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Martin Eden

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8. So then, in your opinion ...

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Sun Apr 9, 2017, 08:44 AM

Apr 2017

... decades of rightwing attacks to smear the character of Hillary Clinton had no effect on the election?

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Paul Krugman explains why he cant sympathize with Trump voters [View all] still_one Apr 2017 OP

People don't care about character. lies Apr 2017 #1

They care about character... genxlib Apr 2017 #4

No. Both sides don't do it. Cary Apr 2017 #5

I assume lies Apr 2017 #10

LOL the Republicans cared a ton about treestar Apr 2017 #14

yep lies Apr 2017 #16

The attempt to create the equivalence treestar Apr 2017 #26

You are correct. Mr.Bill Apr 2017 #68

What I realize is that the subject was Trump Cary Apr 2017 #18

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #29

What does that have to do with Professor Krugman's column? Cary Apr 2017 #31

I disagree. lark Apr 2017 #43

This article is pointing out that so many would not Hortensis Apr 2017 #48

Here is what I know, this is the Democratic Underground if you want to peddle that opinion of yours cstanleytech Apr 2017 #49

Kind of bizarre, isn't it? brer cat Apr 2017 #30

It's the same old same old, packaged in mealymouthedness Cary Apr 2017 #32

I see that often. NurseJackie Apr 2017 #69

Not quite true - you don't get your account revoked for defense of your position,... Lil Missy Apr 2017 #21

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #28

Hillary Clinton was Secretary of State Cary Apr 2017 #33

Post removed Post removed Apr 2017 #35

I said nothing dishonest Cary Apr 2017 #36

of course you did lies Apr 2017 #37

What substance of your comment? Cary Apr 2017 #40

You mad bro? Lil Missy Apr 2017 #53

But a sprinkle of baking powder can avoid "post removed"s. Hortensis Apr 2017 #61

Bwaaaa ha ha ha ha Achilleaze Apr 2017 #24

You mean you'd have to cite RW sources? NastyRiffraff Apr 2017 #50

Absolutely Egnever Apr 2017 #57

And about as many in this thread alone. Amazing, isn't it? Hekate Apr 2017 #77

LOL.I had the same problem. There is one name I have Alice11111 Apr 2017 #58

Yup Egnever Apr 2017 #59

Then why are you here? n/t kcr Apr 2017 #62

Bring it on, "lies." You've had this named account since 2007, but only used it since 90 days ago? Hekate Apr 2017 #63

Roger that. But they know. They just have us obstructed here. n/t brewens Apr 2017 #71

Trump is different level in terms of defective character* FenwayDonkey Apr 2017 #6

That is abjectly false Cosmocat Apr 2017 #7

Yes, many Trumpsters wanted to give the left the finger! Alice11111 Apr 2017 #64

So then, in your opinion ... Martin Eden Apr 2017 #8

It's not that exactly lies Apr 2017 #12

Compartmentalization Martin Eden Apr 2017 #13

cognitive dissonance.... paleotn Apr 2017 #17

Doublethink Martin Eden Apr 2017 #23

I think it's pure opportunism fueled by rank stupidity Cary Apr 2017 #27

Intellectual dishonesty lark Apr 2017 #44

that was definitely a factor Alice11111 Apr 2017 #65

It's not that. Many DO care about character, but Hortensis Apr 2017 #9

False equivalence BS..... paleotn Apr 2017 #15

Check out Yemen lies Apr 2017 #20

OK... paleotn Apr 2017 #39

Saudi Arabia is our ally. The US supported and gave arms to SA long before President Obama. To still_one Apr 2017 #47

"both sides".. Do Not Not Push the Fallacy that Cha Apr 2017 #76

Here's Krugman's column, "The Bad, the Worse and the Ugly." Hortensis Apr 2017 #2

+1 dalton99a Apr 2017 #11

+1 mountain grammy Apr 2017 #22

Excellente. Maynar Apr 2017 #38

+ infinity angel823 Apr 2017 #42

Thanks. bluedigger Apr 2017 #55

At best! Definitely with you. Hortensis Apr 2017 #60

Love Paul Krugman, as always. nt Hekate Apr 2017 #67

:) Yes. Both Krugman and Reich, regardless of the Hortensis Apr 2017 #70

Thanks for the link. Much appreciated. VOX Apr 2017 #72

Yes, the problem is the GOP has gone insane and have been programmed to believe Fast Walker 52 Apr 2017 #3

Krugman was way too kind to legions of Trump dimwit Deplorables. oasis Apr 2017 #19

many many years ago when I was a child I was taught that no one likes a braggart and boaster luvMIdog Apr 2017 #25

That blew me away, too. leftyladyfrommo Apr 2017 #34

They like Trump because he is racist like them Johnny2X2X Apr 2017 #41

Right on target. nt raccoon Apr 2017 #52

All roads do lead to that Cary Apr 2017 #54

Everywhere, around the world, 2 out of 10 people are born with a fascist gene Mr. Ected Apr 2017 #45

The difference between "sympathy" and "empathy" becomes important here. McCamy Taylor Apr 2017 #46

An excellent response. eom guillaumeb Apr 2017 #51

Agreed. nt Honeycombe8 Apr 2017 #56

Krugman, as usual, is right on the money.. Nitram Apr 2017 #66

As usual, Krugman slices through the bullshit. SunSeeker Apr 2017 #73

I love Paul Krugman. fun n serious Apr 2017 #75

Exactly.. anyone who has sympathy for these idiots who Cha Apr 2017 #74