Absolutely they can make black white in an instant! When the Employment Policies Institute decided to develop an ad campaign opposing job-killing minimum wage increases, it used Matthaei’s comments on the subject – as well as those of other leftist economists – to make an ideological comparison. As a way to identify her background, the group used her own self-description to offer clarity. In response, Matthaei complained that she was being “red-baited” by the group, calling the use of her own words “a shock.” EPI’s research director expressed his confusion over the reaction in an interview with Campus Reform. “She acts as if she is sort of shocked by this ad; but it’s your description of yourself,” he said. “So, if you’re offended by your own words, that’s fine.” Michael Saltsman was also interviewed by the Boston Globe, which published an extensive report on the controversy earlier this week. “I think we should be asking questions as to whether that’s the person whose insight is most valuable on raising the minimum wage,” he explained. “I don’t think it is.” Read more at westernjournalism/radical-professor-proves-possible-offend/#gBEXrjEAtZ2o9tcj.99
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 15:19:17 +0000
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