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Stiglitz about to appear on Morning Joe. (Original Post) Atman Jun 2012 OP
I'm watching malaise Jun 2012 #1
They have learned that they can sell you drugs &they can sell you (processed) food.. nenagh Jun 2012 #2
Those were Stiglitz's words malaise Jun 2012 #3
Unfortunately, I did not think he made his points very clear. Tennessee Gal Jun 2012 #4
He isn't as concise as Krugman but it's good to have him out there along with CTyankee Jun 2012 #5

malaise

(268,850 posts)
1. I'm watching
Tue Jun 5, 2012, 06:52 AM
Jun 2012

Love his work

The 1% realize that you can sell bad ideas as well - very well said

I'll be ordering his new book

nenagh

(1,925 posts)
2. They have learned that they can sell you drugs &they can sell you (processed) food..
Tue Jun 5, 2012, 06:57 AM
Jun 2012

And they can sell you bad ideas...

Thank you, Malaise....

Tennessee Gal

(6,160 posts)
4. Unfortunately, I did not think he made his points very clear.
Tue Jun 5, 2012, 07:42 AM
Jun 2012

He thinks this country is in deep trouble due to income inequality and the grasp for more wealth from the very top. I got that, but wish he could have put it in simpler terms as far as the cause and the solution.

CTyankee

(63,900 posts)
5. He isn't as concise as Krugman but it's good to have him out there along with
Tue Jun 5, 2012, 08:34 AM
Jun 2012

Krugman.

It was a very interesting segment. I don't know where Joe was but Mika is always better when he's gone and she doesn't have to sit there like statue...

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