Stick to economics, Paul

[JohnnyLingo]

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/05/op...rugman.html?hp

Hastening the day when the rightful governing party returns to power is all that matters, so the G.O.P. will seize any club at hand with which to beat the current administration.

Was he in a coma for the last EIGHT YEARS? I don't see how he can write such a scathing piece while barely, if it all, acknowledging the fact that the "scorched earth" political policy was the favorite of Democrats from 2000 to 2008.

And apparently it worked, though, so who can blame the GOP for trying it?

Except that it's a despicable and borderline immoral way of running a political party, and I really wish the GOP would grow up and get back to its conservative roots instead of playing the blame game. I hated it when it was used against Bush and it annoys me now when it's used against Obama.

Seriously, I know some people have a terrible view of history, but this was less that twelve months ago, Mr. Krugman.

[il Padrino Ute]

Krugman is like Dowd - less than insignificant.

I will admit that I think it's hysterically funny that these liberal opinion columnists are upset at the treatment of Obama. When the shoe's on the other foot, it isn't fun, is it Krugman?

[JohnnyLingo]

I don't know... writing for the NY Times means you have a pretty large audience.

And his credibility in the economic realm means some people believe whatever he says. I'm pretty sure he's shaping opinion by his writing, which makes him significant.

I couldn't even bring myself to read the comments on that one.

[Non Sequitur]

I liked the piece, especially this excerpt:

But more important, the episode illustrated an essential truth about the state of American politics: at this point, the guiding principle of one of our nation’s two great political parties is spite pure and simple. If Republicans think something might be good for the president, they’re against it — whether or not it’s good for America.

How idiotic is it that conservatives celebrated the Olympics being awarded to Brazil? How petty and short-sighted is that?

[JohnnyLingo]

How idiotic is it that conservatives celebrated the Olympics being awarded to Brazil? How petty and short-sighted is that?

Very.

[SteelBlue]

Krugman is like Dowd - less than insignificant.

I will admit that I think it's hysterically funny that these liberal opinion columnists are upset at the treatment of Obama. When the shoe's on the other foot, it isn't fun, is it Krugman?

You do realize that Krugman was probably the very FIRST Obama critic right? He bashed the stimulus program from the start and I believe he even got a Time Magazine cover with the title "Obama's biggest critic" or something similar.

[JohnnyLingo]

You do realize that Krugman was probably the very FIRST Obama critic right? He bashed the stimulus program from the start and I believe he even got a Time Magazine cover with the title "Obama's biggest critic" or something similar.

That's odd, considering he's screaming for MORE stimulus now.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/02/op...rugman.html?em

You see, spending money now means a stronger economy, both in the short run and in the long run. And a stronger economy means more revenues, which offset a large fraction of the upfront cost. Back-of-the-envelope calculations suggest that the offset falls short of 100 percent, so that fiscal stimulus isn’t a complete free lunch. But it costs far less than you’d think from listening to what passes for informed discussion.

[SteelBlue]

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/05/op...rugman.html?hp

Was he in a coma for the last EIGHT YEARS? I don't see how he can write such a scathing piece while barely, if it all, acknowledging the fact that the "scorched earth" political policy was the favorite of Democrats from 2000 to 2008.

And apparently it worked, though, so who can blame the GOP for trying it?

Except that it's a despicable and borderline immoral way of running a political party, and I really wish the GOP would grow up and get back to its conservative roots instead of playing the blame game. I hated it when it was used against Bush and it annoys me now when it's used against Obama.

I haven't read the article yet, but Mr. Lingo I think that this marks the first time that I have found myself in agreement with you in this forum.

[SteelBlue]

That's odd, considering he's screaming for MORE stimulus now.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/02/op...rugman.html?em

That was his critique then as well. He doesn't have to dislike it for the same reasons as you for it to be a critique.

[Green Lantern]

That's odd, considering he's screaming for MORE stimulus now.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/02/op...rugman.html?em

Actually, his position hasn't changed. That's why he was criticizing Obama in the first place; because he thought the stimulus plan wasn't aggressive enough.

[JohnnyLingo]

That was his critique then as well. He doesn't have to dislike it for the same reasons as you for it to be a critique.

Actually, his position hasn't changed. That's why he was criticizing Obama in the first place; because he thought the stimulus plan wasn't aggressive enough.

Oh.

Carry on.

[il Padrino Ute]

You do realize that Krugman was probably the very FIRST Obama critic right? He bashed the stimulus program from the start and I believe he even got a Time Magazine cover with the title "Obama's biggest critic" or something similar.

He's Obama's biggest critic?

Until this column, I've never seen him write about anything other than bitching about Bush.

He's still a moron and has the most punchable face of all syndicated columnists.

[DU Ute]

He's Obama's biggest critic?
He's still a moron and has the most punchable face of all syndicated columnists.

I agree, but just because I would never hit a girl.