American cities are in trouble. In the wake of the COVID-19 lockdowns and rising crime and disorder, residents are fleeing urban areas, particularly New York City. The continuing looting and riots, especially, have sown feelings of deep insecurity. But some journalistic elites refuse to see reality — and are happy to mock those of us worried about recent trends.
“I went for a belated NYC run this morning and am sorry to report that I saw very few black-clad anarchists,” New York Times columnist Paul Krugman sarcastically wrote in a multi-part tweet thread. He added: “Also, the city is not yet in flames.” Because you see, Krugman’s anecdotal claims trump what you see on the news every night.
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