Another well-written piece by Sowell. That this guy isn’t a leader of the conservative movement or elected to high office speaks volumes of our failure.
Of course this piece isn’t true merely of fiscal policy. We see the same gullibility with the appointment of judges and other political issues. The republicans continuously show that they believe the leftist propaganda and talking points.
And the reason why is no mystery. Republicans get their news and impression of public opinion from a media that is 99% leftist. Small wonder then that they are constantly the fools when they get their worldview from their opposition.
Or it may be a further indication of his great intelligence.
I used to think the same thing, but the more I read of Dr. Sowell, the more I feel he is just too intelligent to endure the monkey show which accompanies getting and holding elective office.
His best value to the conservative movement is doing exactly what he is doing-- providing the philosophical and intellectual moorings so others can do the job of running for elective office.
Dr. Sowell is proud to say that the label that best describes him is "libertarian"... so perhaps you should talk to those here on FR who throw around the "losertarian" slur and ask them why they wouldn't like Dr. Sowell as a leader.
The republicans continuously show that they believe the leftist propaganda and talking points.
Exactly right. That's why getting news out to our fellow citizens is crucial.