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DreamGypsy

(2,252 posts)
5. The GOP response is an aggrieved mumble.
Tue Dec 4, 2012, 02:51 AM
Dec 2012

Krugman's characterization of the contents of Boehner's letter immediately brought to mind the lyrics of the Simon and Garfunkel song The Boxer.

I am just a poor boy
Though my story's seldom told
I have squandered my resistance
For a pocket full of mumble such are promises
All lies and jest
Still a man hears what he wants to hear
And disregards the rest
Lie la lie...


Seems, after all the years, to be a pretty good reflection of politics as usual in the America.

And the years go rolling by me
They are rocking easily
I am older than I once was
And younger than I'll be
That's not unusual, no it isn't strange
After changes upon changes
We are more or less the same,
After changes we are more or less the same
Lie la lie...
Game, set, match. Suck on it, GOPers. The Velveteen Ocelot Dec 2012 #1
repigs bongbong Dec 2012 #2
I wish someone would ask Dr Krugman about the unmentioned aspects of doing nothing. Egalitarian Thug Dec 2012 #3
K&R Scuba Dec 2012 #4
The GOP response is an aggrieved mumble. DreamGypsy Dec 2012 #5
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