I like Rachael Madow and I like Keith Olberman and I like Paul Krugman, most of the time. Keith and Rachael have recently made fun of the Tea-Bag protesters ad nauseum as if they are a collection of nutcases and political opportunist. I do have to agree there is something strange about people protesting "taxation without representation" (which was the purpose of the original tea party) when, in fact taxes are being cut for most people. The Boston Tea Party was about taxes going back to England and King George. I find it ironic the majority of tea-baggers are from states that receive more back from the Federal Government than they take in through federal taxes (debtor states) if anything the rest of the states should be protesting their taxes going to those mostly RED debtor states.
But still I can't understand Keith and Rachael even mentioning the tea bag protests it comes across as intellectualism, smart alec and pretentious. If the turnouts were as poor as reported they really were not as newsworthy as the ideas put forward by Ron Paul even though Ron Paul is 1/2 right and 1/2 wrong. Definitely not as newsworthy as Barack Obama's trip to Mexico or even the choice of first dog.
Paul Krugman on the other hand is publishing for attention when he spouts doom and gloom when, as an Economist, he should know while the economy is hurting you don't pour salt in on the wounds. Perhaps he has a point though recovery will not happen overnight. I take a little solace when he says:
Keith is also not understanding we will all feel better if we nail the creators of the chambers of horror who misinformed the poor schmucks who were told to use water boarding and other torture techniques. Personally I think many of the hands on torture were probably just people who don't know the difference between imprisonment and revenge but the true evil rests in the minds and actions of those who do know better and just don't care. I know I didn't feel satisfied when the guards at Abu Ghraib were tried and the commanders in the CIA, the Military and the Bush Administration walked away free, rich and happy.
I also think Spencer Bacus should be forced to name all seventeen congressmen who are socialists. define socialism and tell us all why he thinks helping one's brother, sister, friend or countrymen when they are in need is a bad idea. "Am I my brother's keeper"
But still I can't understand Keith and Rachael even mentioning the tea bag protests it comes across as intellectualism, smart alec and pretentious. If the turnouts were as poor as reported they really were not as newsworthy as the ideas put forward by Ron Paul even though Ron Paul is 1/2 right and 1/2 wrong. Definitely not as newsworthy as Barack Obama's trip to Mexico or even the choice of first dog.
Paul Krugman on the other hand is publishing for attention when he spouts doom and gloom when, as an Economist, he should know while the economy is hurting you don't pour salt in on the wounds. Perhaps he has a point though recovery will not happen overnight. I take a little solace when he says:
"The Obama administration’s economists understand this. They say all the right things about staying the course. But there’s a real risk that all the talk of green shoots and glimmers will breed a dangerous complacency." ~ NY TimesI personally think Paul is confusing complacency with the comfort one feels knowing the truth and being kept informed. Personally I do feel better knowing we have more competent people running the government but I also understand the road to recovery is not yet paved but the road signs are at least accurate.
Keith is also not understanding we will all feel better if we nail the creators of the chambers of horror who misinformed the poor schmucks who were told to use water boarding and other torture techniques. Personally I think many of the hands on torture were probably just people who don't know the difference between imprisonment and revenge but the true evil rests in the minds and actions of those who do know better and just don't care. I know I didn't feel satisfied when the guards at Abu Ghraib were tried and the commanders in the CIA, the Military and the Bush Administration walked away free, rich and happy.
I also think Spencer Bacus should be forced to name all seventeen congressmen who are socialists. define socialism and tell us all why he thinks helping one's brother, sister, friend or countrymen when they are in need is a bad idea. "Am I my brother's keeper"
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