[ExI] Myth of the Rational Voter 2016

[Dan TheBookMan]

http://econlog.econlib.org/archives/2016/03/myth_of_the_rat_9.html

An interesting thought experiment:

"Suppose an Hispanic version of Donald Trump were thrilling Hispanic voters.  Call him Donaldo Trumpo.  Opponents of immigration would plausibly fear that El Donaldo is a classic strongman plotting to turn the U.S. into a banana republic.  And they would hasten to the inference that Hispanics are fundamentally authoritarian and unfit for democracy.  If 2016 doesn't convince you that political externalities are a two-way street, nothing will."

Regards,

Dan
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