Leave it to [in]famous Keynesian economist Paul Krugman to resort to accusations of racism when he can’t come up with a legitimate argument.
In his latest New York Times column, Krugman says that protesters of socialized health care are being spurred on by “cultural and racial anxiety.” He writes:
[I]t?s a strategy that has played a central role in American politics ever since Richard Nixon realized that he could advance Republican fortunes by appealing to the racial fears of working-class whites.
Many people hoped that last year?s election would mark the end of the ?angry white voter? era in America. Indeed, voters who can be swayed by appeals to cultural and racial fear are a declining share of the electorate.
Racial fears? How does entrenching government in the health care system have anything to do with race? I’ve been to numerous tea parties and health care rallies — and nowhere have I seen any indication that folks are peeved just because Obama is an African-American.
It’s a non-issue, but that’s just what Krugman wants. If you can’t beat them in the marketplace of ideas, accuse them of hating minorities.
