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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
Lord Jesus Christ, rest the soul of Thy servant Walter with the saints.


121 posted on 12/02/2020 9:48:48 AM PST by annalex (fear them not)
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To: ml/nj

She dies the same time, or close to the same time?


122 posted on 12/02/2020 9:51:28 AM PST by OneVike (Just another Christian waiting to go home)
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To: Towed_Jumper

The one bright light in this is that Walt Williams MUST have made it in for the vote.

After all, he was still publishing columns even today. Glad Trump didn’t lose that vote.

Thanks Dr. Williams!


123 posted on 12/02/2020 9:53:40 AM PST by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs. I )
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To: OneVike

She died a few years ago.


124 posted on 12/02/2020 9:54:09 AM PST by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs. I )
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To: EEGator

Yes, he would fill in for Rush. He was hilarious, and an excellent teacher.
He will be missed.


125 posted on 12/02/2020 10:04:54 AM PST by Wiser now (Socialism does not eliminate poverty, it guarantees it.)
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To: Wiz-Nerd

Awww... Geez. Another awful loss. 2020 has truly been a horrible year.

That said, Prof. Williams is in a better place now. Prayers for his family and friends.

Rest In Peace, Sir!!


126 posted on 12/02/2020 10:07:23 AM PST by Paul R. (You know your pullets are dumb if they don't recognize a half Whopper as food!)
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To: Wiz-Nerd

A great American! He will be greatly missed!


127 posted on 12/02/2020 10:12:08 AM PST by fortheDeclaration
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To: conservative98

“Wow, what a punch in the gut. I am told that one of my heroes, Dr. Walter Williams, passed away. Walter had an enormous influence on me, from the time I was 13-years old; he was my first guest on Life, Liberty & Levin. I’ll discuss more tonight on radio.— Mark R. Levin (@marklevinshow) December 2, 2020”

Thanks Conservative! I had not seen this.


128 posted on 12/02/2020 10:12:13 AM PST by Wiz-Nerd
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To: Wiz-Nerd

I always found him easy to listen to. Seemed like a genuinely nice person.


129 posted on 12/02/2020 10:12:55 AM PST by Mr. N. Wolfe
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To: A_Former_Democrat

“Terrific guy Smart, witty

Long ago when he was substituting for Rush, he was talking about a Dim proposal to “tax” something Dims considered “bad” like ammo

So he said in this time of AIDS, we should tax homosexuality

Those familiar with his style will probably read that and LTAO”

I thought something similar with covid. Back in the AIDS hyperdemic they never suggested that gay men abstain from having sex or going to bathhouses. Geeze.


130 posted on 12/02/2020 10:14:37 AM PST by Wiz-Nerd
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To: Osage Orange
Biden. "If you don't vote for me, you ain't black."

It was funnier in the original Delawarian.

131 posted on 12/02/2020 10:15:24 AM PST by Bruce Campbells Chin
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To: NCLaw441

One of the few things better than Dr. Walter E. Williams subbing for Rush was when he brought Dr. Thomas Sowell in as a guest and they double teamed the socialists of the country.


132 posted on 12/02/2020 10:26:40 AM PST by KarlInOhio (The greatest threat to world freedom is the Chinese Communist Party and Joe Biden is their puppet.)
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To: Wiz-Nerd

What a great man—I am sorry to hear this.

His good friend Thomas Sowell must be sad today.


133 posted on 12/02/2020 10:46:02 AM PST by 9YearLurker
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To: Bruce Campbells Chin

According to the loathsome Biden.


134 posted on 12/02/2020 10:46:57 AM PST by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: Wiz-Nerd
Walter E. Williams Slavery and Discrimination Can't Explain Black Problems  - YouTube
135 posted on 12/02/2020 10:55:01 AM PST by ETL (REAL Russia collusion! DEMOCRAT-Russia collusion!! Click ETL...)
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To: Bruce Campbells Chin

I assume that you know that Dr. Williams was not white and forgot a sarcasm tag.


136 posted on 12/02/2020 10:56:39 AM PST by TheConservativeBanker ($;)
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To: Wiz-Nerd; All
YouTube video...

Advice for Pres. Trump, Capitalism vs. Socialism, also education fraud | Guest: Walter Williams | Ep 7 [38min]

Nov 2, 2019

Rick & Bubba
54.1K subscribers

Rick & Bubba sit down with American economist Professor Walter E. Williams of George Mason University to discuss the state of our economy and the national debt — and some advice for President Trump.

Dr. Williams dives into the differences between capitalism and socialism and speaks on the education decline in our country.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8wISoYoLdQ

137 posted on 12/02/2020 10:56:56 AM PST by ETL (REAL Russia collusion! DEMOCRAT-Russia collusion!! Click ETL...)
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To: Wiz-Nerd

So sad.


138 posted on 12/02/2020 10:59:54 AM PST by Freedom'sWorthIt
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To: EEGator

“Didn’t he fill in for Rush or someone?”

He was my favorite substitute teacher.


139 posted on 12/02/2020 11:00:06 AM PST by beef (Use a VPN, use Tor, and get a shortwave radio. Oh, and ACAB- All Commies Are Bastards)
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To: 9YearLurker
Larry Elder on Twitter:
140 posted on 12/02/2020 11:00:26 AM PST by ETL (REAL Russia collusion! DEMOCRAT-Russia collusion!! Click ETL...)
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