bigoted and brainwashed enough to vote for 45, that doesn't make it right.

[eShirl]

7. nah

[TeapotInATempest]

8. Michael Bloomberg needs to knock it off

The public has NOT spoken; the electoral college has. And I have no reason whatsoever to get behind a traitorous sexual abuser who embarrasses the US on a daily basis and cannot be trusted with classified information or the nuclear codes.

Bloomberg may not feel he will be harmed by this administration, but he will along with the rest of us. His wealth will only shield him from the effects for so long.

[christx30]

15. Being that Trump lost the popular vote by 3+ million,

the people did speak. We were just ignored. Trump won by the rules that govern our elections, but that doesn't give him a mandate. He should be fought and ignored for the entire time he's in office. Bloomberg is an idiot.

[TeapotInATempest]

23. Good point.

[Judi Lynn]

46. True. The people did speak but they were ignored. Bloomberg is twisted. n/t

If he can't say anything true, Bloomberg needs to put a sock in it.

[christx30]

50. Bloomberg has always struck me as a wannabe dictator.

Usually, though, without the "tator".

[ProfessorGAC]

95. It's Worse Than That

It lost to ONE PERSON by more than 3 million. Of those that voted, more than 10 million voted for someone else.

[Me.]

44. Bloomberg Doesn't Respect The Public Or An Honest Vote

NYers voted in term limits, MB did a deal with Quinn of the City Council to overturn the vote so he could have a 3rd term. He's a cheater and maybe that's why he's supporting a grifter.

[LiberalLovinLug]

88. He is also at only 39% approval

So the Democrats response should be that we stand with the majority of Americans, not with an illegitimately elected President who is not supported by the populace.

[msongs]

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

and trump is his vehicle

[snort]

10. Yeah, he's liking himself that tax plan.

[47of74]

11. Michael Bloomberg better check the temperature in fucking hell first.

[Little Star]

12. The public has not spoken......

Putin spoke for us. I'll never get behind that and neither should any other American. Grrrrrr

[byronius]

13. Super-disappointing. Was he drunk or something?

The Russian public did indeed speak for us.

[JHB]

90. Not drunk, just Bloomberg being Bloomberg...

Remember that next time anyone thinks he has anything to say worth listening to.

[lark]

14. Bloomberg should just fuck off.

If we wanted his opinion, we'd have asked for it. The public didn't speak, the majority of Americans voted for Hillary not orange assface. Without Russia, he'd have never won dogcatcher. What self-serving drivel, get behind the rich guy who will make me a ton of $$ is what he truly meant, the rest is just spew! I didn't hear him calling out McTurtle or Ryan for being obstructionists, why only call out the Dems? Few and far between are the rich people that can be trusted, and he's obviously not one of those rare beings.

[jpak]

16. Bloomberg needs to lay off the sugary drinks

yup

[Yavin4]

17. Billionaires stick together. n/t

[Rorey]

19. I'd get behind 45, but....

I have principles and morals. I can unequivocally state that I will NEVER get behind 45. He hasn't stopped being a POS yet, and he never will.

[unblock]

20. amazing what the media deems newsworthy these days.

oh gee, a republican thinks democrats shouldn't stand in opposition to a republican president.
what a shocker.

how is this worth any media attention at all?

[Dopers_Greed]

21. The public did speak

And they wanted Hillary Clinton.

[madaboutharry]

22. Remember this:

"I'm from New York, I know a con when I see it." - Michael Bloomberg

He should just shut up now. No, democrats should NOT get behind Trump.

[dflprincess]

70. You almost have to wonder what Trump has on Bloomberg

to make Mikey change his tune this way.

[BlueStater]

24. Mikey can go ahead and fuck off.

The vagina-grabbing crook lost the popular vote by over three million and disgraces the office he holds every single day with his idiotic, repulsive behavior. As far as I'm concerned, this country has no president right now.

[world wide wally]

25. So, we're supposed to become anti-environment, anti health care, and pro billionaire tax cuts

all of a sudden?w
Right, Michael

[old guy]

26. No.

[DallasNE]

27. Has Bllomberg Been In A Coma?

"Make it work" is what the Democrats have been trying to do for a long time, only to be stopped by constant obstruction from the likes of Sen. McConnell. Inclusion is not in the vocabulary of Republicans so what the hell is Bloomberg even thinking. So does Bloomberg think Democrats should "get behind" ripping health insurance away from 23 million Americans? That is the only logical conclusion you can draw from Bloomberg's words.

[Vinca]

28. Has Bloomberg become senile along with Trump????

[still_one]

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

to interfere with our election, has numerous conflicts of interests to enrich himself and his family.

Bloomberg is out of his f**king mind.

Then again, bloomberg doesn't have to worry about healthcare or all the other issues that will affect millions of people, because he can buy his way through anything

f**k him

I already don't have CNN, MSNBS, fox, and CNBS coming into my house, it looks like I have to add Bloomberg now

What jackass

[still_one]

30. Here is ABC news confirmation of the OP

http://abcnews.go.com/US/bloomberg-america-trump-public-spoken/story?id=48185506


bloomberg can go to hell

[tenderfoot]

32. Oh but he gave millions for the environment - he awesome!

I cannot get over how many here think he's the bee's knees.

Get a fucking clue.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

33. Like Republicons got behind Obama? This time Democrats have cause. Republicons had Obama is black.nt

[still_one]

34. Exactly. Thanks for this Bernardo

[dalton99a]

35. Exactly.

[Marthe48]

36. Everything has an opinion

and a bunghole, which is where bloomberg can shove his opinion.

The public didn't speak for this. The electoral college voted for it. And they didn't have to. trump and his traitors are showing us every Gd day that we don't have to obey any laws, any rules, any guidelines.

[RKP5637]

37. It's all about the money, they both have a money fetish! n/t

[SayItLoud]

38. Midgie Man HYPOCRITE

I have and know many people who have worked with Bloomy both in biz and gov. He would FIRE YOUR ASS pronto if you LIED just one time to him or anyone in the organization. So, STFU Bloomy you friggin hypocrite.

[Freethinker65]

39. "The View" is still on??

[Initech]

40. Why should we when he doesn't extend us any professional courtesy?

Yeah let's extend the olive branch to a guy who thinks we don't exist.

[SamKnause]

41. I don't want to get behind him.

I don't want to get near him.

I don't give a damn what the minority of voters want.

The majority of this country did not elect Trump.

Should we get behind Trump like the Republicans got behind Obama ???

I am so sick of these assholes.

I don't want to make it work.

I am against his policies and agenda.

I find him and the Republican party repulsive.

I hope his presidency is a total failure !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Dave Starsky]

42. Didn't he campaign AGAINST Trump last fall?

Didn't he actually speak at the convention for Hillary?

Now I'm all confused.

[luvtheGWN]

57. Yes he did.

In fact, he called Trump the ultimate con-man.

This turnabout is very confusing........unless......Bloomberg is concerned about something being uncovered by Mueller that directly links him to some of Trump's nefarious dealings.

Hey, just a thought...

[bluedigger]

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

[LBM20]

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

[tomp]

47. if trump ever has a good idea...

maybe I'll think about it.

but I don't need any billionaire telling me how to participate in democracy.

frankly, when he says "democrats" I don' think he means us. I think he's talking about elected democrats. I also think he's got something up his sleeve, like, "I'm the guy who can 'bring us all together.'" he has well known political ambitions.

[tazkcmo]

51. Bless his heart! n/t

[C_U_L8R]

52. Resist.

Just because the guy got himself (dubiously) elected, doesn't mean he's right or that we have to support his very bad plans. C'mon... a wall??? That's a fucking joke. His healthcare plan. A heinous scheme for the rich to get richer while culling the herd of supposed freeloaders. His economic policies... Don't even add up. And in foreign affairs, Trump is a worldwide laughingstock. So sorry Mike. There's no fucking way we're getting behind this clown. We're going to be in his face every day.

[rurallib]

53. Bloomberg is set to make how many million from the big tax cut?

'Nuff said, Mikey. Like any Republican, your God is the dollar.

[totodeinhere]

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

[Doodley]

55. We should get behind ending healthcare for millions, gutting safety net, destroying the environment

[SummerSnow]

56. Im sure he'll fart if I stand behind him

[Marie Marie]

69. ....

[flibbitygiblets]

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

[Blue_Tires]

58. No thanks...

[delisen]

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

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.

[bronxiteforever]

60. Everybody listen to the billionaire telling us to support a billionaire.

They know better and after all don't we feel better being ruled.

Hey Mickey Fuck You.

[TheDebbieDee]

61. My response is: PHUCK YOU, SHORTY!

[Honeycombe8]

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

[GoCubsGo]

63. LMAO!

Not a chance in Hell.

[milestogo]

65. Michael Bloomberg is full of shit.

[lastlib]

66. Sorry, Mikey, I DON'T make nice with fascists!

Ever. So KISS. MY. ASS.

[NanceGreggs]

67. Fuck that noise.

I should "get behind" a narcissistic pathological liar who can't put two coherent sentences together, hands over classified info to the Russians, has reduced our country's standing as a world leader to "also ran" status in a matter of months, and has appointed clueless grifters to positions of power?

As we used to say back on the block, Bloomberg: YOU can lay down with that shit - but don't expect much company.

[YOHABLO]

68. This is how clueless billionaires think. They see no problem. Such Bullshit

[GeorgeGist]

71. Fuck him.

[Bradical79]

72. Lol no

Even if he was a legitimately elected president, he's trying to hurt us all. I'm not getting behind anything he wants because I'm not interested in getting us all killed.

[prairierose]

73. Never gonna happen, Mr. Plutocrat. N/T

[Moral Compass]

75. Trump is a usurper

More and more information is coming out telling me that this election was hacked.

Get behind him? What has he done that would give me any reason to get behind him? Every day is another thumb in the eye--another punch to the gut.

He believes that he can do anything he wants and we all have to just deal with it. Now, Bloomberg, another fucking billionaire, is going to tell us how we should behave?

The truth is there will always be a giant asterisk on this election. Trump is not legitimate. He was, at the very least, elected by a minority of the citizens of this country. He doesn't have sufficient support to claim any mandate to govern. Neither does the House or the Senate.

So, they're trying to jam as much shit down our throats as quickly as possible before it all blows to hell.

These people aren't right in the head.

Bloomberg, who probably hasn't talked to a regular person in decades, is telling us what we ought to do?

Trump is a usurper. History is not kind to illegitimate rulers.

There is a seething, growing hatred out there Mikey. I'd shut the fuck up if I were you.

[sharedvalues]

76. _Russia_ has spoken. Or America has spoken with the help of Russia

Link to tweet

[OhNo-Really]

77. Does Don or an Oligarch have Bloomberg tapes?

[applegrove]

78. Saw him tonight. He equated democrats against Trump with Mitch McConnel

deligitimizing Obama with Republicans. I don't think there is any comparison. Trump is not even asking about Russia interference in the election. He is not competent enough to get fully briefed. He is completely incurious about what is in the bills he promotes.

[Alice11111]

79. Agree, it's an outrageous comparison. Very disappointing.

After he stepped up and gave when DT withdrew from the Paris Accord, and many people on here wete calling for him to run for Pres. DT has been very critical of him.

[MFM008]

80. Make it work?

I have a middle finger for Mikey that's working fine.

[not fooled]

81. And remember

that when Bernie was doing well in the primaries, Bloomberg threatened to enter the presidential race to ensure that a "socialist" didn't become president. I'm citing this not to delve into the Bernie vs. Hillary matter but rather to show that Bloomberg not only couldn't stomach the thought of an FDR-style nominee but also that he freaked out at the concept of "socialism" entering the political mainstream.

He obviously believes that the little people should just shut up and sit back while the billionaires run things.

Anyone who works for a living and supports these plutocrats is an idiot.

[truthisfreedom]

82. no.

obviously you're compromised, bloomberg.

No question about it.

[melman]

83. Bloomberg is an an asshole and always has been

Does anyone not know this?

[Progressive dog]

84. Bloomberg was elected because of money,

enough money to drown out any opposition.

[Juliusseizure]

85. HE DOESN'T FOLLOW LAWS MIKEY

Maybe its time to watch your own news.

I guess we should have supported Nixon after Watergate?

Why does the typical 5 year old have better moral judgment than a 75 year old?

Does money morally blind Americans? It seems to. Greed is a parasite, and so apparently are you Mikey.

[gilligan]

86. What the heck?

Get behind Trump and make it work?
Make what work?
The people have spoken? Yes sir they have and its not Donald who should be the President if the "People" really had a say. So NO! We will keep on resisting because the Future of what we believe is at stake.
And it sure isn't what he has to offer.

[MrScorpio]

87. Fuck that noise.

We need to be standing in his way.

FDT.

[KingCharlemagne]

89. No, Dems muat be prepared to go to jail en masse to oppose

Trump.

Fuck you, you rich motherfucker.

[nikibatts]

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

Destroying the Obama achievements? If he had said as much about Obama when he was President we may have achieved more. If he had spoken out against the GOP obstruction of all things Obama no matter if it was good for the country.

[Demsrule86]

92. Never and never and never...advice from a GOP ...asshat.

[BigDemVoter]

93. FUCK OFF Bloomberg.

[Donkees]

94. Bloomberg launches $17M contest ... to bypass policy making in Washington

Entrepreneur and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (I) plans to launch a $17 million contest to incentivize U.S. cities to bypass policy making in Washington under the Trump administration, according to The Associated Press.

Thirty-five cities will win $100,000, while four other cities will get $1 million. The grand prize is $5 million for one city. The contest, which will be publicly unveiled on Monday, is aimed at pushing mayors across the country to tackle issues on their own, without federal help.

Bloomberg’s incentive comes as many leaders of U.S. cities find themselves concerned about policies put forth by the Trump administration, in particular concerning climate change. Cities across the U.S. pledged to meet the goals set by the Paris climate accord after President Trump announced his intention to pull the U.S. out of the nearly 200-nation deal earlier this year.

The projects involved in the contest would likely focus on issues important to Bloomberg, such as climate change, opioids and gun control.

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/339421-bloomberg-launches-17m-contest-as-incentives-for-us-cities-to

[RobinA]

96. I Realize This Guy

went to Harvard BUSINESS School and therefore hasn't really received a liberal education, but maybe the Ivies need to revisit their curriculum. Many of their products seem to lack basic education. For instance, the "tyranny of the majority" shows up in one our most founding of documents and is discussed by known commentators on democracy in other writings as well.

And Mr. Bloomberg, even though I try really, REALLY hard not to invoke the H person, just let's keep Germany in, oh, say 1936, in the back of our minds when we are talking about marching along with the prevailing winds.