right as in, "the richest country in the world is just unable to lock down"

Have you talked to Stephanie Kelton about this?

I think your "Quote" is bogus. I Can't find a ref. The idea that somehow "economics" can't be science is ridiculous! The scientific method works on anything you can mathematically model. The problem with econ seems to be the quality of the models.

Gandhi was an idiot, then.

This quote would be equally true if you replaced economics with psychology. ;)

He also said “man I hate black people” (Google it)

Popper said “non-violence is silly and counterproductive, especially in India”