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Jack Rabbit

(45,984 posts)
2. Obviously, I agree
Sun Apr 10, 2016, 10:17 PM
Apr 2016

He is the only acceptable candidate for president with a chance to win still running.

KPN

(15,646 posts)
8. No fucking shit!!!!!
Mon Apr 11, 2016, 12:16 AM
Apr 2016

He may be the ONLY CANDIDATE currently RUNNING WITH A CHANCE of being elected.

Jack Rabbit

(45,984 posts)
9. I include Cruz and Trump in the pot of those still running
Mon Apr 11, 2016, 12:30 AM
Apr 2016

They, along with that neoliberal Democrat, are also unacceptable. But she is still better than they are. Apparently, better than a couple of right wing morons is all the Democratic Party establishment can aspire these days.

Kasich is also unacceptable, and didn't need to make that snarky remark to the little olf lady on Social Security to let us know it. He, too, is a right wing moron, but his poll numbers aren't much better than Jill Stein's.

KPN

(15,646 posts)
10. I understand -- but neither of them are even going to get the GOP nomination. The system is rigged
Mon Apr 11, 2016, 12:39 AM
Apr 2016

on both sides.

The only difference is the Rs stirred up their own shit-storm by creating the Tea Party and are now having to deal with it in an onerous way in order to maintain party control -- they lost the ability the DNC still has to rig the primary voting process which involves the MSM, establishment surrogates, and a tool-box full of nefarious practices.

bjo59

(1,166 posts)
3. Fantastic share.
Sun Apr 10, 2016, 10:19 PM
Apr 2016

Michael Hudson is the real deal and everyone should watch/hear this clip. It's depressing how crooked the major institutions of our society are.

Enthusiast

(50,983 posts)
4. Wow! That is a fantastic piece! No wonder Krugman has changed his position.
Sun Apr 10, 2016, 10:39 PM
Apr 2016

Elect Bernie and end this corrupt cronyism.

bjo59

(1,166 posts)
5. Oh, and also... why does Krugman get a pass for "being on the left"?
Sun Apr 10, 2016, 10:50 PM
Apr 2016

I've never considered that guy to be "on the left." Anyway, this is a fantastic interview with Hudson and Black.

appalachiablue

(41,146 posts)
7. Excellent discussion that further clarifies a lot of media stories recently, namely
Sun Apr 10, 2016, 11:52 PM
Apr 2016

those based on the article in the NY Daily News that was designed to distort Sanders' answers about the banking industry, just after his impressive win in Wisconsin. Explanations of the issues by economists Wm. Black and Michael Hudson who I respect are valid.

Krugman is influenced by political factors, like Barney Frank and both are wrong about the serious risks posed by the TBTF banks and the need to break them up as Sanders and many other economists, including some on Wall Street realize. It's plain as day. Thanks for sharing this informative, well done session.

ReRe

(10,597 posts)
11. There's nothing like an election...
Mon Apr 11, 2016, 12:53 AM
Apr 2016

... to see where everyone stands, is there? A political teaching moment in time. We now know Paul Krugman's true colors.

Iwillnevergiveup

(9,298 posts)
12. "Not DESPITE Bernie's wins in Wisconsin,
Mon Apr 11, 2016, 04:49 AM
Apr 2016

but BECAUSE of his wins in Wisconsin" are the New York hit pieces coming. Nailed it!

K&R

MisterP

(23,730 posts)
14. since when did the Beard of Righteousness ever convince conservatives, by the millions,
Mon Apr 11, 2016, 12:48 PM
Apr 2016

of the vital role government plays in their lives like Sanders has? I think he's ragingly jealous after trying to tell the Trumpists that they should embrace liberalism even if it ships their jobs overseas

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