tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613311.post116438600183989914..comments2023-10-09T03:51:11.915-07:00Comments on Hot Blava: Sowell's Call for CivilityUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613311.post-6038383601270592142007-01-15T16:40:00.000-07:002007-01-15T16:40:00.000-07:00Bradley,
Sorry for the delay in replying. I can p...Bradley,<br /><br />Sorry for the delay in replying. I can provide you a few links to my comments on a few Thomas Sowell articles.<br /><br />To be fair, I'm probably more sensitized to Thomas Sowell than some other conservative commentators. The main reason is probably that his articles frequently plague the Deseret Morning News opinion page, which is one of my Blog's main stomping grounds, so I read a lot from him. I also detest misleading analogies, which litter his writing. The other reason is interesting in that it is exactly the opposite of yours for liking him: I don't detect a shred genuine sincerity or true morality in the man. I see calculated, partisan propaganda which neatly falls in line with the prevailing Republican line, both in phrasing and concept. <br /><br />I have an equally sickening feeling when I see/hear Democrats do this as well, as when they mindlessly opposed Social Security reform.<br /><br />Anyway, here are the links to a few of my posts on Sowell:<br /><br /><a href="http://desspec.blogspot.com/2006/11/thomas-sowell-democrats-are-evil.html">The Deseret Spectacle - Thomas Sowell: Democrats are Evil Geniuses</a><br /><br /><a href="http://desspec.blogspot.com/2006/11/thomas-sowell-vote-republican-or-were.html">The Deseret Spectacle - Thomas Sowell: Vote Republican or We're all Dead</a><br /><br /><a href="http://desspec.blogspot.com/2006/10/thomas-sowell-he-cant-talk-if-only.html">The Deseret Spectacle - Thomas Sowell: He can't talk? If only.</a><br /><br /><a href="http://desspec.blogspot.com/2006/10/thomas-sowell-delusional-hypocrisy-and.html">The Deseret Spectacle - Thomas Sowell: Delusional Hypocrisy and Hitler Analogies</a><br /><br />Warning: They are not dispassionate, academic deconstructions; they are, at times, mocking and dismissive.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />DSThe Deseret Spectaclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01179927050674185966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613311.post-86376833351784761882007-01-11T21:45:00.000-07:002007-01-11T21:45:00.000-07:00DS, your perspective on Sowell is a surprise to me...DS, your perspective on Sowell is a surprise to me. I can't claim to have read his writing extensively, but those things I've read I've found to be very insightful and I've tended to agree with him. Perhaps you could point me to a piece he's written that demonstrates the traits you dislike? There are plenty of conservative commentators that I find distasteful, but Sowell hasn't been one of them.Bradley Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030210881782328907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613311.post-62187139273508453792007-01-11T18:52:00.000-07:002007-01-11T18:52:00.000-07:00Thomas Sowell has it exactly right? Thomas Sowell ...Thomas Sowell has it exactly right? Thomas Sowell is one of the most divisive, mean-spirited and vindictive pundits in the political arena. <br /><br />I love this quote though:<br /><br />“Neville Chamberlain acted with perfect sincerity,” Churchill said. How many people would say that today about a political opponent on an issue as explosive as war and peace?<br /><br />Not many, and certainly not Mr. Sowell. He would brand them a fool, level unfair, slanderous accusations and insult them viciously.<br /><br />If those on the right want civil discourse, they may want to consider new figureheads to carry the message.<br /><br />DSThe Deseret Spectaclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01179927050674185966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613311.post-1164579771594013812006-11-26T15:22:00.000-07:002006-11-26T15:22:00.000-07:00Anonymous, I'd agree with you that it seems more l...Anonymous, I'd agree with you that it seems more likely something will move forward with immigration reform now. One of the reasons that I decided to vote for Chris Cannon over John Jacob in the 3rd district primary was that Chris Cannon has substantive thoughts about immigration that seemed grounded in reality rather than just sound bites.Bradley Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06030210881782328907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6613311.post-1164488412646922512006-11-25T14:00:00.000-07:002006-11-25T14:00:00.000-07:00The biggest gain for the immigration debate from t...The biggest gain for the immigration debate from the recent midterm elections may be the release of some of the congressional hot air that has kept the political debate over the subject long on rhetoric and short on substance. If nothing else, some of the most strident anti-immigration voices simply won’t be in Congress next year. Among the incumbents who lost their re-election bids were highly vocal anti-immigration firebrands like Rep. J.D. Hayworth (R-5th/AZ), Rep. John Hostettler (R-8th/IN), and Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA). <BR/><BR/>Sincere, yes... but sincere in his error!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com