“The right way to view this appointment is, I think, as if Donald Trump were to name William Shatner to command the Navy’s 7th Fleet.” https://t.co/VEjBX2t5az

— Paul Krugman (@paulkrugman) March 14, 2018

How does a Nobel Laureate tweet such stupidity? Can I ask for a recount? https://t.co/7tUuuxQGWz

— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 15, 2018

IN ONE SENSE THIS IS THE PROUDEST MOMENT OF MY LIFE!!!! pic.twitter.com/mpX6LBONIe

— Brad DeLong 🖖🏻 (@delong) March 15, 2018

In another sense, I am now scared that @WilliamShatner—who has done a job with the role of James Tiberius Kirk over his career that is beyond superb—is genuinely offended by my belief that he would not be an especially good carrier group commander…

— Brad DeLong 🖖🏻 (@delong) March 15, 2018