When economists wander way from what they know (economics) into political and social sciences, they wind up in the weeds. Doesn’t matter if they’re bad guys like Krugman or good guys like Sowell.
Who is your candidate?
This “gem” by Mr. Sowell just enforces the fact that EVERYBODY burns their toast occasionally. EVERYBODY.
You got that right. Sowell has written some good stuff, but this is not one of them.