Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Octafish

(55,745 posts)
20. Cass Sunstein, is that you?
Fri Nov 2, 2012, 11:28 AM
Nov 2012

The guy thinks anything critical that's conspiracy theory should be censored, even the Bush administration warmongering and assorted treasons.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Yet the editorial board complains about Nate Silver looking too partisan. pointsoflight Nov 2012 #1
Did that statement about "managing the economy" jump out at you CTyankee Nov 2012 #3
Yes, that's statement is insane ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2012 #18
Oh, come on David, you know the President doesn't roll like that Sugarcoated Nov 2012 #21
yea, what else is new quinnox Nov 2012 #2
and get rid of their great comedic talent, no way. grantcart Nov 2012 #4
Brooks is buying into some major conspiracy theory here, IMO. CTyankee Nov 2012 #5
Obama responded to the midterm defeat by extending the Bush tax cuts Enrique Nov 2012 #6
that he did, of course. But that isn't exactly "managing the business cycle" in the way that I CTyankee Nov 2012 #7
it sounds like nonsense Enrique Nov 2012 #9
Well, if you want the full "treatment" yes, you should read it. But check it out as a favor and let CTyankee Nov 2012 #15
ok I read it and it makes perfect sense Enrique Nov 2012 #16
The 99 percent don't want deficit reduction. Fawke Em Nov 2012 #30
Which is why they're banging the drum so hard Hydra Nov 2012 #31
Brooks is a human dribble glass byeya Nov 2012 #8
For a complete takedown of David Brook's bullshit.... hwmnbn Nov 2012 #10
Excellent piece. Also, read the NYT LTTE today for reaction to that earlier Brooks column this week. CTyankee Nov 2012 #12
The Times should fire an opinion writer because he voices an opinion onenote Nov 2012 #11
Well, I guess the NYT should publish outlandish conspiracy theories in their OpEd selections then. CTyankee Nov 2012 #14
Cass Sunstein, is that you? Octafish Nov 2012 #20
Don't know about Sunstein's ideas, but wild assertions without any accompanying documentation or CTyankee Nov 2012 #25
Move to the Center? What party is that what won't compromise? Justice Nov 2012 #13
Brooks is a weenie! RevStPatrick Nov 2012 #17
Brooks is a Moonie. Octafish Nov 2012 #19
Brooks is a weenie moonie. Uncle Joe Nov 2012 #22
what's wrong with the economy booming anyway? NoMoreWarNow Nov 2012 #23
I'd support this cyglet Nov 2012 #24
Once he's medicated it will all stop. CTyankee Nov 2012 #26
Ah, but this is what sells question everything Nov 2012 #27
David Brooks is an ambulatory turd hifiguy Nov 2012 #28
Brooks to Fox Yul A Nov 2012 #29
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»The New York Times needs ...»Reply #20