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So a group with Innovation in its name says that decreasing innovation is the "core economic problem America faces today." Hmmm. Color me skeptical.

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So the organization with the word "Environment" in its name (used to) claims that climate change is the planet's biggest problem (EPA).

I mean, really, having a certain word in your name precludes you from having an unbiased position on it?

See my comment about sibling. Similarly, EPA is a government org, tasked with specific roles. Kinda like how DOJ has specific opinions about whether criminals should be incarcerated.

> having a certain word in your name precludes you from having an unbiased position on it?

Of course not. But I'll bet EIG doesn't have an unbiased opinion on innovation :-) In the same sense that NRA can publish a study about crime in states with open carry.

That's not really fair. The data should speak for itself, and I for one found the argument cogent. Did you find any errors or bias?

Otherwise you might as well say the CDC saying something about Disease is invalid.

The CDC is a government entity, and "disease" is well-defined.

"Innovation" is a bit more nebulous, and the EIG appears to be quasi-non-profit, but is a private company.

Also, parent comment said "skeptical", not "invalid".

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