A voice of reason in our highly polarized media world. Krugman provides thoughtful commentary about a disturbing trend in ruthless tactics used by Republicans to discredit their opponents. He makes some really good points, backed by factual evidence, with useful context about this disturbing development.

Lacks nuance. There's many different Republicans saying different things. It's unfair to clump them all together, and only serves to make this sound like a partisan attack, rather than political analysis. I did appeciate the SS analogy, however.

It's no secret that I like Krugman's opinion columns, whether I agree with him or not. In this case - this is only the opinion section because he's Op-Ed writer - this is essentially a factual report showing more courage than that of what's permitted in the "business" of "News." He actually reported nothing but facts. Simple, effective writing, presentation of facts and a framing based on the writers pedigree converts it into Opinion - a safe place for the NYT not to offend an advertiser.

This well written opinion piece adds to the growing mountain of criticism of the asinine and immature hissy fit that has characterized the Republicans' (in Congress and elsewhere) response to the election of President Obama and his efforts to accomplish some goals that will help all of us.

Krugman capsulizes a characterization of the tone and main theme of the radical right who constitute all that is left of the Republican party politic.

Behavioral/sociological insight from Paul Krugman is always a double-sided interest for me. How otherwise would I find three words "paeans, puerile & brats" in one article.

Dr. Krugman comments on what he thinks the repugs have become.

It is quality opinion. Mr. Krugman takes a strong stance but he backs it up with historical events and his perceptions of controversies in the past.