http://deanesmay.com/2009/02/13/unstimulating/ Defending the liberal tradition in history, science, and philosophy. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:24:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://deanesmay.com/2009/02/13/unstimulating/#comment-169821 Dean Esmay Tue, 17 Feb 2009 01:05:35 +0000 http://deanesmay.com/2009/02/13/unstimulating/#comment-169821 It was only a matter of time before someone like Wolcott declared that criticism of the President is racism. I mean, really, isn't the only thing surprising here that it didn't happen sooner? It was only a matter of time before someone like Wolcott declared that criticism of the President is racism. I mean, really, isn’t the only thing surprising here that it didn’t happen sooner?

]]> http://deanesmay.com/2009/02/13/unstimulating/#comment-169128 Dishman Fri, 13 Feb 2009 22:51:11 +0000 http://deanesmay.com/2009/02/13/unstimulating/#comment-169128 How dare you question the Dear Leader's wisdom? How dare you question the Dear Leader’s wisdom?

]]> http://deanesmay.com/2009/02/13/unstimulating/#comment-169125 Mark G. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:35:44 +0000 http://deanesmay.com/2009/02/13/unstimulating/#comment-169125 I think your comments on the Kling/McArdle imbroglio is on target, but while I agree that the massive spending bill is unlikely to provide any stimulus, it is a bit early to say "I told you so" or judge its effects. It hasn't even been passed yet (soon enough). That umpty-dozen economists dislike it is important, but not dispositive. They could be wrong. I don't think they will be proven wrong, but I find the rush to declare that events have proven one right, before the events take place, is rather forced. I think your comments on the Kling/McArdle imbroglio is on target, but while I agree that the massive spending bill is unlikely to provide any stimulus, it is a bit early to say “I told you so” or judge its effects. It hasn’t even been passed yet (soon enough). That umpty-dozen economists dislike it is important, but not dispositive. They could be wrong. I don’t think they will be proven wrong, but I find the rush to declare that events have proven one right, before the events take place, is rather forced.

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