Yesterday's collapse of the fairy tale of Boehner leadership makes one eager to sample the press reactions this morning so here I am online with the media gratefully supplied by C-Span resources and one of the best columns is no surprise as it is Paul Krugman's NY Times writeup here:
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/29/opinion/krugman-the-centrist-cop-out.html?hp
The aftermath of the myth busting events shows that opposition to the extremist positions that the crazies are welded to serves to strengthen their counterparts, a newtonian view of political power. So can we expect a short blip on the radar of history of those titled the TP'ers? Maybe not given the reluctance of the media to practice any semblance of true journalism and on point analysis. And given the inordinate influence of right wing radio forces here in an area of unenlightened America where misinformation is the blue plate special.
We need an army of Krugmans........alas one must wonder why so few? Is the long arm of corporatism responsible for the weak-kneed presentations called news or commentary, take your pick.
I will be interested in how the House uses this Friday session to try to glue the pieces back together and try to save face.
Boehner the beast has his work cut out for him, is he up to it? Small question easily answered by yesterday's events.
Oh my I bet he wishes he could take off for the golf course he favors down there at the Naples Fl Ritz Carlton.
graysmoke
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