OK that is very surprising- really

Reich said he had delayed a formal endorsement because of "the pull of old friendships"

In other words, both Bill and Hillary have stopped giving him a reach-around ;)

Obviously he is not part of the "Statesmen That Matter"

Seems like the only Clinton staffer that stuck with Hillary is George Stephanopolous.

I hadn't heard that Boren endorsed Obama.

SpinStopper: In other words, both Bill and Hillary have stopped giving him a reach-around ;)

HAHAHAHA

Another one? Endorsements don't mean a whole lot, but that's got to be a psychological blow if nothing else.

It may have something to do with the fact that he's so far left that he makes Stalin look like Ronald Reagan.

BigKahuna: It may have something to do with the fact that he's so far left that he makes Stalin look like Ronald Reagan.

This statement is bound to make you appear intelligent and politically savvy to others.

Reich is a smart MFer. His commentary on NPR's Marketplace is always brilliant, IMHO.

Reich doesn't speak for all of Munchkin Land. The Lollipop Guild is still uncommitted.

This is no small matter. His endorsement could make short work of Hillary. I think a little battle is brewing. You have to look at this through a micro-scope, however.

big_pth: Reich is a smart MFer. His commentary on NPR's Marketplace is always brilliant, IMHO.

Agreed, I love reading his articles.

/off to find his blog.

WTF? Reich used to date Hillary when she was at Wellesley? (Link)

Well, that's enough mental imagery for today.

oldebayer

Reich doesn't speak for all of Munchkin Land. The Lollipop Guild is still uncommitted

Stephanopolous loved having Reich in the Cabinet as he was the only guy he could post up in pickup West Wing basketball games.

Reich looks like he fell off a charm bracelet. Interesting guy though.

You know who else had the support of a Reich...

/G08bama

Can't be a Robert Reich without this.

/not a Rick Roll

His endorsement is only worth 3/5 of a vote.

/Midgets scare me.

T-Servo: WTF? Reich used to date Hillary when she was at Wellesley? (Link)

Well, that's enough mental imagery for today.

That was information I really would rather have not known.

/Ignorance can be bliss
//Still wishes I was ignorant to "2 Girls 1 Cup"

All the other members of the Guild are allowed to vote for whomever they wish.

You else know who liked Reich?

Actually surprising.

/makes me ponder

Sonn all Hillary will have is Jack and Shiat, and now it seems that Jack left town.

If it helps him win the nomination, I'm for it.

epyonyx: Can't be a Robert Reich without this.

That is some funny, funny stuff

You know who else godwinned this thread already?

johnny_vegas: johnny_vegas 2008-04-18 05:47:58 PM
This is no small matter. His endorsement could make short work of Hillary. I think a little battle is brewing. You have to look at this through a micro-scope, however.

I dont know if this comment makes you an azz**** who's funny or a funny guy who is also and azz****.

Either way, you made me laugh.

PLUS - Man, the Clintons have even made enemies of their friends...

Can't be a Robert Reich without this.

/not a Rick Roll

Doh! That should read "Can't be a Robert Reich thread without this."

Party Boy: You else know who liked Reich?

George W Bush's grandfather, that's who

T-Servo: WTF? Reich used to date Hillary when she was at Wellesley?

Dude, next you're going to tell us that Ebert and Oprah used to bump uglies.

Ouch.


I wonder when Bill is going to flip.

Reich has to be a superdelegate, right?

I'm feeling very stabby today. This made me smile. Especially the part about them dating, I did not know that. Thank you, Farkistan.

/Hillary used to like midget porn?

big_pth: Reich is a smart MFer. His commentary on NPR's Marketplace is always brilliant, IMHO.

Really? I just hate his tone of voice. He always sounds like he is talking down to people and most things I have heard him talk about seem to have over simplified superficial views.

Maybe on NPR he is better.

Honest question, I know that Obama has been getting a lot of big endorsements lately, but is that because Fark tends to just take a trend and run with it? Is Hillary getting endorsements that we don't know about, or has she run out of new supporters?

/gObama, etc

Corvus: big_pth: Reich is a smart MFer. His commentary on NPR's Marketplace is always brilliant, IMHO.

Really? I just hate his tone of voice. He always sounds like he is talking down to people and most things I have heard him talk about seem to have over simplified superficial views.

Maybe on NPR he is better.

My opinion of him (personally, anyway) changed after having heard him on NPR. Recommend trying it.

Corvus

Well, technically it is APM's Marketplace...I can look past the tone of voice. Dude is smart...

mfaby: azz****

Dude. Saying "azz****" makes you look like a total asshole.

big_pth: Reich is a smart MFer. His commentary on NPR's Marketplace is always brilliant, IMHO.

Heh, I consistently hate his commentaries. Of all the commentators, he's the only one I always seem to disagree with. He always presents a very one-sided interpretation of the facts and his conclusions always reflect that. It's "regulation and government intervention to the rescue" every time.

Doesn't help that he also sounds like a smug SOB.

Corvus: big_pth: Reich is a smart MFer. His commentary on NPR's Marketplace is always brilliant, IMHO.

Really? I just hate his tone of voice. He always sounds like he is talking down to people and most things I have heard him talk about seem to have over simplified superficial views.

Maybe on NPR he is better.

So what you mean to say is that he talks like a fag?

This just in:

In a stunning turn of events, Bill Clinton has just endorsed Barack Obama.

Asked why, the former president replied,"thats where the young tail is, uh... I mean he would be best for the country.

Frosted Lucky Charms...


reich blog

Indeed a smart mofo. I think we've known this was coming for a while. Even before Iowa, Reich was saying things like "the Obama health care proposal covers more people and cuts costs more effectively than the Clinton plan".

No, not a superdelegate. Nor, oddly are Nunn or Boren (Boren's son, Rep. Dan Boren, is, though, and hasn't yet committed), despite being very significant statesmen emeritus. Meanwhile, random doofus 19-year-old from Wisconsin and hella-obscure DNC nobodies from Nebraska are. Strange party. But, I do think these kind of endorsements help the (terminally undecided) superdelegates.

Party Boy: You else know who liked Reich?

Thread over.

Lawnchair: Indeed a smart mofo.


Wait....what?

He's the same guy who proposed the idea of federally funded "job centers" during Clinton's first term.

johnny_vegas: This is no small matter. His endorsement could make short work of Hillary. I think a little battle is brewing. You have to look at this through a micro-scope, however.

Just one tiny problem: the shrinking middle class. Unless we do something to reduce the deficit and deal with the minuscule growth in the economy, this argument over endorsements will be dwarfed by the problems we face. Midget.

Snarfangel: Just one tiny problem: the shrinking middle class. Unless we do something to reduce the deficit and deal with the minuscule growth in the economy, this argument over endorsements will be dwarfed by the problems we face. Midget.

lulz

Snarfangel: johnny_vegas: This is no small matter. His endorsement could make short work of Hillary. I think a little battle is brewing. You have to look at this through a micro-scope, however.

Just one tiny problem: the shrinking middle class. Unless we do something to reduce the deficit and deal with the minuscule growth in the economy, this argument over endorsements will be dwarfed by the problems we face. Midget.

Robert Reich was the only person involved with the Clinton administration that seemed to actually have integrity.