This is the kind of soulless economics that views people as things. Interesting to read just to know what kind of thinking we need to leave behind.
Rob Portman @senrobportman
8 Feb 2021
Democratic economist Larry Summers and former GOP Senator and economist Phil Gramm don’t agree on much. But when they do, it’s probably worth paying attention. wsj.com/articles/wrong-stimu…

Feb 9, 2021 · 5:58 AM UTC

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How do we move forward with a 2 ton anchor refusing to budge?
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We just keep pushing.
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When Summers agrees with the GOP, you need to run for cover. Remember when Summers helped cause the 2009 recession by convincing Clinton to repeal FDR era banking regulations?
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Yes--Much smarter to just print money. Who cares if a loaf of bread costs $10,000. We can do like the people of Venezuela were instructed by their leader, Maduro...eat your pets.
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Yeah I mean who wouldn't want to listen to the guys who cleared all obstacles and ran the country full speed ahead all cylinders firing to the biggest economic crash since 1929?
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Economics does not and should not have a “soul”. Emotion based politics always makes for bad policy. This is exactly the things we need to be listening to, not leaving behind.
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That's that bipartisanship stupidity talking! The idea the helping people is " over stimulating " the economy is bullshit!
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I can't find exactly what they are agreeing on ... but I'm assuming it's to give less to the poor and more to the rich!
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An “Opinion” article
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