Thomas Sowell -- Dismantling America

Thomas Sowell has studied and taught economics, intellectual history, and social policy at institutions that include Cornell University, UCLA, and Amherst College. Now a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, Sowell has published more than a dozen books, the latest of which is Dismantling America.
In introducing his new book, Sowell asserts that the Obama administration "is the embodiment, the personification, and the culmination of dangerous trends that began decades ago," trends that are "dismantling America." Sowell sees this in the dismantling of marriage, of culture, and of self-government.

[@dickritchie2596]

This is the man who should have been the first black president.

[@bambubi1]

He might actually be too smart to want to be president looking at the shitstorm that has landed on every conservative that ever held office. I just want to see him debate Cornel West, that would be must-see TV.

[@michaeldavis243]

The fact that this man is not known by the masses is a crime against humanity

[@nllc9779]

Watching this 10 years later, it's scary how accurate he is.

[@latonyainman5792]

I am a 47 years old adult learner and I even think Mr. Sowell is a rock star. I get it, I am finally getting it. My decision to obtain a higher education has broadened my mind and even change my heart in some ways. And Mr. Sowell is a major contribution of that factor. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Be well.

[@Jasonhb07]

Your comment lights my heart and I hope you've made great strides since you've made this post. Consciousness and awareness are truly undervalued in our society and it's always great to hear folks pursuing the truth.

[@nickking-edwards9301]

Excellent

[@knowun]

" it doesn't matter how smart you are unless you stop and think." Thomas Sowell

[@ronaldwilliams9600]

This video proves everything Thomas Sowell predicted ten tears ago.

[@coreyfisher2542]

"Community organizers don't unify they divide." Darn if we didn't just learn that the hard way.

[@glytchd]

+corey fisher I'm reminded of Ferguson and the knee-jerk reaction; Especially since many facts were proved to be convoluted or just plain Wrong. Why do you think ppl vote for the dem/rep elect that they seem Most on TV? Discovered that fact many years ago now.

[@glytchd]

+glytchd I shoulda put a " " around my 1st use of the word 'facts' lol. Dont believe? the 1st coroner was already highly suspect if not, what most sane folks might call 'discredited. Let alone how he'd claim to be part of organizations/on-campus-boards. but that's right.. I must be a racist!

[@politicalprisoner6075]

the greatest to of the twentieth century the laptop and voters are not smart enough to use it for research disgusting ignorance

[@LivinginSouthChina]

"Communist" Organizers don't unify they divide. They did it before, and they can do it again. unfortunately ...

[@brucearmstrong708]

I have some trouble sometimes sticking with Union organizers, just because they sometime go far and drive jobs and business into nonexistance. Unions divide.

[@johndicks1381]

The fact that black America does not listen to this man is indicative beyond comparison to what is happening now.

[@The_Enchanted_Garden]

And now, 10 years later, we understand exacly the end game that these early moves were designed to create.

[@TheJSmithBA]

Sowell was so right on Obama.

[@ericgarland3133]

Who else wants to see Obama in a debate with Dr Sowell?

[@salemjeru777]

+Eric Garland Yea, but you know it will never happen. He is the great Oz, just a curtain hides Obama's agenda. He would never risk being exposed, plus only people that actually care about the Truth enter into meaningful conversations that are based on fact and reality.

[@P0RKINS2]

I'd pay Krugman a million dollars to debate him if I had the $ just so I could see him get eviscerated.

[@P0RKINS2]

+William Clogston: 2nd him = Krugman

[@mycattitude]

+Eric Garland Obama is half his age and too much of a sissy. I'd love to see Sowell dispatch of that "Dr." Joy DeGruy of the post traumatic slave syndrome unicorn pop psychology infamy. That would be a great and messy smackdown.

[@BarbaraJoanneBJ]

+William Clogston boy that would be something to see!

[@benkamp882]

Dr. Sowell is an a American Treasure.

[@patmay5700]

A brilliant man, foreseeing the future in 2010, at 80 yrs old. I hope he lives to be 120 and writes many more books.

[@MrGOTAMA420]

fer sure

[@dowunda]

Blacks were so well, "What changed?" "The teachers became social workers". Wow this guy has amazing insights. What a great interview. Sowell is a gem.

[@AANasseh]

I really wish I could hear Dr. Thomas Sowell’s opinion about all the things that are going on right now in the country.

[@sueme1954]

Me too . Even still, he must be very old now and like a prophet he has said his piece and should be thinking of himself and his family and just watch and laugh as the shit hits the fan so he does not lose even one day of life from strife. May he live to 120.

[@kdub3892]

He would "likely" say something about saying the same thing 10, 20, 30, 100 yrs AGO

[@ChrisJones-vh4sw]

He's got a book coming out this month

[@pneron2032]

I saw that he has just written a book about charter schools, coming out at the end of the month! The shipping costs to Europe are high, but it'll be worth it.

[@theshagidelicgamers4232]

Judging by his previous videos, it would probably be not shutting down the economy without the facts/ we cannot indicate police violence as a race thing when the statistics speak otherwise

[@darknightbegins85]

Sowell is one of the most brilliant thinkers of this modern era. His insight is backed by data, presented in a way in which average bums like me can understand but not put forth in a condescending way. He would be a professor I would gladly pay money to take a class from and feel privileged for the opportunity to debate and learn from.

[@johnturner4765]

yup

[@nxon727]

AGREED

[@CMRinehart]

Agreed. A brilliant man.

[@JohnSmith-yd2cu]

And he is a war vet! A true American hero

[@yagirlllwavy]

Thomas Sowell is the grandfather I never had

[@alschwartz8732]

he's awesome!

[@Chris-dt5td]

I look at him as to a master - teacher. Admirable person!

[@WHATISUTUBE]

''you're a rockstar to college kids'' Damn straight.

[@jk1776yt]

His books should be mandatory reading in the universities as well. His words are sorely needed in the cesspool of left wing academia.

[@skinkle777]

WHY HAS THIS MAN NOT BEEN AWARDED A NOBEL LAUREATE...?

[@hasdrubal121]

They were too busy giving it to Obama, the systems are all rigged against us.

[@StephenNu9]

The Swedes give out the Nobel prizes and Sowell doesn't have the right political views.

[@leebmac]

Grace... Why? Gij,j = 0...

[@ericpipe141]

The easy answer is because of the work he does... He has not "discovered" a new aspect of Economics, much of what he talks about was talked about by Mises, Hayek, et.al. He does so in a brilliantly simple way, which puts him above them in many aspects, but ultimately is not "new." The hard answer involves the before bit, and a little bit of what StephenNu9 said, He "doesn't have the right political views," up to and including, not being interested in winning one... Remember, Hitler, Obama and Paul Krugman have all won one. And there is a point were an organization whose job it is to honor excellence looses credibility. The Hugo awards have been working on that heavily for years.

[@Corricopat]

He is not a social democrat. Look for Sanders to get the next: like Obama, he has achieved nothing, but is a symbol for the Progressive dreams of Utopia.

[@djvista38]

I'm 43 years old and regret that I have only just found this man. I have just watched 5 hours of interviews it is now 4:30 in the AM, I have got to go to sleep.

[@BarbaraJoanneBJ]

You won't be sorry you found him, although you may be bleary-eyed! Check out his books. They are very readable. And find the young Sowell in Friedman's still-timely series, "Free to Choose".

[@benhesediszrael5097]

Indeed, that's what happens when you start listening to Dr Sowell, it's now about 00:30 after midnight and I should have gone to bed way before midnight, and I still want to listen to another interview before going to bed. But I've got to go...Dr Sowell leaves you questioning the way you look at the world. Long Live Dr Sowell! To call him a Rockstar is an understatement because you cannot compare him with any rockstar, my opinion.

[@ndes1]

just imagine if Dr. Sowell was mandatory learning in our schools instead of all the progressive nonsense. We would be such a better society

[@da-cq5fv]

"It doesn't matter how smart you are, unless you stop and think" this alone would solve so many problems world wide.

[@opchidexio]

Thomas Sowell is one of the few wise men left.

[@jormateras3533]

no hes not.. there is abundance of wise men.. don't over compensate your being white shame.

[@IcarusReborn]

Sowell is my new favorite person!

[@MrPESensation]

Timothy Bradford Agreed!

[@brothersamuel100]

+Minor Preference , with regard to your rhetorical question, sadly you're probably right. Most people of color focus more on the color of one's skin rather than the content of a person's character. That explains why 95% of blacks voted for Obama twice having no clue who he really was! Mr. Swell said it well with his closing advice, *_"...if we through some miracle get through this ... please take to heart the lesson of what happens when you vote on the bases of rhetoric and symbolism in stead of using your mind. It doesn't matter how smart you are, unless you stop and think!"_* Powerful closing advice!

[@75Prelives]

+Timothy Bradford Indeed. I love this guy!

[@asiff623]

+Timothy Bradford Ye he is good, not sure about Iran though would like 100% proof that leadership was hell bent on attack, then yes attack them first, i would always look for political and diplomatic solutions, instead of the hammer, without giving any concessions of course

[@asiff623]

+Timothy Bradford Ye he is good, not sure about Iran though would like 100% proof that leadership was hell bent on attack, then yes attack them first, i would always look for political and diplomatic solutions, instead of the hammer, without giving any concessions of course

[@duncefunce1513]

Daaaaaaamn. This was ten years ago. Is that where America is headed? Yes, apparently. The rest of the Western World too

[@krisinhere1691]

"elaborate ways of doing nothing" perfectly sums up government ..

[@criss5405]

I am a Thomas Sowell fan. He thinks deeper and more honestly than many other intellectuals.

[@fioree2532]

20 year old college student here lol I’m starting to really like thomas

[@doonspriggan9616]

"as always, the most important decision, is who makes the decision" Straight, unadulterated TRUTH.

[@SmellsLikeTrout]

I love how you both talk to each other like old friends.

[@TerrierToughGuy]

Academia will not allow men like Sowell and Friedman to develop any more. They destroy them

[@Falcrist]

+Rich P Academia paid this man a salary for decades while he was writing these opinions openly.

[@MercurialETC]

+Falcrist good luck trying to write any of these ideas (specifically anything politically incorrect) if you are a post doc or have not yet acquired tenure.

[@Falcrist]

MercurialETC Sowell started writing about this stuff before he had earned a professorship, and continues to write about it long after leaving his tenured positions.

[@v33punk]

+Falcrist we both know you're not that dense man. He's clearly talking about up-and-comers this day in age and how hard it would be for them to expound on these types of ideas from a conservative point of view. He's not talking about 50 years ago.

[@Falcrist]

Johnny Flores That version of the comment is also wrong. There are conservative professors on nearly every campus. You can find them most often in the economics and poli-sci departments, but they certainly exist in sociology.

[@michaeldavis243]

When he said Obama should resign, he meant it 👌🏻

[@stephentibbetts9977]

Sowell should be a top advisor to the Trump White House.

[@davidkannon2579]

A great man who will never be recognized by mainstream media a shame

[@jmjm9832]

Liberals call him uncle tom, conservative call him brilliant--ultimately, facts don't care about your feels.

[@drjukebox]

Exacty right.

[@bombasticbushkin4985]

No doubt, Thomas Sowell is a brilliant man. In short, "neo-libs/progs" don't like facts, like they are actually intolerant and not very liberal at all anymore. They're into virtue signaling fake feelings about artificial constructs. No facts, no problem solving. Don't like delusional non-fact finding people creating long term serious difficulties, you are more likely conservative.

[@JohnDouqh]

Spread Thomas Sowell far and wide. This man's genius will save the world.

[@lessevdoolbretsim]

His comment about Obama's "community organizing" as, "mobilizing resentments in order to go to battle to get what they want from other people" was absolutely brilliantly worded, although I did still paraphrase Mister Sowell.

[@susiefarris4893]

this scholar would be kicked out of colleges today. sad

[@Ralphieboy7771]

Dr. Sowell was exactly correct! He predicted the America of today 11 years ago! Amazing!

[@909sickle]

Obama, Clinton, Biden, and Sanders would never debate Thomas Sowell. That tells you all you need to know.

[@sahilsehrawat9831]

What a brilliant man. As a non American I plead you Americans, don't let your country go to shit.

[@Indubidably0]

Sowell is undoubtedly one of the most brilliant humans to ever be born in America. How has this man not been president?! Every time I hear him speak, I think, "This is the guy that should be keeping the government in check and representing our nation abroad."

[@jeffdkillman]

The true knowledge of Thomas Sowell on these topics of economics, history, etc. .is almost beyond comprehension. There are so many layers to what he is saying, that you can re-watch these same clips for years and still have "AH HA!" moments throughout.

[@donaldmason6179]

This ought to be mandatory viewing for all public school 10th through 12th grade students. Dr. Sowell is one of our country’s great thinkers. Intellectuals and Society is another “must read” for all public school students as well.

[@dustinmceachern4898]

This man has given me peace. Ive been saying all the things he says being white grew up on welfare and without a degree. He hits everything right on the head! Everything!

[@bradlackey1473]

"Imagine living in the midst of ruins that you do not have the knowledge to repair , much less rebuild."

[@syncleticasaint9134]

Peter Robinson is one of the greatest interviewers ever! Wit Intelligence and an easy manner that opens his guest . Excellent.And Dr. Sowell was right say to say.

[@Stew357]

As history has shown, Prof. Sowell nailed it.

[@Smuddpie]

Community organizing = mobilizing resentments. Wow. That’s a truth bomb.

[@Rearmostbean]

"It doesn't matter how smart you are unless you stop and think." What a way to end a program...

[@marlinhowley9858]

Thomas Sowell is a national treasure.

[@twintwo1429]

Thomas Sowell is a MAGNIFICENT MAN.

[@michellec1866]

He should be our first black president.

[@theoriginalt-paine3776]

I think that is beneath him, politics is a corrupt man's game, and he's too honest.

[@hanknova7771]

Thomas Sowell is a genuine inspiration.

[@ryandiaz6664]

"If you could offer one sentence of counsel to the president of the United States, what would you say?" "Resign." -Thomas Sowell, absolutely brilliant mind and absolute savage

[@laurids2007]

Dr. Sowell, you have all my respect, Sir! I wish you were my President!

[@perliva]

Thomas Sowell is a gem!

[@AndrewP123]

+perliva He is a national treasure !!!!

[@nyuki187]

+Andy P he is an international treasure.

[@yanki161]

"It doesn't matter how smart you are unless you stop and think." My new favorite Sowell quote.

[@neversurrender6112]

I had to come back to watch this again after watching the Kavanaugh hearings. Needed some sanity back in my life. I need to put my psyche back together.

[@allanstark4219]

Sowell has one of the most insightful and and perceptive minds of any historian or social commentator. His books and these videos will, in future, have the same standing in his field as Shakespeare Folios have for English Literature. I admire him more than all others.

[@peggys1269]

The great and immensely erudite Thomas Sowell. Wish more people would listen to his sage advice about our country and our enemies.

[@bminusconstruction4212]

Dear Sir, you are a National Treasure - may you live forever.

[@deanndelprato3937]

He is brillant and profound. So refreshing to know these people exist!!!! Whew

[@jasonbrooks4371]

I like Trump, but I think Thomas Sowell would make a fantastic president!

[@susanwynn2820]

Who are the idiots who gave a thumbs down to this brilliant man???

[@GodsFavoriteBassPlyr]

Amazing Book - I'd almost call it "History written in advance". Dr. Sowell is one of the most brilliant minds of our age.

[@gmcenroe]

Sowell is such a breath of fresh air, I have been watching his speeches and interviews with great interest. I look forward to reading some of his books!

[@jacirasantanna7221]

An admirable American Personality, Thank you Dr. Sowell.

[@ElRey_Congo]

I absolutely love how excited he talks about Harlem in his youth ... Dr Sowell should have been our president

[@spencervickery378]

A living legend of the Republican Party. God bless you Mr. Sowell and keep on fighting for what Dr. King preached!

[@Goldstone93]

Sowell always ends these with phenomenal quotes. “It doesn’t matter how smart you are unless you stop and think.”

[@sharpeye1122]

24 here, heard your message loud and clear Dr Sowell, it ain't over 'till it's over

[@kingsolomon3332]

27 and the same thing

[@davidbilliter5619]

This man has something that has gone completely away in the last 30 years.....COMMON SENSE ! Its a lonely world out there if you can think for yourself.

[@nicolesmith2709]

I am watching this again in 2021, must say how did he know the future...a prophet of some sort or wisdom and discernment of the highest in his day!! Or both. All I can say is I love love love him and God bless him and may we meet in heaven 🙏🏽❤️🏔

[@alexp3752]

Dr. Sowell, a national treasure...

[@DiscipleOfChristDV]

_"People moving to the left rapidly under Democrats, and slowly under Republicans."_ America in a nutshell.

[@MrsMonte]

WOW!! Nine years ago. I thought this was posted yesterday!!!😪😪

[@victoriagrahm3915]

Tom Sowell KNOWS EXACTLY what hes talking about. Hes brillant, calm BRAVE and has a VERY polished bull shit meter...SHARE HIS WISDOM ....Thank you Sir..God Bless you...

[@williampowell3378]

The smartest man in America.

[@helenvarner5787]

Thomas Sowell, you are remarkable. What a great interview 😍

[@rypa1420]

Thank you God for so many things but especially for this man being born and having the courage to speak freely being unburdened by the curse of opinion before truth. An amazing mind, a gift to our nation.

[@johnparadise3134]

"The dark ages were dark" "imagine living in the midst of ruins that you don't even have the knowledge to repair much less to build"

[@shtony2717]

Thomas Soweel is so educated, such a inspiration, extremely intelligent, and almost unmatched in his wisdom. When he talks I do nothing but listen and learn.

[@TheBelegur]

"It doesn't matter how smart you if you're not thinking." Thomas Sowell a brilliant statement in it's simplicity. So many people today vote and live by their emotions without thought to the consequences.

[@MayorOfRealville]

I have spent hours listening to Mr.Sowell and find him to be a breath of fresh air. His philosophy is simply based on history, conservative values, discipline and common sense! It's a no brainier!

[@brianrajala7671]

Thomas Sowell, quickly has become the most influential person in my life, who I had not known before the Wuhan Virus quarantine. Thank you Mr Sowell. You are so impressive.

[@paulg444]

Thomas Sowell has the best analysis of Obama and GHWB.

[@ColletteGurthet]

Wise men seek other wise men. Thank GOD there are still wisdom with us. Thomas Sowell is a man of wisdom.

[@Renights]

When a guy like Thomas Sowell hits the nail as precisely as he does, it doesn't matter if it's 2010, 2020 or 2100, you must listen to his words and understand what he's saying.

[@mrgandalfthewhite]

What lucid ideas. What clarity of vision. Even his voice- the deep, musical baritone, is a breath of fresh air.

[@renee-mariekrugkrug3989]

Having historical insight lends to foresight.

[@naughteedesign]

wow, he's called it for forty years... wow

[@thetexaschad]

Dr Sowell is a rockstar. And I feel very lucky to have the ability to watch this video and grow to know Dr Sowell better.

[@blissedher]

The Good Doctor providing mental medicine! Thank you, Dr. Tom!

[@JohnnyBeeeeeeee]

Thomas Sowell is one of modern America's Greatest thinkers and a very rare jewel in Academia! This is a very informative interview!!

[@mrmtn37]

+Uncommon Knowledge Heres a suggestion: GET SOWELL ON NATIONAL MEDIA in schools every where!!!

[@moneyluser5711]

devastatingly right, ideologically impeccable

[@logoscreature1]

"It doesn't matter how smart you are unless you stop and think." I want that quote from Dr. Sowell to be branded upon my brain!!

[@jamesstuartbrice420]

This is almost a decade old, before Trump. Much of what T. Sowell says came true. Obama beat Mitt easily. But Trump is trying to reverse Obama and the left, but with difficulty.

[@richq11]

When I was in college (early 90's) a professor smuggled me a copy of Inside American Education... It changed my way of thinking. Sowell is the one author that I eagerly wait for to publish.