Tim Robbins urges Democrats to drop outrage and 'get their stuff together'
Tim Robbins has a blunt message for Democrats.
The Oscar winner criticized the state of Democratic politics, arguing that the party needs to stop leaning so heavily on the opposition.
"I personally am not a happy guy with either [party]," Robbins said of the political landscape.
"I got to say, there got to be better ideas and better, you know, better motivation for people to vote for Democrats.
They have to get their stuff together.
They really do." TIM ROBBINS TURNS TO AYAHUASCA AFTER FEELING 'CONSUMED BY ANGER' OVER CANCEL CULTURE The "Shawshank Redemption" star offered his assessment of the Democratic Party during an appearance on the "SmartLess" podcast with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett.
Robbins, 67, reflected on his 1992 directorial debut, "Bob Roberts," a film about a conservative politician who uses folk music and media savvy to build his public persona.
Robbins said the film's themes have taken on new resonance in today's political climate.
"Yeah.
Yes.
It's weird," Robbins said when asked whether he had ever looked back on the movie and realized how prescient it was.
The actor recalled that when he was promoting the film, journalists frequently asked whether the movie was about then-President George H.W.
Bush, who was seeking re-election against Bill Clinton.
"I said, 'Well yeah, he's actually in the film.
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