Economists who defend disaster profiteers are wrong

Re:Economists who defend disaster profiteers are wrong by Nursie on Wednesday April 15, 2020 @06:08AM (#22876111)

I have assumed good faith, I have not once assumed them of being dishonest or disingenuous. I believe that they believe what they are writing. Neither am I demonising someone for suggesting the idea that demand pricing may improve supply. I'm pointing out that their statements are inaccurate and their attitude cruel. If I'm demonising them it's for their attitude to other humans.

> If you’re hearing “fuck everyone else” that’s pure projection.

  "If someone is truly desperate for food, they will find a way to get the money to pay for it."
  "The hungry can communicate their immediate need for food on the spot by forking over the cash."
  "Hunger is a private matter that affects individuals"

You can take it I disagree with your assessment.

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Re:Economists who defend disaster profiteers are wrong by dhhwrongagain on Wednesday April 15, 2020 @06:17AM (#22876173)

Good faith is just as much about assuming good intent as it is about assuming genuineness. All of those statements are a far cry from “fuck everyone else.” The underlying intent could just as easily be “this can help more people.” It’s an unfair exaggeration that only serves to justify your indignation.

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Re:Economists who defend disaster profiteers are wrong by Nursie on Wednesday April 15, 2020 @06:23AM (#22876198)

The underlying intent may well be that, but it is couched in both ignorance and callous disregard for others.

At this point we're just going round in circles.

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Re:Economists who defend disaster profiteers are wrong by dhhwrongagain on Wednesday April 15, 2020 @07:36AM (#22876574)

> The underlying intent may well be that, but it is couched in both ignorance and callous disregard for others.

Nope, that’s just your projection. You’re callously disregarding him.

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