[AaronInCarolina]

But the Republicans' greatest failure has been precisely their chronic failure to spell out their principles— and the track record of those principles— to either white or non-white voters.,

I think that Mr. Sowell is leaving out one thing in this discussion, and that is the main-stream media's ability to falsely paint those principles. I think Romney and the RNC tried their best to spell out those principles. It's just that it is near impossible to trump the MSM when they are doing the DNC's bidding by painting Republican principles as something that they are not. And it's the principles as described by the MSM and Hollywood that the minority classes hear and understand. That is what we have to overcome.

[Arkansas Toothpick]

Bingo. The majority of voters are either incapable or unwilling to sit and intelligently digest platforms and philosophies. They react to quick bits of information and are remarkably naive in their decision making. Democrats hold the edge in EMOTIONAL arguments, and that makes it very difficult for conservatives or libertarians to make sound counterarguments that will resonate. Like many others here, I think it will come to the ‘takers’ taking to the point of collapse, and then the reset button will be pushed. In the meanwhile, if you’re a person of sound conservative leanings, do what you can to protect your family and yourself from the disastrous consequences.

[Arkansas Toothpick]

Bingo. The majority of voters are either incapable or unwilling to sit and intelligently digest platforms and philosophies. They react to quick bits of information and are remarkably naive in their decision making. Democrats hold the edge in EMOTIONAL arguments, and that makes it very difficult for conservatives or libertarians to make sound counterarguments that will resonate. Like many others here, I think it will come to the ‘takers’ taking to the point of collapse, and then the reset button will be pushed. In the meanwhile, if you’re a person of sound conservative leanings, do what you can to protect your family and yourself from the disastrous consequences.

[jazusamo]

Yes, an excellent point and though Dr. Sowell didn't bring the MSM into this piece he has in other columns.

It's pathetic that the MSM is so in the tank for the Rats and it won't be changing real soon.