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Paul Krugman: We Could End This Depression Right Now

Joshua Holland, AlterNet. May 22, 2012.

The Nobel laureate talks about Washington, Europe and the bizarre alternate universe inhabited by deficit fear-mongering media and political elites.

What the Mainstream Media Still Doesn't Get About Big Banks

John Knefel, AlterNet. May 16, 2012.

JPMorgan Chase losing $2 billion on a risky trade has many pundits calling for more regulation. But they're still missing so much of the story.

The Economic Idiocy of Economists

Mark Weisbrot, Comment Is Free. January 22, 2012.

With a brain trust like this, a lost decade for America looks likely – unless the citizenry can steer a different course.

What the Tea Parties Miss: Some Regulation Is Key to a Well-Functioning Society

John Feffer, Foreign Policy in Focus. July 5, 2010.

We might quibble about this or that traffic rule. But we must recognize that the traffic system saves us from the law of the jungle -- might makes right.

Krugman Says Don't Kill Senate Health Bill ... Is He Right?

Jill C., Brilliant at Breakfast. December 18, 2009.

I respect the Shrill One, but ...

'Big Government' Has Pulled Us Back from the Brink of Disaster

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. August 10, 2009.

Maybe it's not so terrible, says Krugman.

Joe Scarborough Keeps Getting Worse

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. June 12, 2009.

In light of the recent killings at the hand of some right-wing extremists, Scarborough's laughter and dismissive attitude appears very misguided.

Krugman: 'Republicans Have Become Embarrassing to Watch'

Rachel Weiner, Huffington Post. April 13, 2009.

"It behooves us to look closely at the state of what is, after all, one of our nation's two great political parties."

Krugman Pans Obama Admin's Stress Tests

Sam Stein, Huffington Post. April 13, 2009.

"This stress test, I have to say, it is sounding like a class of self-esteem."

Nationalization Is Not Scary, It's as 'American as Apple Pie'

David Sirota, Open Left. February 26, 2009.

Nationalization is everywhere in America and has been for a long time.

Republicans Are Flat Out Destroying California

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. February 18, 2009.

"Everyone should be paying attention to the political/fiscal catastrophe now unfolding in California ... This could be America next."

Krugman on Geithner's Rescue Plan: 'It's Really Not Clear'

Staff, AlterNet. February 10, 2009.

"What do you get when you cross a Godfather with a deconstructionist? Someone who makes you an offer you can’t understand."

Obama Financial Team to Taxpayers: You’ll Get Nothing, and Like It

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake. February 2, 2009.

We're paying to nationalize the banks all right, we just can't talk about it -- nor can we profit from it.

Krugman Shows Why We Need More Progressive Voices on TV

Adam Green, Open Left. January 26, 2009.

As you watch, ask yourself, "What would this segment be like if Krugman wasn't there?"

Obama: 'If Paul Krugman Has a Good Idea … Then We're Going to Do It'

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress. January 9, 2009.

Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman has been a frequent critic of President-elect Obama.

Krugman Has a Problem with Sanjay Gupta

Melissa McEwan, Shakesville. January 7, 2009.

As do a few other folks ...

Krugman: We're in for a Year of 'Economic Hell'

Staff, Huffington Post. December 22, 2008.

"Things can't just go back to the way they were before the current crisis. And I hope the Obama people understand that."

Did the Citibank Bailout Screw the American Taxpayer?

Jane Hamsher, Firedoglake. November 25, 2008.

This bailout is an "outrage; a lousy deal for the taxpayers."

Paul Krugman Predicts the Future of the GOP, and it Ain't Pretty

Steve Benen, Washington Monthly. November 3, 2008.

Is the GOP completing its "long transformation into the party of the unreasonable right, a haven for racists and reactionaries," as Krugman writes?

Krugman on Bush and McCain's Housing Crisis Response: "It’s Like Katrina" to Say "Let People Suffer"

Amanda Terkel, ThinkProgress. March 31, 2008.

"It would be a little different if the administration said housing prices are going up. If they hadn’t said there’s no bubble," said Krugman.

Hillary Wants to Let Greenspan Decide Whether to Rescue Home Owners

Scarecrow, Firedoglake. March 25, 2008.

I wonder what Paul Krugman, who has pointed to Alan Greenspan's role in fostering the current financial crisis, would think of this.

Could the Bush Recession Turn Into the Bush Depression?

Howie Klein, Down With Tyranny!. March 23, 2008.

I don't think continuing Bush's economic policies-- as McCain has already been doing-- is going to help do anything to solve any of the problems.

Paul Krugman Has Housing Bubble News That Will Scare the Crap Out of You

Christy Hardin Smith, Firedoglake. December 20, 2007.

According to Krugman, it is going to be a bumpy ride. For everyone.

Paul Krugman Destroys David Brooks In Debate Over Reagan's Racism

Steve Benen, The Carpetbagger Report. November 12, 2007.

Steve Benen: It's rather unusual for high-profile columnists at the same newspaper to engage in a public quarrel,

Where Does the Right-Wing End and the Media Begin?

Rory O'Connor, AlterNet. October 26, 2007.

Economist Paul Krugman on how the right-wing media machine is destroying social progress.