THOMAS SOWELL (on Fox News Now)

[Dittohead68]

Thomas Sowell: In the Right Direction Tuesday, November 22, 2005 ARCHIVE November 22, 2005•Thomas Sowell: In the Right Direction Part 1: Sat., November 26 at 5:30 p.m. ET Part 2: Sun., November 27 at 5:30 p.m. ET Hosted by Fred Barnes Author and columnist Thomas Sowell's work has been called "myth-busting" and a "bath of cold logic." His fearless takes on everything from race relations to the economy have served as guideposts for conservative thinkers for the last 30 years. Sowell, now 75 years old, was born into poverty in the rural South and raised in Harlem. He was a high school dropout who would eventually graduate Magna Cum Laude from Harvard University, years before affirmative action and the civil rights movement. How did this poor minority student go from menial labor in New York City’s Meat Packing District to short lists for cabinet positions in the Reagan White House? And, with a lifetime of experience and study behind him, what would he do to insure that others, eager to follow in his footsteps, get the same opportunities? Though he is a prolific writer, Thomas Sowell grants few interviews, yet he sat for a candid, one-on-one with Fred Barnes, co-host of "The Beltway Boys." What follows is a no-holds-barred look at the key issues facing America in the 21st century and what we need to do to make this a better place to live and work for everyone. Radio commentator, Rush Limbaugh makes a rare appearance in this program, which will be aired in two, half-hour installments.

[Dittohead68]

I absolutely LOVE this guy. He's fantastic!

[krunkygirl]

I want to buy his latest book and give to several "pity-the-poor-blacks" sisters of mine...

[Mr. Mojo]

Saw Barnes' interview with Sowell yesterday.

An impressive fellow. ....incredibly clear thinker.

[jimbergin]

"Saw Barnes' interview with Sowell yesterday.
An impressive fellow. ....incredibly clear thinker."

I think you have missed part 2 today

[Sunsong]

I want to listen to him once a week! Maybe Fred Barnes could start a regular program - with Thomas Sowell.

[Texas Eagle]

Dammit. I thought it was airing at 5:30 PT.

Grrrrrr.

[Dittohead68]

That would be only too good to be true!

[SaxxonWoods]

Anyone got a transcript?

[PeoplesRepublicOfWashington]

What were his three questions for any liberal idea?

[bigsigh]

anyone know if this will be repeated?

[Commander Salamander]

Sowell is truly an intellectual giant. His thought process is crystal clear and completely based on real facts.

[bigsigh]

I have had the pleasure of listening to some genuises in my life. One or two of them were almost incomprhensible, stream of consciousness. But most were like Sowell. Clear, succint, and an unbelievably simple presentation of some complex information.

[KC Burke]

You might like this archival link to his columns.

[pollyannaish]

I saw today's, but missed yesterdays.

America is blessed to have Sowell.

[Dittohead68]

How? (I think - but probably wrong)
At what cost?
What's your evidence?

[Mr. Mojo]

I think you have missed part 2 today

Unfortunately I did. Caught the last 5 minutes, though. Anyone know if it'll be re-run?

[DevSix]

Mr. Sowell is without a doubt a national treasure. Simply a brilliant man. I do hope the WH has a ear to his thoughts on any number of subjects.

[Anselma]

"I absolutely LOVE this guy. He's fantastic!"

Double ditto! Thanks for the post- but I missed both shows!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I occasionally check Creators Syndicate (creators.com ) and reprint Dr. Sowell's columns. Great stuff.

[PeoplesRepublicOfWashington]

Thanks. I got the first two: "Compared to what?" and "At what cost?" Nice to know #3 is: "What's your evidence?"

I need to put these into my quickdraw holster. I'll find plenty o' opportunities to draw and shoot 'em in my neck of the woods.

[Sunsong]

Thanks. I love to read his columns, too, but it was such a treat to hear and see him. What a fabulous smile!

It would be great to have more interviews like Fred did.

[Buffettfan]

I watched this interview last night. Thomas is the best!

[Sunsong]

I wrote them down :-)

1)compared to what?
2) at what cost?
3)do you have any hard evidence for that?

[Dittohead68]

"Compared to what?"

That was the first one! Thank you!

[Lancey Howard]

I'm glad somebody has the guts to give Thomas Sowell a forum on a national television broadcast. Most of the networks are scared to death of Sowell and what he represents - - independent, thoughtful conservatism from a black perspective.

[jimzinsocal]

^^Agree there. The guy has done more to promote true equality [we all are indeed the same]than a 1000 Jacksons or the other crybabies.

[George Smiley]

I have opined more than once on this forum that, having read a great number of Dr. Sowell's books, I must conclude that he is the smartest man in America, bar none.

[TexasTransplant]

>>>"Mr. Sowell is without a doubt a national treasure. Simply a brilliant man. I do hope the WH has a ear to his thoughts on any number of subjects"<<<

Please... The Whitehouse is full of Politicians (the President is out of the Country) and a Politician doesn't have what it takes to think, listen or understand, they have this giant umbrella of deny-ability and ignorance so they can stand for nothing and they can stand for everything, like Lawyers they have their own language and the sad part is we let them speak it, to represent us. Both Parties are represented equally. (Sorry Congressman Billybob, you are like a Diamond in a Corn Field... just the way I see it, Diamonds are rare in Cornfields, but if you found a Diamond in a Cornfield would it still be a Cornfield or is it now a Diamond Mine?)

Sidebar... most IGNORANT and possibly stupid person that I have ever met in my life was a Politician, and that is saying something.

TT

[Lancey Howard]

You won't get any argument from me.

[TexasTransplant]

She is now a US Senator, (from Louisiana).

[George Smiley]

I just sent foxnews an email asking them the same question, as well as whether transcripts or DVDs were available.

[TexasTransplant]

Now I must correct my-self... The President is in Crawford, he has returned from his trip.

Sheesh

TT

[bigsigh]

please ping me if they get back to you

[George Smiley]

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Alas! I read of Dr. Sowell's specials too late.
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Thomas Sowell: In the Right Direction

Part 1: Sat., November 26 at 5:30 p.m. ET
Part 2: Sun., November 27 at 5:30 p.m. ET
Hosted by Fred Barnes

The man is utterly brilliant.

Will they be rebroadcast?

Are transcripts or DVDs available?

Thanks.
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