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rpannier

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30. Agreed
Mon Jun 16, 2014, 02:41 AM
Jun 2014

I think, for his critics, having it come from Krugman is tough because Krugman has been critical of the administration
I read it more carefully because I was curious what he had to say for that very reason
And I do agree with Dr Krugman

I imagine some get influenced by the prevailing "media narrative" and by other Cha Jun 2014 #1
why all the bad press? BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2014 #2
Oh really? What here has changed? woo me with science Jun 2014 #3
So...can't read the article then? jeff47 Jun 2014 #4
I did read the article, and I commented on what he mentioned specifically. woo me with science Jun 2014 #8
The point is people gloss over the big changes jeff47 Jun 2014 #9
That's flatly, absurdly incorrect, Jeff. woo me with science Jun 2014 #14
Yes, VT doesn't exist. jeff47 Jun 2014 #19
Again, lame. woo me with science Jun 2014 #23
Lame is clinging to doom. jeff47 Jun 2014 #24
Sorry Jeff, but the criticisms are valid, and it's important that they be aired. Yes, Obama has ... Scuba Jun 2014 #44
This ProSense Jun 2014 #48
And again, clinging to doom does not fix those problems. jeff47 Jun 2014 #58
I suppose there are members like that. What rankles me .... Scuba Jun 2014 #60
I think it's more important to work to fix it. jeff47 Jun 2014 #63
And if we don't call out the wrongs, we won't know what to fix! Scuba Jun 2014 #78
Yes, I'm arguing that there's a "step 2", and too many stop at "step 1". (nt) jeff47 Jun 2014 #83
Well, I don't think people will get excited about step 2 if they feel they were silenced at step 1. Scuba Jun 2014 #84
The problem is airing feelings does jack shit. jeff47 Jun 2014 #98
Maybe you only aired your feelings, but many of us did much more. Scuba Jun 2014 #101
Perfectly put. riqster Jun 2014 #95
" It's going to take a bit to rebuild what the DLC destroyed." The DLC is still with us but w/o the rhett o rick Jun 2014 #96
Some people covet the struggle LordGlenconner Jun 2014 #65
Why court preventable doom with bad policies?....We're replaying the screw ups of the 90's Armstead Jun 2014 #74
Because sometimes it's the only policy that can pass. jeff47 Jun 2014 #75
I prefer that you'd be right....however, I've seen too mant replays of the same mistakes Armstead Jun 2014 #86
We are at the end of 60 years of incrementalism to the right jeff47 Jun 2014 #100
LOL!!! amandabeech Jun 2014 #93
We tried to fix Death Panels by voting for a presidential candidate who PROMISED a public Doctor_J Jun 2014 #57
60 years of work can not be undone in 1 year. jeff47 Jun 2014 #61
Actually LBJ enacted Medicare, Medicaid, VRA, CRA, and the war on poverty in 3 years Doctor_J Jun 2014 #64
No, he didn't. He was the one to sign the laws. jeff47 Jun 2014 #73
OMG. I suppose fdr just signed social security and the ccc too Doctor_J Jun 2014 #102
Well, he did. jeff47 Jun 2014 #112
Thank you for this... Rockyj Jun 2014 #97
Yeah. Paul Krugman doesn't know what he's talking about. Drunken Irishman Jun 2014 #5
Appeals to authority are kind of lame. woo me with science Jun 2014 #6
Why? You'll just dismiss it. Drunken Irishman Jun 2014 #7
Well, that's convenient. nt woo me with science Jun 2014 #13
It's pretty clear what your style is... Drunken Irishman Jun 2014 #21
Again, talking about me rather than the policies. Focusing on "praising Obama," rather than woo me with science Jun 2014 #37
You continue to make my point... Drunken Irishman Jun 2014 #38
No, I didn't say how awful Krugman is. I refuted the points he made with Obama's actual policies. woo me with science Jun 2014 #39
No, I said you were quick to point out how awful Obama is. Drunken Irishman Jun 2014 #40
We are witnessing nascent fascism, sustained assault on the very foundations of our Constitution. woo me with science Jun 2014 #42
Excuses excuses... Drunken Irishman Jun 2014 #43
That's curious. Why isn't one enough? Scuba Jun 2014 #45
... SammyWinstonJack Jun 2014 #49
I can't think of 1 ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #77
Me either, but he did go to the trouble of making sure he could if he likes ... Scuba Jun 2014 #81
Well, there you have it. He had reservations about it! Doctor_J Jun 2014 #113
Yes, that makes me feel so much better about it. Scuba Jun 2014 #114
You mean like ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #76
You do realize the American people support most of that list, right? joshcryer Jun 2014 #10
Please post your links showing that Americans support the items on that list. woo me with science Jun 2014 #11
Let's run for Congress, woo. joshcryer Jun 2014 #15
See, it can't be backed up. And it's irrelevant, anyway. woo me with science Jun 2014 #17
No bullying at all. joshcryer Jun 2014 #20
Well, that was familiar. woo me with science Jun 2014 #32
See you in 2016. joshcryer Jun 2014 #35
That's a pathetic post. You should be ashamed. Scuba Jun 2014 #46
I think what ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #80
That's also a pathetic copout. You should be ashamed too. Scuba Jun 2014 #82
no, it's a call to action ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #85
Not everyone can run for office, and such action should not be necessary to have a voice. Scuba Jun 2014 #87
B.S. ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #89
Then don't read the threads you don't like. Scuba Jun 2014 #90
I would say the same thing to you ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2014 #94
Thx for not being distracted by the ad hominems and the diversions. Vattel Jun 2014 #103
All true, but the trade agreement has not yet been signed, JDPriestly Jun 2014 #26
And their is an acknowledgement in the article that not everything has been rosy and perfect rpannier Jun 2014 #34
Those are band-aids, not successes Demeter Jun 2014 #47
Even if I agreed with your list, what is the alternative, in your mind, on election day randys1 Jun 2014 #51
That's a reason to vote Dem, not to lie about where the country's headed Doctor_J Jun 2014 #54
Who is lying? You mean a politician? randys1 Jun 2014 #55
No, those who claim that the last 6 years have been some sort of sea change in favor of the working Doctor_J Jun 2014 #59
I was asking you to clarify, you didnt have to JUMP on me.. randys1 Jun 2014 #68
Jury results pintobean Jun 2014 #66
+ Several Brazillion! Demeter Jun 2014 #70
Some people just hate the truth (your post was alerted) Oilwellian Jun 2014 #67
All of those issues are complex and have legitimate reasons for both parties supporting them. DCBob Jun 2014 #88
Almost six years and only 20 "negatives"? George II Jun 2014 #110
Nailed it: being influenced, often without realizing it, by the prevailing media narrative freshwest Jun 2014 #12
All the bad press is the result of having a record and no honeymoon for second termers. craigmatic Jun 2014 #16
Well, Krugman has probably been talking to so-called "activist" liberals. You know, Tarheel_Dem Jun 2014 #18
Wow. I may be mistaken, but I thought Krugman was already firmly UNDER the bus. cui bono Jun 2014 #22
he's allowed to ride on the roof of the bus rpannier Jun 2014 #27
He used to speak with a liberal's perspective Doctor_J Jun 2014 #53
Ooooh nooooo--someone ISN'T trashing the POTUS!! Quick, someone....anyone.... MADem Jun 2014 #25
It's a good article rpannier Jun 2014 #28
At least, for a change, it's a clear-eyed view. MADem Jun 2014 #29
Agreed rpannier Jun 2014 #30
I'm with you steve2470 Jun 2014 #31
I'd like to believe Krugman. He's a smart guy and usually knows what he's talking about. nomorenomore08 Jun 2014 #33
Krugman's opinion counts for a lot with me. More from the link... Hekate Jun 2014 #36
I was critical of Obama at many points in his first term... Cali_Democrat Jun 2014 #41
but... but... but... wyldwolf Jun 2014 #50
Please professor, don't go there. Doctor_J Jun 2014 #52
Krugman has always been there Demeter Jun 2014 #72
Sort of. He was against the ACA when Gingrinch tried to get it passed, and when it was Doctor_J Jun 2014 #99
Sure it's the prevailing media narrative frazzled Jun 2014 #115
I agree. After a surpisingly weak first term, Obama has definitely improved in his second term. Vattel Jun 2014 #56
The comments are decidedly less gushing than the article Doctor_J Jun 2014 #62
"old-school liberals" YoungDemCA Jun 2014 #104
public schools, public roads, clean air, clean water, Doctor_J Jun 2014 #107
It's the consequences that concern me Demeter Jun 2014 #69
+1 Good article. nt stevenleser Jun 2014 #71
he is pointing right at the ideologues who cannot compromise on their dogma VanillaRhapsody Jun 2014 #79
you mean people with principles Doctor_J Jun 2014 #108
Today’s politics that works the media polynomial Jun 2014 #91
New Executive Order ProSense Jun 2014 #92
Gracias for the link, PS. Cha Jun 2014 #105
+1 YoungDemCA Jun 2014 #106
Kick! Cha Jun 2014 #109
"...if these achievements were made without Republican support, so what?" Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2014 #111
We got crumbs. F/cking CRUMBS. blkmusclmachine Jun 2014 #116
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