How not to be poor (Walter E. Williams)

Townhall.com ^ | May 11, 2005 | Walter E. Williams

[biblewonk]

Is it racial discrimination that stops black students from studying and completing high school? Is it racial discrimination that's responsible for the 68 percent illegitimacy rate among blacks?

YES it is Walter! Those people hate whites so much that they refuse to "play the game" and act white in any way. Even to the point of refusing to pull up their pants or get out of the street when those white people are trying to get to work. Black racism is what prevents them from getting married, getting jobs, fathering their children or simply being satisfied with a few beers on weekends rather than crack.

[Pharmboy]

Not only are they both smart as whips and very courageous, but both have the unique ability (not shared by most smart people) to actually have original thoughts.

[mc5cents]

I particularly enjoy Williams' columns, and he is my favorite of Rush fill-ins.

I agree. I like him especially because when he fills in for Rush he always has Thomas Sowell on as a guest.

BTW, did you see Sowell on Hannity & whats his face the other night. He made whats his face look like a fool. Easy to do I suppose but enjoyable nonetheless.

[pageonetoo]

Explain to me how this is racial pandering. It might be exaggeration for effect - maybe -...

This is " pat the n..... on the head" stuff. I have nothing but the greatest respect for these guys, but having had many personal discussions with a certain black Supreme Court Justice, I can say that HE is head and shoulders above both!

Too many people seek role models, but find them lacking in one area or another. If you want the best model, pick the best person.

These guys are role models, but not just for the black community. They are role models for all up and coming conservatives! To constantly point to their black-ness, is not descriptive, it is bigotry, and places them on a separate scale...

Ben Stein is a Jew. They are often reviled more than blacks, but you never hear him named as that Jew, Ben Stein!

[Born Conservative]

He's the only EIB guest host that I can listen to AT ALL.

I can't understand why Rush doesn't use him more often. He is AWESOME!

[bmwcyle]

Common Sense has been outlawed by Congress.

[Calm_Cool_and_Elected]

Dittoes!

ping for later read

[Lazamataz]

First, graduate from high school.

Damn.

Second, get married before you have children, and stay married.

Damn.

Third, work at any kind of job, even one that starts out paying the minimum wage.

Damn.

And, finally, avoid engaging in criminal behavior.

Damn.

I'm screwed.

[Unknown Freeper]

bump for later

[LanPB01]

How anyone can label a declaration of Sowell as one of our greatest intellectuals "pandering" is beyond me.

[SittinYonder]

To constantly point to their black-ness, is not descriptive, it is bigotry, and places them on a separate scale...

So far, you're the only one to mention their race. I brought up their intelligence.

This is " pat the n..... on the head" stuff

Who exactly are you talking to?

[The Great Yazoo]

This thread reminds me of my schoolboy debates. "Who's stronger Superman or Captain America?"

Fact is, the conservative movement is blessed with many women and men of intellectual power and accomplishment. Their writings are regularly posted here on Free Republic.

I'll gladly take one Milton Friedman or one Thomas Sowell or one Victor Davis Hanson or one Mona Charen or one Walter E. Williams or one William F. Buckley, Jr. over all the Al Frankens, Michael Moores, Jeanenne Gerfooldos (spelling, sorry!), Bonnie Erbes (not to mention Molly Ivans and Helen Thomas), etc. etc. etc. in the world.

[pageonetoo]

How anyone can label a declaration of Sowell as one of our greatest intellectuals "pandering" is beyond me.

He is "one of the" smartest... But, that is not what was said, in the post to which I responded.

It's a pet peeve! Broad statements (like this one), with sweeping exagerations, are like lousy novels. They lack the ability to provoke rational responses...

There are plenty of minds to be considered! What if the smartest guy is a little Tibetan monk?

[SittinYonder]

They lack the ability to provoke rational responses...

Your response may prove to the point.

[rdb3]

This is " pat the n..... on the head" stuff.

Noted.

[Aquinasfan]

I can never figure out if Walter E. Williams is the smartest man in the world or if it's Thomas Sowell

Dunno, but he cracks me up when he talks about Mrs. Williams.

[The Great Yazoo]

I'm screwed.

Dear Laz:

You're OK, you're from Georgia!

Yaz

[Aquinasfan]

Best advice I ever heard was from Ed Beckley, one of the original TV real estate hucksters. He said,"...

Remember "OPM"? What's OPM, you ask?... drumroll please... "other people's money"!

[Aquinasfan]

This thread reminds me of my schoolboy debates. "Who's stronger Superman or Captain America?"

My head hurts.

[SittinYonder]

he cracks me up when he talks about Mrs. Williams.

It should come with a "do not try this at home" disclaimer. I've attempted to suggest to my wife that perhaps she should clean the gutters, but it's not been met with very good results.