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> What still baffles me is how people act like this was some kind of thoughtful decision Maybe it's the "Why not inject disinfectant to beat covid" [1] for the
by nopakos 2y ago
> What still baffles me is how people act like this was some kind of thoughtful decision
Maybe it's the "Why not inject disinfectant to beat covid" [1] for the economy. But this time nobody around him said no. (note: added around him)
[1] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52407177 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-52407177
- Henchman21 2y agoLoads of people are actually actively saying no. Those in power have goals that don’t comport with listening.
- rayiner 2y ago[flagged]
- grey-area 2y agoThere are other solutions to trade deficits. To cure trade deficits imposing tariffs is rather like injecting bleach yes.
- rayiner 2y agoThe nerds have been talking about fixing trade deficits for decades. It keeps getting bigger. Time for the jocks to give it a try.
- RajT88 2y agoYes, let's let the jocks into the chemistry lab. This will end well.
- seattle_spring 2y agoInteresting analogy, coming from HN's own personal version of Ian Miles Cheong.
- rcMgD2BwE72F 2y agoIt isn't the "view" that's criticized but the method to fix the problem. Just like the "injecting bleach" method.