@emptywheel @normative People like most gov't programs but don't like taxes. "Waste, fraud, etc." lets them dream of programs & less taxes
@JakeLaperruque On KORUS? On stimulus? On grand bargains? On TPP? On insuring everyone? @normative @HeerJeet
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@emptywheel That's why it's a batting average - I'm fine with him getting a lot done but not everything liberals want@normative@HeerJeet -
@JakeLaperruque It's not a matter of what "liberals want." Matter of saying policies will deliver something they don't@normative@HeerJeet -
@emptywheel To me "didn't do stuff I wanted" not too different than "did something I didn't" - all matter of degree@normative@HeerJeet -
@JakeLaperruque I note you keep pretending I said something I didn't. This is matter of bipartisan failure to deliver@normative@HeerJeet -
@emptywheel You said neoliberals don't follow through on promises in response to me saying Bernie's are unrealistic@normative@HeerJeet -
@JakeLaperruque There is a real tendency to say, "haha, socialist, fascist, aren't they hilarious." But they arise bc of DC failures. -
@emptywheel In some ways sure. But Trump appeal just as much about offering vague impossible stuff (immigration=fixed, trade=win, ISIS=lose) -
@JakeLaperruque I disagree. Trump voters are right that Trump's protectionism & govt spending would better serve their interests. - 4 more replies
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