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KRUGMAN-'US ruled by fear of nonexistent threats+promised rewards that haven’t arrived & never will' [View all] kpete Feb 2013 OP

The biggest non-existent threat is a collapse of the bond market with stimulus. Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #1

they're still beating that tom tom... CTyankee Feb 2013 #29

A Right Winger will flip out if you say, "share the wealth" and call it "Commie".... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #43

better to talk about loopholes for "some" and income disparity which has resulted. CTyankee Feb 2013 #44

The PROBLEM as Krugman points out is the notion that Washington will waste money,... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #45

not if you point out how the system allowed the wealthy to keep more of their income CTyankee Feb 2013 #49

Doesn't matter. Republicans are telling the workers times are tough.... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #52

That has worked in the past but now workers are seeing how royally they have gotten CTyankee Feb 2013 #53

Actually, it was the bailout that woke people up.... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #55

the crazy fringe alas will always be with us... CTyankee Feb 2013 #56

As long as they're fed. Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #60

Wonderful article. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #2

K&R abelenkpe Feb 2013 #3

Krugman. Not Simpson and Bowles. nt MannyGoldstein Feb 2013 #4

K&R libtodeath Feb 2013 #5

He proposes the policies that any accredited macro economics 101 course would teach. xtraxritical Feb 2013 #8

Stick with Democrats.... like Rubin, Geithner, and Summers... bvar22 Feb 2013 #13

I think you're forgetting about a completely obstructionist RepubliCON congress... xtraxritical Feb 2013 #24

Bvar actually makes a fair point Scootaloo Feb 2013 #25

That's the "there is nothing we can do" rationalization. The Presidential appointments have rhett o rick Feb 2013 #33

You used the wrong side.... Spitfire of ATJ Feb 2013 #41

Um, he was rejected from consideration out-of-hand by the President in his first term. Egalitarian Thug Feb 2013 #17

Krugman sulphurdunn Feb 2013 #11

Astute observation The Wizard Feb 2013 #30

Exactly. We must get more progressive people in Congress. rhett o rick Feb 2013 #34

Yep. Neo-liberalism has been enshrined by the PTBs....... socialist_n_TN Feb 2013 #37

Perfectly said libtodeath Feb 2013 #39

"any mention of socialism gets shouted down..." socialist_n_TN Feb 2013 #42

AGREE 100% supercats Feb 2013 #46

Sorry. bvar22 Feb 2013 #12

Well said. Currently the elite are making money by the tons at the expense rhett o rick Feb 2013 #36

k/r 840high Feb 2013 #6

K and R nt. thanks for posting Stuart G Feb 2013 #7

People and nations have been ruled by nonexistent threats and rewards since the beginning of time. backscatter712 Feb 2013 #9

Yes, that omnipotent narcissist in the sky siligut Feb 2013 #50

I LOVE this article. Zax2me Feb 2013 #10

He doesn't want it. But Stiglitz volunteered with Krugman's endorsement. Egalitarian Thug Feb 2013 #15

...and unacceptably low wages. Egalitarian Thug Feb 2013 #14

DURec leftstreet Feb 2013 #16

Wall street ciminals realized that the powers that be Rex Feb 2013 #18

K&Rugman (eom) eomer Feb 2013 #19

I think he is brilliant libodem Feb 2013 #20

Keep kicking ass and taking names, Paul! No one does it better than you... freshwest Feb 2013 #21

Maybe Warren will get in and take him with her. toby jo Feb 2013 #22

K&R woo me with science Feb 2013 #23

K&R haikugal Feb 2013 #26

K&R Sherman A1 Feb 2013 #27

A tale by Aesop tama Feb 2013 #28

kick woo me with science Feb 2013 #31

Low air pressure joetubes Feb 2013 #32

One thing I have appreciated about DU is.. ananda Feb 2013 #35

Yes, indeed. Jobs please! Good paying jobs please! RickFromMN Feb 2013 #38

I did not read it because the headline says everything. jwirr Feb 2013 #40

Ruling by fear of nonexistent threats and rewards is the Republican platform. nt SunSeeker Feb 2013 #47

If it's government ...it's lies. If they can lie to get a war going without punishment then... L0oniX Feb 2013 #48

K&R patrice Feb 2013 #51

The focus of all those who argue on the correct side (like Krugman) is tblue37 Feb 2013 #54

Oh, I think he knows it pretty damn well! He just can't accuse them of it... CTyankee Feb 2013 #57

Yeah--you're almost certainly right. It is frustrating as all get out, though, isn't it? nt tblue37 Feb 2013 #61

that's why some smart person photoshopped Paul's head on that pic of George Clooney CTyankee Feb 2013 #62

I LOVE that picture. nt tblue37 Feb 2013 #63

We oughta do a "we're sorry" thingie like we did after W won in 04... CTyankee Feb 2013 #64

Carrot, stick, etc..... DeSwiss Feb 2013 #58

k&r n/t RainDog Feb 2013 #59