I wonder if these Austeritians have anything in common with the Austrians?
"Austerians" is Krugman's funny-ha-ha way to refer to the Austrians. He's never bothered to study Austrian theory so just makes ignorant comments about them. Of course, the Austrians would recommend austerity -- but real austerity where the government is reduced in size. Not the fake austerity where it only increases a tiny bit more slowly.