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Happy 87th birthday (June 30) to economist Thomas Sowell
AEI Ideas ^
| June 29, 2017
| Mark Perry
Posted on 07/03/2017 8:20:49 AM PDT by Hawthorn
In my opinion, there is no economist alive today who has done more to eloquently, articulately, and persuasively advance the principles of economic freedom, limited government, individual liberty, and a free society than Thomas Sowell. In terms of both his quantity of work (at least 40 books and several thousand newspaper columns) and the consistently excellent and crystal-clear quality of his writing, I don’t think any living free-market economist even comes close to matching Sowell’s prolific record of writing about economics.
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TOPICS: Arts/Photography; Business/Economy; Society
KEYWORDS: economics; politics; sowell; thomassowell
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A great tribute to a truly amazing man!
(Except that it doesn't mention Sowell's passion for photography!)
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posted on
07/03/2017 8:20:49 AM PDT
by
Hawthorn
To: jazusamo
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posted on
07/03/2017 8:21:32 AM PDT
by
Hawthorn
To: Hawthorn
To: Hawthorn
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posted on
07/03/2017 8:26:19 AM PDT
by
Eddie01
To: Hawthorn
Happiest birthday! I surely wish you were younger, so we could have your wisdom for more and more decades!
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posted on
07/03/2017 8:26:49 AM PDT
by
originalbuckeye
("In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell service T)
To: mywholebodyisaweapon
Happy Birthday, Dr. Sowell!
But who is going to follow in your footsteps?
To: All
Happy Birthday, Dr. Sowell.
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posted on
07/03/2017 8:41:56 AM PDT
by
TheTimeOfMan
(A time for peace and a time for war)
To: Hawthorn
I used to cut out his articles from the paper and send them to my mom. She, and I appreciate his work.
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posted on
07/03/2017 8:55:48 AM PDT
by
real saxophonist
( YouTube + Twitter + Facebook = YouTwitFace.com)
To: Eddie01
I have wondered since I first read that Sowell article about impeachment if he was anti Trump or merely pointing out, without specifically saying so, that any white male was impeachable, or fair game, from both liberal and conservative voters. Women and ethnic, and I would include sexual identity considerations, are by their very category immune from impeachment. Happy birthday whatever your intention was, Mr. Sowell.
To: Hawthorn
Happy Birthday, Dr. Sowell!
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posted on
07/03/2017 9:05:12 AM PDT
by
Cincinnatus.45-70
(What do DemocRats enjoy more than a truckload of dead babies? Unloading them with a pitchfork!)
To: Hawthorn
Dr. Sowell's Creator-endowed ability to articulate and defend ideas, as they relate to human nature and the economic dimension of liberty, is unparalleled in our time.
His own personal story is compelling, and, unlike others, his authenticity requires no show of arrogance or bravado.
Happy birthday to one of God's great gifts to the American academic community and to all who love liberty!
To: Hawthorn; rockinqsranch; abigail2; Amalie; American Quilter; arthurus; awelliott; Bahbah; ...
Thank you very much for this post and ping, Hawthorn! A great tribute to Dr. Sowell.
Wishing him a Happy Birthday and many more to come.
.
*PING*
Thomas Sowell
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posted on
07/03/2017 9:24:28 AM PDT
by
jazusamo
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To: Hawthorn
I’d LOVE to see him debate an idiot like Sanders. Bernie would melt down and start ranting about the “billionaires, millionaires, the rich, the wealthy, the 1%.”
It would be glorious to see.
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posted on
07/03/2017 9:27:22 AM PDT
by
wastedyears
(Prophecy of sky Gods, the sun and moon)
To: Hawthorn
Darn, he shouldn’t be that old! He needs to keep writing for another 50 years!
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posted on
07/03/2017 9:49:34 AM PDT
by
Tax-chick
(The Golden Rule. Just that.)
To: Hawthorn
How I wish Dr. Sowell would be with us for another 50 years. Happy Birthday Dr. Sowell!
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posted on
07/03/2017 9:53:01 AM PDT
by
Sergio
(An object at rest cannot be stopped! - The Evil Midnight Bomber What Bombs at Midnight)
To: Hawthorn
Happy Birthday Dr. Sowell! And wishes for many more.
Every book I’ve purchased from you has given me more value than the cost. Beautiful transactions!
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posted on
07/03/2017 9:54:27 AM PDT
by
MV=PY
(The Magic Question: Who's paying for it?)
To: mountainfolk
Happy birthday, DR Sowell. No slight intended, just thoughtless.
To: Hawthorn
yes, truly an amazing mind! Where will we find such men to replace them? ... The democrap party is working hard to see that no such men arise!
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posted on
07/03/2017 10:16:26 AM PDT
by
MHGinTN
(A dispensational perspective is a powerful tool for discernment)
To: MHGinTN
If he was married to Walter E. Williams what kind of anniversary gift do you think he would receive?
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posted on
07/03/2017 10:18:42 AM PDT
by
DIRTYSECRET
(urope. Why do they put up with this.)
To: DIRTYSECRET
That is one of the strangest posts I’ve ever seen at FR. Are you on drugs? Thomas Sowell is a man in full and Walter is a widower. Are you sure FR is for you?
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posted on
07/03/2017 10:21:09 AM PDT
by
MHGinTN
(A dispensational perspective is a powerful tool for discernment)
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