Listening to a Liar: Part II (Thomas Sowell)

Townhall.com ^ | September 10, 2009 | Thomas Sowell

[Cindy]

SNIPPET from post no. 1:

"To tell us, with a straight face, that he can insure millions more people without adding to the already skyrocketing deficit, is world-class chutzpa and an insult to anyone's intelligence. To do so after an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office has already showed this to be impossible reveals the depths of moral bankruptcy behind the glittering words.

Did we really need CBO experts to tell us that there is no free lunch? Some people probably did and the true believers in the Obama cult may still believe the President, instead of believing either common sense or budget experts."

[george76]

“Hubris-laden charlatans” was the way a recent e-mail from a reader characterized the Obama administration. That phrase seems especially appropriate for the Charlatan-in-Chief, Barack Obama, whose speech to a joint session of Congress was both a masterpiece of rhetoric and a shameless fraud.

To tell us, with a straight face, that he can insure millions more people without adding to the already skyrocketing deficit, is world-class chutzpa and an insult to anyone’s intelligence. To do so after an analysis by the Congressional Budget Office has already showed this to be impossible reveals the depths of moral bankruptcy behind the glittering words.

Did we really need CBO experts to tell us that there is no free lunch?

[bustinchops]

Sowell has no peers.

[GBA]

If obama had half of Dr. Sowell’s intelligence and a third of his common sense, he would be the single greatest President in our history. Instead, we have 100% obama. What a mess we've made for ourselves.

[GBA]

A couple of quotes for future reference:

One of the secrets of being a glib talker is not getting hung up over whether what you are saying is true, and instead giving your full attention to what is required by the audience and the circumstances of the moment, without letting facts get in your way and cramp your style. Obama has mastered that art.

Con men understand that their job is not to use facts to convince skeptics but to use words to help the gullible to believe what they want to believe.

Dr. Sowell sees obama for the glib talking con man he is. Hopefully an overwhelming majority of voters soon will as well.

[Travis McGee]

Joe Wilson was right.

[PowerPro]

This man is a genius. He articulates ideas better than most.

[SupplySider]

No message has been more welcomed by the gullible, in countries around the world, than the promise of something for nothing. That is the core of Barack Obama's medical care plan.

That nails it. Obama is trying to convince the public that medical care will be free. It will be paid for by corporations, insurance companies, and the government. Wheeee, we, the consumers, won't have to pay!

I guess if people can believe that the words "Hope & Change", with no policies that give cause for hope or positive change, will make the world better, they can believe in "free" health care.

[SupplySider]

He's almost 80 years old!

I had no idea!!

I hope I'm 1/20th as sharp when I'm that age.

[denfurb]

I hear you. My dad is Obama’s man all the way. Did your brother really call you a racist?

[jazusamo]

Correct...Obama is trying to pull off the biggest scam ever on the people of this country and far too many are falling for it.

[bayouranger]

BTTT!

[4Liberty]

[Windflier]

Did your brother really call you a racist?

In so many words. He said that I was telling him about Obama was racist. His head really would have exploded, had we been in the same room when I read that, because I laughed right out loud.

[denfurb]

My friends don't know what to say about me. I am half black/half Chinese. They will only call a white person a racist and a black person an Uncle Tom. LOL
It's funny to see their faces in the struggle for words. LOL

[Windflier]

I am half black/half Chinese. They will only call a white person a racist and a black person an Uncle Tom. LOL

Yeah, it's pretty sick that this crap even goes on in "the great melting pot".

[denfurb]

But these same friends (ladies) are proud to tell me that they are racist! they don't want their sons/brothers/nephews dating white women.
Sheesh - their idol, Obama, has a white mother. Again it is funny to watch them squirm about it when I bring it up. LOL

[Windflier]

But these same friends (ladies) are proud to tell me that they are racist! they don't want their sons/brothers/nephews dating white women.

I remember when I was a kid, that dating a white girl was a huge taboo among black people. My eldest cousin once did that back in the late 60's, and his dad nearly disowned him for it. My uncle wasn't even a racist, per se, but he was definitely in step with the status quo of the time.

My dad and I both eventually married white women, and one of my nephews is married to a hispanic woman. Dad had to endure the disagreement of his parents over his marriage, but my generation is a lot more relaxed about it.

I dislike black racists as much as any other kind. I guess I'm just agnostic on the whole subject. It's just not important to me, in any way, shape, or form. I don't even think about it until other people force me to put my attention on it. Been that way my whole life.

[denfurb]

I dislike black racists as much as any other kind. I guess I'm just agnostic on the whole subject. It's just not important to me, in any way, shape, or form. I don't even think about it until other people force me to put my attention on it. Been that way my whole life.

I feel the same way. It is a bit interesting for me because I have never defined myself by my outward appearance or race. I just don't think about it. It is interesting to see how people behave around me during race discussions, because to look at me, I don't look black at all so whites are more likely to say what they really think. Blacks do the same because I don't look white either. I have found that people who constantly see racism is because they are looking for it. I have a cousin who took a work contract recently in rural MO. A friend of hers asked if she had seen a black person yet. My cousin replied that the people there were so friendly and she was having such a nice time, she hadn't thought about it. So again, I really think it is all about your outlook.
Hey, it's been nice chatting with you Windflier....will see you around.
see my tagline, I got to go tend to kids for the rest of the evening. Have a good weekend!

[Windflier]

It is a bit interesting for me because I have never defined myself by my outward appearance or race. I just don't think about it.

Good for you, friend. It's really the way everyone should feel, especially if they're an American. We're the one people on this planet who should be the furthest from defining ourselves by race. After all, our motto is E Pluribus Unum.

Like you, my DNA is a total mixed drink. It's actually ridiculous for me to think of myself as anything other than simply an American - and that is exactly how I've felt my whole life. I admire and appreciate the cultural heritage of my family, but I don't allow it to define me, personally.

If I did, I'd be a Gaelic speaking, kilt-wearing dude with an afro, living in a teepee. LOL