User talk:Wilytone

Hi Wilytone,

I agree with your edit, but I'm biased (I generally agree with Krugman). That being said, Krugman's own wiki-entry features two quotes describing him being as a polemicist. Is being polemic a neutral observation or one of perspective? If the latter, should the link remain?

Thanks for your thoughts,

Suomipm (talk) 15:43, 11 December 2012 (UTC)

An addition:

Politico followed up Krugman's appearance on The Week and can be found here: http://www.politico.com/blogs/media/2012/12/paul-krugman-polemical-economist-151550.html

This article does not necessarily answer the question as to whether Krugman is/is not a polemicist, but I do believe it does further indicate the answer is one of perspective. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Suomipm (talk • contribs) 15:49, 11 December 2012 (UTC)

Hi Suomipm, New to this so I hope I responding correctly. Thanks for the info. I guess the question is "Is someone who uses a polemic occasionally, a polemicist? Generally I think we all may use polemics, but if it is not our primary mode of argument, I think the answer is no. This is why I added Newt Gingrich and subtracted Paul Krugman. I think Newt, historically has used polemics as a primary means of winning an argument. I agree the difference may be subtle Tony Weil (talk) 16:30, 11 December 2012 (UTC)