Paul Krugman discusses the contrary indicator of magazine covers using that Paul Krugman Newsweek cover as an example. Heh.
(As far as the substance goes, I’m glad Krugman is speaking out about his reluctance for the existing Obama plan – while of course I hope Obama’s plan works, having a credible guy like Krugman out there will undoubtedly wield some kind of pressure on the administration. My guess is that the President wouldn’t enact a plan he didn’t believe would work – he has nothing to gain from a practical or political point of view if it doesn’t. So while Geithner hasn’t wowed me, I trust the President.)
UPDATE: It’s also worth noting what it takes for an outspoken liberal to get on the cover of a newsweekly. You have to be on a different side of an issue than a Democratic president.
So say we all.
worth noting too that the only substantive criticism of the administration seems to be coming from the left.
I think the difference here is that Krugman is unfettered by political considerations and can simply state what he believes would be the best plan, while the President has to propose things that will fly w/ the con democrats and to a lesser degree the repubs.
When so many on the Left said they would be just as tough on Democrats as they were on Republicans, I guess it is a bit encouraging to see that perhaps one or two were being somewhat honest, even if it is so far merely token resistance.
Here’s another candid assessment from one of the Suddenly Disillusioned, Earl Ofari Hutchinson.
Huffington Post: Wave the White Flag in the Limbaugh War
Dennis: Here’s another candid assessment from one of the Suddenly Disillusioned, Earl Ofari Hutchinson.
So Limbaugh’s ratings have risen during the time Dems are pushing the idea that Limbaugh is the voice of the Republican party and it’s actual leader. Yeah, so?
Listening doesn’t equal believing or following. Could well be more folks are listening because they now think Rush is the GOP leader and they come away (as I have) thinking “This is what Repubs they are following? Ye gods!”
Sean D. Martin-
You really need to Take the Limbaugh Challenge.
Liberals who hate Rush Limbaugh — why don’t you actually listen to his show before bashing him?
–by Andrew Klavan
So, has Fox News screamed about this stupidly close close-up without make-up the way they did about VP candidate Sandra Palin’s?
This has been another edition of easy answerable rhetorical questions.
Dennis: You really need to Take the Limbaugh Challenge.
Liberals who hate Rush Limbaugh — why don’t you actually listen to his show before bashing him?
–by Andrew Klavan
Which part of “Could well be more folks are listening because they now think Rush is the GOP leader and they come away (as I have) thinking “This is what Repubs they are following? Ye gods!”” did you not understand?
I have been listening to Limbaugh. Admittedly not to all of his multi-hour program. But I’ve been listening to swaths of it. I have listened and seen him comment many times over the years. My opinion of him is formed not on what others have told me but on what I’ve heard myself.
Is it just impossible for you to believe that people could disagree with Limbaugh? That anyone who does just clearly hasn’t ever listened to the man for themselves, ’cause if they did they’d see how right he is? Sorry, Dennis. Reality just doesn’t work that way.
Is it just impossible for you to believe that people could disagree with Limbaugh? Sean D.
Honestly, I believe you do. But I also believe that what this guys says is largely true; that there are a lot of people that don’t have the first clue about the guy but think they do because of the snippets they see on tv or on a blog or what they’ve heard someone else say about him.
I’ve listened to him, Dense. Mostly for the LOLs. He provides a good outlet for my road rage much of the time.
Dennis: there are a lot of people that don’t have the first clue about the guy but think they do because of the snippets they see on tv or on a blog or what they’ve heard someone else say about him.
Good to know we won’t be seeing you to quote any more right-wing talking points since you won’t just repeat what you’ve heard, base things you say on snippets you see on TV or a blog or just heard from someone else.