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Thrill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 01:48 PM Original message |
Obama: ‘If Paul Krugman has a good idea…then we’re going to do it.’ |
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bluestateguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 01:49 PM Response to Original message |
1. Sounds like a job offer |
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alwysdrunk (908 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:49 PM Response to Reply #1 |
24. He already turned it down |
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babylonsister (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
2. Krugman's already been advising Obama ... |
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mucifer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
3. I'm suprised Obama said that after Krugman's recent articles that are critical of |
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phleshdef (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 01:55 PM Response to Reply #3 |
6. Why? Thats exactly the kind of thing Obama has always said he would do? |
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JitterbugPerfume (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 01:52 PM Response to Original message |
4. his seeking Krugmans advice |
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jgraz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
5. It all comes down to what his definition of "good" is. |
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hileeopnyn8d (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 01:59 PM Response to Original message |
7. good answer |
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Bolo Boffin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:05 PM Response to Original message |
8. This is an interesting statement. |
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Uzybone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:08 PM Response to Reply #8 |
10. Krugman doesn't have a public proposal. |
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Bolo Boffin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:33 PM Response to Reply #10 |
14. He's basing his opposition on this: |
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Uzybone (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:37 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. Ignore the percieved dig |
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Bolo Boffin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:43 PM Response to Reply #16 |
19. I'm not saying he gets every detail from Krugman. |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:48 PM Response to Reply #19 |
23. I think the way Obama is responding is very clever |
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Bolo Boffin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:55 PM Response to Reply #23 |
30. Now who's got a little shrine going? |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:56 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. I got some twine going |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:46 PM Response to Reply #16 |
20. Good point |
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Bolo Boffin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:47 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. Yes, I just lit another stick of incense in my Krugman shrine |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:50 PM Response to Reply #22 |
25. lol - was that necessary? |
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Bolo Boffin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:53 PM Response to Reply #25 |
28. You give some, you take some! |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:55 PM Response to Reply #28 |
31. You started it |
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phleshdef (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:10 PM Response to Reply #8 |
11. If taxes are lowered this year, in what reality can the Republicans take credit for it? |
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Bolo Boffin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:41 PM Response to Reply #11 |
17. Because Obama says it's to "get Republicans on board." |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:06 PM Response to Original message |
9. Today, Krugman says the stimulus proposal is too small. (NYT) |
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Median Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:42 PM Response to Reply #9 |
18. Krugman Is Most Useful To Obama As A Counterweight To RW Commentators |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 03:21 PM Response to Reply #18 |
33. Yes, Krugman's article can help. |
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cottonseed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
12. That would entail real work. Like drafting an actual proposal. |
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Thrill (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:46 PM Response to Reply #12 |
21. I want to see him come up with something instead of just criticizing |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:28 PM Response to Original message |
13. No drama Obama holds no grudges. That is so cool in a politician. |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:54 PM Response to Reply #13 |
29. No, he's dissing Krugman by not agreeing with him 100% |
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monmouth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:37 PM Response to Original message |
15. I'm sort of translating this as a put up or shut up..LOL. Krugman wants |
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uponit7771 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:51 PM Response to Original message |
26. Krugman said he didn't have the temperment for government, Krugman would be good for this country |
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Political Heretic (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jan-09-09 02:52 PM Response to Original message |
27. Krugman's Op-Ed today was dead on accurate. |
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