Walter Williams has died

Cafe Hayek ^ | 2 December 2020 | DON BOUDREAUX

[OldGoatCPO]

Devastating news: Walter Williams died last night (or early this morning).

[chajin]

He lived a good, long life, was the worthy successor to people like Booker T. Washington, and there will be those ready to take his place. I never met him here; I look forward to meeting him in heaven. RIP, Dr. Williams.

[who knows what evil?]

I used to love his stories about how he would buy a snow shovel and crampons for his wife so she would be safer getting around while clearing the driveway after a storm. A man of GREAT compassion.

You will be missed, Mr. Williams...RIP.

[Pajamajan]

Another loss of a great person. RIP. Prayers for his family.

[RJS1950]

The average IQ of Humanity suddenly dropped 10 points overnight.

Old news, we achieved Idiocracy back in the spring. We’ve truly flattened the IQ curve.

[Bishop_Malachi]

RIP Mr. Williams. May God welcome you into his Presence.

[Lower Deck]

Has anyone seen any confirmation that Williams has passed?

[SecAmndmt]

RIP

[MayflowerMadam]

“As if 2020 could not get any worse.”

Profound. And 2020 ain’t over yet.

WW was a national treasure.

[OldGoatCPO]

I hope some of those shows find their way onto the internet.

As with many, Walter Williams along with Thomas Sowell came into my life via Rush. During one show, Williams mentioned the “Economist” magazine. G. Gordon Liddy also mentioned the magazine, so I bought a copy. Williams also talked of Hayek, so I bought two of his books. That began an amazing journey for me. I returned to school and ended up getting a Masters in Public Administration with a strength in Public Policy. During a 6.5 hour exam, with a stack of books about four feet high next to my desk, I wrote four mini essays. On my desk were three books one by Hayek, Thomas Sowell and Walter Williams. Whenever I became stuck trying to make a point on policy, those three books unstuck me.

I could have easily been voted most likely not to succeed in high school. Not dumb just no common sense. I sent an email to Walter Williams thanking him. Not sure he ever got it or had any idea how he, Rush and Thomas Sowell changed my life.

[S.O.S121.500]

Suffer NO fools

[Paul46360]

Does NOT turn up in a search!!!!

[Shady]

A very wise and a very funny gentleman and scholar DeLuxe. He is back with Mrs. Williams, now. Rest well, Great man.

[gidewey52]

“Black by popular demand.”

Loved it.

RIP.

[Grampa Dave]

Thanks.

I will be using your tagline for December to honor a good man.

[sevinufnine]

No doubt a lovely soul, and less doubt he’s one the “adorable” Maxine Water’s would “never forgive” for being a conservative black American. (eh? I am sure Mr. Williams thought about Maxine less than even I do!)

[Clay Moore]

He was brilliant in linking economics to something easily understandable. I missed him guest hosting for Rush. He always gave a good laugh about him buying his wife a new vacuum cleaner or dish washer for Christmas.

RIP.

[LoveMyFreedom]

RIP. Loved listening to him on Rush

[Vendome]

Just damn

[OKSooner]

I always loved his sense of humor about pretty much everything, particularly the way he would bait young feminist types when he subbed for Rush.

RIP

[mimaw]

And freaking Soros keeps on breathing. I’m guessing even the devil doesn’t want the SOB.