Move Over, Jonathan Swift
Pat Sajak ·
Oct 29, 2010 at 4:37am
One of Ricochet's special strengths is its humor. So when I find great political satire somewhere, I feel an obligation to share it with my fellow members and contributors. I've recently discovered a brilliant satirist named Paul Krugman who has written this piece for The New York Times. I've never seen Mr. Krugman perform live, but I have a sneaking suspicion that, under his fake gag beard, there beats the heart of an Andy-Kaufmanesque stand-up comic. If anyone knows his true identity, please tell me. I would really like to see him perform in person. Kudos to the Times, too, for providing a forum for this counter-cultural comedic genius.
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Oct '10
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
Perhaps he is auditioning as a rejuvenated Karnak. Answer: a larger government and more government spending. Question: what is the only solution to any problem discussed in Paul Krugman's column?
May '10
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
Krugman's last line in that piece is precious. "So if the elections go as expected next week, here's my advice: Be afraid. Be very afraid."
Great stuff. If Paul Rahe's projections actually materialize Tuesday, the various hyper-ventilators will provide months of hilarity. Please. Oh please.
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
Ahem.
I don't mean to be immodest, but surely you realize by now who he really is?
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
Claire Berlinski, Ed.: Ahem.
I don't mean to be immodest, but surely you realize by now who he really is? · Oct 29 at 5:11am
Brilliant, Claire...hiding in plain sight.
Jun '10
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
If the elections go as expected? Irish bookmakers yesterday declared they will immediately make good on bets for a Republican takeover. The math is in. It's over. I think it's safe to assume that those who can't see the obvious before the election won't be able to interpret the results after the election either. The "narrative" has become a profession of faith. And you know how hard it is to shake the faith of true believers.
Oct '10
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
Yeah, intransigent Republicans, unwilling to work with the consensus building President ‘We’re gonna punish our enemies and we’re gonna reward our friends who stand with us on issues that are important to us’ Obama. And so pathetically worried about the deficit. I think he might have actually gone bonkers.
May '10
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
I think it is difficult to blame Republicans when, "Right now we very much need active policies on the part of the federal government to get us out of our economic trap." Well, we're waiting...
With a government shutdown looming ahead and those evil tea-backed conservatives poised to take over, could the president have been right about the "summer of recovery," but just off by a year?
Jul '10
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
Great visual Pat …. The Mighty Mouse theme song spinning …. right knee pumping .. an arch of the hand … singing “here I come to save the day”
Brilliant!
Aug '10
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
Pat,
This man won the NOBEL Prize for Comedy a couple of years ago.
I just wish Jonathan Winters and Groucho Marx were here to see this.
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
Hahahahahahahahaha. Better than Duck Soup. Thanks, Pat.
Oct '10
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
Actually he's an anamatronic puppet (a la Disney rides and pre-digital Yoda) controlled by his wife. Or at least his meandering scribbles in the NYT are.
Edited on Oct 29, 2010 at 8:34amAug '10
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
he thinks we're all bozos on this bus
Ken Sweeney: Actually he's an anamatronic puppet (a la Disney rides and pre-digital Yoda) controlled by his wife. Or at least his meandering scribbles in the NYT are. · Oct 29 at 8:32am
Edited on Oct 29 at 08:34 am
Oct '10
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
The arrogance on these people shouldn't surprise me, but it still does. They refuse to admit failure even when there is in-your-face evidence surrounding us. There's no help for these people--Michael Savage is right: they truly have a mental disorder.
Edited on Oct 29, 2010 at 12:33pmSep '10
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
Jonathan Swift was satire? Uh-oh, I guess I better change my dining plans for tonight.
"Honey, instead of having the McDonalds again, why don't we go out and get a little Mexican for dinner tonight."
May '10
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
Was amused to learn there's a site where you can pledge money to the New York City Food Bank. Poor people are fed only if Krugman agrees to a debate with Robert Murphy on Keynesian vs Austrian business cycle theory. Hilarious promo videos for the event: http://bit.ly/aceBuo (Favorite line: "And it's interesting to learn that speech generation software, like the president himself, doesn't know how to pronounce the Nobel laureate's name.") May I suggest Murphy as a guest on the podcast? He seems like a real character.
Edited on Oct 29, 2010 at 6:49pmJul '10
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
I stumbled on Robert B. Reich’s piece in the WSJ before reading the other comic genius. Seems Mr. Krugman has some serious competition. Writing to alert businesses of impending doom should the expected actually occur, he lays out a bleak picture. Mr. Crony Cap himself was mentioned: “Among Mr. Immelt's alleged sins: taking federal subsidies for clean energy.” I’m still cleaning the Pepsi off my keyboard and screen.
May '10
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
As I read Krugman's piece, I kept hearing a squalling baby on the soundtrack.
Sep '10
Re: Move Over, Jonathan Swift
I'm surprised at all of you! When will you learn that Democratic economic policies and successes are viable and real? You know, just like professional wrestling.