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35. Transactionalism

Sat Dec 13, 2025, 02:44 AM

Dec 13

It was all the rage in January with some gross op-eds I saw earlier this year saying in the post election rush to join the “winning” team that the future is all about “transactionalism” as “western liberalism” falls out of favor etc.

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Paul Krugman: The Call Is Coming From Inside the White House [View all] applegrove Dec 12 OP

Kick dalton99a Dec 12 #1

if we did not know how cozy he is with putin, bin salman and his pther playmates rampartd Dec 13 #36

Wow, who would have thought such a thing? nt Disaffected Dec 12 #2

I know, right? debsy Dec 12 #11

I know many members of the military and some Rs realize how dangerous this lunatic is. flashman13 Dec 12 #3

The obvious answer to the question is: No. Justice matters. Dec 12 #9

Agreed popsdenver Dec 12 #14

Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson appears to be on Putin's payroll Dr. T Dec 12 #19

I will point out that in a large bipartisan vote the Indiana Senate shut Trump down. flashman13 Dec 12 #31

They're too worried about their business interests and their bank accounts wolfie001 Dec 12 #23

As vile and despicable... GiqueCee Dec 12 #4

Trump and Putin pose the greatest threat to the world since WWII. Irish_Dem Dec 12 #5

According to the latest polls orangecrush Dec 12 #7

8 out of 10 Republicans approve of how Trump is handling the presidency. Irish_Dem Dec 12 #10

Many will SAY they support him when responding to polls but don't really. Then there's the 30% of gop... cultists. nt wiggs Dec 12 #15

I don't think there will be 50% false reports. Irish_Dem Dec 12 #18

Americans? No, Republicans! dem4decades Dec 12 #26

Yes they don't even deserve to be called Americans any more. They are Russian. Irish_Dem Dec 12 #29

Remember the two assholes in the t shirts that said "I'd rather be Russian dem4decades Dec 12 #30

They got their wish. Trump has turned us into a Russian colony. Irish_Dem Dec 13 #37

Well, they certainly seem to support Russia.. dedl67 Dec 13 #38

You and I know they wouldn't last two days in Russia. Irish_Dem Dec 13 #39

Great article and right on the money. I subscribe to get all Krugman's posts by email. Martin68 Dec 12 #6

The Threats From Inside gfarber Dec 12 #8

Awesome! Joinfortmill Dec 12 #25

For those who want to read the original. frogstar0 Dec 12 #12

The highlighted link "Paul Krugman" in the body of applegrove Dec 12 #13

Thanks for sharing. yellow dahlia Dec 12 #22

the number of americans who would disapprove would go up if pundits, journalists, MSM, analysts would wiggs Dec 12 #16

Fans of "Yes (Prime) Minister" are well aware of "security issues" as a catchall fallback. nt eppur_se_muova Dec 12 #17

I disagree Snackshack Dec 12 #20

TSF has been a clear and present danger to this country since the first time he was raccoon Dec 12 #21

He's just figuring that out? Joinfortmill Dec 12 #24

No ... but he just grew enough spine to put his true thoughts into print FakeNoose Dec 12 #27

Krugman has been at the forefront of the inequality end-stage-capitalism applegrove Dec 12 #33

We've been saying that for years here. We can't be the only ones so it seems too many are out of touch Deuxcents Dec 12 #28

By his own standards, Traitor Trump should be arrested for questioning Biden's health and stamina. Norrrm Dec 12 #32

Trump is a threat to human life on the entire PLANET, with his demented fingers on Jack Valentino Dec 12 #34

Transactionalism jfz9580m Dec 13 #35

... OldBaldy1701E Dec 13 #40

And his advisors and cabinet Clouds Passing Dec 13 #41

This is like an allusion to a horror movie. . . Stargleamer Dec 13 #42