Disaster in the Making? (Thomas Sowell)

Townhall.com ^ | July 28, 2009 | Thomas Sowell

[Tax-chick]

“Excellent tagline”

I copy from the best sources.

[MrB]

No one lacks A culture.
Whether that culture is conducive to success or not is another matter.

The excuse you’d hear, though, is that if the country’s culture was the black culture instead of the white culture, they’d be more successful.

To that argument, I demand an example, anywhere in the world, where this culture is successful in a country run by this culture, and there are some - South Africa, Zimbabwe, etc.

[Mad Dawgg]

I would seriously consider cutting off a minor appendage if Mr. Sowell would agree to run for National Political office in any party!

[TheOldLady]

My dream week when Rush is gone: Sowell, Williams, Stein, Sowell, Williams.

I’m really not too fond of the other Marks.

[Vendome]

I missed that one. What did they say and who said it?

[Rummyfan]

Several months ago Obama appeared on Leno, and talked about how bad a bowler he was at first (there was some film of him during the campaign where he was horrible, couldn't find the lane), and now had improved to at least a level that would be competitive at the Special Olympics level. Here's one link:

http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Story?id=7129997&page=1

Many others available, just google it....

[OB1kNOb]

I agree with you regarding "it taking a certain level of excessive self-esteem, arrogance and narcissism, to aspire to be President", something of which Dr. Sowell would not embrace, but to have such a clear-headed person as President would certainly be a great benefit to the nation.

As to your ammo/guns observation, I can attest that as a life-long hunter I've always possessed rifles and shotguns but never felt compelled to own a handgun....that is until last September when I could see the Presidential race take a turn for the worse. Now, like many others, I have several pistols and have been stockpiling ammo each payday, just in case.

Regarding military kids turning their weapons on their parents, I'd prefer to think that true too, but sadly and cynically I fear the coarsening of our society over the past 40 years or so exacerbated by declining morals, godlessness, and self-centeredness may have caused a significant level of our young to resist evil orders to fire upon our citizenry if commanded, especially if the citizenry is protesting and racheting up pressure in a tense situation, sans Kent State. Nonetheless, I hope you are correct and I am wrong.

[the OlLine Rebel]

Jewish?

[Republic of Texas]

You are exactly right on what it takes to want to be President. which is why, all other things being equal, I’d vote for someone who doesn’t want to be President before I’d vote for someone who does.

[the OlLine Rebel]

[the OlLine Rebel]

It’s not like the original days of the republic, when there was no real “candidate” nor campaigning.

[vaudine]

"Are they the new Kings and courtesans? Do they represent America and have a great respect for the rest of us or are we simply chattel in their pursuit of power and riches? "

In their minds.

No, no, and look in the mirror to greet the new chattel.

vaudine

[Vendome]

E Tu Brutus?

[delphirogatio]

For some reason, your post reminded me of:
Isaiah 5:20-21
20 Woe to those who call evil good
and good evil,
who put darkness for light
and light for darkness,
who put bitter for sweet
and sweet for bitter.

21 Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes
and clever in their own sight.

[vaudine]

E Tu Brutus?=Et tu Brutus?--meaning, from Caesar to Brutus--"Are you also betraying me, Brutus?"

I wasn't betraying anything--just answering the questions posed.

That about loking into the mirror to see the new chattel answers what we are in their minds.

vaudine

[OpeEdMunkey]

I’m going to make a mint or end up in a gulag.

Probably a worthwhile investment; even with the gulag potential.

[DuncanWaring]

You might want to grab the “.org”, “.net” and whatever versions are out there, while you’re at it.

[y6162]

“You might want to grab the “.org”, “.net” and whatever versions are out there, while you’re at it.”

I debated over doing that...dunno.

I’m leaning toward selling KenyanImposter trinkets so .com works.

[Wu]

Wondering that myself.

[Antoninus]

Tom Sowell for president.