Sowell: Random Thoughts

Creators Syndicate ^ | November 26, 2013 | Thomas Sowell

[driftless2]

I think he’s making a snide comment about conductors...leading to old question about the need for them at the concerts.

[driftless2]

Sowell was one of the first social scientists who challenged conventional "wisdom" on a variety of issues. Back in the '70 when he appeared on Buckley's "Firing Line" (my first experience with Sowell) and dismissed discrimination as a reason for black failure, he was maligned or ignored by the national media who wanted to hear a black professional say it's all whitey's fault for black failure.

Sowell has never failed to say the obvious...like in his recent column about black crime. The fact that most Americans have never heard of Sowell is a national tragedy.

[BradyLS]

“Through CDs, they can now enjoy the music without having to watch the antics and rituals of classical concerts.”

I’m curious; what “antics and rituals”?

I thought he was being sarcastic.

[TheOldLady]

Thank you, Jaz. Dr. Sowell’s Random Thoughts columns are my favorites. They kind of tease me, because on some of them, I wish he would expound, but I enjoy them anyway.

[krunkygirl]

Yeah, much as I thought I liked him,
this guy is trying my patience!

kg/nancy

[jazusamo]

Amen TOL, I always look forward to his next Random Thoughts.

[geologist]

Dr. Sowell does get us thinking, and that is the whole idea. We are so accustomed to TV commentary we fail to consider the reality or truth of whether it is accurate or simply bias brain washing.

Our children’s schooling is now deliberately teaching them biased information. NOT truth, not good.

We are like sheep following over the edge of cliffs. MO

Thank you, Dr Sowell for your continuing stable good sense.