Fact-Checking and Wealth Disparities

This chapter examines the contentious landscape of fact-checking in political discourse, focusing on claims made by politicians like Bernie Sanders regarding wealth inequality. The discussion highlights the perceived biases in fact-checking processes and critiques the flawed logic behind wealth comparisons, particularly in relation to debts. It culminates in a reflection on the complexities of economic data and the political implications of misinterpretations surrounding wealth distribution.