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davidpdx

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175. I'd make phone calls or send emails if he was nominated

Reply to Spitfire of ATJ (Reply #74)

Sun Sep 15, 2013, 09:29 PM

Sep 2013

Someone start a draft Krugman for Fed Chair petition.

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Summers Withdraws Name for Fed Chairmanship [View all] The Straight Story Sep 2013 OP

Fantastic LittleBlue Sep 2013 #1

We are seeing progress? Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #12

Not only as virtually all of the economic gains gone to the wealthiest Americans LittleBlue Sep 2013 #21

I know Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #29

Interest rate swaps are pretty mild derivatives. Lucky Luciano Sep 2013 #72

Anything that causes the Harvard endowment Aerows Sep 2013 #123

Not saying Summers is a good trader. Lucky Luciano Sep 2013 #179

The bond market is going to soar knowing he's out of the running Aerows Sep 2013 #183

I have nothing particularly good to say about Summers. Lucky Luciano Sep 2013 #186

He's a destructive economist Aerows Sep 2013 #187

I see the 10 yr better by 2.5 bps. With SPX up 1%. Lucky Luciano Sep 2013 #189

No Brainer. n/t Aerows Sep 2013 #193

I stand corrected on market impacts of summers' exit. Lucky Luciano Sep 2013 #210

Hey Lucky.. dixiegrrrrl Sep 2013 #202

Hey DG! Lucky Luciano Sep 2013 #242

Why doesn't the President recognize this? Enthusiast Sep 2013 #104

It isn't going to help reducing the value of bonds Aerows Sep 2013 #185

Maybe thats where we come in... Left Coast2020 Sep 2013 #195

I know, Phlem Sep 2013 #59

I think we have differing definitions Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #205

No, we're thinking the same thing Phlem Sep 2013 #236

Romney got a raise. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #68

Romney is more of a stock man Aerows Sep 2013 #184

Here's the thing. One of the ways the government pays for things is by issuing bonds.... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #191

What else is new? Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #206

Romney was great at one thing.... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #211

Amen to that Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #234

Yeah, it's improving. progressoid Sep 2013 #99

I hope they burn in hell Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #207

I was out of work for almost six months in 2009 because of the recession, cheapdate Sep 2013 #125

Get used to them. As capitalism spirals downward......... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #133

I'm glad things are improving for you Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #208

You are not looking up high enough the 1% are doing great! Heather MC Sep 2013 #167

There you go! Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #209

I know...I nearly choked on my morning tea when I read that part in the OP. deutsey Sep 2013 #200

Oh yeah Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #204

It exposes the true sentiments of the President. Enthusiast Sep 2013 #103

I was SO SURE that this was the Onion... CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2013 #2

Me, too! Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #15

Me too. DURHAM D Sep 2013 #38

I thought so as well. WHOOHOO! nt antigop Sep 2013 #40

Me too. I also had to check to make sure. Sounded too good to be true!!! OregonBlue Sep 2013 #50

Same here Katashi_itto Sep 2013 #94

Good. LiberalAndProud Sep 2013 #3

Afterwards followed by Summers immediately reestablishing his lucrative ties to Citi n/t brentspeak Sep 2013 #4

good. he should have done that much sooner. xchrom Sep 2013 #5

Yes!!! n/t KelleyD Sep 2013 #6

He actually did something I agree with! arcane1 Sep 2013 #7

Haha, great reply - nt lyonn Sep 2013 #49

BACKFLIPS !!!! marmar Sep 2013 #8

Yes!!!!!!!!!!! Autumn Sep 2013 #9

Fan fucking tastic! morningfog Sep 2013 #10

Let's hope Obama doesn't just jump from Summers to Geithner. liberal_at_heart Sep 2013 #11

He tried Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #13

Geithner has already bowed out. eom tiredtoo Sep 2013 #102

I know Stargazer09 Sep 2013 #108

Geithner is ok. roamer65 Sep 2013 #69

"They delivered the needed liquidity to stabilize the situation". .....for the banks Vanje Sep 2013 #81

I understand... roamer65 Sep 2013 #93

The bailouts should have been conditional. Enthusiast Sep 2013 #107

"The bailouts should have been conditional."......... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #136

how about the banks and their fucking derivatives? What has your team of experts done rhett o rick Sep 2013 #178

We need a economist with some sense at the Helm Cryptoad Sep 2013 #110

Holly smokes. They saved the banks. We are still screwed. You rhett o rick Sep 2013 #177

Geithner has already said NO, so no risk there. Mass Sep 2013 #117

Maybe...maybe not. roamer65 Sep 2013 #150

If I had to make a choice between the two give me Geithner. PragmaticLiberal Sep 2013 #190

Excellent gopiscrap Sep 2013 #14

this is good news irisblue Sep 2013 #16

Yayyyy! Vanje Sep 2013 #17

Public pressure DOES work. Great news! n/t Melinda Sep 2013 #18

+1 woo me with science Sep 2013 #19

Sometimes, and this could be one of them. tomg Sep 2013 #26

The 99 percent is finding its voice. woo me with science Sep 2013 #20

People are waking up. Isn't it great? liberal_at_heart Sep 2013 #23

It is BelgianMadCow Sep 2013 #37

First Syria, now this... awoke_in_2003 Sep 2013 #112

I think the Democrats are finally hearing us heaven05 Sep 2013 #148

Best news I've heard all day Aerows Sep 2013 #22

From your keyboard to God's gaze. nt Vanje Sep 2013 #30

One can only hope!! Aerows Sep 2013 #36

Seriously, what was Obama thinking? Glad he knows when to back down...so far. dkf Sep 2013 #44

I don't know Aerows Sep 2013 #80

I think Summers backed down--he didn't want to have to deal w/Warren at hearings. nt MADem Sep 2013 #124

That would have been epic. Aerows Sep 2013 #129

Geithner is running the selection process. roamer65 Sep 2013 #160

Summers may have just backed off of his own accord--after all, Geithner wouldn't have MADem Sep 2013 #192

Crosspost Pimpin my grrrl: Janet Yellin Vanje Sep 2013 #24

I hope for her, too Aerows Sep 2013 #111

Yellen is the new favorite. nt MADem Sep 2013 #126

I am quite pleasantly shocked nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #25

Whew. n/t Egalitarian Thug Sep 2013 #27

Good. No further comment required. ewagner Sep 2013 #28

Oh Thank God! I wont have to foment revolution ....this week, any way Vanje Sep 2013 #31

Well, don't put down the Marx just yet....... socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #138

Great news! ljm2002 Sep 2013 #32

Great News! Now I've gotta check out Donald Kohn! KoKo Sep 2013 #33

Well, that worked out well for everyone. Baitball Blogger Sep 2013 #34

Thank you Larry DJ13 Sep 2013 #35

whewww... whttevrr Sep 2013 #39

Interesting. quakerboy Sep 2013 #41

Article says Yellen or Donald Kohn. Here's Kohn's Bio: KoKo Sep 2013 #46

also served as a key adviser to former Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan Oilwellian Sep 2013 #82

That should disqualify him immediately. roamer65 Sep 2013 #115

First thought Aerows Sep 2013 #120

Oh God, no Aerows Sep 2013 #121

Yep...bothered me, too. At least he's not from Harvard...that's the plus KoKo Sep 2013 #127

I think Yellen is a good choice Aerows Sep 2013 #132

So another neo-liberal Freidmanite?........ socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #142

True...lie down with dogs or cats in the wild...and one Ends up with Fleas..... KoKo Sep 2013 #145

Janet Yellin Vanje Sep 2013 #47

And there you have it. BumRushDaShow Sep 2013 #42

This news made my day!! lyonn Sep 2013 #43

so another poutrage bites the dust... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #45

Post removed Post removed Sep 2013 #51

waah somebody call the Whambulance! VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #54

I think Summers deserves full credit for not allowing Obama to nominate him. joshcryer Sep 2013 #52

What does that even mean? WilliamPitt Sep 2013 #66

You have not seen comments that suggest that since Summers is the "nominee" Obama is evil incarnate? VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #71

You sound like a fortune cookie. WilliamPitt Sep 2013 #78

and you haven't been sounding very wise at all lately... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #83

I put that poster on ignore for a bit Vanje Sep 2013 #84

More like a committee of fortune cookies. N.T. Warren Stupidity Sep 2013 #130

I am not the one "predicting the future" with obviously invalid fortune cookies VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #219

No, VR sounds like someone who hates most DUers - and Elizabeth Warren muriel_volestrangler Sep 2013 #161

Who is objecting to Summers? VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #217

So no matter what happens..... FredStembottom Sep 2013 #223

no.....but I have been right alot... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #224

Which to me sounds like: FredStembottom Sep 2013 #225

"what it sounds like to you" VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #227

Actually, I conduct myself pretty modestly around here. FredStembottom Sep 2013 #232

You might.....but was I originally talking to you? VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #233

True. I did jump in. FredStembottom Sep 2013 #235

Must be a reason for the "hair on fire" gets brought up .... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #237

I think we have come to a resting place. FredStembottom Sep 2013 #238

Please remember that "we won" when Obama has yet another success.... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #241

Yes, you show it - you hate us, and spend your time insulting us muriel_volestrangler Sep 2013 #228

hate a strong word... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #231

New word: "Derp-rage" amb123 Sep 2013 #203

for the "hair on fire rage brigade? VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #220

Oh you poor poor baby. When this happens its called winning:) grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #197

so what's your next failed prediction? VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #221

Obama will re-introduce the public option!!! grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #243

Oh Great...now you jinxed it! VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #244

cue the stories about how Yellin is the spawn of Satan and the Wal-Mart heirs. nt geek tragedy Sep 2013 #48

This is for you too Vanje Sep 2013 #55

I thought Summers would have been a terrible pick and greatly preferred Yellin. geek tragedy Sep 2013 #140

I think that's called political opinion........ socialist_n_TN Sep 2013 #144

The fickle nature of discussion boards is such that geek tragedy Sep 2013 #147

I think Yellin would be a GREAT Fed Chair Vanje Sep 2013 #152

Have they accused Yellin of being a secret PNAC plant yet? VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #56

Go away Vanje Sep 2013 #57

"tough titty said the kitty VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #61

you had a grandmother ? Phlem Sep 2013 #70

one of the greatest ever... VanillaRhapsody Sep 2013 #73

a tainted grandmother Vanje Sep 2013 #86

You know the saying. If her grandmother had testicles she'd be my grandfather. Quantess Sep 2013 #119

they're getting worse than teabaggers Phlem Sep 2013 #141

I so fucking love you Autumn Sep 2013 #159

Oh my god... DURHAM D Sep 2013 #172

Thanks! Phlem Sep 2013 #188

Thread police should be required to show their badge. nt sufrommich Sep 2013 #63

Not from me Aerows Sep 2013 #128

That's for the best. polichick Sep 2013 #53

Yea! truebluegreen Sep 2013 #58

Too many people are suspicious of Summers.. fadedrose Sep 2013 #60

Just like Obama planned it. WilliamPitt Sep 2013 #62

I think you and I just said the same thing but different......nt fadedrose Sep 2013 #65

He has been "Susan Rice'd" ProSense Sep 2013 #90

Never should have been on the list to begin with. WilliamPitt Sep 2013 #91

WOO HOO! bigwillq Sep 2013 #64

Janet Yellen should be an absolute shoo-in (nt) Nye Bevan Sep 2013 #67

I have a suggestion... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #74

We could only wish...nt roamer65 Sep 2013 #76

That would work! nt Vanje Sep 2013 #87

I don't think he's allowed near the White House. nt woo me with science Sep 2013 #97

They might even call Obama a commie.... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #158

That would be awesome Aerows Sep 2013 #139

I'm sick of the "Mood Ring" school of economics. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #157

Me too Aerows Sep 2013 #168

Krugman has frequently said he's no administrator muriel_volestrangler Sep 2013 #163

Ask him if he would rather have Summers. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #169

He has many times said Janet Yellen is the best candidate muriel_volestrangler Sep 2013 #199

Okay, I respect his endorsement.... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #215

Woow! that is hilarously laughable; how did that end? mazzarro Sep 2013 #218

He had a real hard time with his "Lazy Liberals on Welfare" routine... Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #226

So would Krugman be bad at presidenting since he is not a good administrator? -- n/t mazzarro Sep 2013 #216

I'm sure he would say so muriel_volestrangler Sep 2013 #229

I'd make phone calls or send emails if he was nominated davidpdx Sep 2013 #175

Is it odd that I want to consider... Xyzse Sep 2013 #213

Wow. nt DanTex Sep 2013 #75

ROFL malaise Sep 2013 #77

Fabulous. Perhaps Obama is starting to listen to folks on point Sep 2013 #79

+1 grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #198

I almost want to cry, I'm so relieved. K&R n/t OneGrassRoot Sep 2013 #85

That is exactly how I feel Vanje Sep 2013 #89

Halle-fucking-lujah. NuclearDem Sep 2013 #88

Good riddance to bad rubish. JEB Sep 2013 #92

Well, well Iwillnevergiveup Sep 2013 #95

If it weren't for activists on DU, this would never have happened: they deserve all the credit! alcibiades_mystery Sep 2013 #96

Are you seriously making fun of activism? Vanje Sep 2013 #98

Oh, never that alcibiades_mystery Sep 2013 #105

It's always good to make fun of yourself. Jakes Progress Sep 2013 #106

:D Aerows Sep 2013 #143

That's exactly Caretha Sep 2013 #153

I see political activism is now a point of ridicule. Wow. myrna minx Sep 2013 #214

Kind of progress we are seeing today? Enthusiast Sep 2013 #100

Pop the Champagne! DonCoquixote Sep 2013 #101

Aww. I'm sure he can find another rich white banker for the job. Jakes Progress Sep 2013 #109

YES! Hopefully, the next guy going up for the position isn't a corrupt bankster... backscatter712 Sep 2013 #113

The next "guy" is likely to be a "gal." MADem Sep 2013 #122

WOOT! Jackpine Radical Sep 2013 #114

Yayyyyyyy! Owl Sep 2013 #116

I think this is all down to Elizabeth Warren. She vowed to raise hell. MADem Sep 2013 #118

WOOOOOO FREAKIN HOOOOOO!!!!!!!! magical thyme Sep 2013 #131

This is FANTASTIC news! So amazingly great! Safetykitten Sep 2013 #134

This is the thing Ziggy's so scared of...... DeSwiss Sep 2013 #135

cool! heaven05 Sep 2013 #137

So, Larry's leadership "made the kind of progress we are seeing today." Buns_of_Fire Sep 2013 #146

Good. Here's hoping the nominee isn't someone less-known with the same mindset. n/t winter is coming Sep 2013 #149

To quote one of my favorite movies mythology Sep 2013 #151

Awesome ismnotwasm Sep 2013 #154

Stock futures up 20. Benton D Struckcheon Sep 2013 #155

Makes me downright giddy. mmonk Sep 2013 #156

Good news!! rury Sep 2013 #162

There goes a productive week of DUers denouncing the party. JohnnyRingo Sep 2013 #164

I dont think those "things" fixed themselves Vanje Sep 2013 #165

Maybe. JohnnyRingo Sep 2013 #182

Happy K&R What Obama saw in the misogynistic incompitent poseur I'll never know. pam4water Sep 2013 #166

Asian and Australian stock markets are already loving it. roamer65 Sep 2013 #170

OK, FDR Democrats, it's time to celebrate . . . Jack Rabbit Sep 2013 #171

Happy day! Schmuck that he is, noted his reluctance Jefferson23 Sep 2013 #173

I thanked my Senator Merkley on Friday... As we all should for him, Elizabeth Warren & Sherod Brown cascadiance Sep 2013 #174

Good riddance! emsimon33 Sep 2013 #176

. blkmusclmachine Sep 2013 #180

sadly, I don't think the fact that he is so despised has any impact on him. niyad Sep 2013 #181

Great news. Probably not for the reasons Summers states, but great news AllyCat Sep 2013 #194

Yippee! Two wins in one week! You people are too much:)) grahamhgreen Sep 2013 #196

Now go away or we shall taunt you a second time! deutsey Sep 2013 #201

I'd like to join this celebration. myrna minx Sep 2013 #212

Good. K&R nt TBF Sep 2013 #222

But but but... ljm2002 Sep 2013 #230

Best news I've heard so far today. Beacool Sep 2013 #239

Withdraw his name from what? Was he nominated for something? Rex Sep 2013 #240