Posted on 04/23/2021 9:25:32 AM PDT by JV3MRC
The New York Times economist Paul Krugman misrepresented a document by the United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) to claim that the union endorsed President Joe Biden’s anti-coal, eco-extremist agenda.
Krugman’s latest op-ed cited only a portion of a line from a newly released UMWA document — "a true energy transition that will enhance opportunities for miners, their families and their communities.” He twisted the context of the quote to claim that it was "in effect an endorsement, at least in principle” of Biden’s “Green New Deal” variant called “Build Back Better.” Krugman pivoted off his mischaracterization to claim that “it’s great to see the mine workers’ union call for policies that support ‘coal country,’ not coal jobs.” The document made no such endorsement of Biden’s anti-coal climate plans; nor did it indicate that the union doesn’t support coal jobs. UMWA President Cecil Roberts even released a video the same day Krugman’s op-ed was published slapping down those suggestions as “misinformation.” [Emphasis added.]
Roberts stated unequivocally that UMWA did not endorse Biden’s anti-coal climate agenda:
"[We] certainly did not propose supporting the Green New Deal. The record is very clear about that. And anyone who wants to do some research would understand that."
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Krugman is wrong 100% OF THE TIME.
If that a little weasel said the sky was blue, I wouldn’t believe him.
Has Krugman ever been right about anything?
Krugman gives idiots a bad name.............................
Why do people vote for a return to the stone age?
“The New York Times economist”
Is there really such a creature? I mean, I know Bigfoot exists. But a new york times economist?
Krugman’s the biggest horse’s patoot on the Slime’s staff. That’s saying a lot.
Its not just an old expression to say Krugman often goes off his meds. He really hates taking his meds.
It’s a mischaracterization and it’s your fault for asking or listening and it’s inciting hate to question dem policy.
Accept as fact that everything they say or do is a LIE!!!!!
I hate that they call him an economist as he rarely talks economics, and when he does he makes Trotsky blush.
Krugman is stupid, evil, or both. He completely devalues the Nobel prize for economics.
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