Paul Klugman's Delusions of Importance

Paul Klugman's Delusions of Importance

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/02/03/opinion/krugman-delusions-of-failure.html?_r=0

"Bette's tale had policy wonks scratching their heads; it was hard to see, given what we know about premiums and how the health law works, how anyone could face that large a rate increase. Sure enough, when a local newspaper, The Spokesman-Review, contacted Bette Grenier, it discovered that the real story was very different from the image Ms. McMorris Rodgers conveyed. First of all, she was comparing her previous policy with one of the pricier alternatives her insurance company was offering — and she refused to look for cheaper alternatives on the Washington insurance exchange, declaring, "I wouldn't go on that Obama website.""

Who are the "wonks" referred to, and why can we rely on Paul Klugman's assurances, or rather implied reality that wonks know best. Why does Mr. Krugman think we care what he thinks? Paul has delusions that what he thinks matters and that the New York is still the newspaper of record.

Deliberate lies in support of the Democrat party has a price.

Even if Mr. Krugman were unknown, his assertions are devoid of facts.

"The Republican response to the State of the Union was delivered by Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Republican representative from Washington — and it was remarkable for its lack of content. A bit of uplifting personal biography, a check list of good things her party wants to happen with no hint of how it plans to make them happen."

I have to admit, this is a good critique of ... President Obama. With the full weight of the Federal government, Obama can't come up with a competent State of the union speach. Devoid of facts. Denied by the republican wonks. (our wonks are as good are your wonks)

And why require that the Congresswoman to have a detailed supporting documentation for the points made. The assertion is that the republicans have no plan. She presented a plan. So it is proven, the republicans have a plan, in fact many plans. The details are to be reviewed in the deliberations of congress, when and if the The Reed from Nevada allows that to happen. Until then, quit complaining. The ball is in your court.


Dave Farnsworth