Krugman, media bias and extremism

Paul Krugman's column today perfectly describes my worries about politics in the US today. The media always describe a debate between two sides as though both sides are reasonable, even if one is not. So there's no penalty for extremism, unreasonableness, or even lying.

I worry there's no way to correct the problem. Over the last 30 years, Republicans have steadily moved the bar, demanding more and more cuts to government. Unless it's the military, or funding for other industries they like.

I don't see how the pendulum will ever swing the other way. I fear President Obama will lose reelection in 2012. And I consider moving to Canada.