Thomas Sowell - Obama's Vision

[@jealva]

"This is a man who has actually accomplished nothing, other than advancing his career through rhetoric." - Sowell on Obama. Absolutely nailed it.

[@derrickjohnson3656]

jealva so being president is accomplishing nothing yikes........he also had a name for him self before becoming president.in chicago.

[@avoiceup3222]

Derrick Johnson no he didn’t none of my relatives in Chicago ever heard of Obama. So you lied.

[@Thetinebroken]

@@derrickjohnson3656 not a good name

[@OmarTorrez]

Hmm, a professor (Sowell) accusing another professor (Obama) AND former POTUS of "accomplishing nothing?" Shouldn't some irony alarm go off when people assert such garbage?

[@Thetinebroken]

@@OmarTorrez I think it is an exaggeration to establish perspective

[@MrSilus2000]

The good thing about Sowell, unlike most right-wing commentators, is that he doesn't try to score cheap points. He's always about sound logic and reasoning.

[@osman01003]

He's relatively better than other commentators, but suffers from the same fundamental biases.

[@MrSilus2000]

@@osman01003 What might those be?

[@asaasare220]

most of us do not care whether the points are cheap or expensive...all we have to see is his support for the bigoted apartheid loving ron reagan... www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/how-a-historian-uncovered-ronald-reagans-racist-remarks-to-richard-nixon

[@69goldtop14]

He dosnt take it personally the alacks on the right he knows there brainwashed because hes been there

[@martaalvarez4859]

One of a kind.

[@Jordanicolass]

Sowell would destroy Obama on a debate!

[@bendixonsghost7621]

straight up no question

[@SeanRankin2]

Sowell would destroy him in Washington and Nairobi

[@custardthecat5763]

Being the slimy maggot that he is, Osama would NEVER be foolish enough to debate someone like Sowell.

[@johnwayne2103]

Sad comment.

[@legneasil]

E Se You are fucked up beyond shitting a turd covered in blood.

[@buffseven]

Thomas Sowell is absolutely brilliant

[@asaasare220]

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[@LibertyPen]

You will never understand what motivates Sowell until you can shed the chains of racial tribalism and stand on your own two feet as a thinking individual. Not all Black people are married to the image of entitled victims.

[@adefay2811]

I'm 11 years late but what does Thomas Sowell and what he speaks about in this video have to do with Black people, racism or entitled victims? Keep your issues about black people to yourself and take in what Thomas Sowell speaks about. If people could just pay attention and keep there biases out of things the world could be a better place.

[@adefay2811]

@alifer canimper again wtf does black people have to do with the f'ing video? What facts am I denying? If people's can control biased things they believe true without concrete facts the world would be a better place?

[@BlackMenTakingOurCommunityBack]

He called it before it happened.

[@DocK36]

+Black Men Taking Our Community Back watching this clip in Dec. 2015, you realize everything this man said back in 2008 was correct.

[@BlackMenTakingOurCommunityBack]

DocK36 yup...

[@mrv1111]

+Black Men Taking Our Community Back Yeah, very scary. Learning about this interview and the year it was made and seeing what has happened to our country here and now it's like wow what more can you say.

[@Francisco-nq7dv]

Watching and reading this in 2021 🤯

[@stumac869]

This man is an intellectual giant and his work should be mandatory reading for all students.

[@asaasare220]

U cannot be a ron reagan supporter and be any kind of giant.... the racist apartheid supporting reagan....www.newyorker.com/news/q-and-a/how-a-historian-uncovered-ronald-reagans-racist-remarks-to-richard-nixon

[@bullmoosevelt4495]

@@asaasare220 Whats that got to do with anything. Also, who cares what American presidents say about African countries, that stuff is irrelevant.

[@asaasare220]

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[@alanguthrie3751]

Only if you are a mental pygmy. APOLOGIES TO PYGMIES.

[@bunnieskitties293]

"That was before nonsense became a large part of the curriculum of our institutions."

[@zacbouch42]

* educational ( not to correct you, but its an intricate part of the plan that left wingers boxed in the young minds)

[@carboniignacious2607]

I have watched literally hundreds of his videos and interviews. I have yet to find an instance of him "grinding an axe". That is, promoting an ideology not strongly supported by the evidence. This kind of honesty and humility is refreshing and increasingly rare. As a country, we need this more than just about anything and it is in such short supply.

[@RenewalOfAllThings]

Sowell really is in a league of his own. I'm glad we have people like him around in these days.

[@Kurtlane]

'A sophomore in college thnks that he can run the world because he has never had to run anything.' What a great quote.

[@LindaDooWop]

I've read a few of his books. I absolutely devoured them. I can't wait to get at the rest! Brilliant man!

[@ARTNETWORKTV]

Thomas Sowell is brilliant.

[@mattpeacock5208]

Not only that, but he breaks it down Barney style for morons like me. A great teacher.

[@affectivity]

I love Dr. Sowell. He's the straightest talker out there, and one of the most brilliant.

[@cdrpaige9486]

I personally DEMAND Thomas Sowell run for president.

[@reptilia5]

+Cdr Paige I demand it as well.

[@PrinceZakariyya]

Please

[@BiffBonswain]

+Cdr Paige It is likely that the very REASON Mr. Sowell doesn't run for President is because he is too wise to do so.

[@datascience2423]

IKR! 👌

[@TheBanjoShowOfficial]

Too run as president, you must be a scumbag. You constantly have to border the line between morally right and morally evil. This man has no business taking office, he’s not meant for it.

[@goldivox50]

Thomas Sowell - a vastly under appreciated American treasure. His analysis has a laser like accuracy to it. His books should be on every students "dessert island" list.

[@paulb.8592]

Sowell is a national treasure. A great mind full of character.

[@grbmajor6645]

2020 and his words 12 years ago never rang more true.

[@angelotrikoyias3504]

i had a teacher like Mr. Sowell and i learned a lot.. Mr. Sowell is a great smart dude..

[@stevekaris7528]

Thomas Sowell never disappoints.

[@acarouselofantics]

So true!

[@BlueRoseRocketBand2]

"This is a man( Obama) who has accomplish nothing other then advancing his career through rhetoric." 3:08. Thomas Sowell got my vote!

[@jeffreydidier5821]

Heard Candice Owens speak of this man. The more I researched what he stands for the more I admire him.

[@freds4814]

Candace Owens! Respect!

[@Seaci2012Mar21]

His last response in the video is pure gold.

[@diskpanic]

This Thomas Sowell guy is amazing! Terrific stuff. I applaud his obvious intellect, his composure, and wisdom. This is a guy that should run for president. This guy's grasp of history is impressive. Why is he being called a traitor, just because he says things blacks/African Americans don't think "toe the line"?

[@moralimpact]

Love this man. No one is more incisive and clear.

[@CplSkiUSMC]

Those who do not learn from history are condemned to repeat it... a very wise observation that was certainly not wasted on Mr. Sowell. He very eloquently points out the failures that have repeated throughout history and that we are in the midst of reliving right now. Well said sir.

[@jumbojet8]

Thank you Dr. Sowell! God bless this American treasure

[@samchs222]

America! you need to listen to this man. An intellectual that benefits your society and is not influenced by race. Hear what he says of Obama as an African American himself and what he stood for in time past. He says what he believes based on reasoning not emotions

[@Sam26100]

I love this guy. "(Obama reminds me of a sophmore in college who thinks that he can run the world, because he's never run anything)" Somebody put that on a bumper sticker and I'll buy it

[@jamessilver6429]

Now the dems are pushing kamala, one of the less bright pupils in rompers room.

[@adziuaoeu]

"Yes, but this is before nonsense became largest part of our curriculum in our educational institutions."

[@phantomcharger]

This man is worth watching, Its a shame we cant get good people like this up front instead of what we currently have!?!?

[@ready2blowup]

These videos and this man are scary in how accurate he is even back from 2008. Mr Sowell is the man!

[@david4china]

Amazing. Amazing. Amazing. Sowell never ceases to amaze me with his brilliance. A true American treasure.

[@kmg501]

I can never get enough of Sowell. He is on the mark, insightful and most importantly can back up what he says with facts.

[@danielpye7738]

15 years on and wow he called it

[@qworegoys]

Right, right, and right again. Love this man! Also Love THE QUEST FOR COSMIC JUSTICE

[@ericgarland3133]

Amazing how well this man can display knowledge of America compared to a liberal democrat sheep like Obama. I consider myself more of a moderate than liberal or conservative. But man, this guy makes most of us look stupid!

[@rweikert6554]

+Eric Garland Have to admit, the man is a genius. Have you read his book, 'Vision of the Anointed' ? Sheer brilliance.

[@acarouselofantics]

+R Weikert This is a book by Sowell? When did it come out?

[@rweikert6554]

+J Danner So....you would send me scurrying to my bookcase, will you? Ha ha! It was published in June of 1996. Read it in one or two sittings, as I recall. It was so gripping I had to force myself to put it down. I would bet that it is readily available on Amazon.com even as I type this!

[@acarouselofantics]

R Weikert Thank you! I will have to look it up on Amazon then. Sorry to make you scurry to your bookcase! Haha!

[@SeanRankin2]

I read that back in the late 90s. Excellent read and I highly recommend it!

[@gggusc11]

Truer words were never spoken.

[@voodooshizzle]

I wish I wish I wish Tom Sowell would do a podcast! Hear that, Tom? The world needs to hear more of this man's wisdom. He's got a great voice for it too! Read his books too!

[@PraiseYeshua]

There are blacks like myself who feel like a minority in a minority because we do not support Obama or did not vote for him on the basis he would be the first black president. There seems to be a strong social stigma against blacks such as myself for not supporting Obama. Being that like Sowell, I am educated and black, I feel more encouraged that there are black intellectual giants like Sowell that I can identify with. Thank you Mr. Thomas Sowell for being an inspiration and taking a stand.

[@carolingi1741]

This man is a legend 🙌

[@Dusted000]

Pen, Been a fan for years. Seriously that picture you used of Wright is too hilarious, that whole still-shot montage was beautiful. Sowell and LibertyPen always had Obama pegged.

[@jasonpalacios2705]

Man I'm so thankful for having Donald Trump as President.

[@dovgoldstein3755]

Dr sowell's response to the interviewer's question regarding the educational curriculum was shockingly insightful. And the question was really fantastic, so thank you Mr Robinson!

[@50broadcaster]

obama hs told the truth twice in his life. once, when he said he would "fundamentally change the country", the second, when he said "my administration will be the most transparent in history; the first is is a given the second, i also agree. i can see right through his lies, like they were celophane. which they are.

[@LoneWolfPete]

Thomas Sowell is one of the finest conservative thinkers in America right now who has written quite a few books. His very compelling book "Intellectuals and Society" is a must-read for every conservative.

[@philgriffin8285]

Thomas Sowell is excellent.

[@Coater30]

When Mr. Sowell speaks, everyone needs to sit down and listen.

[@lockyer0061]

Very insightful... I’ve learnt quite a bit from Mr Sowell

[@stephenabm]

He has been a good person all of his life. He is a very accurate and correct economist!

[@jeffouellette9946]

how would a heck can there be a hundred and six thumbs down? this is the truth and look what happened.

[@davidgrover5996]

jeff ouellette, Socialists went to the gulags knowing that a mistake was made and died knowing it would be corrected soon and they would be put in charge.

[@toiseywoisey]

Praise: You're a brave and intelligent man. Keep the faith!

[@johnnydogg746]

Wow,true words of wisdom..... I love the good Dr Sowell..... True American hero....

[@kevinhall3449]

2024, with 15yrs hindsight Mr Thomas was correct. In My Opinion he is Mr T

[@ShiroGomi]

I love the fact that I can see the initials MF referred to as having "strong logic" and know that you're talking about Milton Friedman! Rest In Peace, Friedman. And Thank God Sowell is still with us... we need some great thinkers now more than ever.

[@Barthaneous34]

WE need this on REDDIT!!! HURRY AND SEND IT OUT!

[@Hatchet-Jack]

I love listening to Sowell and MF. Their logic is so strong. I try my best to spread their ideas to everyone that I come into contact with.

[@unatrader108]

America's only truly rational intellectual. Thank you sir.

[@derekallan6166]

It’s laughable the number of people that “thumbs down” rationale and critical thinking, supported by empirical evidence, but openly embrace unsubstantiated fiction. God bless Thomas Sowell.

[@raythemanroe]

Thomas Sowell for POTUS

[@ElaineWalker]

Thomas Sowell is my HERO!!

[@tkd4zgqg]

He definitly gets it. God Bless, Walk in the light!

[@supahsekzy]

"That was before nonsense became a large part of the curriculum of our educational constitution." PURE ownage.

[@davidchesak]

Dr. Sowell is right on the money. This man would completely dismantle Obama in a debate. And Dr. Sowell would be absolutely correct.

[@RunaroundStar]

3:00 - 3:25 So true.

[@hideyho67]

THIS MAN IS A GREAT INTELECTUAL AND A PRODUCT OF FREE THINKING IN AMERICA. WHY AREN'T MORE PEOPLE LISTENING TO HIM.

[@pullybabe]

I just love to turn the tv off and tune in to youtube. When I need to hear some sanity I can access great thinkers and articulate speakers as Thomas Sowell. Aaaaaaaaah.

[@pamh.5705]

That's what I always said about Obama....he'd never done anything but go to school and run for office!!!

[@jeffmusyoka1876]

Saving grace of utter lack of principle. *Clintons must have cringed to that one* 😂

[@pawz63]

Great logic..and great analogy too. Very refreshing to see someone of the same race not be in full agreement and voice their own opinion.

[@AlexJKirby]

Thomas Sowell has written a great book, "On Classical Economics." Check it out!

[@pacosandoval4090]

He’s right , has always

[@mylesgeronimo4976]

The beautiful thing about BHO, is that he's gone now, and forever, let's hope.

[@stephaniefisher2241]

He's not gone. He's one of biden's puppet masters now.

[@DustinLee86]

Nope, he's still peddling his rhetoric.

[@Linguiphile]

I could sit for hours (come to think of it, I do) listening to Milton Friedman and Thomas Sowell.

[@ruthieboboothie8]

fantastic analogy about obama as a sophomore!

[@knowspin]

Thomas Sowell is a brilliant man...he had this thing pegged from the get-go...

[@thepatriot60s]

this is the kind of leader we needed not what we got.

[@paulsinclair4836]

Gee it’s nice to see this guy not even be bias.

[@birdman6241995]

Prophetic wasn't he?

[@motherofthreeb6337]

More "blacks" need to listen to this man.

[@r.cogburn816]

"The Clintons had the saving grace of the utter lack of principle blowing with direction of political wind". Thomas Sowell . I can understand why I never heard of him. Not a follower of any narratives.

[@coloradocamps]

Brillaint! For those posters who obviously don't know who Sowell is, watch the video interviews from the sixties and seventies where he really proves his knowledge. He has been a brainiac on economics and politics for 4 decades (that's 40 years for those of you who are undereducated) If you want to have economics explained, read one of his books.

[@user-td7xf3gz4l]

"What advice would you give to someone on death row when you take them down to the gas chamber" haha geez that's a bit extreme but maybe Sowell's statement will end up being that true with time

[@asaasare220]

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[@natedaug1]

I love Sowell, "A Conflict of Visions" is literally a must read for anyone who wants to understand the philosophical origins of the left and right. I do think though, that sometimes he is a little partisan and a little too conservative. He really understands the political debate though.

[@brittmclean5700]

common sense is not so common, uncommon nonsense rules popular opinion

[@Angelina-qx1gp]

Good point, but the silent majority often has common sense.

[@avoiceup3222]

Angelina the silent majority have no sense hence being silent as silence is the giving of permission to that which opposes common sense thus the silent majority are really aiding and abetting the *SPREAD* of nonsense.

[@jamesphillips5946]

If i could have dinner with anyone living or dead this man would be my choice.

[@brownlettuce1810]

Let's compare Socialism vs free markets ; ok ; we have east and west Germany, north and South Korea , Taiwan and mainland China, south Florida and Cuba. Free market capitalism wins. Always. Not even close. No one swims to Cuba. Or escapes to North Korea. Yet some choose more government regulations until everything is controlled by a few career lawyers and politicians who essentially buy votes, promising free college, etc. using money from the taxed few who still are making it. I think the BH Obama, Bernie and the Clinton democrats must be living in a deluded mental state unrelated to reality in any way. Happily enough people are still healthy enough to avoid drinking the commie koolaide of the past 8 - 24 years.

[@KManAbout]

brown lettuce your aren't comparing socialism with capitalism your comparing various socialist states with other socialist states with big militaries

[@brownlettuce1810]

K Man , "capitalism" aka free markets where big profits motivate everyone to try very hard vs. socialism; i.e. Markets so controlled, over regulated by lawyers/ career politicians that no one really cares to participate in any meaningful way. Successful People tend to move toward free market environments if their government lets them.

[@mattkierkegaard9403]

The K . No he is talking about communism. Not all socialism is communism, in fact socialism predates Marx by thousands of years but all Marxism is Marxism is communism and that’s where those aforementioned states all fall down

[@LibertyPen]

Probably not, but the shocking thing is that while the electorate had the sense to swat McGovern like a fly, they elected Obama. I offer that as exhibit A that America has been dumbed down.

[@andredebiasi8538]

what's the name of the song in the beginning?

[@phishENchimps]

His words are truth

[@robertquentincobb]

Thomas Sowell is a great and smart mind of the 2oth and 21st Century.

[@kusari86]

@LibertyPen off topic reply. What school of economics does Sowell lean towards, Chicago?

[@USASecretHistory]

@sonoranex You can google this article. It's called "National Security and Imperial Defence: British Grand Strategy and Appeasement, 1930-1939." It's published by the journal Diplomacy and Statecraft.

[@HDbiikerchick]

Thomas Sowell is brilliant. In several years of reading his columns, I believe I have only disagreed with him on a view once. I fear for my country under the current administration.

[@canopeaz]

We've heard a lot about personal responsibility. We also need to start stressing personal ACCOUNTABILITY. Personal Responsibility - You are on the hook to provide XYZ for yourself. Personal Accountability - You also must PAY THE CONSEQUENCES of not being responsible. If you mess up (don't take care of yourself, don't work hard, don't save or prepare yourself for the future in some other way), then the only one who will pay the consequences should be you...and not Government.

[@Jimbojoebob]

That last quote was pure gold!

[@steffanhelle8332]

Brilliant down to earth knowledgeable guy !!!

[@natureboystudent]

God bless Thomas Sowell. Does anyone know the music being played at the beginning of this video?

[@elephantparty19]

Thomas Sowell. What a brilliant man

[@MillionInChange]

AMAZING! THANK YOU!