Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
And again ... Newest Reality Apr 2013 #1
And in case someone might have missed it the first time... calimary Apr 2013 #20
spot on arely staircase Apr 2013 #36
It truly made me deeply ashamed of my former profession. calimary Apr 2013 #38
I used to work in PR arely staircase Apr 2013 #39
I finally got off the rollercoaster. Found a way to retire. calimary Apr 2013 #41
^^^This^^^ dog_lovin_dem Apr 2013 #43
+1,000,000 MsLeopard Apr 2013 #68
You're not by ANY means the only one who thinks this way, dog_lovin_dem! calimary Apr 2013 #85
You're absolutely right, Calimary. dog_lovin_dem May 2013 #87
k&r nt raccoon Apr 2013 #2
That sounds remarkably like a conspiracy Fumesucker Apr 2013 #3
Of course timdog44 Apr 2013 #7
"Iraq has WMD" was the conspiracy. grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #25
No, there are real conspiracies, caseymoz Apr 2013 #56
With Obama's birth certificate, it was more a long shot than for a random person (or even more a karynnj Apr 2013 #70
I like the way you think. nt raccoon May 2013 #88
what's the difference between lying a nation into war and treason? spanone Apr 2013 #4
Guts to call the latter out. Is Krugman ready? Are WE? WinkyDink Apr 2013 #14
Lying a Nation into a War IS Treason! Coyotl Apr 2013 #74
Thanks Paul....for putting your finger into the dike of revision. kentuck Apr 2013 #5
97 recs and counting Electric Monk Apr 2013 #6
Actually... Phentex Apr 2013 #8
and now both threads are tied at 124.... nt Electric Monk Apr 2013 #55
Everybody knows that Bush lied us into the Iraq War. Why isn't he in prsion for life? mt ladjf Apr 2013 #9
I believe the Republicans counted on the fact that his father was a president would give him cover.. Spitfire of ATJ Apr 2013 #16
Obama refuses to look back. grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #27
In a sane and just world, little boots would be... tex-wyo-dem Apr 2013 #59
Because it wasn't illegal loyalsister Apr 2013 #69
Because we have a history of going to war based on lies, see the Maine and the Second Gulf of Tonkin Hippo_Tron Apr 2013 #78
Well, what about Benghazi? chuckstevens Apr 2013 #10
As far as McCain is concerned lakercub Apr 2013 #23
You are certainly not alone. I'm sickened by the sound of their names and when I realize they are The Wielding Truth Apr 2013 #50
Bush was reportedly told that if he were president during a war he'd be re-elected. byeya Apr 2013 #11
I've always believed that's why we went to war...so he could get the second term daddy didn't! Sekhmets Daughter Apr 2013 #32
Of course he and his cabinet did! sakabatou Apr 2013 #12
And once one asks "WHY?", the next question PERFORCE becomes "HOW?" WinkyDink Apr 2013 #13
George AWOL Bush & the Republican Cabal O'Cronies lied us into war Berlum Apr 2013 #15
Oh, but" impeachment is off the table" MissDeeds Apr 2013 #17
+1000 chuckstevens Apr 2013 #24
Well said! grahamhgreen Apr 2013 #29
Obama failed the nation and the world with that. SomeGuyInEagan Apr 2013 #45
Couldn't agree more-- particularly with the part about systemic dishonesty. Marr Apr 2013 #18
Bush also lied about how he learned of the first WTC attack KansDem Apr 2013 #19
+1000 MissDeeds Apr 2013 #21
To paraphrase... zeemike Apr 2013 #22
Why? He did rescind presidential order against profiting on war. Festivito Apr 2013 #26
unfortunately Krugman lied about the Obama tax cuts hfojvt Apr 2013 #28
Being he's responsible for 8 yrs of lies, impeachment was ... orpupilofnature57 Apr 2013 #31
BUSH lied us into war. JDPriestly Apr 2013 #42
He lied us in to a financial anomaly . orpupilofnature57 Apr 2013 #30
That Is Going Soft On Bush DallasNE Apr 2013 #33
Surely you're not suggesting that George Tenet RVN VET Apr 2013 #82
We heard so much about "Clinton lied", but Bill Clinton's lie did not get 4500 killed Thinkingabout Apr 2013 #34
anyone with a read of media in late 2002 knew that markiv Apr 2013 #35
k & r thanks for posting..... nt Stuart G Apr 2013 #37
The major media was complicit in this lie - they didn't ask questions, they just fell into line. reformist2 Apr 2013 #40
War Cabal Bobcat Apr 2013 #44
Yes, he lied us into war. 99Forever Apr 2013 #46
K&R, big time! Bozita Apr 2013 #47
I don't believe for a second "everyone" believed there were WMDs. VPStoltz Apr 2013 #48
It appears some of the same people who enabled Bush are trying to lie us into Syria and Iran. Ford_Prefect Apr 2013 #49
. blkmusclmachine Apr 2013 #51
The George Bush Vanity War NBachers Apr 2013 #52
... Solly Mack Apr 2013 #53
And where is Krugman from our Sunday line-up? MIA Hulk Apr 2013 #54
Is anyone who was dumb enough to believe those lies at the time likely to now feel any regret? (nt) harmonicon Apr 2013 #57
Weapon's Inspector Scott Ritter tried to tell Bush there were no WMDs. Yooperman Apr 2013 #58
I don't know why it is legal for politicians to lie... midnight Apr 2013 #60
Not legal as such...Merely a job requirement. Although it seems to be a well honed talent for some. Ford_Prefect Apr 2013 #61
Yes.... Let me rephrase...I don't understand why being able to lie is a job requirement.... midnight Apr 2013 #62
If we were truly the great democracy we proclaim, Bush and his cronies would have been held spicegal Apr 2013 #63
At DU, we knew he Carolina Apr 2013 #64
Great point! creativebliss Apr 2013 #66
Welcome to DU Carolina Apr 2013 #84
Starting a war also helped cover-up the actions of the Junta stealing the office, changed the focus Coyotl Apr 2013 #75
Heard a blurb about the Library on NPR, and they allowed Bush's lie to repeat without comment Ian_rd Apr 2013 #65
If it wasn't for you fine folks and people like Dr. Krugman I'd think I was in a Twilight Zone. raouldukelives Apr 2013 #67
Why is the Bush Crime Syndicate RoccoR5955 Apr 2013 #71
AND used other folks' kids lives to make him feel tough nt duhneece Apr 2013 #72
And now they want our Social Security and Medicare... KansDem Apr 2013 #73
k&r for Paul Krugman. n/t Laelth Apr 2013 #76
It was Bush Sr., actually. redqueen Apr 2013 #77
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Apr 2013 #79
The problem is, there were many involved. Not just Bush. One might even include the Supreme Court. Gregorian Apr 2013 #80
Lies, lies and more lies smknz Apr 2013 #81
Cheney's enthusiasm for war Enoki33 Apr 2013 #83
Now it's Obama's turn. ozone_man Apr 2013 #86
The regular Krug bashers seem to be on hiatus. Rex May 2013 #89
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»KRUGMAN: "Bush lied us in...»Reply #30