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'A Great Loss for America': RIP Walter Williams (May the eternal Light shine above him, and may he rest in Peace)
Townhall.com ^ | December 2, 2020 | Leah Barkoukis

Posted on 12/02/2020 1:31:03 PM PST by Kaslin


Source: Screenshot/Facebook via Hammond Institute for Free Enterprise

Walter Williams, the John M. Olin distinguished professor of economics at George Mason University and longtime columnist, has died at the age of 84.

Williams began writing a weekly column, "A Minority View," in 1981, the last of which, titled "Black Education Tragedy Is New," published Wednesday. His columns have appeared on Townhall.com for more than 25 yearsHe is also the author of 10 books, including the most recent, "Race and Economics: How Much Can Be Blamed on Discrimination?" and "Up from the Projects: An Autobiography," and published more than 150 scholarly articles, according to Economic Policy Journal.

"Walter was a great communicator of ideas and a prolific, provocative and uncompromising writer," wrote fellow GMU colleague Veronique de Rugy. "His voice, his happy-warrior demeanor, his cosmopolitan views, his endless fight on behalf of those with no political voices, and his generosity to all of us at Mason will be missed."

Tributes to Williams, whom his colleagues called a "freedom fighter," flooded social media.

Walter Williams was an American hero.

Born in poverty, raised by a single mother in the projects of North Philadelphia, a college drop-out, he overcame all types of adversity to become a nationally renowned professor, economist and columnist. https://t.co/LKWo6ZMv4Z— Heritage Foundation (@Heritage) December 2, 2020

One of my lifetime heroes, Dr #WalterWilliams, Econ Prof at @GeorgeMasonU, has passed at 84. A writer and speaker of great consequence. One of the most important conservative voices for nearly a half century. Well done, good and faithful servant.— Mark Davis (@MarkDavis) December 2, 2020

“I believe that reaching into your own pockets to help someone in need is praiseworthy and laudable. Reaching into somebody else's pockets to help your fellow man in need is despicable.”

—Walter Williams, one of the most brilliant & influential conservative thinkers of our time— Allie Beth Stuckey (@conservmillen) December 2, 2020

The great Professor Walter E. Williams has passed away at 83. Dr. Williams was fearless & independent. He was wise, brilliant & very funny. He was the keynote speaker for BOND's 10th anniversary. Condolences to the family. May his soul rest in peace??https://t.co/ih6AJoOmBI— Jesse Lee Peterson (@JLPtalk) December 2, 2020

RIP Walter Williams. What a legend. What a life lived. He didn't teach us WHAT to think. He taught us HOW to think, and his influence and his work will outlive us all. Thank you for making a real difference in this world, and on my life.— Scott Morefield (@SKMorefield) December 2, 2020

RIP Walter Williams, one of the many black conservative intellectuals the media pretend don’t exist.

Everything he wrote is worth reading, this column especially, “Are We Equal": https://t.co/MaeYgrwKAq— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) December 2, 2020

Just heard that Walter Williams passed away ??

Such a brilliant mind and brilliant economist. I owe a lot to that man for helping to shape my thinking and inspiring the pursuit of truth against popular opinion. I wish I could have met him in person to tell him as much

RIP, sir— Leonydus Johnson (@LeonydusJohnson) December 2, 2020

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

I was introduced to Walter Williams’ work as a college newspaper writer & editor at Dartmouth. Our own professors were peddling Marxist propaganda, but we took inspiration from Williams’ writing and commentary. He was truly an inspiration and a hero to me. RIP to legend. ????— Harmeet K. Dhillon (@pnjaban) December 2, 2020

Very sad news. Walter Williams was legendary. He was brilliant, incisive, witty, and profound. I grew up reading him, and he was a ferocious defender of free markets and a powerful explainer of the virtues of Liberty. https://t.co/DrwZo5yxqR— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) December 2, 2020

An enormous loss for the country. RIP Professor Williams https://t.co/cyQTuhJgl0— Storm Paglia ???? (@storm_paglia) December 2, 2020



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To: Tijeras_Slim

I always chuckled when I recall the story about getting his wife a ladder for her birthday :-)


24 posted on 12/02/2020 1:56:56 PM PST by Hatteras
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To: Kaslin

One of the most brilliant economists. A great loss to all.


25 posted on 12/02/2020 1:59:48 PM PST by captain_dave
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To: Kaslin

Damn, he was one of the greats! R.I.P., Walter, we’ll carry the torch as best we can.


26 posted on 12/02/2020 2:00:37 PM PST by AFreeBird
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To: Kaslin

God speed, Walter Williams. You were truly a great man.


27 posted on 12/02/2020 2:00:54 PM PST by OldMissileer (Atlas, Titan, Minuteman, PK. Winners of the Cold War)
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After Milton Friedman, Walter Williams was my favorite economist and commentator.

May he Rest in Peace. Prayers to his family, friends and associates.

28 posted on 12/02/2020 2:05:00 PM PST by HotHunt
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To: Kaslin

I bright light has gone out! RIP Walter Williams.


29 posted on 12/02/2020 2:09:42 PM PST by Road Warrior ‘04 (BOYCOTT The NFL, MLB, NBA, NASCAR & Faux Snooze! Molon Labe! Oathkeeper!)
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To: Kaslin

A man like Walter Williams will be missed greatly.

Funny and humorous: he gets 100%
Logical and precise: 100%
Intelligent: 100%
Patriot: 100%
Constitution as written: 100%
Fearless: 100%
Eloquent 100%
Tolerance for bad logic: 0%

God’s speed Mr. Williams. You were loved by many and if one looks at your enemies it only makes you greater. Your enemies were scum.


30 posted on 12/02/2020 2:17:29 PM PST by cpdiii (cane cutter, deckhand, roughhneck, geologist, pilot, pharmacist, old man, CONSTITUTION TO DIE FOR)
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To: Kaslin

Huge loss. I really enjoyed his work. RIP.


31 posted on 12/02/2020 2:20:52 PM PST by ClearCase_guy (If White Privilege is real, why did Elizabeth Warren lie about being an Indian?)
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To: Kaslin

RIP, Professor Williams


32 posted on 12/02/2020 2:23:22 PM PST by Impala64ssa (Virtue signalling is no virtue)
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To: Kaslin
I sent an email to W. Williams once that said Rush made a big mistake putting him on Rush's show. Why? Because Walter did a better job!

HE actually wrote back asking me to keep the faith. A truly fine man indeed!

33 posted on 12/02/2020 2:24:01 PM PST by Nateman (Democracy dies with vote fraud darkness.)
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To: Kaslin

Willams was a trailblazer, a brilliant common sense, self-made made man, who showed the world what America has to offer anyone who wants to make something of himself and contribute positively to the greatest capitalist society on the face of the earth. At his passing, everyone should reflect on his life’s achievements and be reminded how different it would have been in a totalitarian regime. His life is a testament to what this Country offered Williams, and still offers any man regardless of race or color who has the motivation to excel.


34 posted on 12/02/2020 2:24:18 PM PST by iontheball
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“Black by popular demand.”


35 posted on 12/02/2020 2:24:47 PM PST by Huskrrrr
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He was my favorite columnist. I also loved it when he took over Rush's show.

This is very upsetting.

36 posted on 12/02/2020 2:30:21 PM PST by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
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To: Kaslin

Very sad. I used to enjoy listening to him guest host the Rush Limbaugh Show around Christmas time. RIP Dr Williams.


37 posted on 12/02/2020 2:32:44 PM PST by libh8er
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To: Kaslin

I loved the guy. It is indeed a loss.


38 posted on 12/02/2020 2:34:17 PM PST by Jonty30 (What Islam and secularism have in common is that they are both death cults. )
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To: Kaslin

RIP Walter we will miss you!!!


39 posted on 12/02/2020 2:36:23 PM PST by tallyhoe
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To: libh8er; Kaslin
I attended George Mason University (Econ grad program). Never took a class from Walter, but used to see him around campus.

Walter was freaking hilarious. When he sub'ed on Rush's show, he told the audience about the Christmas gifts he'd get for his wife -- like a new apron, new ironing board, or new ice cleats "so she could wash his car in the winter without falling."

LOL, OMG he must have paid for those wise cracks big-time, when he got home. I laughed so hard - and I'm a gal. Hahahahaha!

Will miss him so much, RIP Walter!

40 posted on 12/02/2020 2:45:45 PM PST by 4Liberty (How does a kids car-donation nonprofit pay for so MANY radio ads if it's a charity?)
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