Ben Stein Will Vote for Trump, Even If He Doesn't Know 'A Goddamn Thing about Economics'


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Ben Stein, economist and former Nixon speechwriter turned game show host, is decidedly unimpressed with Donald Trump. But that won't stop Stein from voting for him, he told the Guardian in an interview published Saturday. Logic!

"I don't think Trump knows a goddamn thing about economics," Stein said, instilling confidence in both Stein's judgment and Trump's ability to guide the nation's economy into prosperity.

Stein also gave Trump's skills as a businessman less than a ringing endorsement. "He is not a great businessman. He inherited a great deal of money. He did some successful real estate deals... He is not a great businessman at all – in no way."

And what does he think would happen if Trump implemented the trade policies he has talked about on the campaign trail? "It would get much worse. In terms, it would be a disaster. Trade is very important. The US economy is roughly 15% trade dependent." 

Alright, but surely there must be at least one Trump policy that Stein agrees with. Maybe it's taxes. (Nope, it isn't taxes.) "Mr. Trump says he can both reduce taxes and reduce the deficit. That's complete nonsense." 

Wait. So why is Ben Stein voting for Trump?

"But I like him anyway."


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