NYT's Krugman Disappoints His Leftist Legions: 'Why I'm Not in Zuccotti Park'
By Clay Waters | October 13, 2011 | 17:26
New York Times columnist Paul Krugman’s Tuesday morning blog post no doubt left his hordes of leftist fans bereft: “Why I’m Not In Zuccotti Park.” That’s the space in Lower Manhattan that’s been occupied by the loose affiliation of leftist Wall Street protesters for four weeks running. The brief item in full:
Some readers have been asking me to go make a speech at one of the OWS demonstrations. If you think about it, however, you’ll see why I can’t.
I’ve been granted the enormous privilege of expounding my own views twice a week in the world’s greatest newspaper. I try to make the best use of that privilege, doing all I can to get the truth across and also advocating for what I believe to be the right policies. There are, however, some restrictions that come with the privilege; one of them is not crossing the line between advocate and activist. And there are good reasons for drawing that line.
Just in case you were wondering.
One of Krugman’s many gushing commenters wrote in response: “Paul, your great work as a scholar and truth-teller are with folks at all times in Zuccotti and everywhere OWS exists. You ARE in the park. Thanks for all you do. Your work requires courage and has earned our respect many times over.”
Krugman’s pompous response inspired a Twitter hashtag from less reverent readers, #Krugmanexcuses.
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Submitted by killa37 on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 7:44pm.
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I dunno why Krudman wouldn't
Submitted by killa37 on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 5:43pm.
I dunno why Krudman wouldn't go down there..............those are his peeps, and they have a lot of drugs...........but maybe he'd be worried about wrinkling his suitcoat, or scuffing his shoes.
They cut off the rest of his post.
Submitted by The Vet on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 3:05am.
"Plus, it is really smelly down there. Even dogs have sense enough not to pee where they sleep."
Of course he left out the biggest and most important reason for
Submitted by ProudAmerican58 on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 7:34pm.
not attending:
"You guys embarrass the hell out of me!"
Krudman embarrasses the hell
Submitted by killa37 on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 7:45pm.
Krudman embarrasses the hell out of himself...........but, like his messiah Boy Barry, is too delusional to even know it!!!
Yeah,
Submitted by ProudAmerican58 on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 8:18pm.
that too.
He can say whatever he wants, but it means C-O-W-A-R-D.
Submitted by drsamherman on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 7:38pm.
If he really supports those spoiled iStink hippie wannabes, he could just show up at the park and talk to them for fifteen minutes. Instead, he knows it means no more corporate money flowing into his personal bank account when the lecture circuit gigs dry up faster than a snowflake in San Antonio in July.
I agree, he is a coward, if
Submitted by LAM SON 719 on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 11:27pm.
I agree, he is a coward, if Wall street collapses, he is homeless and will be living in the park permanately and he knows it.
Krugman also didn't report on the 9-11-11 ceremonies ;)
Submitted by SickofLibs on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 7:40pm.
which, again I would point out, were a block or so from the sanctified ground now known as Zuccotti Park.
It would appear Krugman prefers the sanctuary of his own multi-million dollar estate, where he is free to pursue whatever late-night internet perversions he fancies at the moment.
maybe
Submitted by grammajane on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 7:42pm.
he is afraid he would step in human filth and ruin his spit shined shoes. My question is .....why would anybody want this jerk at their gatherings.
Maybe he is worried about the NYT layoffs I just saw on Drudge..
Submitted by Dave. on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 8:06pm.
...and is afraid he'll be viewed as a slacker by his employer if he goes to the protests.
-Dave
Speaking of Drudge....
Submitted by Blonde on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 12:44am.
Did anyone notice the top of the (3) column toppers?
Imadinnerjacket, President Downgrade, and Bela Pelosi.
All in the same damned pose.....Right hand up, in a cute little gun looking pointer.
I just KNOW it is on purpose, what a fabulous tweak. I wonder who is doing Drudge's web design these days? Because THAT was an EXCELLENT joke.
[Edit: I just screen capped it]
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 138 (and Counting)
rofl
Submitted by kata on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 12:51am.
ok that's a tweak if there ever was one. I see the wall street commune finally made the headline.
We have finely tuned sense of irony, kata
Submitted by Blonde on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 12:59am.
Mahoumoud, Barry, and Nanny, lined up like the three little pigs.
With Rupert's heros sacked out above them.
I think I might be able to come up with an Alanis Morrisette line....in the a.m.!
Now wait for it Kata....Rush will mention this tomorrow.
Handy Reference Guide to Obama's Gaffes and Goofs ~ Currently Numbering 138 (and Counting)
They were pointing out to the doc where their heads were...
Submitted by drsamherman on Sat, 10/15/2011 - 12:14pm.
...relative to their rectums.
I really think he should go to Zucotti park
Submitted by WarEagle01 on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 8:53pm.
It would be awesome if he would go there an give a "human microphone" talk about Keynesian economics and then maybe he go and take a dump on a police cruiser.
What are creep, this idiot is
Submitted by countryfirst on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 9:56pm.
What are creep, this idiot is not worth wasting oxygen on
For all that high minded rhetoric
Submitted by Calypso Jones on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 11:14pm.
he's not going in there cause he's afraid he'll catch something.
Some readers have been asking
Submitted by sherlock1 on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 11:16pm.
"Some readers have been asking me to go make a speech at one of the OWS demonstrations."
Okay, name a couple of them, Paul., and "Ms. Myguilty Conscience" doesn't count, dude.
And the "In case you were wondering.", Paul? Biggest "tell" of all.
this is his best article ever.
Submitted by kata on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 12:38am.
how sad, they were going to give him his own tent and everything.
Krugman Is Not Willing to Work Pro Bono
Submitted by Avitar on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 1:02am.
Krugman's peak earnings was a Nobel prize which is over a Million dollars that year. Down on Wall Street Adbuster is only paying $350 to $600 per week.
Krugman
Submitted by NewLife56 on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 7:17am.
Wow, I disagree with Krugman 100% of the time, but a journalist that knows you can't join protest and be considered objective at all? On this one Paul Krugman, good for you. MSNBC should join you
Objective? Hardly.
Submitted by Galvanic on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 12:31pm.
He may not want to be an activist, but he admits to being an advocate. Neither is objective.
Krugman is one of the self-described intelligensia who encourage and even incite others into action while they remain secure in the saftey and comfort of their offices and lecture halls.
I have more respect for the people camped out in their demonstrations than I'd ever hold for the likes of Krugman.
(dupe)
Submitted by Galvanic on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 1:56pm.
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Krugman doesn't need to be in
Submitted by Jack Bauer on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 9:25am.
Krugman doesn't need to be in Zuccotti Park to stink.
All of the above Mr Obama? --- How about ALL OF THE BELOW, instead.
More likely this piss ant
Submitted by hbnolikeee on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 9:32am.
is not showing up because the latte and biscotti are not to his standards in the Wall Street Flea Party Sewer.
Good show, Paul
Submitted by CobraMan on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 3:27pm.
So Paul, you admit that, while you support the OWS movement, you really can't involve yourself in it, for that would threaten your position at the New York Times. In other words, you value your job with a corporation much more than you value your own beliefs and ideals. WOW! You're really going to gain friends amongst the OWS with that revelation, NOT!
The Citizens of each State shall be entitled to all Privileges and Immunities of Citizens in the several States. The US Constitution
Unless you're a fetus. The US Supreme Court
Or Anwar al-Awlaki.
Picky picky picky
Submitted by countmein5050 on Fri, 10/14/2011 - 6:35pm.
I am always amused at the timing liberals choose to be ethical.