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Useful Idiots and Trumpist Billionaires
NYTIMES.COM ^ | Aug. 12, 2019 | Paul Krugman

Posted on 08/13/2019 1:50:15 PM PDT by ransomnote

Whoever came up with the phrase “useful idiots” — it’s often credited to Lenin, but there’s no evidence he ever said it — was on to something. There are times when dangerous political movements derive important support from people who will, if these movements achieve and hold power, be among their biggest victims.

Certainly I found myself thinking of the phrase when I read about the Trump fund-raiser held at the Hamptons home of Stephen Ross, chairman of a company that holds controlling stakes in Equinox and SoulCycle.

Most reporting on the Ross event has focused on the possible adverse effects on his business empire: The young, educated, urban fitness fanatics who go to his gyms don’t like the idea that their money is supporting Donald Trump. But the foolishness of Ross’s Trump support goes well beyond the potential damage to his bottom line.

I mean, if you’re a billionaire who also happens to be a racist, supporting Trump makes perfect sense: You know what you’re buying. But if you’re supporting Trump not because of his racism but despite it, because you expect him to keep your taxes low, you’re being, well, an idiot.
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To: ransomnote

The NYT is a rag of hate, racism, division and SEDITION.


21 posted on 08/13/2019 2:41:41 PM PDT by Dogbert41 (When the strong man, fully armed, guards his own dwelling, his goods are safe. -Luke 11:21)
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To: Dr.Deth

The collapse was SO BAD that Jeffrey Epstein stopped banging young girls.


22 posted on 08/13/2019 2:54:58 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

Krugman is correct. It wasn’t Lenin. The phrase was coined by economist Ludwig von Mises.

And Krugman should have known that.


23 posted on 08/13/2019 3:12:32 PM PDT by EQAndyBuzz (Trump is President and CEO of America, Inc.)
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To: ransomnote

WHEN are they going to give up? It’s getting really old. I guess if they don’t care how stupid they appear, we shouldn’t either!


24 posted on 08/13/2019 3:14:03 PM PDT by Thank You Rush
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To: ransomnote
I mean, if you’re a billionaire who also happens to be a racist, supporting Trump makes perfect sense: You know what you’re buying. But if you’re supporting Trump not because of his racism but despite it, because you expect him to keep your taxes low, you’re being, well, an idiot.

This is a prime example of the Left's absolute condescension toward anyone who doesn't agree with them. You're a racist or an idiot. Really persuasive argument.

25 posted on 08/13/2019 3:40:23 PM PDT by Flick Lives (MSM, the Enemy of the People since 1898)
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To: ransomnote

Example of ‘useful idiots’ in our day - “we are counting on the stupidity of the American public to support Obamacare” Gruber - or something like that...........


26 posted on 08/13/2019 3:41:26 PM PDT by week 71
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To: ransomnote

Fredo Krugman


27 posted on 08/13/2019 3:44:55 PM PDT by Eddie01
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To: ransomnote

Krugman 4 Lenin...


28 posted on 08/13/2019 4:56:31 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (Denounce DUAC - The Democrats Un-American Activists Commitee)
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To: ransomnote

Speaking of “useful idiots,” Mr. Krugman... except you’re not very useful.


29 posted on 08/13/2019 8:24:18 PM PDT by upchuck (No muzzy is fit to hold public office - their cult (religion) is incompatible with the Constitution.)
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To: ransomnote

Had to tweet him:
@paulkrugman Ironic to see you do a “useful idiots” article...what you really proved was that racists can call others racist, liars call others liars, the intolerant call others intolerant and that useful idiots can write articles about useful idiots. Good Job!!!!


30 posted on 08/14/2019 3:53:09 AM PDT by trebb (Don't howl about illegal leeches, or Trump in general, while not donating to FR - it's hypocritical.)
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