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WilliamPitt

(58,179 posts) Mon Sep 16, 2013, 11:19 AM Sep 2013

"Summers wasn't the nominee." [View all]

No, you're right, he totally wasn't on the short list and the favorite of the White House, you're right. He didn't withdraw from being a nominee for the Fed Chair at all. He withdrew from being the grand marshal of the Rose Bowl Parade SO STOP SAYING THAT.

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"Summers wasn't the nominee." [View all] WilliamPitt Sep 2013 OP

Odd, Sir: I Thought He Had The Nod.... The Magistrate Sep 2013 #1

You would indeed think so, sir, but for the comments here. WilliamPitt Sep 2013 #2

Indeed. Chan790 Sep 2013 #6

Shouldn't that be repackaged by Nestle's Water? Jack Rabbit Sep 2013 #93

It's that 'purity' thing again AgingAmerican Sep 2013 #11

He's the establishment choice el_bryanto Sep 2013 #3

You've used that gif a couple times already snooper2 Sep 2013 #4

But it expresses my feelings so well. WilliamPitt Sep 2013 #5

He sure as hell isn't the nominee NOW. Autumn Sep 2013 #7

Everyone should make their answers to individual posts sufrommich Sep 2013 #8

I believe William is responding to what appears to be a common, repeated theme Maedhros Sep 2013 #79

"a distributed talking point used by a number of posters likely working in concert to manipulate the Bolo Boffin Sep 2013 #151

My evidence is mostly anecdotal, and therefore not probative. Maedhros Sep 2013 #156

Is calling Summers the presumptive nominee so hard? Bolo Boffin Sep 2013 #157

The dead horse. Maedhros Sep 2013 #162

The Kaboom. Bolo Boffin Sep 2013 #170

Again, "nominee" or "presumptive nominee" is splitting semantic hairs. Maedhros Sep 2013 #196

Bullshit. Bolo Boffin Sep 2013 #204

Obama thoughtcrime??????????????????????????????????????????????? cui bono Sep 2013 #198

That is what people are angry with him about concerning Larry Summers. Bolo Boffin Sep 2013 #200

You've got to be kidding. Is this DU performance art? cui bono Sep 2013 #201

Thank you for telling me how you see me coming off. Bolo Boffin Sep 2013 #203

Sorry you are tired of hearing criticism, unfortunately it is warranted. cui bono Sep 2013 #207

Thank you for your concern. Bolo Boffin Sep 2013 #208

"He wasn't the nominee" is a statement of fact. pnwmom Sep 2013 #206

Things not going so well for so many lately. Whisp Sep 2013 #9

_ _ _ Vanje Sep 2013 #13

I totally agree with you. NealK Sep 2013 #95

It's because their Evil Obama Fantasy still hasn't panned out to make them right... Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2013 #17

+++1000! touche! VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #40

Not going well? What are you talking about? Maedhros Sep 2013 #82

WOW. Phlem Sep 2013 #85

Of course, that must be it... ljm2002 Sep 2013 #108

the Justify My Hate crowd is very unhappy. Whisp Sep 2013 #109

And the Fail At Logic crowd LondonReign2 Sep 2013 #115

And you are pathetic... ljm2002 Sep 2013 #120

ha! Whisp Sep 2013 #121

You are quite welcome... ljm2002 Sep 2013 #126

hahahahha tazkcmo Sep 2013 #127

yah, I know! Whisp Sep 2013 #129

I think that pretty well sums up your argument. Rude emoticons. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #195

Some people need an enemy to fight against. IronLionZion Sep 2013 #135

Wow, where did you pull THAT strawman out from? RetroLounge Sep 2013 #184

It's bizarre - in addition, those of us celebrating his withdrawl from the nomination process are myrna minx Sep 2013 #10

Yep! Right out of Karl Rove's playbook. dgibby Sep 2013 #39

what is bizarre... Whisp Sep 2013 #73

Umm....there was ONE person who commented on Obama's eyebrows, and immediately retracted Maedhros Sep 2013 #84

o yes, it is supporters of Obama that have to 'play nice' Whisp Sep 2013 #87

Don't let them bog you down Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #92

Feel free to call me out if I'm disrespectful and abusive. Maedhros Sep 2013 #98

+10000 Phlem Sep 2013 #113

When did Obama, during the health insurance debate, put his weight behind single payer in any way? NCTraveler Sep 2013 #96

single payer would have had Zero chance Whisp Sep 2013 #97

Avoidance. Good way to reply. NCTraveler Sep 2013 #100

Name me one country with single payer Whisp Sep 2013 #102

I think you posted to the wrong person. NCTraveler Sep 2013 #103

nevermind. Whisp Sep 2013 #106

Saying things only twice would be refreshing from you RetroLounge Sep 2013 #185

The United States, July 30, 1965, bvar22 Sep 2013 #160

the injustice seems to be against common sense. Whisp Sep 2013 #104

Once again, What? NCTraveler Sep 2013 #107

Not boring to me, Whisp. I live in the great BLUE State of Maryland. Yes, one of the Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2013 #123

Thank you. Whisp Sep 2013 #138

But allowing Single Payer advocates to the table... ljm2002 Sep 2013 #110

there are options to states to get a public option like set up, single payer, Whisp Sep 2013 #111

Our President did not fight for a public option... ljm2002 Sep 2013 #125

I just find it really strange that ACA is now under a new attack phase... Whisp Sep 2013 #128

I agree it is amusing... ljm2002 Sep 2013 #130

Um...you should read more about the British NHS... Chan790 Sep 2013 #131

It took time. Whisp Sep 2013 #136

If you want $3000 for your used car, ask for $6000 eridani Sep 2013 #202

strawman corkhead Sep 2013 #177

Not Sure I'm Understanding What the Issue is Here Skraxx Sep 2013 #12

See ... some folks predicted that Summers was definitely, absolutely, positively ... JoePhilly Sep 2013 #22

Ah, I See Skraxx Sep 2013 #25

"Some folks are frustrated." Who is frustrated? Vanje Sep 2013 #29

This Leftie is elated! myrna minx Sep 2013 #42

I'm celebrating! bvar22 Sep 2013 #83

Start a petition. That seems to be working. eom Blanks Sep 2013 #153

The prognosticators aren't as happy as they pretend to be. JoePhilly Sep 2013 #43

Now. I'm only trying to be helpful here.... Vanje Sep 2013 #47

Good advice. NealK Sep 2013 #105

"they take credit for it" quakerboy Sep 2013 #76

Success is Failure. FredStembottom Sep 2013 #80

If They Stopped Him, Then They Should LOVE Obama, He LISTENS To Them!! Skraxx Sep 2013 #94

The same thing happened with CO and WA Cannabis legalization. tridim Sep 2013 #116

What ^^^ he said too! VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #41

Either that or it's been a good week for shooting down bad trial baloons. n/t hughee99 Sep 2013 #63

There will be something else to deride Obama and his supporters on.... Sheepshank Sep 2013 #81

Yeah, those 4 members of the Banking Committee... ljm2002 Sep 2013 #119

He was absolutely on the short list. Always was. JoePhilly Sep 2013 #145

"The folks on DU predicted no process,"... ljm2002 Sep 2013 #147

Here BumRushDaShow Sep 2013 #159

Oh yes, that fucking nasty troll. Autumn Sep 2013 #163

The OP you link to... ljm2002 Sep 2013 #182

There are the predictors of doom Whisp Sep 2013 #180

You say, "He was never chosen to be nominated."... ljm2002 Sep 2013 #118

Umm, the Disengenuous Resides on those Who Insist Obama Should Get No Credit Skraxx Sep 2013 #139

You said... ljm2002 Sep 2013 #148

Just that we need to have these things happen within the ture and factual framing. grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #181

Yeah, he was on Obama's short list. And he was also on Paul Krugman's even shorter list. pnwmom Sep 2013 #14

Thanks for this. But, you know, the ODSers will ignore Krugman's post because it Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2013 #18

"they" are TERRIBLE at predictions.. VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #44

Whever they got them, those balls have done a grave disservice Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2013 #112

"I have ideas, but I'm not totally sure." Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #117

I would but I'd get banned. I'm sure of it. Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2013 #124

Oh, please elaborate... RetroLounge Sep 2013 #186

That Rachael Carson was such an alarmist twit about all those bird extinctions, no? eridani Sep 2013 #205

I don't know whether to laugh or....sigh.... *rolling eyes to the sky* Liberal_Stalwart71 Sep 2013 #209

Krugman: "... both Janet and Larry have good credentials on those grounds.." Cha Sep 2013 #154

Lately, I've noticed a fair amount of this also... progressoid Sep 2013 #15

Oh yes! Vanje Sep 2013 #20

This a perfect example of why urges from the Pep Squad to 'reserve judgement' are imbecilic. Marr Sep 2013 #16

They're taking credit for our work on the President's behalf Hydra Sep 2013 #19

Thank you so much, Marr. FredStembottom Sep 2013 #90

The Left made a dent and the Usual Suspects are hating on us for it! Rex Sep 2013 #21

I see several :rofl: smilies in your future Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #23

And :roll: and :eyes: Rex Sep 2013 #26

I think DU should offer a "trash by smiley" feature Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #28

You know that would be about a third of all posts. Rex Sep 2013 #31

I know they constitute majority of some posters' vocab Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #33

Maybe instead of a hide, there could be a flag over the reply title Rex Sep 2013 #34

And the :rofl: finally makes an appearance! Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #114

About 6 weeks ago, I 'Ad-Blocked' the ROFL smilie Metatron Sep 2013 #86

The ROFL smiley has already been trashed zeemike Sep 2013 #78

The :rofl: smiley is usually deployed in a desperate, childish attempt.. bvar22 Sep 2013 #164

I'll do this one for you MNBrewer Sep 2013 #51

Dang Rabblerousers...just stirring up the trouble pot. At least we're finally on the radar. libdem4life Sep 2013 #24

He wasn't, and it's cause for celebration. ProSense Sep 2013 #27

Exhibit #1 dkf Sep 2013 #30

Don't like facts? ProSense Sep 2013 #35

And exhibits 2-100000. dkf Sep 2013 #46

LOL! ProSense Sep 2013 #77

He was Obama's number one pick for the position. Rex Sep 2013 #36

Link? n/t ProSense Sep 2013 #38

Here ya go, not that it will make any difference in your mind. Rex Sep 2013 #55

That's a rumor about him being a "top contender." n/t ProSense Sep 2013 #62

Like I said, I knew it would make no difference to you. Rex Sep 2013 #134

Here you go... adirondacker Sep 2013 #57

More ProSense Sep 2013 #65

And the previous paragraph... adirondacker Sep 2013 #69

Rumor, and the claim he doesn't know her enough to appoint her is silly. n/t ProSense Sep 2013 #71

You're right about the celebration Vanje Sep 2013 #45

spinny, spinny, spinny. It's your raison d'etre. cali Sep 2013 #48

Ah, yes ProSense Sep 2013 #66

bwahahahahahaha. yeah, sure. the President didn't have him on his short list, pro cali Sep 2013 #68

Who said "the President didn't have him on his short list"? ProSense Sep 2013 #75

I give you this much, Prosense Vanje Sep 2013 #143

LOL tridim Sep 2013 #122

projection much? cali Sep 2013 #132

I have been correct about everything Obama has done. tridim Sep 2013 #133

Exhibit A RetroLounge Sep 2013 #187

Summer wasn't the nominee = whaaaa boo hoo whaaaa. Rex Sep 2013 #32

I think I'll send a letter to the President too, withdrawing my name from consideration MNBrewer Sep 2013 #37

Lol! nt Vanje Sep 2013 #49

LOL Maven Sep 2013 #70

But he wasn't the nominee tammywammy Sep 2013 #50

It's called "deflection" MNBrewer Sep 2013 #54

/\ This is an insightful post. Vanje Sep 2013 #140

So Summers withdrew his name from what then exactly? Rex Sep 2013 #60

He withdrew from consideration to be the nominee. tammywammy Sep 2013 #61

What do facts have to do with it? pnwmom Sep 2013 #165

Yeah heaven05 Sep 2013 #52

When you are a true believer the outcome was always designed by Obama anyway. dkf Sep 2013 #53

Obama works in mysterious ways Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #56

I think he's probably a time traveler Vanje Sep 2013 #59

Yes it DOES explains a lot... NealK Sep 2013 #91

Thank God you stopped the nomination... SidDithers Sep 2013 #58

You can usually do better than that. WilliamPitt Sep 2013 #72

No Phlem Sep 2013 #89

Thank you for the accurate post title. nt MineralMan Sep 2013 #64

Sadly, though, it sounds like the woman who will get the nod is ALSO a Wall Street Darling ... Myrina Sep 2013 #67

I've got balls that dingle dongle dangle... Whisp Sep 2013 #74

Nice post. Phlem Sep 2013 #88

Ha Ha gopiscrap Sep 2013 #99

And even if he was the nominee.... vi5 Sep 2013 #101

So right! Obama said, "Icky yuck get away from me Summers!" Rex Sep 2013 #137

"Larry, Who???" Vanje Sep 2013 #144

"Summers wasn't the nominee, he withdrew his name from Rex Sep 2013 #141

From CNBC: He may not have been Wall Street's choice; Yellen may be. pampango Sep 2013 #142

As usual, we've all been played. I'm pretty sure about that. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2013 #155

Such a vindictive streak lately. great white snark Sep 2013 #146

I know. I am really trying to figure out the endless stream of petty, baffling OPs from this one Number23 Sep 2013 #190

If the facts get in the way of your daily outrage, by all means, dispense with the facts. Bolo Boffin Sep 2013 #149

Here are some more "facts": bvar22 Sep 2013 #161

So? That was six weeks ago and Obama still hadn't nominated him. But he didn't think Summers pnwmom Sep 2013 #166

None of those facts show that Larry Summers was the nominee. Bolo Boffin Sep 2013 #172

you mights as well try to reason with Sean Hannity Douglas Carpenter Sep 2013 #150

Obama's re-election advisers were working to promote Summers muriel_volestrangler Sep 2013 #152

Mr. Pitt, I believe the problem is that those who opposed Summers have not offered obeisance. djean111 Sep 2013 #158

No, the problem is that it's a fact that Summers was not ever the nominee. pnwmom Sep 2013 #168

So the reports that Obama "vigorously defended" Summers in private, and that Summers requested a djean111 Sep 2013 #169

"It is disingenuous to say that Summers was never the nominee." The truth is disingenous? Bolo Boffin Sep 2013 #171

It seemed to many that Summers was going to be the nominee, like, for instance, those Dems djean111 Sep 2013 #173

I am saying that Summers was only the presumptive nominee. Bolo Boffin Sep 2013 #175

That's just splitting hairs and is pointless. But okay, Summers is out of the running! Hurray! djean111 Sep 2013 #176

They could very well be correct. So what? I would vigorously defend an employee or friend of mine pnwmom Sep 2013 #178

LOVE YA WILLIAM Skittles Sep 2013 #167

3 Dimension Contorting La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2013 #174

C'mon Will. I used to respect you and your writing so much jazzimov Sep 2013 #179

I'm pretty sure he doesn't care that you are "beginning to question" anything RetroLounge Sep 2013 #188

Summers not being the nominee is a win for everyone The Second Stone Sep 2013 #183

Oops-- mispost. Marr Sep 2013 #197

Seriously, it BOGgles the mind. RetroLounge Sep 2013 #189

This message was self-deleted by its author Safetykitten Sep 2013 #191

... RetroLounge Sep 2013 #192

By mistake I posted in response to you...I will correct. Safetykitten Sep 2013 #193

... Marr Sep 2013 #199

Agree completely Safetykitten Sep 2013 #194