Neil Young supports Sanders & Clint Eastwood dumps Trump !
From Clint - "Too much funny business" on that side of the aisle.He's now supporting Mike Bloomberg for president.
So, are you switching too, or "do ya feel lucky punk ?"
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Clint Eastwood Ditches Donald Trump for Mike Bloomberg in 2020 Election
Jordan Moreau
Variety February 22, 2020, 4:29 PM EST
Longtime Republican Clint Eastwood is pulling support from Donald Trump in the 2020 election. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the actor-director signaled that he thinks a different candidate would be the better choice.
“The best thing we could do is just get Mike Bloomberg in there,” he said.
After endorsing Mitt Romney and famously delivering a speech at the 2012 Republican National Convention to an empty chair that represented Barack Obama, Eastwood never officially backed Trump. In a 2016 interview, he expressed displeasure with Trump.
Clint Eastwood Ditches Donald Trump for Mike Bloomberg in 2020 Election
Jordan Moreau
Variety February 22, 2020, 4:29 PM EST
Longtime Republican Clint Eastwood is pulling support from Donald Trump in the 2020 election. In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the actor-director signaled that he thinks a different candidate would be the better choice.
“The best thing we could do is just get Mike Bloomberg in there,” he said.
After endorsing Mitt Romney and famously delivering a speech at the 2012 Republican National Convention to an empty chair that represented Barack Obama, Eastwood never officially backed Trump. In a 2016 interview, he expressed displeasure with Trump.
In other news;
" Neil Young Calls Trump 'a Disgrace,' Says Sanders Will 'Make America Great Again' "
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Neil Young blasts President Trump as a ‘disgrace to my country’ and will support Bernie Sanders’ candidacy
President Trump has been a fan of Neil Young’s music for years, although that may change after Young’s latest broadside against him
By George Varga
Feb. 19, 2020
2:30 PM
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Neil Young hasn’t written a scathing song about President Trump yet, but that may be only a matter of time.
The Canadian-born music legend became an American citizen in late January, specifically so he could vote in the 2020 presidential election, but he isn’t wasting any time sharing his thoughts.
On Tuesday, Young posted an “open letter” to President Trump on his Neil Young Archives Times-Contrarian website. Young’s missive blasted Trump, while also announcing his strong support for Democratic party presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.
As he did in his in his 2006 song “Let’s Impeach the President” and in his classic 1970 Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young protest anthem “Ohio” — which excoriated then-President Nixon and mourned the deaths of four anti-war protesters at the hands of the National Guard — Young does not hold back.
“You are a disgrace to my country,” Young, 74, writes to Trump, 73.
Intriguingly, as far back as 2008, Trump had declared himself a big fan of Young, saying at the time: “I’ve met (Young) on occasions and he’s a terrific guy.”
As of this writing, Trump has not used his widely read Twitter page to acknowledge or respond to Young’s open letter attacking him.
“Bragging about the U.S. economy does not disguise the fact that the numbers today are what you inherited 4 years ago,” Young continues. “Your mindless destruction of our shared natural resources, our environment and our relationships with friends around the world is unforgivable. Your policies, decisions and short term thinking continue to exacerbate the Climate Crisis. Our first black president was a better man than you are.
“The United States of America, my country, is not a green on one of your branded golf courses that you can ride around on and damage so that other players cannot shoot straight.”
Young, who in 1984 voiced his support for then-President Ronald Reagan, also uses his open letter to take Trump to task for his use of Young’s 1989 song, “Rockin’ in the Free World,” at Trump’s rallies.
“Every time ‘Keep On Rockin’ in the Free World’ or one of my songs is played at your rallies, I hope you hear my voice. Remember it is the voice of a tax-paying U.S. citizen who does not support you. Me.”
Young concludes by letting Trump know exactly which candidate Young is supporting. “One of your opponents has the answers I like,” Young writes. “He is aiming at preserving our children’s future directly. He is not pandering to the industries accelerating Earth’s Climate Disaster, the end of the world as we know it.
Neil Young blasts President Trump as a ‘disgrace to my country’ and will support Bernie Sanders’ candidacy
President Trump has been a fan of Neil Young’s music for years, although that may change after Young’s latest broadside against him
By George Varga
Feb. 19, 2020
2:30 PM
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Neil Young hasn’t written a scathing song about President Trump yet, but that may be only a matter of time.
The Canadian-born music legend became an American citizen in late January, specifically so he could vote in the 2020 presidential election, but he isn’t wasting any time sharing his thoughts.
On Tuesday, Young posted an “open letter” to President Trump on his Neil Young Archives Times-Contrarian website. Young’s missive blasted Trump, while also announcing his strong support for Democratic party presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.
As he did in his in his 2006 song “Let’s Impeach the President” and in his classic 1970 Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young protest anthem “Ohio” — which excoriated then-President Nixon and mourned the deaths of four anti-war protesters at the hands of the National Guard — Young does not hold back.
“You are a disgrace to my country,” Young, 74, writes to Trump, 73.
Intriguingly, as far back as 2008, Trump had declared himself a big fan of Young, saying at the time: “I’ve met (Young) on occasions and he’s a terrific guy.”
As of this writing, Trump has not used his widely read Twitter page to acknowledge or respond to Young’s open letter attacking him.
“Bragging about the U.S. economy does not disguise the fact that the numbers today are what you inherited 4 years ago,” Young continues. “Your mindless destruction of our shared natural resources, our environment and our relationships with friends around the world is unforgivable. Your policies, decisions and short term thinking continue to exacerbate the Climate Crisis. Our first black president was a better man than you are.
“The United States of America, my country, is not a green on one of your branded golf courses that you can ride around on and damage so that other players cannot shoot straight.”
Young, who in 1984 voiced his support for then-President Ronald Reagan, also uses his open letter to take Trump to task for his use of Young’s 1989 song, “Rockin’ in the Free World,” at Trump’s rallies.
“Every time ‘Keep On Rockin’ in the Free World’ or one of my songs is played at your rallies, I hope you hear my voice. Remember it is the voice of a tax-paying U.S. citizen who does not support you. Me.”
Young concludes by letting Trump know exactly which candidate Young is supporting. “One of your opponents has the answers I like,” Young writes. “He is aiming at preserving our children’s future directly. He is not pandering to the industries accelerating Earth’s Climate Disaster, the end of the world as we know it.
Comments (27)
Love Neil...and his words are not for Trump rallies...the exact opposite...and thankfully Eastwood saw the light...
That's not a statement about how good Bloomberg is.
While Mike is using his $Billions to buy a better personality,
perhaps he can treat Jeanine to one too.
But he knows a thing or two about politics...last thing you need is some foul mouthed sob...with law suits...lol...
So a billionaire democrat will do...an alternative to crazy...
and Neil Young sang his song, "Old man take a look at my life"
Hey punk...lol...
I don't remember your protests against this then. How odd.
I don't remember your protests against this then. How odd.
It was STUPID & I didn't pay a Helluva lotta attention to it.
Hell! I can't even recall during which campaign he DID it!!
Whatever
It didn't bring me in - I went with Barry in '08 & Libertarian in '12.
You seem to stump for TRump a lot for someone who supposedly voted for someone else.
Why aren't you stumping for a libertarian instead ?
Specifically --
When 'Crats run on Ol' Time Yellow Dog Pocketbook Issues -- THEY WIN!
When they wander into a Weird, Socialist, Elitist SJW mire
When The Don picks up the Yellow Dog Issues (and voters) after 'Crats throw 'em down, dance on 'em & leave 'em lying in the street -- HE WINS!!
But hey! Don't take MY word for it
Here it is from a Leftie who watched 'Crats gleefully go off a Left Wing cliff in '72 ...
And from another Leftie advising 'em NOT to do it in '20 ...
This from the (WINNER) 'Crat Elder Statesman Emeritus back in '92 ...
IT'S THE ECONOMY, STUPID!!
The Don HIMSELF made a similar statement regarding 'Crat economic policy during a 90s interview with Wolf Blitzer.
Why 'Crats cannot - or WILL not - learn such a simple lesson is a wonderment
Libertarian --
If the major parties (lately 'Crats) stray TOO far off the reservation, I've sometimes gone 3rd Party -- Sometimes Green, more recently Libertarian.
I was underwhelmed by BOTH major party offerings in '16 & went with the 3rd party that stood the best chance of getting 5% of the popular vote in a Prez Election & thus qualify for Minor Party Funding -- to rattle the cages of the Major Parties.
Libertarians came close to pulling it off -- within a single percentage point
Again in '20? ......
Celebrities want to be politicians, politicians want to be celebrities. Asking Young to comment on politicians is like asking a house painter his opinion of Picasso.
Personally, I prefer the music to the message.
If you aren't familiar with Neil Young's songs, they are often ones of protest and social change for the better.
He is socially aware and an activist. It is his wheelhouse.
Some people are good at more than one thing and sometimes they combine those things.
Frankly, he is less better at music itself. Musically, he has very limited talent, both vocally and
with regard to the guitar.
After 2024 you fu-ckers are on your own ????????