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In reply to the discussion: Krugman admits it: Pres. Obama was right & he was wrong. (Good move, Paul) [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)2. Not gonna happen--some people make it their life's work.
And I'm not talking about Republicans in Congress, either....a lot of 'em are closer to our DU home.
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Krugman admits it: Pres. Obama was right & he was wrong. (Good move, Paul) [View all]
Pirate Smile
Jan 2013
OP
Now if all of PRESIDENT Obama's critics would show the same respect. nt
Comrade_McKenzie
Jan 2013
#1
so true. Not too many people apologize, admit when they're wrong or clear the record.
BlancheSplanchnik
Jan 2013
#19
The odds were in Paul's favor. Every once in a while, you're wrong in predicting behavior
mmonk
Jan 2013
#5
Some things are aparent in retrospect only. I think history will show just how great Obama is.
Gregorian
Jan 2013
#8
I have never seen Krugman wrong on anything but here it shows that he is not a big blowhard.
CTyankee
Jan 2013
#13
Of course he has, and that's great; but, he has a powerful wind behind his back, while Obama has
juajen
Jan 2013
#26
FYI, I've been a member since 2007 this is a new screenname if you bother to check my profile
Coolest Ranger
Jan 2013
#33
Like it!!!! Seems a fitting salute on the eve of President Obama's Second Inauguration!
calimary
Jan 2013
#58
It's better to have an intelligent critic, than an entire army of thoughtless followers.
leveymg
Jan 2013
#61
I'll admit I was wrong on this one as well - I knew the Koch bros. were powerful,
bullwinkle428
Jan 2013
#68