Paul Krugman: In Defense of Obama (Rolling Stone)

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Reverse Citizen's United. However, without having a majority, I don't see that happening. I understand your frustration, but that is the battle. If we don't win (holding your nose or not), the next crash means major suffering for all of us. There are very few tools left and the next step is third world status. That is something that some would love... people so worried about survival they don't question where the paycheck is coming from.

I really like Bernie Saunders, however, if you are going that route Elizabeth Warren has a lot more understanding of economics. My real fear is that they would tear up either one in this environment. You have to be a person that actually practices not taking things personally. I watch people in debates and you can tell (at least I think I can), people who are not experienced enough to not let what people say get to you. The President has that, but even he gets worn down sometimes. Tim Geithner was able to do that, he always amazed me how cool he could be in hearings when both sides were attacking (please don't start screaming at me about how bad the policies were, it is just an observation about people who let things get to them and those that don't). It is a hard lesson to learn, but one that serves you well in life. Things can unfortunately take time to get it where you want it to be. Kinda what hard work to accomplish a goal is all about.

I definitely don't know all things, all I know is that I would be more comfortable with Elizabeth Warren as a VP to learn what it takes to be a "successful" President in the future. She would be great if I were confident she could withstand the stress. Jimmy Carter was pretty good and look at what they did to him.