The fact that Sowell seems to overlook is that the Colonists started a war that they had no conceivable chance to win. But is was for THE GLORIOUS CAUSE that they took on the most powerful military in the history of the world and beat it.
There were dozens of times that the Congress had considered suing King George for peace and giving up, but Washington’s tenacity in the face of certain defeat led to a miraculous and hard fought victory over tyranny.
Sowell and the GOP simply don’t have the stomach for a fight. That is the bottom line. So they are attacking the General who could lead us to victory.
Ok. so Thomas Sowell really should be careful with his prestige advising senators on military tactics.
from Wik:
Sowell was drafted in 1951, during the Korean War, and was assigned to the United States Marine Corps. Because of his experience in photography, he became a Marine Corps photographer; he also trained Marines in .45-caliber pistol proficiency.[1]
Yep. Sowell is sounding like the Loyalist (later Tories) of the time. Still not to late for him to move to Canada.
I’m actually surprised. Maybe he’s getting soft in his old age. I normally enjoy and respect his views.