I can't find any mention of this in the school newspaper. I've heard of universities doing a lot of dumb things, but this seems a little extrodinary to be believable without a second news source.
It is interesting that the conservative Prof is being defended by the ACLU. I bet you aren't going to hear much about that.
But, really, if he gave the possible explanaiton that "it could be because they usually don't have children" then I don't see much problem. On the other hand, if he had already said something like "couples with children tend to plan more for the future then couples without children" then why go farther and single out gays?
Are homosexuals less likely to "couple" as well? Maybe you plan more for the future when you're married or quasi-married, as well as when you have children.
I think that professors should basically be fired for saying things. We have too many of these academics shooting off their mouths in public places, and we need to send a message: stop saying things, on either side of the political spectrum.
He said there is a belief among some economists that one of the 20th century's most influential economists, John Maynard Keynes, was influenced in his beliefs by his homosexuality. Keynes espoused a "spend it now" philosophy to keep an economy strong....
There's also an intriguing idea among most straight white males that only one type of person is not adversely affected by their biological makeup. Coincidentally, that type is the straight white male.
Mith, I *was* being facetious. Though I do think it an odd way to prove a point, "You see, homosexuals behave in this manner, just like this archetypical straight man!"
I can't find any mention of this in the school newspaper. I've heard of universities doing a lot of dumb things, but this seems a little extrodinary to be believable without a second news source.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 1:33 AM
It is interesting that the conservative Prof is being defended by the ACLU. I bet you aren't going to hear much about that.
But, really, if he gave the possible explanaiton that "it could be because they usually don't have children" then I don't see much problem. On the other hand, if he had already said something like "couples with children tend to plan more for the future then couples without children" then why go farther and single out gays?
Posted by Tripp | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 9:22 AM
Are homosexuals less likely to "couple" as well? Maybe you plan more for the future when you're married or quasi-married, as well as when you have children.
I think that professors should basically be fired for saying things. We have too many of these academics shooting off their mouths in public places, and we need to send a message: stop saying things, on either side of the political spectrum.
Posted by Adam Kotsko | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 9:43 AM
He said there is a belief among some economists that one of the 20th century's most influential economists, John Maynard Keynes, was influenced in his beliefs by his homosexuality. Keynes espoused a "spend it now" philosophy to keep an economy strong....
There's also an intriguing idea among most straight white males that only one type of person is not adversely affected by their biological makeup. Coincidentally, that type is the straight white male.
Posted by Mithras | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 10:54 AM
You cut that quote off a little early, didn't you, Mithras?
"Keynes espoused a "spend it now" philosophy to keep an economy strong, much as President Bush did after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks."
It's not up to me to point out that the author is implying President Bush is homosexual.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 11:45 AM
It's not up to me to point out that the author is implying President Bush is homosexual.
No, he's not. He's supplying an example to explain the concept.
Posted by Mithras | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 12:04 PM
Oh, Mithras, now you're trying to push Bush back in the closet, too?
Posted by cw | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 12:41 PM
Wasn't Keynes happily married to a Russian ballerina by the time of Bretton Woods?
Posted by Matt Weiner | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 12:47 PM
Actually, Keynes is well known for advocating deficit spending on uncomfortable but fantastic shoes, particularly those of Kenneth Cole.
Posted by FL | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 1:32 PM
That's bullshit, my Kenneth Cole shoes are so freaking comfortable.
Posted by cw | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 1:48 PM
Church's Shoes my man, Church's. (I really like their New Yorker's)
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 6:22 PM
Mith, I *was* being facetious. Though I do think it an odd way to prove a point, "You see, homosexuals behave in this manner, just like this archetypical straight man!"
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 6:26 PM
Michael, you big fag. Church's is chicken.
Posted by apostropher | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 7:18 PM
Are you coming on to me?
Around here, the home of popeye's, certain Popeyes locations have placards, "yet another Church's chicken put out of business by Popeye's."
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 8:43 PM
Are you coming on to me?
Do you have chicken?
Posted by apostropher | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 9:03 PM
Michael: Are you coming on to me?
Apostropher: Do you have chicken?
I have a feeling you'll have to like it Jamaican.
Posted by ben wolfson | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 9:41 PM
And Wolfson submits the first entry in Unfogged's most subtle cock joke contest.
Posted by apostropher | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 9:48 PM
Damn, I don't get it.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 9:58 PM
I do believe Wolfson may be playing off of Jamaican Jerk chicken.
Apos: I am the chicken master, but I don't do Jamaican.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 10:09 PM
God, I even thought of jerk chicken. I'm sorry guys, my mind just isn't dirty enough these past few days.
Posted by ogged | Link to this comment | 02- 7-05 10:12 PM
I am the chicken master
Is that kind of like being the Lizard King?
Posted by apostropher | Link to this comment | 02- 8-05 6:00 AM
Weak. Very weak.
Posted by SomeCallMeTim | Link to this comment | 02- 8-05 8:41 AM
This is Louisiana, boy; you're talking about an entirely different guy.
Posted by Michael | Link to this comment | 02- 8-05 10:00 AM