Krugman opinion: "Yes, he could"

[Statistikhengst]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/16/o...e-and-climate-president-obamas-big-deals.html

You should judge leaders by their achievements, not their press, and in terms of policy substance Mr. Obama is having a seriously good year. In fact, there’s a very good chance that 2014 will go down in the record books as one of those years when America took a major turn in the right direction.

First, health reform is now a reality — and despite a shambolic start, it’s looking like a big success story. Remember how nobody was going to sign up? First-year enrollments came in above projections. Remember how people who signed up weren’t actually going to pay their premiums? The vast majority have.

We don’t yet have a full picture of the impact of reform on the previously uninsured, but all the information we do have indicates major progress. Surveys, like the monthly survey by Gallup, show a sharp drop in the percentage of Americans reporting themselves as uninsured. States that expanded Medicaid and actively promoted the new exchanges have done especially well — for example, a new survey of Minnesota shows a 40 percent drop in the number of uninsured residents....


....Then there’s climate policy. The Obama administration’s new rules on power plants won’t be enough in themselves to save the planet, but they’re a real start — and are by far the most important environmental initiative since the Clean Air Act. I’d add that this is an issue on which Mr. Obama is showing some real passion.

Oh, and financial reform, although it’s much weaker than it should have been, is real — just ask all those Wall Street types who, enraged by the new limits on their wheeling and dealing, have turned their backs on the Democrats.

Put it all together, and Mr. Obama is looking like a very consequential president indeed. There were huge missed opportunities early in his administration — inadequate stimulus, the failure to offer significant relief to distressed homeowners. Also, he wasted years in pursuit of a Grand Bargain on the budget that, aside from turning out to be impossible, would have moved America in the wrong direction. But in his second term he is making good on the promise of real change for the better. So why all the bad press?

Part of the answer may be Mr. Obama’s relatively low approval rating. But this mainly reflects political polarization — strong approval from Democrats but universal opposition from Republicans — which is more a sign of the times than a problem with the president. Anyway, you’re supposed to judge presidents by what they do, not by fickle public opinion...

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I suspect that history is going to smile upon this president, when all is said and done.

Now, feel free to discuss. I suspect that some of you will probably scream. Carry on.

 

[Mac1958]

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Obama's presidency will soon be seen as the turning point, the moment that America started becoming a Euro-social democracy.

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[Meathead]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/16/o...e-and-climate-president-obamas-big-deals.html

You should judge leaders by their achievements, not their press, and in terms of policy substance Mr. Obama is having a seriously good year. In fact, there’s a very good chance that 2014 will go down in the record books as one of those years when America took a major turn in the right direction.

First, health reform is now a reality — and despite a shambolic start, it’s looking like a big success story. Remember how nobody was going to sign up? First-year enrollments came in above projections. Remember how people who signed up weren’t actually going to pay their premiums? The vast majority have.

We don’t yet have a full picture of the impact of reform on the previously uninsured, but all the information we do have indicates major progress. Surveys, like the monthly survey by Gallup, show a sharp drop in the percentage of Americans reporting themselves as uninsured. States that expanded Medicaid and actively promoted the new exchanges have done especially well — for example, a new survey of Minnesota shows a 40 percent drop in the number of uninsured residents....


....Then there’s climate policy. The Obama administration’s new rules on power plants won’t be enough in themselves to save the planet, but they’re a real start — and are by far the most important environmental initiative since the Clean Air Act. I’d add that this is an issue on which Mr. Obama is showing some real passion.

Oh, and financial reform, although it’s much weaker than it should have been, is real — just ask all those Wall Street types who, enraged by the new limits on their wheeling and dealing, have turned their backs on the Democrats.

Put it all together, and Mr. Obama is looking like a very consequential president indeed. There were huge missed opportunities early in his administration — inadequate stimulus, the failure to offer significant relief to distressed homeowners. Also, he wasted years in pursuit of a Grand Bargain on the budget that, aside from turning out to be impossible, would have moved America in the wrong direction. But in his second term he is making good on the promise of real change for the better. So why all the bad press?

Part of the answer may be Mr. Obama’s relatively low approval rating. But this mainly reflects political polarization — strong approval from Democrats but universal opposition from Republicans — which is more a sign of the times than a problem with the president. Anyway, you’re supposed to judge presidents by what they do, not by fickle public opinion...

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I suspect that history is going to smile upon this president, when all is said and done.

Now, feel free to discuss. I suspect that some of you will probably scream. Carry on.

An article like this from a hack pretty much sums up abject failure. Success need not be explained.

 

[Sarah G]

Of course anything complimentary to Obama was written by a "Hack". How disrespectful of people who have actually accomplished something in their lives.

What have you done, Meathead? I mean besides getting on here and running your mouth with wingnutty talking points?

 

[sameech]

Let's see--if we kill coal, which is only used for electric generation, we drive up the demand for natural gas and petroleum which drives up their prices which drive up the cost of everything which drives up the cost of living. Seems to be of great consequence since electric is at all-time highs. No wonder Obama also wants us to have electric cars--it is a huge boom to Big Oil.

The Chained Consumer Price Index and cost of electricity have hit all time highs under Obama. What a coincidence.

 

[Meathead]

Of course anything complimentary to Obama was written by a "Hack". How disrespectful of people who have actually accomplished something in their lives.

What have you done, Meathead? I mean besides getting on here and running your mouth with wingnutty talking points?

Are you saying Krugman is not a hack?! Seriously?

Whatever I've done, I've little doubt that it trumps you or the OP. Post-graduate degree, good job and raising a very good kid, all without affirmative action or entitlements.

Things I'm sure you could not even dream of.

 

[Sallow]

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/06/16/o...e-and-climate-president-obamas-big-deals.html

You should judge leaders by their achievements, not their press, and in terms of policy substance Mr. Obama is having a seriously good year. In fact, there’s a very good chance that 2014 will go down in the record books as one of those years when America took a major turn in the right direction.

First, health reform is now a reality — and despite a shambolic start, it’s looking like a big success story. Remember how nobody was going to sign up? First-year enrollments came in above projections. Remember how people who signed up weren’t actually going to pay their premiums? The vast majority have.

We don’t yet have a full picture of the impact of reform on the previously uninsured, but all the information we do have indicates major progress. Surveys, like the monthly survey by Gallup, show a sharp drop in the percentage of Americans reporting themselves as uninsured. States that expanded Medicaid and actively promoted the new exchanges have done especially well — for example, a new survey of Minnesota shows a 40 percent drop in the number of uninsured residents....


....Then there’s climate policy. The Obama administration’s new rules on power plants won’t be enough in themselves to save the planet, but they’re a real start — and are by far the most important environmental initiative since the Clean Air Act. I’d add that this is an issue on which Mr. Obama is showing some real passion.

Oh, and financial reform, although it’s much weaker than it should have been, is real — just ask all those Wall Street types who, enraged by the new limits on their wheeling and dealing, have turned their backs on the Democrats.

Put it all together, and Mr. Obama is looking like a very consequential president indeed. There were huge missed opportunities early in his administration — inadequate stimulus, the failure to offer significant relief to distressed homeowners. Also, he wasted years in pursuit of a Grand Bargain on the budget that, aside from turning out to be impossible, would have moved America in the wrong direction. But in his second term he is making good on the promise of real change for the better. So why all the bad press?

Part of the answer may be Mr. Obama’s relatively low approval rating. But this mainly reflects political polarization — strong approval from Democrats but universal opposition from Republicans — which is more a sign of the times than a problem with the president. Anyway, you’re supposed to judge presidents by what they do, not by fickle public opinion...

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I suspect that history is going to smile upon this president, when all is said and done.

Now, feel free to discuss. I suspect that some of you will probably scream. Carry on.

The mainstream press in America over the last couple of decades has really been in decline. With the advent of Right Wing "News" (It's anything but) and their raging critiques of the media, I think they got it into their heads they had to report every kookie story that came down the pipe, no matter how bizarre.

I thought after the Iraq debacle and the apology for Judith Miller was going to be a turn around.

It wasn't..

 

[LoneLaugher]

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Obama's presidency will soon be seen as the turning point, the moment that America started becoming a Euro-social democracy.

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I thought this was a transformation long in the making......with the left employing PC and coddling our children for decades. Slowly but methodically plotting the decay of American society while inching our way toward the Euro-socialist ideal?

Now.....you are going to credit this president with starting it?

Interesting. By the way.....you didn't say whether or not this "turning point" is a good thing or a bad thing. But.....since you used this bullshit as a response to a post applauding the POTUS.....we can assume you are not thrilled.

 

[LoneLaugher]

Of course anything complimentary to Obama was written by a "Hack". How disrespectful of people who have actually accomplished something in their lives.

What have you done, Meathead? I mean besides getting on here and running your mouth with wingnutty talking points?

Are you saying Krugman is not a hack?! Seriously?

Whatever I've done, I've little doubt that it trumps you or the OP. Post-graduate degree, good job and raising a very good kid, all without affirmative action or entitlements.

Things I'm sure you could not even dream of.

Feeling a little inferior this morning?

 

[HelenaHandbag]

Of course anything complimentary to Obama was written by a "Hack". How disrespectful of people who have actually accomplished something in their lives.

What have you done, Meathead? I mean besides getting on here and running your mouth with wingnutty talking points?

Krugman is a hack no matter what he is writing about. It is his job.

 

[Meathead]

Of course anything complimentary to Obama was written by a "Hack". How disrespectful of people who have actually accomplished something in their lives.

What have you done, Meathead? I mean besides getting on here and running your mouth with wingnutty talking points?

Are you saying Krugman is not a hack?! Seriously?

Whatever I've done, I've little doubt that it trumps you or the OP. Post-graduate degree, good job and raising a very good kid, all without affirmative action or entitlements.

Things I'm sure you could not even dream of.

Feeling a little inferior this morning?

Inferior, here?! A site with scores of dime-a-dozen self-righteous dingbats. So no, of course not. In fact, it feeds my ego.

 

[Sarah G]

Of course anything complimentary to Obama was written by a "Hack". How disrespectful of people who have actually accomplished something in their lives.

What have you done, Meathead? I mean besides getting on here and running your mouth with wingnutty talking points?

Krugman is a hack no matter what he is writing about. It is his job.

I don't think so, you may be misinterpreting the meaning of "Hack".

hack 1 (hk)
v.hacked, hack·ing, hacks

v.tr.
1. To cut or chop with repeated and irregular blows: hacked down the saplings.

2. To break up the surface of (soil).

3.
a. Informal To alter (a computer program): hacked her text editor to read HTML.

b. To gain access to (a computer file or network) illegally or without authorization: hacked the firm's personnel database.

4. Slang To cut or mutilate as if by hacking: hacked millions off the budget.

5. Slang To cope with successfully; manage: couldn't hack a second job.

v.intr.
1. To chop or cut something by hacking.

2. Informal
a. To write or refine computer programs skillfully.

b. To use one's skill in computer programming to gain illegal or unauthorized access to a file or network: hacked into the company's intranet.

3. To cough roughly or harshly.

n.
1. A rough, irregular cut made by hacking.

2. A tool, such as a hoe, used for hacking.

3. A blow made by hacking.

4. A rough, dry cough.

 

[HelenaHandbag]

Of course anything complimentary to Obama was written by a "Hack". How disrespectful of people who have actually accomplished something in their lives.

What have you done, Meathead? I mean besides getting on here and running your mouth with wingnutty talking points?

Krugman is a hack no matter what he is writing about. It is his job.

I don't think so, you may be misinterpreting the meaning of "Hack".

hack 1 (hk)
v.hacked, hack·ing, hacks

v.tr.
1. To cut or chop with repeated and irregular blows: hacked down the saplings.

2. To break up the surface of (soil).

3.
a. Informal To alter (a computer program): hacked her text editor to read HTML.

b. To gain access to (a computer file or network) illegally or without authorization: hacked the firm's personnel database.

4. Slang To cut or mutilate as if by hacking: hacked millions off the budget.

5. Slang To cope with successfully; manage: couldn't hack a second job.

v.intr.
1. To chop or cut something by hacking.

2. Informal
a. To write or refine computer programs skillfully.

b. To use one's skill in computer programming to gain illegal or unauthorized access to a file or network: hacked into the company's intranet.

3. To cough roughly or harshly.

n.
1. A rough, irregular cut made by hacking.

2. A tool, such as a hoe, used for hacking.

3. A blow made by hacking.

4. A rough, dry cough.

political hack | Reference.com

Political hack - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

See: Paul Krugman.

 

[Meathead]

Of course anything complimentary to Obama was written by a "Hack". How disrespectful of people who have actually accomplished something in their lives.

What have you done, Meathead? I mean besides getting on here and running your mouth with wingnutty talking points?

Krugman is a hack no matter what he is writing about. It is his job.

I don't think so, you may be misinterpreting the meaning of "Hack".

hack 1 (hk)
v.hacked, hack·ing, hacks

v.tr.
1. To cut or chop with repeated and irregular blows: hacked down the saplings.

2. To break up the surface of (soil).

3.
a. Informal To alter (a computer program): hacked her text editor to read HTML.

b. To gain access to (a computer file or network) illegally or without authorization: hacked the firm's personnel database.

4. Slang To cut or mutilate as if by hacking: hacked millions off the budget.

5. Slang To cope with successfully; manage: couldn't hack a second job.

v.intr.
1. To chop or cut something by hacking.

2. Informal
a. To write or refine computer programs skillfully.

b. To use one's skill in computer programming to gain illegal or unauthorized access to a file or network: hacked into the company's intranet.

3. To cough roughly or harshly.

n.
1. A rough, irregular cut made by hacking.

2. A tool, such as a hoe, used for hacking.

3. A blow made by hacking.

4. A rough, dry cough.

...and (drumroll):

3. A cheap, mediocre, or second-rate practitioner, especially in the fields of journalism and literature: a charlatan or incompetent.

BINGO!!!

 

[LoneLaugher]

Are you saying Krugman is not a hack?! Seriously?

Whatever I've done, I've little doubt that it trumps you or the OP. Post-graduate degree, good job and raising a very good kid, all without affirmative action or entitlements.

Things I'm sure you could not even dream of.

Feeling a little inferior this morning?

Inferior, here?! A site with scores of dime-a-dozen self-righteous dingbats. So no, of course not. In fact, it feeds my ego.

I don't think so. If you had self esteem, you wouldn't have gone on that unsolicited little rant where you told everyone how great you are. Secure people don't do that.

I'm pretty sure that most people here....SarahG being one of them...aren't concerned about your ability to trump them in any way. You don't carry yourself here as though you are a very thoughtful person. Meaning......you don't seem like much of a thinker.

Enjoy your day.

 

[Sarah G]

Krugman is a hack no matter what he is writing about. It is his job.

I don't think so, you may be misinterpreting the meaning of "Hack".

hack 1 (hk)
v.hacked, hack·ing, hacks

v.tr.
1. To cut or chop with repeated and irregular blows: hacked down the saplings.

2. To break up the surface of (soil).

3.
a. Informal To alter (a computer program): hacked her text editor to read HTML.

b. To gain access to (a computer file or network) illegally or without authorization: hacked the firm's personnel database.

4. Slang To cut or mutilate as if by hacking: hacked millions off the budget.

5. Slang To cope with successfully; manage: couldn't hack a second job.

v.intr.
1. To chop or cut something by hacking.

2. Informal
a. To write or refine computer programs skillfully.

b. To use one's skill in computer programming to gain illegal or unauthorized access to a file or network: hacked into the company's intranet.

3. To cough roughly or harshly.

n.
1. A rough, irregular cut made by hacking.

2. A tool, such as a hoe, used for hacking.

3. A blow made by hacking.

4. A rough, dry cough.

political hack | Reference.com

Political hack - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

See: Paul Krugman.

From your source:

A political hack is a negative term ascribed to a person who is part of the political party apparatus, but whose intentions are more aligned with victory than personal conviction. The term "hired gun" is often used in tandem to further describe the moral bankruptcy of the "hack".

That sounds more like your Teaparty than the Democrats. Krugman's job is to call things as he sees them.

 

[Stephanie]

Of course anything complimentary to Obama was written by a "Hack". How disrespectful of people who have actually accomplished something in their lives.

What have you done, Meathead? I mean besides getting on here and running your mouth with wingnutty talking points?

lets see, you put down Reagan as having done nothing and had a mental disease his whole time in office

you went after Nixon

If Obama had Accomplished such great things his approval's by the people should be 100% NO?

Krugman is an idiot who can't unhook himself off Obama's leg

 

[Meathead]

Of course anything complimentary to Obama was written by a "Hack". How disrespectful of people who have actually accomplished something in their lives.

What have you done, Meathead? I mean besides getting on here and running your mouth with wingnutty talking points?

Feeling a little inferior this morning?

Inferior, here?! A site with scores of dime-a-dozen self-righteous dingbats. So no, of course not. In fact, it feeds my ego.

I don't think so. If you had self esteem, you wouldn't have gone on that unsolicited little rant where you told everyone how great you are. Secure people don't do that.

I'm pretty sure that most people here....SarahG being one of them...aren't concerned about your ability to trump them in any way. You don't carry yourself here as though you are a very thoughtful person. Meaning......you don't seem like much of a thinker.

Enjoy your day.

Unsolicited?! It is exactly posters like you and Sarah that feed my ego. You are either unobservent or semi-literate. Doubtless, you are a myopic dingbat.

Have a nice day.

 

[LoneLaugher]

Of course anything complimentary to Obama was written by a "Hack". How disrespectful of people who have actually accomplished something in their lives.

What have you done, Meathead? I mean besides getting on here and running your mouth with wingnutty talking points?

Inferior, here?! A site with scores of dime-a-dozen self-righteous dingbats. So no, of course not. In fact, it feeds my ego.

I don't think so. If you had self esteem, you wouldn't have gone on that unsolicited little rant where you told everyone how great you are. Secure people don't do that.

I'm pretty sure that most people here....SarahG being one of them...aren't concerned about your ability to trump them in any way. You don't carry yourself here as though you are a very thoughtful person. Meaning......you don't seem like much of a thinker.

Enjoy your day.

Unsolicited?! It is exactly posters like you and Sarah that feed my ego. You are either unobservent or semi-literate. Doubtless, you are a myopic dingbat.

Have a nice day.

Did you win'?

 

[Sarah G]

Of course anything complimentary to Obama was written by a "Hack". How disrespectful of people who have actually accomplished something in their lives.

What have you done, Meathead? I mean besides getting on here and running your mouth with wingnutty talking points?

Inferior, here?! A site with scores of dime-a-dozen self-righteous dingbats. So no, of course not. In fact, it feeds my ego.

I don't think so. If you had self esteem, you wouldn't have gone on that unsolicited little rant where you told everyone how great you are. Secure people don't do that.

I'm pretty sure that most people here....SarahG being one of them...aren't concerned about your ability to trump them in any way. You don't carry yourself here as though you are a very thoughtful person. Meaning......you don't seem like much of a thinker.

Enjoy your day.

Unsolicited?! It is exactly posters like you and Sarah that feed my ego. You are either unobservent or semi-literate. Doubtless, you are a myopic dingbat.

Have a nice day.

No I am certainly not concerned with your ability. You get all riled up as soon as anyone questions your theories here. There are a lot of people on the Right who do that.

It's never just an exchange with some of you, it always has to be a confrontation.

The politics of hate.