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NewJeffCT

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8. while I agree with Krugman

Tue Jul 14, 2015, 10:23 AM

Jul 2015

right wing heads won't be exploding because in their insular little world, they won't be reading an "out of touch intellectual elitist" like Paul Krugman. I think there are Tea Party bylaws that say if you read Paul Krugman or watch Rachel Maddow, you are required to turn in your membership card.

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Krugman: GOP base loves Trump because he is loudmouthed, belligerent racist just like they are. [View all] kairos12 Jul 2015 OP

Ding ding we have a winner malaise Jul 2015 #1

So true. n/t onyourleft Jul 2015 #2

Wow, PK has lost even more weight...I must say he looks quite handsome... CTyankee Jul 2015 #3

Can't wait for Bernie to make him head of the Fed! fbc Jul 2015 #4

Yep, love Krugman! passiveporcupine Jul 2015 #35

Two dreamboats. ((swoon)) eom SusanaMontana41 Jul 2015 #49

Bingo! Myrina Jul 2015 #5

Yes, that's a big part of the mythical American Dream. BeanMusical Jul 2015 #14

Exactly! jaxind Jul 2015 #6

Welcome to DU kairos12 Jul 2015 #9

It all just reflects on what kind of people the Republicans really are! AlbertCat Jul 2015 #26

If your statement was an OP, AlbertCat, raven mad Jul 2015 #45

Hi! Welcome! n/t SusanaMontana41 Jul 2015 #50

One MEELION "Ks" and Rs" for this! bullwinkle428 Jul 2015 #7

OMG, I badly needed a lol! Thank you! BeanMusical Jul 2015 #15

while I agree with Krugman NewJeffCT Jul 2015 #8

He nailed it. smirkymonkey Jul 2015 #10

What I find crazy is artislife Jul 2015 #21

I think people are tired of hearing the same old shit from politicians. smirkymonkey Jul 2015 #29

Yup nt artislife Jul 2015 #30

Yeah, and you see who Krugman thinks they'll end up nominating: Jebbie mnhtnbb Jul 2015 #11

I predict either Jeb or Scott Walker. lark Jul 2015 #27

They both make me want to mnhtnbb Jul 2015 #33

+1,000,000 lark Jul 2015 #55

Right Cosmocat Jul 2015 #51

k and r for truth niyad Jul 2015 #12

Absolutely gollygee Jul 2015 #13

They're accusing him of being a "Clinton mole" nxylas Jul 2015 #16

The Faux News Faction Roland99 Jul 2015 #17

Wrestlers make all kind of crazy things because it's their job, it's part of the show. BeanMusical Jul 2015 #18

George Will just soiled his undies. Spitfire of ATJ Jul 2015 #19

No, he had his quote knave do it for him. kairos12 Jul 2015 #20

The smarter ones might get mad. lark Jul 2015 #22

Amen Doctor_J Jul 2015 #23

yes but deancr Jul 2015 #32

Daaaaaaang. Jester Messiah Jul 2015 #24

I wholeheartedly agree! City Lights Jul 2015 #25

As Janet Napolitano said: AlbertCat Jul 2015 #28

Exactly. City Lights Jul 2015 #31

Nothing Repukes hate more than "illegals" and LibDemAlways Jul 2015 #34

Cowboy culture. nt Tommy_Carcetti Jul 2015 #36

Rethugs hate political correctness Takket Jul 2015 #37

Yep Thespian2 Jul 2015 #38

That is the intellectual equivalent of Bruce Lee's hifiguy Jul 2015 #39

K & R SunSeeker Jul 2015 #40

The trouble with Krugman is rustbeltvoice Jul 2015 #41

Ahem, Trump......... Beacool Jul 2015 #42

he was on earlier restorefreedom Jul 2015 #46

The guy is a megalomaniac and a hypocrite. Beacool Jul 2015 #47

and he claims he will be the best jobs president restorefreedom Jul 2015 #54

I have always said this about Republicans like Donald Trump and Chris Christie, to name a few. GETPLANING Jul 2015 #43

Well said. kairos12 Jul 2015 #44

The Rude Pundit said Christie reminds Republicans of their abusive fathers nxylas Jul 2015 #48

Trump is the GOP's "Springtime For Hitler" no_hypocrisy Jul 2015 #52

I like Krugman more every day. Vinca Jul 2015 #53

Yep. Conservatives live in constant, all pervasive states of ignorance, fear, and hate. Zorra Jul 2015 #56