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Farewell (Dr. Thomas Sowell retires)
Creators Syndicate ^ | December 27, 2016 | Thomas Sowell

Posted on 12/26/2016 11:12:14 AM PST by jazusamo

Even the best things come to an end. After enjoying a quarter of a century of writing this column for Creators Syndicate, I have decided to stop. Age 86 is well past the usual retirement age, so the question is not why I am quitting, but why I kept at it so long.

It was very fulfilling to be able to share my thoughts on the events unfolding around us, and to receive feedback from readers across the country — even if it was impossible to answer them all.

Being old-fashioned, I liked to know what the facts were before writing. That required not only a lot of research, it also required keeping up with what was being said in the media.

During a stay in Yosemite National Park last May, taking photos with a couple of my buddies, there were four consecutive days without seeing a newspaper or a television news program — and it felt wonderful. With the political news being so awful this year, it felt especially wonderful.

This made me decide to spend less time following politics and more time on my photography, adding more pictures to my website (www.tsowell.com).

Looking back over the years, as old-timers are apt to do, I see huge changes, both for the better and for the worse.

In material things, there has been almost unbelievable progress. Most Americans did not have refrigerators back in 1930, when I was born. Television was little more than an experiment, and such things as air-conditioning or air travel were only for the very rich.

(Excerpt) Read more at creators.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Editorial; Philosophy
KEYWORDS: bellcurve; conservatives; retirement; sowell; thomassowell
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To: jazusamo

Just checked out his photography, wonderful! Thanks for posting.


21 posted on 12/26/2016 11:36:04 AM PST by Rusty0604
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To: BartMan1; Nailbiter; Forecaster; stanley windrush

Dr. Sowell retiring...


22 posted on 12/26/2016 11:36:11 AM PST by IncPen (I just found out that PIAPS is a reference to the "Pig In A Pants Suit". Ha! #NeverHillary)
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To: rockrr

-—Age 86 is well past the usual retirement age-—

Then there’s Clint. At 86 he ‘s hanging in there and has an office on the studio lot from which he produced the movie Scully. Not too shabby for an old guy.

At 74 and semi retired, 86 gives me something to hang my hat on. I see no reason now to cease that which I enjoy even if the hours are much reduced. It gives me joy to see the young guys struggle with the problems that for me are gone. All I must do is the same as I do on FRee Republic...... observe and report


23 posted on 12/26/2016 11:37:28 AM PST by bert (K.E.; N.P.; GOPc;WASP .... Macroagression melts snowflakes)
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To: vladimir998

86. He did another 21 years long after most folks call it quits.


24 posted on 12/26/2016 11:38:24 AM PST by BradyLS (DO NOT FEED THE BEARS!)
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To: bert

In days gone by, I’d get my new Forbes and immediately read Dr Sowells page, first thing.


25 posted on 12/26/2016 11:38:31 AM PST by bert (K.E.; N.P.; GOPc;WASP .... Macroagression melts snowflakes)
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To: jazusamo
One reading of the works of Thomas Sowell, and one look at Sowell's photographic interpretations of what he sees before him are proof enough of the great potential the Creator has placed within each of His creations!

Bravo, Dr. Sowell! Enjoy this thing we call "retirement." Your work, however, will continue to inspire new generations.

26 posted on 12/26/2016 11:39:02 AM PST by loveliberty2
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To: rockinqsranch

I’m sure you’re correct about his commentary once in a while and like you mentioned this is the termination of his syndicated column.

You’re most welcome, FRiend. I’ll retain his ping list and should he comment I’ll post and ping it.


27 posted on 12/26/2016 11:39:53 AM PST by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: jazusamo

God speed, Dr. Sowell. Wish you had been the first black President.


28 posted on 12/26/2016 11:43:42 AM PST by dynachrome (When an empire dies, you are left with vast monuments in front of which peasants squat to defecate)
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To: jazusamo
Yes times will change, but glances back at what Dr. Sowell has written to date will prove prescient, much of it timeless and worthy of review.

Thanks, Dr. Sowell.

29 posted on 12/26/2016 11:44:18 AM PST by chiller (One from the Right - One for the Fight)
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To: jazusamo

Bon Voyage to a great Pegleg!


30 posted on 12/26/2016 11:47:09 AM PST by zigmeisterxiv
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To: jazusamo

Former Marine.


31 posted on 12/26/2016 11:54:04 AM PST by rey
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To: jazusamo

Thanks to Dr. Sowell. I enjoyed the intellect displayed in his columns.


32 posted on 12/26/2016 11:54:59 AM PST by CASchack
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To: jazusamo

Thomas Sowell is/has been a great voice in the wilderness, helping keep the faith in our Constitutional Republic and most of its people.


33 posted on 12/26/2016 11:55:35 AM PST by meyer (There is no political solution to this troubling evolution...)
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To: rockrr

ditto


34 posted on 12/26/2016 11:58:21 AM PST by unlearner (11/8/2016 - a new beginning.)
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To: Gay State Conservative

In case you missed this: ol’ Thomas is finally hanging ‘em up.


35 posted on 12/26/2016 12:02:07 PM PST by Hebrews 11:6 (Do you REALLY believe that (1) God IS, and (2) God IS GOOD?)
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To: jazusamo
DON'T DO IT!!! Don't cut us off cold turkey, Dr. Sowell! We need a sanity fix regularly, but I promise I'll cut down to only one or two a week if you just keep writing something. Anything!

I'll read your grocery list ...

36 posted on 12/26/2016 12:07:20 PM PST by IronJack
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To: jazusamo

None of us always agree with everyone and the 2016 elections certainly caused the herd to migrate. That said, we should always seek out people who make us challenge our own thoughts. Thomas Sowell was a jewel in that regard.


37 posted on 12/26/2016 12:13:02 PM PST by IamConservative (Hillary walks while 100's of teens get prosecuted for mishandling Miley Cyrus MP3's..)
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To: jazusamo

his photography is fantastic.

It’s like America the Beautiful captured on film.


38 posted on 12/26/2016 12:19:58 PM PST by ConservativeDude
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To: jazusamo

I’ve been reading Dr. Sowell’s columns for more than 30 years. What a run he’s had. His books will be valuable for generations to come.


39 posted on 12/26/2016 12:28:36 PM PST by Tax-chick ("No general but Ludd means the poor any good.")
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To: jazusamo

A towering intellect, his commentary on current issues will be missed. I’ll still go back to see what he said, just like I sometimes do with WFB.


40 posted on 12/26/2016 12:32:59 PM PST by zipper (In their heart of hearts, every Democrat is a communist.)
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