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July 31, 2014

Leftwing "Wonks" Shocked Again to Learn Basic Things

I would propose a simple definition of "expert:" One who is not surprised or even stunned to learn the basics of his claimed field of expertise.

By this definition, the left has a serious lack of experts.

I might add to the definition of "expert:" One who is interested in a subject matter and motivated to learn as much about it as possible, even if such fresh learning might cut against his base partisan impulses.

I'm afraid the left is studded with "experts" who fail this prong of the definition, as well:

I approached @ezraklein to discuss the merits of #Halbig years ago. He wasn’t interested. Still isn’t.
— Michael F. Cannon (@mfcannon) July 23, 2014

See Sean Davis' piece for leftist "wonks" claiming that the argument in Halbig couldn't possibly be accurate, or else it would prove them (those who supposedly follow this subject in all its details) to be "idiots."

And of course -- we know that couldn't possibly be true.

Don't we?

Oh: The below video recapitulates Jon Gruber's meanderings.

posted by Ace at 06:22 PM

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