Klugman klubs Barney: Burnouts Ballistic

[zeitgeist]

A very long thread full of bombastic Barney bullies and Hillary Shills jousting back and forth.  Some Barney fans still lament the lost candidacy of the fair damsel Elizabeth of Warren.  She of the recent conversion to the Democrat party much like Barney Slanders.

Plenty of comedy gold on this as the once infalable Krugman gets tossed undet the wheels of the bus after daring to compare Barney's kook brigade to Beck's collection of Beckerheads.


http://upload.democraticunderground.com/12511051407

DanTex (11,239 posts)

Krugman nails it, re: Bernie fans

Intellectually, a segment of the far left is growing to resemble the Glenn Beck right, where facts and expertise are denigrated, and anyone who uses them is accused of being part of a conspiracy. Paul Krugman is the latest progressive to be labeled a Hillary lackey for daring to honestly analyze Bernie's proposals, as opposed to blindly worshipping him:

One of the differences between right and left in America is that the progressive infrastructure includes a contingent of genuine wonks — commentators on policy who really do make models and crunch numbers, and sometimes come up with answers that aren’t fully predictable from their politics. The list includes Ezra Klein, Jonathan Cohn, Jonathan Chait, Mike Konczal, myself some of the time, and others. Right now the wonk brigade has been weighing in on Bernie Sanders, and is in general not too impressed on either financial reform or health care.

And the response of some — only some — Sanders supporters is disappointing, although I guess predictable given that somewhat similar things happened during the 2008 primary. There will, I guess, always be some people who, having made an emotional commitment to a candidate, can’t accept the proposition that someone might share their values but honestly disagree with the candidate’s approach.

Right now I’m getting the kind of correspondence I usually get from Rush Limbaugh listeners, although this time it’s from the left — I’m a crook, I’m a Hillary crony, etc., etc.. OK, been there before — back in 2008 I was even the subject of tales about my son working for the Clintons, which was surprising because I don’t have a son.

But I’m used to this stuff. It’s a bit more shocking to see Mike Konczal — one of our most powerful advocates of financial reform, heroic critic of austerity, and a huge resource for progressives — attacked as one of Hillary’s minions and an ally of the financial industry.


http://krugman.blogs.nytimes.com/

Lot of good stuff on this thread which runs over 100 posts.  I have chosen one to highlight  the vitriol.

Dems to Win (1,495 posts)
69. Krugman got $50,000 from Enron, then was Shocked! and Surprised!

That the entire company was a scam and run by shysters.

I always think of Enron whenever Krugman is mentioned. Can't say I really think he's on my side.

And of course one to memorizlize the state of alert which all DUmmies are constantly on (I have stopped logging in over there 'cause all I seem to do is serve on jurys.)

Fuddnik (7,698 posts)
46. Somebody wanted to wash your mouth out with soap.
I was juror #6
"NoHope Hillary "

**** that noise. Why on earth are we hellbent on destroying Democrats on DU? This has gone beyond the pale. She very well may be our nominee and this kind of bullshit is only going to feed the right wing drama.

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Sat Jan 23, 2016, 11:03 AM, and the Jury voted 1-6 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: stupid alert
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: "NoHope Hillary" is pretty tame. Worried much?
Juror #3 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Stupidest alert I've ever seen.
Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given

Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.

Such disrespect for the Queen apparent, but a 1-6 shut out on the hide.  Tisk tisk, DUmmies mind your betters.  You'll be lapping bitter tears as you pull the lever for the jackass candidate one way or the other.  DUmmies always vote for the biggest liberal loser on the ballot. It is their lot in life and why they exemplify their moniker DUmmy.

[Carl]

Outside of leftist circles Krugman is regarded as an idiot and a joke.

[zeitgeist]

Outside of leftist circles Krugman is regarded as an idiot and a joke.

Inside now too.  DUmmies eat their own on a regular basis.  It has been said there is no honor among thieves or liberals. 

(Slanders has been called a moron and gadfly by some on  the left as well) 

[Ptarmigan]

Inside now too.  DUmmies eat their own on a regular basis.  It has been said there is no honor among thieves or liberals. 

(Slanders has been called a moron and gadfly by some on  the left as well) 

Let'em eat their own. 

[I_B_Perky]

Intellectually, a segment of the far left is far left and intellectual should never be in the same sentence growing to resemble the Glenn Beck right, where facts and expertise are denigrated, guy has never been to the dump and anyone who uses them is accused of being part of a conspiracy. Paul Krugman is the latest progressive to be labeled a Hillary lackey for daring to honestly analyze Bernie's proposals, as opposed to blindly worshipping him:

One of the differences between right and left in America is that the progressive infrastructure includes a contingent of genuine wonks — commentators on policy who really do make models and crunch numbers, and sometimes come up with answers that aren’t fully predictable from their politics. Bullshit. The leftist wonks all fall in line with the same story as soon as they get their marching orders  The list includes Ezra Klein, Jonathan Cohn, Jonathan Chait, Mike Konczal, myself some of the time, and others. The prosecution rests its case. Right now the wonk brigade has been weighing in on Bernie Sanders, and is in general not too impressed on either financial reform or health care. The leftist sheeple are not falling in line with what we tell them!!!  Waaaaaaaa!!!!!!

And the response of some — only some — Sanders supporters is disappointing, they called us names like we were righties or something!!!! although I guess predictable given that somewhat similar things happened during the 2008 primary. There will, I guess, always be some people who, having made an emotional commitment to a candidate, can’t accept the proposition that someone might share their values but honestly disagree with the candidate’s approach. Damned independent thinkers!!!  Banish them from the collective!!!

Right now I’m getting the kind of correspondence I usually get from Rush Limbaugh listeners,  although this time it’s from the left — how dare my sheeple question me!?!?!?! I’m a crook, dumbass more like itI’m a Hillary crony, you are etc., etc.. OK, been there before — back in 2008 I was even the subject of tales about my son working for the Clintons, which was surprising because I don’t have a son. finally admit to being a queer now?

But I’m used to this stuff. Waaaaaa!!!!  How damned dare they!!! It’s a bit more shocking to see Mike Konczal — one of our most powerful advocates of financial reform, heroic critic of austerity, and a huge resource for progressives — attacked as one of Hillary’s minions and an ally of the financial industry. damned idiots! Dunno what is good for them!!!

[98ZJUSMC]

One of the differences between right and left in America is that the progressive infrastructure includes a contingent of genuine wonks — commentators on policy who really do make models and crunch numbers, and sometimes come up with answers that aren’t fully predictable from their politics.

Oh, Jesus H. Kee-ryst.