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Comment on Back to Just (An) Economist Mom by Jim Glass

Jim Glass — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 01:21:02 +0000

A belated “sorry to see you go”.

But you don’t have to really go forever. I’m sure your fans will be checking here now and then.

Come back and say hello sometime! Let us know what’s up.

Nothing says the subject here has to be all budget and taxes and all that stuff all the time. Just come come back sometime to let us know how things are going. Keep in touch with your friends.

Hope you do. I’ll be checking in now and then to see.

Until then, all the best to you!

Comment on Back to Just (An) Economist Mom by John Busco

John Busco — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:56:15 +0000

Diane,

Wishing you much success in your new job and other pursuits.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog over the years. As a long-time supporter of Concord Coalition, it’s been great to have a real person who’s also an economic authority commenting on the fiscal issues of the day. And, as a benefit I didn’t anticipate, the caliber of the comments and debate on your blog has been an example of reasoned discourse (well, nearly always).

You’ve done a great service, and I’m sure you’ll continue doing the same for the Pew Trust. I hope to see more of your writing.

Comment on Back to Just (An) Economist Mom by David

David — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 15:56:23 +0000

Thanks for sharing a little bit of yourself for all of us out here on the web. As a lurker you probably didn’t know about me or no doubt the many others who checked in and read your posts regularly unless we appeared to you as statistics on your blog’s traffic metric, but it was refreshing to turn down policy rhetoric and read more sedate analysis from a proper economist.

Godspeed in your new position. You will be missed!

Comment on Back to Just (An) Economist Mom by Mark

Mark — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:02:04 +0000

You will be missed. Thank you for being Economist Mom.

Comment on Over the Cliff and Yet Back in the Same Place by Brooks / Gordon

Brooks / Gordon — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 19:59:04 +0000

Thanks Vivian.

Comment on Back to Just (An) Economist Mom by B Davis

B Davis — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:35:58 +0000

I learned that if people commenting on my blog seemed very critical of me, personally, in response to a policy opinion I made that they didn’t like, I should nevertheless not take it personally.

Very true. Political discussion seems to attract many people who believe that “their side” is inherently better and that the “other side” is only worthy of scorn. Just look at our Congress. Also, I have noticed that commentators with highly recognizable names or titles (such as yours) tend to attract “young guns” who are looking to make their mark. Many such commentators don’t allow or respond to comments so I commend you for doing so. Anyhow, you’re right not to take any of those comments as being truly personal. As you said, “nasty words usually say more about the author than about the subject/target”.

As AMT suggested, make sure to let us know if you start another blog or engage in some other forum. Best of luck on your new job!

Comment on Over the Cliff and Yet Back in the Same Place by Vivian Darkbloom

Vivian Darkbloom — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:43:56 +0000

Brooks,

I simply can’t resist.

Rivlin and Casey agree with you:

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324081704578232080227662110.html?mod=WSJ_Opinion_carousel_2

Comment on Back to Just (An) Economist Mom by rjs

rjs — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:53:21 +0000

good move…

Comment on Back to Just (An) Economist Mom by SteveinCH

SteveinCH — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:10:41 +0000

Diane,

All the best to you and yours. I will miss this place but I wish you well in all your new endeavors.

Steve

Comment on Back to Just (An) Economist Mom by Robert Johnson

Robert Johnson — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 21:50:15 +0000

Congratulations on you new pursuit. But I am very worried about the “cold turkey” aspects of not reading your thoughts on a regular basis. I will miss your columns very much and I fear that your absence will leave a large unfilled hole in my understanding of economic policy in the future.