He is a partisan hack. During the election last year he consistently posted that gdp growth was real, the economy was booming, and it was all thanks to Biden/Harris. I called him out on it on Twitter, and he was unabashed about being a partisan propagandist. Not surprisingly, now that the politics have changed, the history changes.
Anything he says on any topic should be treated as suspect, and probably best ignored.
The person you're replying to also acknowledged GDP was growing despite the tech layoffs. Is your assertion that GDP wasn't growing in 2024? If so, I'd love to see any evidence.
I’m a little baffled by your question. I think perhaps you are making the common and understandable mistake of assuming that every reply is a counter argument to the post it is replying to?
TFA is asserting that non-AI growth is negative, which is contrary to the authors claims during the election last year. This supports the post I was replying to.
I figured you were agreeing with your parent comment. What I find baffling is you seemingly agreeing with gp in distrusting author of TFA, but supporting your position with a statement in direct conflict to the content of gp's comment.
How I read the thread (paraphrasing)
> Itsnowandnever: author has a questionable reporting record... GDP growth has been consistent since 2022...
>> adastra22: Agreed, an absolute partisan hack! Author even dishonestly claimed GDP grew in 2024.
since 2022, there's been many times a recession has been declared but commentators have said it was all "vibecession" and the economy was strong. now that the same commentary is happening under a new administration, the messaging is that the sky is falling.
Anything he says on any topic should be treated as suspect, and probably best ignored.