Politics of Spite

[Ausm]

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10....html?_r=1&ref=opinion

It took Krugman until now to figure this out?

 

[Jaskalas]

Welcome to incumbency.

 

[Robor]

Originally posted by: Jaskalas
Welcome to incumbency.

That does not excuse their childish, partisan, anti-American behavior. Of course, it's not a surprise from the people who want the country to fail so they can get back in power.

 

[Gonad the Barbarian]

Republicans hate all of America unless there's a Republican president. Then they only hate about half.

 

[rudder]

Originally posted by: Robor

Originally posted by: Jaskalas
Welcome to incumbency.

That does not excuse their childish, partisan, anti-American behavior. Of course, it's not a surprise from the people who want the country to fail so they can get back in power.

The circle of political party life.... but it is funny how most people always see it as an attack on their beloved party forgetting they were pulling the same shit.

This anti-American tag line is getting thrown back and forth so much... it seems it has lost its meaning.

 

[Robor]

Originally posted by: rudder

Originally posted by: Robor

Originally posted by: Jaskalas
Welcome to incumbency.

That does not excuse their childish, partisan, anti-American behavior. Of course, it's not a surprise from the people who want the country to fail so they can get back in power.

The circle of political party life.... but it is funny how most people always see it as an attack on their beloved party forgetting they were pulling the same shit.

This anti-American tag line is getting thrown back and forth so much... it seems it has lost its meaning.

They celebrated the US not hosting the Olympics. Spin it all you want but that's anti-American.

 

[Phokus]

So what did we learn from this moment? For one thing, we learned that the modern conservative movement, which dominates the modern Republican Party, has the emotional maturity of a bratty 13-year-old.

Yes Krugman, it took this incident to JUST learn this. Next, Krugman will tell us the sky is blue :roll:

 

[ayabe]

Originally posted by: Phokus

So what did we learn from this moment? For one thing, we learned that the modern conservative movement, which dominates the modern Republican Party, has the emotional maturity of a bratty 13-year-old.

Yes Krugman, it took this incident to JUST learn this. Next, Krugman will tell us the sky is blue :roll:

No but I think it's a very clear example with which to illustrate his point. There's nothing partisan about the Olympics, hosting it in a US city is a win for everyone. In fact, it's generally considered an "America, fuck yea!" kind of thing, that's what makes this so poignant as an example.

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: Robor

Originally posted by: rudder

Originally posted by: Robor

Originally posted by: Jaskalas
Welcome to incumbency.

That does not excuse their childish, partisan, anti-American behavior. Of course, it's not a surprise from the people who want the country to fail so they can get back in power.

The circle of political party life.... but it is funny how most people always see it as an attack on their beloved party forgetting they were pulling the same shit.

This anti-American tag line is getting thrown back and forth so much... it seems it has lost its meaning.

They celebrated the US not hosting the Olympics. Spin it all you want but that's anti-American.

Why? Its amsuing to watch the "Not my President!" bullshit get carried on. You know, the "Not my President" bullshit started by the Democrats a few years back. Seems the shoe is now on the other foot. Instead of the Democrats cheering the death of US soldiers and the Iraqi War its now Republicans cheering Chicago not hosting the Olympics.

Funny you decide to now feign outrage at something that has been happening for years.

To the point, Republicans are quite anti-"American", assuming you use the Democrats view of what America should be. Which is more akin to what Venezuela or Russia are, so yes I would oppose the Democrats idea of America as well.

 

[Genx87]

I absolutely love the dementia of the left on the politics of spite. Those 8 years of Bush were nothing but glowing reviews and mature discussion from democrats and the left.

Like the last 7-8 months are something new in the world of politics.

 

[Mean MrMustard]

Originally posted by: Robor

Originally posted by: rudder

Originally posted by: Robor

Originally posted by: Jaskalas
Welcome to incumbency.

That does not excuse their childish, partisan, anti-American behavior. Of course, it's not a surprise from the people who want the country to fail so they can get back in power.

The circle of political party life.... but it is funny how most people always see it as an attack on their beloved party forgetting they were pulling the same shit.

This anti-American tag line is getting thrown back and forth so much... it seems it has lost its meaning.

They celebrated the US not hosting the Olympics. Spin it all you want but that's anti-American.

BWAAHAHAHA!

All our problems and you're worried about the Olympics? :roll:

 

[ayabe]

Originally posted by: Genx87
I absolutely love the dementia of the left on the politics of spite. Those 8 years of Bush were nothing but glowing reviews and mature discussion from democrats and the left.

Like the last 7-8 months are something new in the world of politics.

You won't find a comparable situation during the Bush years, you're making the mistake of moral equivalency, again.

This <> that.

 

[nageov3t]

was Paul Krugman in a time capsul between January '00 through January '08?

 

[Genx87]

Originally posted by: ayabe

Originally posted by: Genx87
I absolutely love the dementia of the left on the politics of spite. Those 8 years of Bush were nothing but glowing reviews and mature discussion from democrats and the left.

Like the last 7-8 months are something new in the world of politics.

You won't find a comparable situation during the Bush years, you're making the mistake of moral equivalency, again.

This <> that.

I'd say at this point you are correct. Nothing so far smeared on Obama has reached the lowest crap tossed at Bush.

You are either suffering a terrible case of dementia and thus should be in a mental health facility or are flat lying that you think what is happening to Obama didnt happen at the same to Bush.

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: ayabe

Originally posted by: Genx87
I absolutely love the dementia of the left on the politics of spite. Those 8 years of Bush were nothing but glowing reviews and mature discussion from democrats and the left.

Like the last 7-8 months are something new in the world of politics.

You won't find a comparable situation during the Bush years, you're making the mistake of moral equivalency, again.

This <> that.

I dont recall America being in the running to host any Olympics during the Bush Administration. So yes, you are right. There is no comparable situation. That hardly makes Genx87s point any less valid.

 

[BoberFett]

He's only half right. Both parties are based on spite.

 

[Doc Savage Fan]

Originally posted by: ayabe

Originally posted by: Genx87
I absolutely love the dementia of the left on the politics of spite. Those 8 years of Bush were nothing but glowing reviews and mature discussion from democrats and the left.

Like the last 7-8 months are something new in the world of politics.

You won't find a comparable situation during the Bush years, you're making the mistake of moral equivalency, again.

This <> that.

Yep...totally different. :roll: And when Republicans eventually take power again, I'm sure that the Dems will be poster children on how to behave as a minority party. Get real dude.

 

[Sclamoz]

Originally posted by: Specop 007

Originally posted by: Robor

Originally posted by: rudder

Originally posted by: Robor

Originally posted by: Jaskalas
Welcome to incumbency.

That does not excuse their childish, partisan, anti-American behavior. Of course, it's not a surprise from the people who want the country to fail so they can get back in power.

The circle of political party life.... but it is funny how most people always see it as an attack on their beloved party forgetting they were pulling the same shit.

This anti-American tag line is getting thrown back and forth so much... it seems it has lost its meaning.

They celebrated the US not hosting the Olympics. Spin it all you want but that's anti-American.

Why? Its amsuing to watch the "Not my President!" bullshit get carried on. You know, the "Not my President" bullshit started by the Democrats a few years back. Seems the shoe is now on the other foot. Instead of the Democrats cheering the death of US soldiers and the Iraqi War its now Republicans cheering Chicago not hosting the Olympics.

Funny you decide to now feign outrage at something that has been happening for years.

To the point, Republicans are quite anti-"American", assuming you use the Democrats view of what America should be. Which is more akin to what Venezuela or Russia are, so yes I would oppose the Democrats idea of America as well.

Democrats started that because of a questionable election, bad economic policies that ruined our economy, invading Iraq w/o cause, torture, holding prisoners in secrecy without trials, wiretapping w/o warrants just to name a few issues. While the left fought those the right called them un-American.

Now the right wants to accuse Obama of trying to ruin the country because of health care reform and the Olympics. Can you guess why its hard to take you seriously?

 

[cubby1223]

Meh, Krugman is also picking and choosing his facts to specifically paint the picture he wants, regardless of reality.

But again that is what he has always done.

 

[Atreus21]

I think the Pot is downright molesting the kettle at this point.

 

[Fear No Evil]

Originally posted by: Specop 007

Originally posted by: ayabe

Originally posted by: Genx87
I absolutely love the dementia of the left on the politics of spite. Those 8 years of Bush were nothing but glowing reviews and mature discussion from democrats and the left.

Like the last 7-8 months are something new in the world of politics.

You won't find a comparable situation during the Bush years, you're making the mistake of moral equivalency, again.

This <> that.

I dont recall America being in the running to host any Olympics during the Bush Administration. So yes, you are right. There is no comparable situation. That hardly makes Genx87s point any less valid.

Chicago was named as a finalist for the 2016 Olympics in, I believe, June of 2008. So unless Barack Hussein Obama (mmm mmm mmm) timewarped GWB that statement is inaccurate.

 

[cubby1223]

Seriously, Krugmen pegs the Republican primary opposition against Obama's health care reform plan is the death panels. The party's main attack is against the public options that likely will lead to a government takeover of health care down the road.

Krugman is equally as spiteful as those he writes against :roll:

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: Specop 007

Originally posted by: Robor

Originally posted by: rudder

Originally posted by: Robor

Originally posted by: Jaskalas

To the point, Republicans are quite anti-"American", assuming you use the Democrats view of what America should be. Which is more akin to what Venezuela or Russia are, so yes I would oppose the Democrats idea of America as well.

You must live in the same bunker Dick Cheney does?

 

[Ausm]

Originally posted by: Fear No Evil

Originally posted by: Specop 007

Originally posted by: ayabe

Originally posted by: Genx87

Chicago was named as a finalist for the 2016 Olympics in, I believe, June of 2008. So unless Barack Hussein Obama (mmm mmm mmm) timewarped GWB that statement is inaccurate.

Are you the Drugster's aka Rush limbaugh love child?

 

[Specop 007]

Originally posted by: Fear No Evil

Originally posted by: Specop 007

Originally posted by: ayabe

Originally posted by: Genx87
I absolutely love the dementia of the left on the politics of spite. Those 8 years of Bush were nothing but glowing reviews and mature discussion from democrats and the left.

Like the last 7-8 months are something new in the world of politics.

You won't find a comparable situation during the Bush years, you're making the mistake of moral equivalency, again.

This <> that.

I dont recall America being in the running to host any Olympics during the Bush Administration. So yes, you are right. There is no comparable situation. That hardly makes Genx87s point any less valid.

Chicago was named as a finalist for the 2016 Olympics in, I believe, June of 2008. So unless Barack Hussein Obama (mmm mmm mmm) timewarped GWB that statement is inaccurate.

I thought the vote was just a few days ago, not back in June of 08. I guess I am mistaken then.