Posted on 12/24/2012 10:09:31 AM PST by jazusamo
Random thoughts on the passing scene:
When I was growing up, an older member of the family used to say, "What you don't know would make a big book." Now that I am an older member of the family, I would say to anyone, "What you don't know would fill more books than the Encyclopedia Britannica." At least half of our society's troubles come from know-it-alls, in a world where nobody knows even 10 percent of all.
Some people seem to think that, if life is not fair, then the answer is to turn more of the nation's resources over to politicians — who will, of course, then spend these resources in ways that increase the politicians' chances of getting reelected.
The annual outbursts of intolerance toward any display of traditional Christmas scenes, or even daring to call a Christmas tree by its name, show that today's liberals are by no means liberal. Behind the mist of their lofty words, the totalitarian mindset shows through.
If you don't want to have a gun in your home or in your school, that's your choice. But don't be such a damn fool as to advertise to the whole world that you are in "a gun-free environment" where you are a helpless target for any homicidal fiend who is armed. Is it worth a human life to be a politically correct moral exhibitionist?
The more I study the history of intellectuals, the more they seem like a wrecking crew, dismantling civilization bit by bit — replacing what works with what sounds good.
Some people are wondering what takes so long for the negotiations about the "fiscal cliff." Maybe both sides are waiting for supplies. Democrats may be waiting for more cans to kick down the road. Republicans may be waiting for more white...
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Jewel of America. Thomas Sowell.
Thomas Sowell is a national treasure, but 53 per cent of the population would not agree.
"Although all men are born free, slavery has been the general lot of the human race. Ignorant - they have been cheated; asleep - they have been surprised; divided - the yoke has been forced upon them. But what is the lesson? ...the people ought to be enlightened, to be awakened, to be united, that after establishing a government they should watch over it.... It is universally admitted that a well-instructed people alone can be permanently free." James Madison
Dr. Sowell continues to show us what America looks like in the mirror. Even on a bad day, he is smarter than EVERYONE in Washington and over 90% of America.
If we could have a "Dream Team" in the WH, it would be with Drs. Sowell and Williams. Two, exceptionally intelligent, sensible and clear thinking men.
And, on this Christms Eve, let's all thank God that they are conservatives!!
A wise man.
Amen to that.
Add to that their incredible Creator-endowed "gift" of ability articulate ideas with simplicity and grace, just as did that Blessed One whose entry into our world we celebrate this week.
"Add to that their incredible Creator-endowed "gift" of ability to articulate ideas with simplicity and grace, just as did that Blessed One whose entry into our world we celebrate this week."
Thank you, Mr. Sowell, for your thoughts. It gives me hope for the new year to realize that our nation still one real intellectual who dares to express himself.
...still has...
Jazusamo - thanks for posting “Random Thoughts”; I love Thomas Sowell, he lives in realville.
Thanks for the ping, jaz. Doctor Sowell hit the nail again square on the head. One is never to old to learn more
Dr. Sowell bump. A true asset to our nation and
a great thinker. Merry Christmas to all.
“If you have been voting for politicians who promise to give you goodies at someone else’s expense, then you have no right to complain when they take your money and give it to someone else, including themselves.”
“Liberals seem to assume that, if you don’t believe in the particular political solutions, they you don’t really care about the people that they claim to want to help.”
“It is amazing that people who think we cannot afford to pay for doctors, hospitals, and medication somehow think that we can afford to pay for doctors, hospitals, medications and a government bureaucrat to administer it.
“Elections should be held on April 16th, the day after we pay our income taxes. That is one of the few things that might discourage politicians from being big spenders.”
“I think this man (Obama) really does believe he can change the world, and people like that are infinitely more dangerous than mere crooked politicians.”
“Socialism in general has a record of failure so blatant that only an intellectual could ignore or evade it.”
“Much of the social history of the Western world, over the past three decades, has been a history of replacing what worked with what sounded good.”
“One of the consequences of such notions as ‘entitlements’ is that people who have contributed nothing to society feel that society owes them something, apparently jus for being nice enough to grace us with their presence.”
“If you have always believed that everyone should play by the same rules and be judged by the same standards that would have gotten you labeled a ‘radical’ 60 years ago, a ‘liberal’ 30 years ago, and a ‘racist’ today.”
“I have never understood why it is ‘greed’ to want to keep the money you’ve earned, but not ‘greed’ to want to take somebody else’s money.”
“It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong.”
Thomas Sowell, that's who. After you read them once or twice, put them aside and then come back and read them again. They're powerful!!
BTW…I wonder if it’s okay to call a liberal a ‘racist’, if they don’t agree with Thomas Sowell’s thoughts and wisdom.
Always am looking forward to his next Random Thoughts.
Thanks for the post.
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