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Ever More Utter Rubbish From The Establishment cantbeserious Jan 2016 #1
And you weren't trying to be ironic. Which is funny in itself. You proved Dantex/Krugman's point. KittyWampus Jan 2016 #110
No - Krugman - Proves The Point cantbeserious Jan 2016 #147
Did you see that Krugman has come out of Single Payer? kristopher Jan 2016 #150
Five years ago... brooklynite Jan 2016 #171
Actually it does mean he supports 'Bernie's Approach' kristopher Jan 2016 #172
You think there's only one way to do single payer? Recursion Jan 2016 #187
Right out of the box. Couldn't have played out better. NCTraveler Jan 2016 #183
You nailed it. Thank you for the highly accurate post. Enthusiast Jan 2016 #126
Agree. I can smell the fear. And while I am a fan, I am no Berniac. But I can see dinkytron Jan 2016 #180
See The Corolary Phenomenon As It Played Out In The UK With Corbyn's Election cantbeserious Jan 2016 #185
"Intellectually, a segment of the far left is growing to resemble the Glenn Beck right" Still In Wisconsin Jan 2016 #2
Just like Glenn Beck had Nazi Tourette's, Hillary supporters are evincing "Commie Tourettes" hobbit709 Jan 2016 #4
According to Krugman, whose progressive credentials outweigh Sanders supporters combined. Metric System Jan 2016 #6
Again, awesome tactic. Alienate a huge segment of the Dem electorate. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2016 #19
Sanders supporters don't seem too worried about alienating Democrats. Metric System Jan 2016 #20
It's today's politics unfortunately. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2016 #23
Accurate assessment. Metric System Jan 2016 #30
So it goes, ad infinitum. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2016 #40
Which makes you different from your fellow Bernie supporters, since they keep claiming they'll synergie Jan 2016 #111
I know you don't need me- or us. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2016 #121
The majority of my family and friends are Sanders supporters... unapatriciated Jan 2016 #204
Nice projection there, alienate and literally abuse any and all who dare to not fall in line with synergie Jan 2016 #105
Same to you, jerk. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2016 #119
Well, Sanders fans have alienated even larger segments of the Democratic party. KittyWampus Jan 2016 #113
Again, I accept the you hate us. And, we hate you. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2016 #120
Judging by on going Bernie Supporter comments here, at Krugman, Sheepshank Jan 2016 #149
Krugman couldn't figure out what was wrong with the TPP and like Hillary raindaddy Jan 2016 #84
In logic, your comment is sulphurdunn Jan 2016 #115
The defense is in the hate directed at him for daring to not fawn over Bernie and his undercooked Metric System Jan 2016 #116
Wrong again. sulphurdunn Jan 2016 #128
I don't consider Krugman a progressive. Just another neoliberal hack snoringvoter Jan 2016 #125
Krugman nailed it--must have peeped into GD-P riversedge Jan 2016 #14
Fine, OK. We're the loony left. Got it. Still In Wisconsin Jan 2016 #21
They forgot to mention beltanefauve Jan 2016 #168
Funny thing is... I do drive a Volvo... Still In Wisconsin Jan 2016 #169
Noam Chomsky's first political donation was to Bernie! SoLeftIAmRight Jan 2016 #79
Agreed Gothmog Jan 2016 #199
I don't recall saying anything about you personally. DanTex Jan 2016 #26
Noam Chomsky's first political donation was to Bernie! SoLeftIAmRight Jan 2016 #77
We far-leftists have to stick together snoringvoter Jan 2016 #124
Bullseye. Metric System Jan 2016 #3
Noam Chomsky's first political donation was to Bernie! SoLeftIAmRight Jan 2016 #80
What would we do without our daily "Sanders supporters are Mean" post? notadmblnd Jan 2016 #5
I have come to enjoy these OPs. They reveal so much Autumn Jan 2016 #8
I'm old enough to remember how a broken record would skip notadmblnd Jan 2016 #34
F Paul Krugman..... LovingA2andMI Jan 2016 #140
Perhaps only get to read the 100s of "Hillary is evil" posts Stuckinthebush Jan 2016 #9
Is that what you come here to do? notadmblnd Jan 2016 #25
Yes, exactly Stuckinthebush Jan 2016 #27
Well isn't that special? notadmblnd Jan 2016 #39
Never asked for it Stuckinthebush Jan 2016 #42
Good to know Sander's supporters are not alone in their ability to be so mean. notadmblnd Jan 2016 #55
Cracking me up! Stuckinthebush Jan 2016 #68
Huff? I wasn't huffing. I was going off the read the 100's of hateful threads in regards to HRC notadmblnd Jan 2016 #89
Welcome to the club Krugman. hrmjustin Jan 2016 #7
But we don't swarm social media, threaten those who don't support our candidate or sling Metric System Jan 2016 #11
Yes, the Sanders fans swarming of good Democrats is shameful on social media sites. but they do riversedge Jan 2016 #15
The "swarming" is called social media because people express their positions....and... Armstead Jan 2016 #48
As was the case with Krugman. See post #184. Anyone can cherry pick comments from a few nutcases and Chathamization Jan 2016 #186
We have different ideas about what makes a good democrat. Ed Suspicious Jan 2016 #49
Yep Kalidurga Jan 2016 #153
Yes that is true. hrmjustin Jan 2016 #16
So, stop listening to the supporters. Pay more attention and listen to your own Cal33 Jan 2016 #41
That was not the point of this. hrmjustin Jan 2016 #57
Well, good for you. Over a year ago I was hoping that Elizabeth Warren would run. When it became Cal33 Jan 2016 #107
Yes. My point is that some Sanders supporters can be overbearing. hrmjustin Jan 2016 #152
Over a year ago? snoringvoter Jan 2016 #129
I voted for Hillary 5 times before and I was ready to support her a year ago. hrmjustin Jan 2016 #154
How about the Wall St. bankers and corporatists? They robbed the property and Cal33 Jan 2016 #161
Hillary is no tool of wall street. and you are convincing me that she is. hrmjustin Jan 2016 #163
Who is "presidential" or not is an extremely vague and very personal idea. It can have Cal33 Jan 2016 #167
Curiously timed evolution, that Kall Jan 2016 #176
Good points, snoringvoter. senz Jan 2016 #159
Sometimes I Wonder if Sanders supporters have an understaning of politics. hrmjustin Jan 2016 #177
Attacking the supporters of the other candidate is not a good way to win elections Gothmog Jan 2016 #200
My sincere apologies Armstead Jan 2016 #52
You have nothing to apologize for. hrmjustin Jan 2016 #64
yes you do Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #18
Bernie calls himself a Socialist redstateblues Jan 2016 #43
he calls himself a DEMOCRATIC socialist Duckhunter935 Jan 2016 #100
I'm finding more pragmatism Stuckinthebush Jan 2016 #17
+ a million! eom BlueMTexpat Jan 2016 #54
How sad. bvf Jan 2016 #22
Here's one from a U.S Senator Depaysement Jan 2016 #60
Some supporters of both candidates do this and it has become tiring. Dustlawyer Jan 2016 #106
Let me offset the hate some ejbr Jan 2016 #108
Thank you. hrmjustin Jan 2016 #156
so the question is... ypsfonos Jan 2016 #144
"which was surprising because I don’t have a son" sufrommich Jan 2016 #10
Millions of people in this country are SUFFERING! Gregorian Jan 2016 #12
LOL! Krugman's early pieces once fed the masses that he now mocks. Baitball Blogger Jan 2016 #13
Exhibit 1 MoonRiver Jan 2016 #31
I disagree. Bleacher Creature Jan 2016 #45
I can hear you. Baitball Blogger Jan 2016 #85
This is a sad statement on Krugman's character. last1standing Jan 2016 #24
He's not knocking people who have been adversely affected by the economic situation. DanTex Jan 2016 #32
Lol! Try again. The people "attacking" him are not the elite and you know that. last1standing Jan 2016 #44
They're not certainly not intellectually elite. DanTex Jan 2016 #50
Except if Sanders' plans don't stand up to analysis mythology Jan 2016 #33
Over 100 respected economists say they do stand up to analysis. last1standing Jan 2016 #37
Umm, Bernie's healthcare plan came out last weekend. DanTex Jan 2016 #47
Umm, I think you need to look back at Krugman's economic theories. last1standing Jan 2016 #56
I'm very familiar with his economics. DanTex Jan 2016 #63
You're obviously not or you'd know what he used to think about deregulation and unrestrained FTAs. last1standing Jan 2016 #70
I am very familiar with his economics. DanTex Jan 2016 #76
Familiarity with a broad concept does not mean an understanding of its particulars. last1standing Jan 2016 #87
I understand the particulars very well. DanTex Jan 2016 #88
No, you really don't, and that's sad. last1standing Jan 2016 #95
Yes, I really do, and it's happy. DanTex Jan 2016 #99
You forgot to mention Glen Beck this time. last1standing Jan 2016 #101
A fact-free post from you. Gee, I'm surprised. DanTex Jan 2016 #104
Recycling my words won't make you look more clever. last1standing Jan 2016 #122
Best thing is do is put him on ignore and move on snoringvoter Jan 2016 #135
In fact that would 170 economic experts ypsfonos Jan 2016 #146
Attack the man's character and not take on the substance of his post Politicub Jan 2016 #36
I wrote about both, but don't worry your head with facts. last1standing Jan 2016 #38
Your reply made me LOL - "I attacked both" Politicub Jan 2016 #51
Do you know what quotation marks are used for in the English language? last1standing Jan 2016 #59
Keep it going, last1 Politicub Jan 2016 #67
LOL! So the answer seems to be 'no.' last1standing Jan 2016 #72
So you're waiting for an answer to your rhetorical question? Politicub Jan 2016 #86
No. I'm waiting for you to admit you posted a lie since I never wrote what you claimed. last1standing Jan 2016 #98
+1 !! uponit7771 Jan 2016 #118
Somebody wanted to wash your mouth out with soap. Fuddnik Jan 2016 #46
I was Juror #2. nt OnyxCollie Jan 2016 #61
This message was self-deleted by its author last1standing Jan 2016 #90
Ha! Thanks for posting their pathetic attempt at censorship. last1standing Jan 2016 #141
HIS "character"? How about the character of those he's talking about? George II Jan 2016 #82
We are all diminished by binary and exclusionary thinking. DemocratSinceBirth Jan 2016 #28
That would include binary rejection of change and reform Armstead Jan 2016 #73
Funny how a segment of the Centre can be accused of the same thing. malthaussen Jan 2016 #29
He got out of the left side of the bed, as usual. MoonRiver Jan 2016 #35
This ... BlueMTexpat Jan 2016 #66
You're welcome! MoonRiver Jan 2016 #97
Krugman is not infallible. OnyxCollie Jan 2016 #53
It is NOT honest analyzing. It is twisting, spinning, & distorting to mislead the American public. Skwmom Jan 2016 #58
Is Krugman being paid? Rosa Luxemburg Jan 2016 #62
Probably begging for a Cabinet appointment. Fuddnik Jan 2016 #71
Thank you for wonderfully illustrating his point. Donald Ian Rankin Jan 2016 #83
His son is being paid by hillary gwheezie Jan 2016 #92
LOL Empowerer Jan 2016 #134
Sticks and stones. We've stopped believing what the establishment valerief Jan 2016 #65
Krugman got $50,000 from Enron, then was Shocked! and Surprised! Dems to Win Jan 2016 #69
I'm confused. Was it Bernie supporters attacking him 2008? Hassin Bin Sober Jan 2016 #74
teach me porkified Jan 2016 #75
If you are serious here are a few links Lucinda Jan 2016 #206
It's truly frightening how BlueMTexpat Jan 2016 #78
So true santafe52 Jan 2016 #81
What happen INdemo Jan 2016 #91
Yup, that's exactly the kind of smear he was talking about. Thanks for illustrating. DanTex Jan 2016 #93
This: Orrex Jan 2016 #94
Exactly! This is similar to how RWers use "patriot" R B Garr Jan 2016 #142
Krugman, I Crunch Numbers scottie55 Jan 2016 #96
Wow, a lot of the establishment types are still not getting it. Mbrow Jan 2016 #102
Absolutely true and well put, Mbrow. Cassidy Jan 2016 #158
Thanks, Of course none of them Mbrow Jan 2016 #164
#wallstreetlivesmatter Indepatriot Jan 2016 #103
And Ideologue appeals to other ideologues. Sanders- the One Trick Pony trotting out his tired spiel KittyWampus Jan 2016 #109
We're such a disappointment... whatchamacallit Jan 2016 #112
always refreshing to see someone from our side nail the situation squarely DrDan Jan 2016 #114
"..I’m getting the kind of correspondence I usually get from Rush Limbaugh listeners..." LOL !!! uponit7771 Jan 2016 #117
This exactly. Bobbie Jo Jan 2016 #123
Krugman should stick to economics, instead of shilling for Establishment candidates. 99th_Monkey Jan 2016 #127
He's still a supporter of single payer. DanTex Jan 2016 #131
He wants a cabinet job but he can forget that INdemo Jan 2016 #155
He's a regular on Sunday Talk and thinks he's not part of the establishment? Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #130
Not like he's been in congress for 20 years or anything like that. DanTex Jan 2016 #132
I've heard Hillary supporters claim Bernie was alone the whole time. Spitfire of ATJ Jan 2016 #133
The Revolution will not be scrutinized... LuvLoogie Jan 2016 #136
K & R SunSeeker Jan 2016 #137
The important thing to realize kennetha Jan 2016 #138
Generally I agree, but… Akamai Jan 2016 #143
Those types of people tend not to come to places like DU where disagreement is assured Fumesucker Jan 2016 #181
I do like Paul Krugman, but I think in this instance, he is just wrong. Akamai Jan 2016 #139
Warning! The following post contains petulant and childish sarcasm! cheapdate Jan 2016 #145
Actually Krugman has said the exact opposite ypsfonos Jan 2016 #148
Over the years I've felt that Krugman was making a positive contribution to ladjf Jan 2016 #151
Krugman- Sanders health plan looks a little bit like a standard Republican tax-cut plan Gothmog Jan 2016 #157
Um, That would be no. blackspade Jan 2016 #160
Boom...there it is! workinclasszero Jan 2016 #162
The responses to this article validate Krugman's point. Dawson Leery Jan 2016 #165
Well...write an inflammatory article... TCJ70 Jan 2016 #173
Not surprising, Krugman is a Keynesian Capitalist, not a Socialist. Odin2005 Jan 2016 #166
Nailed it... SidDithers Jan 2016 #170
It's nice to see him list himself with all the other neoliberal establishment shills. mhatrw Jan 2016 #174
Don't you think these are the exact same people on both the right applegrove Jan 2016 #175
He shoots, he scores! Bonobo Jan 2016 #178
Krugman hasn't nailed anything since when he previously advocated for Single Payer/Medicare for All EndElectoral Jan 2016 #179
Sorry Krugman, you are now officially on my shit list BigBearJohn Jan 2016 #182
Pretty disingenuous. Here are the most upvoted comments for Krugman's "Weakened at Bernie's" post: Chathamization Jan 2016 #184
Umm, you know that NYT comments are moderated right? DanTex Jan 2016 #188
They don't delete hostile comments. Here are some examples of what gets through. Chathamization Jan 2016 #191
LOL. So, as you said, they delete ad hominem attacks. Thank you. DanTex Jan 2016 #193
I guess you didn't read my original post. "Here are the most upvoted comments." So you admit that Chathamization Jan 2016 #194
Oh, I read it. You cherry-picked a few of the comments to try to paint Krugman as a liar. DanTex Jan 2016 #195
I posted the top three comments, just as I stated. To call that cherry-picking indicates that you Chathamization Jan 2016 #202
Obvious cherry-picking. You're trying to pretend that the three most upvoted comments DanTex Jan 2016 #203
Rethink this, Dr. Krugman! CTyankee Jan 2016 #189
Hillary Lackey posts Hillary Lackey op-ed Iggy Knorr Jan 2016 #190
I'm impressed this has 66 recs. Krugman nailed it, as usual. eom tarheelsunc Jan 2016 #192
I'm surprised by that, actually. DanTex Jan 2016 #198
The social media shit show on full display all over the net Sheepshank Jan 2016 #196
" it’s not the kind of brave truth-telling the Sanders campaign pitch might have led you to expect" riversedge Jan 2016 #197
Poor kids.... fredamae Jan 2016 #201
Bernie's fan are turning me off on his candidacy. It's too bad, but that's the case. nt intheozone Jan 2016 #205
I doubt that you're the only one who feels that way. NurseJackie Jan 2016 #207
Bernie Sanders's fiction-filled campaign Gothmog Jan 2016 #208
Kick. They certainly have decidedly undemocratic R B Garr Jan 2016 #209
K&R betsuni Jan 2016 #210
So many good Democrats kicked under the Sanders bus. Sad. riversedge Jan 2016 #211
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