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Showing Original Post only (View all)Paul Krugman- Romney's Sick Joke [View all]
OK, so Obama did a terrible job in the debate, and Romney did well. But in the end, this isnt or shouldnt be about theater criticism, it should be about substance. And the fact is that everything Obama said was basically true, while much of what Romney said was either outright false or so misleading as to be the moral equivalent of a lie.
Above all, theres this:
MR. ROMNEY: Let well, actually actually its its its a lengthy description, but number one, pre-existing conditions are covered under my plan.
No, they arent. Romneys advisers have conceded as much in the past; last night they did it again.
I guess you could say that Romneys claim wasnt exactly a lie, since some people with preexisting conditions would retain coverage. But as I said, its the moral equivalent of a lie; if you think he promised something real, youre the butt of a sick joke.
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http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/04/romneys-sick-joke/
About as angry as I've seen Dr. Krugman on his blog.
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Romney's plan according to his 60 minute interview would include Emergency Rooms
liberal N proud
Oct 2012
#1
That's precisely how I've been describing it - "R" = RUDE, "D" = DIGNIFIED, bush taught us that!
George II
Oct 2012
#20
Can anyone explain how people with preexisting conditions will be covered under Romney's plan
PA Democrat
Oct 2012
#5
That was what was so damn frustrating. Mitt got away with his blatant lies.
PA Democrat
Oct 2012
#10
I sure hope you're right. I could just not figure out why Obama let him get away with so much.
George II
Oct 2012
#22
Mitt's lies have energized my wife. She is pissed. And she's not very political.
JoePhilly
Oct 2012
#11
So are the big nominations at the conventions. And Lyin' came off looking great.
Indpndnt
Oct 2012
#36
It doesn't matter whether or not you think people have a "right" to healthcare
magical thyme
Oct 2012
#46