Jump to content

Thomas Sowell - Quote of the Day


dubs

Recommended Posts

11 minutes ago, dubs said:

6/22/20

 

 

 

 

 

He has been selling this nonsense for decades. His “back when the ghetto was a paradise” argument is pretty silly. The black middle class has vastly expanded since black people were given basic civil rights. He is seriously trying to argue that making life not so terrible ruined an oppressed people. Just stupid. 

 

As to the the fact that families are not as strong as they once were and just saying it’s all about welfare is just a political argument, nothing more. Many historical factors have led to the supposed “tragedy” of single parent families. Had there been jobs in the inner city, had blacks had access to jobs, housing and transportation outside their neighborhoods the sacred family might have survived better. 

 

And single parent families are not the civilization killers the right is trying to make them out to be. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

16 minutes ago, Tiberius said:

...And single parent families are not the civilization killers the right is trying to make them out to be. 

 Tibs again proving  what a low IQ asshat he is.

  • Like (+1) 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

11 minutes ago, Wacka said:

 Tibs again proving  what a low IQ asshat he is.

A rock moved on the ground. Then it moved again, and out popped the head of Wacka to vomit out a "thought." That done, the head disappeared, the rock was pulled back and gone was Wacka to contemplate the meaning of it all for another day. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

55 minutes ago, Tiberius said:

He has been selling this nonsense for decades. His “back when the ghetto was a paradise” argument is pretty silly. The black middle class has vastly expanded since black people were given basic civil rights. He is seriously trying to argue that making life not so terrible ruined an oppressed people. Just stupid. 

 

As to the the fact that families are not as strong as they once were and just saying it’s all about welfare is just a political argument, nothing more. Many historical factors have led to the supposed “tragedy” of single parent families. Had there been jobs in the inner city, had blacks had access to jobs, housing and transportation outside their neighborhoods the sacred family might have survived better. 

 

And single parent families are not the civilization killers the right is trying to make them out to be. 

You should have been thrilled with Trump's fantastic drop in unemployment numbers for Blacks & Hispanics then.  

  • Like (+1) 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

14 minutes ago, BuffaloHokie13 said:

Interestingly enough, it appears to echo a point made by Malcolm X.

 

 

It is even more true today. The black communities in this country are being betrayed by the very people who scream the loudest at having their best interests at heart.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just now, billsfan1959 said:

 

It is even more true today. The black communities in this country are being betrayed by the very people who scream the loudest at having their best interests at heart.

I've been studying more of Malcolm with the current events, and I find I relate and understand a lot of his points.

  • Like (+1) 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

21 minutes ago, BuffaloHokie13 said:

Interestingly enough, it appears to echo a point made by Malcolm X.

 

That almost describes Thomas Sowell to a tee, except that it's Conservatives who are subsidizing and supporting him. 

 

You see that? 

7 minutes ago, billsfan1959 said:

 

It is even more true today. The black communities in this country are being betrayed by the very people who scream the loudest at having their best interests at heart.

Which black leaders are you talking about? 

  • Haha (+1) 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

1 minute ago, BuffaloHokie13 said:

I've been studying more of Malcolm with the current events, and I find I relate and understand a lot of his points.

 

The autobiography by Alex Haley is one of the best books I've read on Malcom X. I respect his views and the fact that, by every indication, he lived what he preached.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

5 minutes ago, Tiberius said:

Which black leaders are you talking about? 

 

I didn't say just black leaders. I also include many white politicians who are self-proclaimed champions of black citizens.

 

Which ones betray the very people they claim to give voices to?

 

Given the state of black communities in this country, I would venture to say pick a card, any card, Tibs.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

11 minutes ago, Tiberius said:

That almost describes Thomas Sowell to a tee, except that it's Conservatives who are subsidizing and supporting him. 

 

You see that? 

No, I don't really see it. Who exactly is Mr. Sowell beholden to? It's abundantly clear with Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson, and most entertainers, who Malcolm also denounces as poor leaders. 

  • Like (+1) 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

2 hours ago, Tiberius said:

He has been selling this nonsense for decades. His “back when the ghetto was a paradise” argument is pretty silly. The black middle class has vastly expanded since black people were given basic civil rights. He is seriously trying to argue that making life not so terrible ruined an oppressed people. Just stupid. 

 

As to the the fact that families are not as strong as they once were and just saying it’s all about welfare is just a political argument, nothing more. Many historical factors have led to the supposed “tragedy” of single parent families. Had there been jobs in the inner city, had blacks had access to jobs, housing and transportation outside their neighborhoods the sacred family might have survived better. 

 

And single parent families are not the civilization killers the right is trying to make them out to be. 

 

40 minutes ago, billsfan1959 said:

 

It is even more true today. The black communities in this country are being betrayed by the very people who scream the loudest at having their best interests at heart.

 

"People arguing over who got the best master"

 

Provocative from Killer Mike...worth a listen. His series on Netflix is awesome as well.

 

BTW, listen to the people he recommends everyone should read and learn from, Sowell included. 

 

Also, he falls close in line to Trump on immigration. 

 

Very very NSFW language...and this from last year, not recent

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX1ZbBgRntU

 

  • Thank you (+1) 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thomas Sowell: Black Wisdom Matters - The Promise of Black Politicians

 

 

Thomas Sowell, Jason Riley, Bob Woodson, Walter E Williams and Shelby Steele look at the promises and delivery of politicians representing the ethnic grievance industry.

 

 

(Excerpt) Read more at youtube.com ...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

14 minutes ago, B-Man said:

Thomas Sowell: Black Wisdom Matters - The Promise of Black Politicians

 

 

Thomas Sowell, Jason Riley, Bob Woodson, Walter E Williams and Shelby Steele look at the promises and delivery of politicians representing the ethnic grievance industry.

 

 

(Excerpt) Read more at youtube.com ...

Isn't Trump just a grievance factory? Blaming others for what you support 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

4 minutes ago, Tiberius said:

Isn't Trump just a grievance factory? Blaming others for what you support 

 

 

220px-Douglas_Squirrel_DSC3742vvc.jpg

 

Watch the video...............instead of whining...............it will do you some good.

 

 

 

 

 

.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Just now, B-Man said:

 

 

220px-Douglas_Squirrel_DSC3742vvc.jpg

 

Watch the video...............instead of whining...............it will do you some good.

 

 

 

 

 

.

Trump complains all the time everything is unfair. He's the whiner 

 

Unfair! Media is against me, cry cry 

 

Like no other President had to answer questions before, but he can't handle it so he cries UNFAIR! 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

×
×
  • Create New...