Christopher R. Bollinger
Department of Economics, University of Kentucky
"A breakthrough, you say? If it's in economics, at least it can't be dangerous. Nothing like gene engineering, laser beams, sex hormones or international relations. That's where we don't want any breakthroughs." (J.K. Galbraith, A Tenured Professor)
Welcome
To the right you can read my current "rant."
That space is reserved for me to state some of my political views.
I have posted my previous rants for your enjoyment.
Disclaimer: The views expressed in my "Rants" both here and
on that page are mine. They in no way reflect any position of the
State, University, College or Department. Further, if you
or any student believe that they have been graded based upon
your political view and not your academic work, you should
contact the Office of the Ombud.
I reread my last rant on Truth, and decided it needed a follow up. I noted in that rant that truth and fact checking seem to be at an all time low. That the Jeffersonian ideal of an informed electorate and the economic ideal of informed consumers is not being met.
Recently a friend posted a short news clip about "Latino's Getting Six Votes." The reporters made it seem, through much of the discussion, like a court had ordered a community to give Latino voters six votes for city council and the underlying implication was that everyone else didn't get that. But if you listen closely at about minute 1:32, you'll hear very quickly the truth (at least it's there!).
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