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Walter Williams RIP
The Library of Economics and Liberty ^ | December 2, 2020 | David Henderson

Posted on 12/02/2020 7:34:40 AM PST by Wiz-Nerd

I learned from Don Boudreaux this morning that Walter Williams died either this morning or last night. For those of you who don’t know, he was a long-time economics professor at George Mason University.

I’ll have more to say later but I want to give one appreciation.

Walter liked smoking and he also hated the TSA. Some years ago, the combination of no-smoking regs on planes and intrusive groping by the TSA caused him to vow never to fly by commercial airline again. When he received offers to give speeches that were far enough away that driving was infeasible, he negotiated for a private airplane to take him there.


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To: Wiz-Nerd

Walter Williams was amazing and a true scholar in support of liberty.

JoMa


41 posted on 12/02/2020 7:48:38 AM PST by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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To: Wiz-Nerd

RIP, enjoyed listening and reading his work.

But if I remember correctly he was an unapologetic smoker which may have contributed to his passing. That said, he lived how he wanted so good for him.


42 posted on 12/02/2020 7:48:44 AM PST by where's_the_Outrage? (Drain the Swamp. Build the Wall.)
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To: Governor Dinwiddie; Wiz-Nerd

RIP these Patriots. ❤🙏❤


43 posted on 12/02/2020 7:49:02 AM PST by TianaHighrider (God bless President Trump. Prayers for PDJT and his loyal supporters.)
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To: Wiz-Nerd

What a great man, he will be missed, may he RIP.


44 posted on 12/02/2020 7:50:02 AM PST by kenmcg (tHE WHOLE )
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To: Wiz-Nerd

God Bless Walter Williams. He was a great man, and he’ll be missed.


45 posted on 12/02/2020 7:50:52 AM PST by fightin kentuckian
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To: Dead Corpse

“2020 is making a case for it’s inclusion on the list of Worst Years Ever.”

Ain’t that the truth. I never thought the personally worst year of 2009 would be topped, but 2020 is a doozy.


46 posted on 12/02/2020 7:52:04 AM PST by Wiz-Nerd
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To: Wiz-Nerd

I loved hearing this man when he took over for Rush!

He had a great story around how he was “such a thoughtful husband” when he bought his wife a new vacuum or such for her birthday. He enjoyed the humor such statements brought up and he gently defended it, along with his wife being happy he thought and did such a thing.

She passed on a few years back.

I am sure he longed for her presence. I hope he is to be with her in Heaven.

This is another sad loss.


47 posted on 12/02/2020 7:52:53 AM PST by ConservativeMind (Trump: Befuddling Democrats, Republicans, and the Media for the benefit of the US and all mankind.)
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To: Wiz-Nerd

Has this been confirmed? I cannot find any report of his death other that the FR links to obscure sources. According to Wikipedia and George Mason University, he is still alive and doing we he does best — teach, write, and lecture.


48 posted on 12/02/2020 7:54:24 AM PST by Labyrinthos
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To: Wiz-Nerd

Noooooooooooooooo! Darth Vader.

Deepest and most respectful condolences to his family & friends. (damnit)


49 posted on 12/02/2020 7:55:18 AM PST by PfromHoGro (Orwell was optimistic.)
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To: Wiz-Nerd

Dr Williams was the commencement speaker at my son’s graduation from Grove City College in 2012. An American treasure.


50 posted on 12/02/2020 7:55:45 AM PST by Calm_Cool_and_Elected (" Undecided Voter: someone who parades their stupidity as proof of their morality." ~David Burge)
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To: Labyrinthos

“Has this been confirmed? I cannot find any report of his death other that the FR links to obscure sources. According to Wikipedia and George Mason University, he is still alive and doing we he does best — teach, write, and lecture.”

Wiki is showing his passing.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_E._Williams

But you are correct, there is very little reporting on this.


51 posted on 12/02/2020 7:57:34 AM PST by Wiz-Nerd
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To: Wiz-Nerd

So wise and so funny .
Farewell to a great American


52 posted on 12/02/2020 7:58:16 AM PST by j.havenfarm ( Beginning my 20th year on FR! 2,500+ replies and still not shutting up!)
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To: Wiz-Nerd

One of the great minds of the conservative movement. God be with his family and friends.


53 posted on 12/02/2020 8:03:12 AM PST by bray (Pray for President Trump)
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To: sjmjax

I wonder if his family and students know how much Walter Williams was treasured outside of academia?


54 posted on 12/02/2020 8:03:40 AM PST by OldGoatCPO (No Caitiff Choir of Angels will sing for me)
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To: Wiz-Nerd

Walter was one of the great Americans of his generation, on a par with Thomas Sowell, in that both, with great intellectual integrity, overcame the pull the Leftists exercised against black Americans.


55 posted on 12/02/2020 8:04:28 AM PST by Wuli
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To: Wiz-Nerd

Here’s an episode of Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser, from Nov 1991, featuring Dr Walter Williams as special guest:

https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip_394-57np5x9q


56 posted on 12/02/2020 8:05:58 AM PST by rintintin (If you watch Tucker, you help fund Chris Wallace. No more Fox - period.)
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To: Covenantor; Eddie01

Well, maybe he wasn’t white. But at least according to Biden, he ain’t black.


57 posted on 12/02/2020 8:06:52 AM PST by Bruce Campbells Chin
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To: Wiz-Nerd

RIP, Walter. What a wonderful man and a great intellect. He will be missed.


58 posted on 12/02/2020 8:07:51 AM PST by rightwingintelligentsia (Democrats: The perfect party for the helpless and stupid, and those who would rule over them.)
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To: Wiz-Nerd

Damn. I always enjoyed him hosting on Rush, and loved his stories about his late, beloved wife (that he told with so much humor.)

His loss is such an incredible loss, not just to “the black community (the vast majority never knew of him) but to the USA. He was an incredible speaker.

Mark


59 posted on 12/02/2020 8:07:54 AM PST by MarkL (Do I really look like a guy with a plan?)
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To: Wiz-Nerd

How sad for us. He was one of the best. Now he will be able to give Mrs. Williams his ever thoughtful gifts in heaven.


60 posted on 12/02/2020 8:08:46 AM PST by CaraMiaR (Excuse me, I have to adjust my aluminium hat.)
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