Limbaugh doesnt get it: Idiots damage NFL product Oct 15, 2009
And since when did Thomas Sowell transform himself from a two-bit rightwing thinktank hack into a journalist. Jeff s throwaway lines are funnier than anything I ve ever heard out of Limbaugh s spewhole. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Readers Write 10/14 Oct 14, 2009
Once again, Thomas Sowell is willing to go down a path where many others apparently are unwilling to tread ( Brains in power are not always worthy of trust, Opinion, Oct. 6) ... Thomas Sowell s observations on this subject are important reminders that charisma, intellectual brilliance and public speaking abilities historically have not always resulted in responsible national leadership in other nations throughout the world. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Conservative objections to ObamaCare: More than just money Oct 10, 2009
If it s all the same to Mr. Hayward, I ll take Bill Bennett, Charles Krauthammer, Thomas Sowell and Newt Gingrich. I also like Tammy Bruce. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
If Obama is a dictator, how must he be stopped? Oct 1, 2009
Thomas Sowell says even many conservatives believe that Barack Obama is smart, but he goes on to make the clearly relevant point that, hey ... It is of celebrated liberal pundit Keith Olbermann who is a far more well know and embraced by the liberal communtiy than Thomas Sowell and Michael Leeden are by the conservative community. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Biggest Brains Tend To Hatch Biggest Snafus Sep 30, 2009
Thomas Sowell has nailed it again. His precise and eloquent writing has elucidated the insidious "cult of personality" that surrounds far-left media creations like Obama. (Investors Business Daily)
VOICE OF THE PEOPLE | Sept. 23, 2009 Sep 24, 2009
As one-sided as the McClatchy newspapers are on political coverage, I do enjoy your sports, Thomas Sowell, Dr. Gott, comics and local Interest stories. Maybe a front page story on ACORN's illegal activities and the people behind them would be in order. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Disenchanted! Disappointed! Disgusted! Sep 22, 2009
I'm not talking about what Rush Limbaugh says it will mean, I'm not talking about what David Vitter says it will mean, I'm not talking about what Bill O'reilly, Michelle Malkin, Glen Beck, Thomas Sowell, Joe Wilson say it will mean. I'm talking about what the President has actually said. (New Iberia, LA)
Lawmakers denounce 'You lie' outburst at Obama Sep 11, 2009
" misshoneybee wrote on Sep 10, 2009 7:19 PM:" So I guess Thomas Sowell and I are two of what, 10 black people, that DIDN'T vote for Obama, huh ... " Byron W. wrote on Sep 10, 2009 4:44 PM:" This is what Thomas Sowell says. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
The nations daddy speaks to children Sep 9, 2009
Puts me in mind of Thomas Sowell s Black Rednecks and White Liberals. Anyhoo. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Remember the socialist origins of Labor Day! Sep 5, 2009
Remember the socialist origins of Labor Day. Remember the socialist origins of Labor Day. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Suicide of the West? Sep 2, 2009
To find out more about Thomas Sowell and read features by other Creators Syndicate columnists and cartoonists, visit the Creators Syndicate web page at. Thomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305 ... More by This Author by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell. (Human Events Online)
Obama's Failure to Help May Spring from Racism Sep 2, 2009
In his book Basic Economics, Thomas Sowell details many examples of tax dollars being wasted by politicians to buy votes and pad their wallets with cash from the lobbyists. In this case, we often unnecessarily spend staggering amounts of tax dollars piping water to barren lands (especially in California) while simultaneously paying millions of dollars to farmers in more fertile parts of the country NOT to grow the same crops (to keep prices artificially high). (Townhall.com)
Is VA pushing vets to accept death? Judge for yourself Aug 25, 2009
Thomas Sowell sees right through the act. He may think of it in terms of promoting social justice or making better decisions than ordinary people are capable of making for themselves, whether about medical care or housing or many other things. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Obamacares inevitable logic Aug 21, 2009
But as economist Thomas Sowell points out, politicians can control costs by refusing to pay for the services. It s called rationing. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
From the editors desk: Capitalism and the internet Aug 16, 2009
The American economist Thomas Sowell once said: Capitalism knows only one color: that color is green. He also said, The least productive people are usually the ones who are most in favor of holding meetings. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
FACT CHECK: No 'death panel' in health care bill Aug 13, 2009
overqualified wrote on Aug 12, 2009 7:28 PM:" I disagree. I think the NT should be proud to print this and Palin should be ashamed to make it necessary for publications to correct their lies. Let's take her quote line by line:"The Democrats promise that a government health care system will reduce the cost of health care, but as the economist Thomas Sowell has pointed out, government health care will not reduce the cost; it will simply refuse to pay the cost ... factsnodrama wrote on Aug 12, 2009... (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Readers Write 8/13 Aug 13, 2009
I had been one of those hoping the AJC would get a better conservative columnist than Thomas Sowell. No more. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Healthcare pits quality against qua... Aug 12, 2009
Doctors take the Hippocratic Oath too seriously "as an imperative to do everything for the patient regardless of the cost or effects on others.' (Journal of the American Medical Association, June 18, 2008). Further fueling this reverse Kevorkian-type treatment of the elderly, opponents say the "Obama care" plan would not assist the elderly in their decision to end their life - but force it; almost legislate it. They have called it legalized Obama stated that families may have to decide if a... (Suite101.com)
Palin calls Dems healthcare plan 'evil,' cites threat to son... Aug 8, 2009
Palin calls Dems healthcare plan "evil," cites threat to Trig - Ben Smith - POLITICO.com. " Palin also cited the recent of conservative Rep. Michele Bachmann, which the former governor said "highlighted the Orwellian thinking of the president s health care advisor, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, the brother of the White House chief of staff. (The Drudge Report)
Uncle Sam Wants to Set Corporate Pay Aug 8, 2009
The Democrats promise that a government health care system will reduce the cost of health care, but as the economist Thomas Sowell has pointed out, government health care will not reduce the cost; it will simply refuse to pay the cost. And who will suffer the most when they ration care. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Debates Gates incident Aug 7, 2009
Mike Lichty wrote on Aug 6, 2009 10:18 AM:" Several "authorities" commented early on much like President Obama without first knowing all the facts. After hearing the 911 report, we now know that Sgt Crowley acted appropriately considering there was a recent break-in attempt at Dr. Gates home. Sgt Crowley did not arrest Dr. Gates in is home as originally reported; rather, he arrested him outside his home after Dr. Gates followed him outside creating a public disturbance by using racially... (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
Care Versus Control Aug 5, 2009
Thomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institute and author of. TOWNHALL DAILY: and receive Thomas Sowell and Townhall. (Townhall.com)
Calibrating the President Aug 4, 2009
In 2007, Professor Thomas Sowell wrote about an incident during which a white police officer stopped a car one night because it did not have its headlights on. When he made the decision to stop the car to give the driver a verbal warning, the officer could not tell the race or gender of the driver. (Human Events Online)
Don't Cop an Attitude Jul 25, 2009
Fortunately, the courage and humanity of folks like Bill Cosby and Thomas Sowell, and posters like OncealwaysaMarine and Skip, help me keep my head on straight. Black folks have to have the same problems dealing with whites, and its a rotten shame. (Townhall.com)
Magician Politics Jul 24, 2009
Thomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institute and author of. TOWNHALL DAILY: and receive Thomas Sowell and Townhall ... Location: MO Reply # 1 Date: Jul 24, 2009 - 3:49 AM EST T. Sowell Thomas Sowell is my favorite author and single handedly turned me into a conservative with books such as "Ever Wonder Why?" and "The Vision of the Anointed". (Townhall.com)
More Health Care Lies Jul 22, 2009
It's inescapably true -- as noted by Dr. Thomas Sowell -- that price controls would reduce quality care because they would reduce the incentive to provide quality. --Health care choices would not be expanded, but essentially eliminated, by government mandate. (Human Events Online)
Why We'll Leave L.A Jul 14, 2009
Another star was the advice columnist Ann Landers, once described by "The World Almanac" as "the most influential woman in America." Other Creators columnists include Bill O'Reilly, Susan Estrich, Thomas Sowell, Roland Martin and Michelle Malkin -- plus Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoonists and your favorite comic strips. From the beginning, we've been headquartered in Los Angeles. (Human Events Online)
HISTORY? Clarence Thomas: I'll serve on Court for 40 years... Jul 13, 2009
We would be fortunate to have more brilliant and well spoken individuals as Justice Thomas, Robert Bork, or Thomas Sowell on the Supreme Court. jackolantyrn356. (The Drudge Report)
Rolling the Dice Jul 7, 2009
Dr. Thomas Sowell is the author of "Housing Boom and Bust." He joins me now ... DR. THOMAS SOWELL, SYNDICATED COLUMNIST: Well, there's a lot of claimants with that title but I he might he might well win ... "Housing Boom and Bust," Dr. Thomas Sowell, thanks. (Fox News)
None Dare Call It Marxism Jul 4, 2009
In "Basic Economics," Thomas Sowell puts it this way: "Profits may be the most misconceived subject in economics. Socialists have long regarded profits as simply 'overcharge,' as Fabian socialist George Bernard Shaw called it, or a 'surplus value' as Karl Marx called it." The theory is that under socialism or Marxism, these surplus charges would be eliminated and goods and services would become more affordable. But in reality, socialism doesn't make goods and services more affordable, but less... (Townhall.com)
Readers Write Jul 2, 2009
Can you please replace Thomas Sowell with a more credible conservative voice. Sowell writes like someone on the lunatic fringe. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Why Republican Infighting Matters Jun 24, 2009
Thomas Sowell: Hae You Noticed That Savvy Conservatives Win While Fumbling Moderates Get Clobbered ... (National Review Online) Thomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution ... By Thomas Sowell Reprinted with permission from National Review Online. (CBS News)
Presumption and Assumption Jun 24, 2009
Thomas Sowell is right and I'm beginning to wonder why parents and (specifically minorities) are not waking up to why their children are failing. If you are inclined to investigate some interesting educational studies with hard facts and solid research, look at Harvard U's Achievement Gap Initiative website. (Townhall.com)
Bailing Out Sotomayor Jun 17, 2009
It also ignores people like Paul Robeson and Thomas Sowell who both went to top schools before preferential treatment. (). (Townhall.com)
Cynical? 2 reasons why not Jun 16, 2009
I just happen to agree with conservatives like Reagan, Buckley and the great black man Thomas Sowell. So, feel free to call me an uncle tom or sell out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Dr. Frankenstein, Meet Barack Obama Jun 5, 2009
How is it that liberals figure were racist for not adoring Obama, but dont regard themselves as racists when they bellow their hatred of Clarence Thomas, Walter Williams, Thomas Sowell, Shelby Steele, Condi Rice, Michael Steele and Ward Connerly. On a personal level, the reason most Republicans dislike Obama is because they find him arrogant. (Townhall.com)
On the beauty of fine music and the sadness of losing good and long-time Lodians Jun 4, 2009
Meanwhile, Thomas Sowell in the News-Sentinel and Charles Krauthammer in The Record are the best you can get, professionally. I like to read Bob Bader; he is always good for a nostalgic laugh. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
2 comments Jun 4, 2009
More by This Author by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell. . (Human Events Online)
WWJT: Who Would Jesus Torture? Jun 2, 2009
Doug Giles : WWJT: Who Would Jesus Torture. Columns, funnies in your inbox. (Townhall.com)
Does the Prez even UNDERSTAND the BCS? May 23, 2009
Noted economist and Hoover institution member Thomas Sowell of Stanford University just wrote a book that details the events that led to the financial meltdown. While he is a conservative author he simply lays out the facts, the numbers, the legislation of what exactly happened all along that led to the subprime fiasco. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Have we progressed or not? May 22, 2009
dyan wrote on May 21, 2009 7:20 AM:" Time to educate libs about black people with conservative views. Let's start with: Bill Cosby, Larry Elder, Jessie Lee Peterson, John McWhorter, Thomas Sowell, Ward Connelly, etc. etc. etc. ". voter wrote on May 21, 2009 6:56 AM:" At least one of them currently running for office does, in fact, hold those beliefs, Leonard. But then, it's... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Thomas Sowell: Regulators Started Housing Crisis May 18, 2009
Respected economist Dr. Thomas Sowell, author of the new book "The Housing Boom and Bust," tells Newsmax that the current housing crisis can be blamed on pressure from government officials seeking to remedy a "problem that didn't exist.". Dr. Sowell also said politicians' stated concern about that so-called problem a lack of affordable housing is "a farce.". (Newsmax)
Next on the Statists' Menu: Health Care May 16, 2009
As the brilliant Thomas Sowell tells us in his book Applied Economics, "Only 13 percent of Americans' medical care costs are paid for directly out of pocket," which gives us an indication of how little market forces are at work in the system. But Sowell's more sobering observation is that government-provided care is inevitably an exercise in price control. (Human Events Online)
'Boom and Bust' May 15, 2009
Dr. Thomas Sowell, author, "The Housing Boom and Bust" ... Dr. Thomas Sowell is with us ... THOMAS SOWELL, "THE HOUSING BOOM AND BUST" AUTHOR: Thank you for having me. (Fox News)
Talking Points May 13, 2009
More by This Author by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell 00004000 by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell. . (Human Events Online)
Fatuous ‘talking points' about torture May 13, 2009
Thomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution. His Web site is www. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
'Everyone should havea chief of staff and a set of personal assistants'... May 9, 2009
And, find out why Condi Rice, Thomas Sowell, Clarence Thomas, Michael Steele are Republicans. You will find their reasons to be positive and glorious. (The Drudge Report)
Supporters of gay marriage show arrogance May 4, 2009
This is one of the reasons that Thomas Sowell defined "mean-spirited" not as a simple vicious response, but as disagreeing with a liberal ... "(5) Besides, it is such a cheap moral high to classify your parents, grandparents and ancestors as hateful.(6) And, while not using hate again to describe liberals views of himself and other conservatives, he says, This is one of the reasons that Thomas Sowell defined "mean-spirited" not as a simple vicious response, but as disagreeing with... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Thomas Sowell: Inside the housing boom and bust Apr 30, 2009
Thomas Sowell is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University. His column appears Wednesdays. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
The Wreck of the Racial Spoils System Apr 28, 2009
Thomas Sowell atteded Harvard before the "quota era" of the mid-late 1960s. These "pre-quota" achievers are now at least in their late 60s. (Townhall.com)
Conservatism Has Much to Offer Black Americans Apr 13, 2009
On the other side of the ledger, economists Thomas Sowell and Walter Williams have extensively outlined the liberal policies that harm blacks, such as job-killing high taxes and minimum wage laws, skyrocketing housing prices caused by restrictions on building, softness toward criminals that has victimized blacks more than any other group and destroyed neighborhood economies, and above all, the Democratic Party s captivity to teachers unions and consequent opposition to school choice, which dooms... (Human Events Online)
The Greatest Economic Disaster in Recorded History Apr 8, 2009
Location: MA Reply # 2 Date: Apr 8, 2009 - 6:20 AM EST White Knight Many columnists have advertised their wares on TH - Mike Adams, Ann Coulter and Thomas Sowell among many others. What's the big deal. (Townhall.com)
Mr. Turner responds to Thomas Sowell's column Apr 6, 2009
Thomas Sowell, being among "those on the outside," has finally admitted that there is something he doesn't know that is, whether the AIG executives who received bonuses were responsible for AIG's problems. Still, he is omniscient enough to know what Rep. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
A Rookie President Apr 3, 2009
Someone once said that, for every rookie you have on your starting team in the National Football League, you will lose a game. Somewhere, at some time during the season, a rookie will make a mistake that will cost you a game. (Human Events Online)
Subsidizing Bad Decisions Mar 13, 2009
More by This Author by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell b 000025BB y Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell by Thomas Sowell. . (Human Events Online)
Dow up big — for a day anyway Mar 11, 2009
Dow up big for a day anyway. 4:50 pm March 10, 2009, by Jay. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Freedom and inequality (33) Mar 9, 2009
Thomas Sowell, a fellow at Stanford s Hoover Institution, has said: When faced with the opportunity to hate someone else for being successful or hating myself, it is always easier to hate someone else. America used to be a shiny example of freedom. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
An Affair To Remember Mar 7, 2009
Saturday, March 07, 2009 Last Update: 05:45 AM EST. MEMORY CONTENDERS SHARE THEIR MNEMONIC DRILLS. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
It's Obama Spreading Panic Mar 4, 2009
Related Articles by David Limbaugh by Phyllis Schlafly by Thomas Sowell by L. Brent Bozell III by Terence P. Jeffrey by Tony Blankley. . (Human Events Online)
Pitts commentary ignores real issue: socialism Mar 3, 2009
I still can t believe this clown is supposed to replace Thomas Sowell. John German. (Missoulian, MT)
Obama Shoots for Mars Feb 27, 2009
Economist Thomas Sowell uses a three-pronged test to examine government's "new ideas." 1) How much will it cost. 2) Who pays. (Townhall.com)
...the Republicans failed to lead and continue to fail to impress. … Feb 26, 2009
Thomas Sowell: There is far more to fear from this administration than its amateurism in governing. The urgency with which it has rushed through a monumental spending bill, whose actual spending will not be completed even after 2010, ought to set off alarm bells among those who are not in thrall to the euphoria of Obama s presidency. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Leahy's 'Truth Commission' Nonsense Feb 25, 2009
Thomas Sowell comes to mind. Let the Democrats put on a show whining about a kinder gentler approach to terrorists and weeping about government lawyers who lost their political jobs. (Human Events Online)
LETTER: Headline on Burris 'politically motivated' Feb 24, 2009
JFYI, some of my favorite right wingers are Michael Savage, Michael Medved, Glenn Beck, Thomas Sowell, Michelle Malkin, George Will, Charles Krauthammer, Linda Chavez, and Ann Colter. And here I thought there was hope for you. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Stimulus Bill Abolishes Welfare Reform Successes Feb 19, 2009
Related Articles by Thomas Sowell by Dennis Prager by David Limbaugh by Michelle Malkin by Walter E. Williams by Tony Blankley. . (Human Events Online)
