So, in just a few comments the discussion has gone from looking at a problem to supporting teams. Other posters say Krugman is largely an opinion writer now an

So, in just a few comments the discussion has gone from looking at a problem to supporting teams. Other posters say Krugman is largely an opinion writer now and you reject the economists others mention as they hold political beliefs you don't like. This is pretty much why most political and economic discussions are a waste of time, particularly on the internet.