Thomas Sowell Reverses Position On Donald Trump

[@boshoop6608]

That image of elected blacks refusing to applaud good news for blacks is unforgettable. Regarding black so-called leadership, that says it all. It's better to suffer under a black president than prosper under a white one.

[@carolinaboii1]

Very well said!💯

[@telcobilly]

"It's better to suffer to under black leadership" please explain?

[@badgoogle9938]

@@telcobilly to some people, they would rather have a black leader but the black people suffer, compared to having a non black leader while the black population is prospering. As exampled in the video, lowest black unemployment ever is a good thing, black leaders in that video didn't show any appreciation for that statistic.

[@hirokomlm131]

@@macca2342 Let me guess, though no fault of Biden we're now in a recession heading towards depression and nuclear war?

[@hirokomlm131]

@@telcobilly Some people are bigots. If they are in quicksand and someone they hate throws them a rope they will refuse the rope. Black leadership is the quick sand.

[@markmaki4460]

I have a special respect for any man who can laugh at himself so heartily.

[@FSVR54]

Plenty can't

[@FredLord-sp4ym]

I have replayed it and laugh harder each time. A great man with wisdom.

[@mojobag01]

And an honest laugh.

[@bola5671]

I thought he was just laughing at his joke. But i have absolute respect for this man for many reasons included in this video

[@Penname25]

It’s rather humbling to know even Thomas Sowell can change his mind. The question is will others be so willing?

[@walkworthy]

An intelligent person doesn't become that way by being closed minded.

[@mchrysogelos7623]

I didn't hear anything that he changed his mind about, just that he put down Trump more than at first.

[@oblitusoperanti5777]

Sowell’s lengthy personal history shows he has never had the slightest trouble changing his mind when empirical evidence pointed out flaws in his comprehension. The one-time socialist nearly epitomizes Irving Kristol’s famous definition of a neo-conservative as a liberal who has been mugged by reality, except that in Sowell’s case, one must drop the neo prefix.

[@horustrismegistus1017]

>Dunning Kruger

[@travismiles5885]

Nope. Look at the meltdown Twitter is having over the rumor that Trumps account will be reinstated. There are people having mental breakdowns over it. Imagine hating someone so much it affects your mental health. Why would you give someone you hate that kind of power over you?

[@letsgowinnietheflu5439]

Groups that are lagging often their biggest impediment is their leadership. This man always speaks truth.

[@dirtfarmer7472]

Will Rogers “ the man who tells the truth doesn’t have to remember what he said “

[@stunick1573]

@@dirtfarmer7472 Greatest inter view to never happen would (Yes because it could never happen) Will Rodgers and Thomas Sowell. Imagine those two sitting and discussing current events and past events.

[@mikeoxlong3676]

It is their duty to replace their leaders.

[@tesmith47]

You, like other white apologist, are full of BULL CRAP

[@dirtfarmer7472]

@@stunick1573 Yes Sir I agree, with Will Rogers wit & plane comments. Then Thomas’s straight up & direct ideas & his polite responses. Thank You Sir

[@denniswelsh8335]

Thomas Sowell is a good man - he has admitted when he was wrong - he has provided evidence when he is right AND wrong. and this is why I admire him!

[@kimobrien.]

So has he dropped his globalist neoliberal free trade position?

[@pocojoyo]

LOL ask yourself why, after the fact, are these characters like Shapiro, Sowell and many republicans saying they were "wrong" about Trump 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@asm7406]

@@pocojoyo You don't have to misinform with tears.

[@pocojoyo]

@@asm7406 stop crying white boy

[@xMaidinChina]

@@pocojoyo keep in mind Sowell was a Marxist for a good chunk of his youth. Iirc he isn’t even republican he is independent. Which is why I respect him and he sees what his own party was doing in the 60s 😂😂😂 educate yourself on our history please!

[@goddello1]

'The leaders of groups that are lagging are often themselves the biggest handicaps of those groups'. - T. Sowell

[@brucelevine6517]

those were the Most True words ever spoken .as Ronald Reagan said Government can't solve the problem Government IS THE PROBLEM .It's always interesting to hear Ron Paul give a list of pet Projects our congress puts Billions to like a million dollars to study the sexual habits of Afghanistan sheep . we never know what these criminals are up to with taxpayers money all we know is they want more and more of it . I'm glad we have a snitch in congress like Mr Paul

[@sarahyip2825]

Woww! Insight indeed... Such leaders "use" the groups they champion to launch themselves via a ready made cause that usually pays them handsome dividends (and status) well into the future. But the initial issues never get past round one.

[@marksolowitz3726]

Can you imagine Trump doing that

[@theronash7269]

So here I am in January 2025 in Canada, after almost ten years of Trudeaus ‘leadership’. Watching the ‘Liberal’ Party self immolate with him.

[@bushmanPMRR]

I love Thomas' laugh, it's like a friendly old grandad who has had a varied and interesting life, but what belies that warm chuckle is a Mariana Trench like depth of knowledge and wisdom that is so often frowned upon these days when someone speaks cold, hard and even sometimes uncomfortable facts.

[@chrispile3878]

Two other great gentlemen with hearty laughs - the late Herman Cain, and Justice Charence Thomas.

[@thomasmills339]

You are a half wit l. Quiet down

[@mrjuvy49]

@@chrispile3878 Thomas just like to travel with billionaires, right?

[@chrispile3878]

@@mrjuvy49 Shut up. You're just jealous.

[@dewilderdbetter]

Beautiful comment, Sir, BEAUTIFUL! Your Mariana Trench metaphor is WAY UP THERE on my all-time list.

[@bubbleslee8724]

Thomas Sowell is 1st Class, a true righteous man. A joy to hear him speak. I wish I could thank him in person.

[@ShadeIsLikely]

I have read several of Sowell’s books and highly recommend them. He has the ability to transcend race (yours, mine, his own) when he writes very thoughtfully about the problems that people face and how race may play a role. He’s doesn’t preach, he doesn’t make excuses, he certainly doesn’t play the race card in attempt to justify the reality, he doesn’t play the victim, and he doesn’t get political (even when writing about politics/policy). He lays bare the facts of why we are the way we are, how we came to be that way, and what we can do to be better. And then he leaves it to the reader to decide what they think about the information. The only thing difficult about reading one of his books is that you will have a new and more accurate understanding of the subject matter…but then you’ll have to continue to hear/see the stupidity that is the MSM and the internet. 😮

[@Rachel-xr9gy]

Hi, I’m just learning about this man.. is there a book you recommend to start with that is relevant to understanding the sh!t show we are in? Thanks 👍🏼

[@jewelrymaker141]

​@@Rachel-xr9gy Interesting, because I was just reading a Reddit post which asked: If you could only read one Thomas Sowell book, which would it be? And PugnansFidicen answered: Depends on what areas of indoctrination/misinformation you encounter most often. If I could only recommend one it would probably have to be "A Conflict of Visions". The philosophical clarity it brings to the modern ideological tension between conservatives and liberals is hard to beat. But, if you are very interested in issues of social justice and race (or have family who constantly bring up issues in this realm as I do..) then "Discrimination and Disparities" is indispensable, though it is much more narrowly focused. Or, similarly, if you have an interest in economic issues and are not yet familiar with non-Keynesian approaches to economics, Basic Economics is great too. Hope this helped you. 😊

[@Rachel-xr9gy]

@@jewelrymaker141 thanks!

[@jewelrymaker141]

@@Rachel-xr9gyYour welcome, I'm happy to have passed it along... Enjoy the reading!

[@leroyrodgers6089]

I love how he asked Sowell, "is that actually true?" And Sowell just nodded, knowing all of his years and understanding of history. "Yes , he's right." It feels different coming from a man who's made a living of writing about statistics and history. You just know he has those numbers in his head at all times.

[@LarryPeteet]

And idiot questioner didn't bother to verify the statistics before bringing it up! As always.

[@stonerhistory8742]

Maga is so lost they don't realize the "Jesus loving red necks" Thomas talked about is them...

[@c.galindo9639]

He stays educated and up to date

[@cbisme6414]

@@c.galindo9639 absolutely amazing for a man in his 90's.

[@Tengu125]

​​​​@sepulveda blvd What about the Left Wing/Liberal/Racists? Are they taking offence to his laughing about judgements he made in the past that he now find laughable?

[@topcover7390]

So sad that he's getting up there in age (even though he looks healthy) and won't be around forever. That man is an underappreciated national treasure.

[@frankhorvath817]

@Topcover73 Perhaps it's sad for people are young and are only now coming to appreciate his intellect. However, he is going to leave a mountain of reading material for us. He certainly is a national treasure.

[@AMan-xy3lx]

I think about this everytime i watch his videos. I hope him and Jordan Peterson have a talk before it all comes to an end.

[@countryboy5304]

Yes, a Nat'l Treasure but ignored as a voice of reason and knowledge. It just doesn't fit their narrative. But the hate-filled voices of the media cut out the voices such as his and Dr. Ben Carson and a myriad of others that should be heard.

[@chrismetzinger4490]

He is Americas best con

[@___fokker___974]

Please share Mr. Sowell with the world bro

[@doniphan9522]

One of the smartest men that I have listened to. He’s a great man and was putting Biden on the spot when Biden was only 30to 40 yrs of age.

[@tabo01]

Biden won in spite of his vile voting record only by running against a clear fail, Trump.

[@TRE601]

He was talking about Trump.

[@sublimechimp]

“They want to play their roles as rescuers” truer words have never been spoken. Rescuers need victims to rescue, they are not interested in people doing things for themselves

[@george40nelson4]

Most of our politicians are "rescuers" for China, Russia ,Iran and the Ukraine . You know friends with benefits. They treat the U.S. voters like crap and these dumb as a rock people still vote them in office.

[@IsaacS2010]

Sowell needs to be required reading in all public and private universities. His clear and unbiased analysis of economics and cultural issues are invaluable to American society.

[@joe9028]

It is not unbiased.

[@factmanamerican882]

Sure, but he was 100% WRONG about Trump. Trump accomplished more GREAT THINGS for America and the American people than the past 5 Presidents put together. That is a FACT. So Sowell owes Trump an apology.

[@jensoh]

@@factmanamerican882 can you list some of the great things he did ?

[@AirBorne-v8n]

A Marxist style social conservative will never be required reading.

[@factmanamerican882]

@@jensoh Absolutely! Lowered business tax from 35% to 21% Lowest unemployment for black and brown people in American history. Opportunity zones - putting BILLIONS into poor black communities. Prison Reform First Step Act. Building 490+Miles of Border Wall System Funded HUCU for 10 years with a 25% increase in funds. FYI (Biden took away) Moved Americas Embassy to Israel NO WARS New trade deals with USMCA, China, UK. Best economy in 70 years. Over a dozen stock market record highs. 4 Middle East Peace Treaties. Kept N. Korea, China, Russia at bay and none of them started ANYTHING with US. Stream lined the VAX production Shut down travel from China, UK saving millions of lives. Took America out of Paris Accord SCAM saving America over 100 Billion Lowered Americas C02 emissions All countries still in Paris Accord, INCREASED their C02 emission Removed over a thousand EPA regs. Brought back over 8 thousand businesses to America. Created a way for BILLIONS of off shore funds to come back to America for investments. The list goes on and on. Like I said. President Trump is the BEST President and accomplished more GREAT THINGS for America than the past 5 Presidents put together.

[@p.b.5107]

What Trump was most right about, and what he adressed in his farewell speech, is the importance of energy independence. Europe chose not to secure this, and now that every rope is torn, we face all the difficulties from that. The most ridiculous leadership is of Germany, that stopped nuclear power, but keeps mining lignite, the least effective coal to sell it, then proceeds to buy electricity from Poland's coal plants, and on top of that Nordstream gets blown up. But the people are starting to see more clearly what they should do.

[@PlatinumAbra]

The USA is most ridiculous, they threw away energy independence so our economy can colapse!

[@cathychats]

Greta is their president

[@keenfire8151]

2 replies, none visible. 2/3rds of the world is cut off based solely on the math from this comment alone.

[@katie7748]

@@keenfire8151 I see that more and more as time goes on, some days it's quite drastic. There was one day where out of 96 I saw 5. Over 200 but less than 20 shown. Lots and lots of them don't show r3plies at all. I see yours though lol obviously

[@p.b.5107]

@@keenfire8151 Some words will make comments disappear. KZbin is abusing censorship rights. It's good that they have the right, but it's not good that it's biased. Honestly I don't know any platforms, regardless of affiliations, where you could put up anything and at the same time is safe for young people. It's a trade-off we can have, as Mr. Sowell would say.

[@MathewRenfro]

@0:13 that laugh is so honest and pure. Thomas Sowell does so well!

[@susangemmell9401]

Thomas Sowell should be a mandatory study both in American and British schools. He is a wonderful man with a very superior intellect.

[@ronniechilds2002]

True, I agree. Though he is well-respected and possesses a towering intellect, he is held back from greater prominence by the fact that he makes people uncomfortable, black and white people. We don't want to hear the truth--we just want to hear what we already believe. Hearing the truth sometimes makes us squirm in our chairs.

[@theronash7269]

@ronniechilds. The reason I love Thomas Sowell is he elucidates what I already believe. That’s why I hold the man in the highest regard. His teachings resonate deeply in me as the truth.

[@dunringill1747]

"The leaders of groups that are lagging are often themselves the biggest handicaps of those groups." - Thomas Sowell This man is a treasure trove of wisdom.

[@scotthullinger4684]

Case in point ... ? Joe Biden. He's the biggest handicap to poor people, and to otherwise disadvantaged citizens. Biden makes people more dependent upon the government than upon themselves and their own ingenuity, intelligence, and damn hard work.

[@rock801]

This is true. Not only for groups of a adistinct heritage. But to apply this herr is simple and lazy thinking.

[@dunringill1747]

@@rock801 It applies if you are able to make all the connections.

[@TrumpCantRead]

Hes a blowbag of coffee mug quotes

[@TrumpCantRead]

@@dunringill1747ah yes…. cults always rely on that old myth - “insider info” = special status

[@leelemon3373]

This is just one reason why I have respect for Thomas Sowell. Be the Light, Be the Way, Be the Truth.

[@davidbreen4353]

i think if you asked Mr. Sowell today, if the socialist democrats are leading a administrative coup against the United States, he would agree

[@teresamcnulty8471]

The truth. Really?

[@joedirt3563]

Respect? The guy is crazy!

[@geneclark3600]

Takes a real man to admit when he is wrong, shows character and honor.

[@marcusonesimus3400]

Don't make a big deal of something which even I have done. But you shower him with praise because he is famous. Is this correct? If incorrect, I don't mind admitting my error. After all, I am a nobody. One would naturally expect a nobody to be in the wrong. Par for the course, eh?

[@Perroden]

@@marcusonesimus3400 bruh it was simple comment

[@marcusonesimus3400]

@@Perroden Acknowledged.

[@marcusonesimus3400]

@dennissullivan1651 Accurate statement. He was probably like that long before he came into office. But is that one of the liabilities of attaining high office, learns to act that way? I didn't see that in Obama, who seemed comfortable in his own skin. I see it in my own PM next door, and I think the habit extends to others in cabinet. Just today I watched a cabinet minister dodge and weave for several minutes, virtue-signaling as he went, to avoid admitting a mistake. So in this case the 'corporate culture' forbids honesty about failure. Well, no one can be justified before God by insisting on his own self-righteousness. And if we believe that God loves us, we need not keep up pretenses with other people. There are also simple ways of admitting fault without spilling one's guts in public.

[@utubefuku7132]

@@marcusonesimus3400 I praise Thomas Sowell because he is honest in what he believes instead of being an ideologue, and he is also very, very well educated and a very very brilliant mind. I praise Sowell because he is one of the greatest intellectuals of our time, and unlike many "intellectuals" of the left, he's not a prick. And it's ok being a nobody, I guess we are all nobodies here.

[@roxmattern60]

This man has so much wisdom. I was shocked when I found out he was in his 90s

[@denisek292]

It’s sad so many deny wisdom of the elderly. They’ve lived life, experienced historical events, and reflect on mistakes and victories they’ve thouhout their lives. Sowell’s wisdom is extraordinary, though.

[@TomSnyder-gx5ru]

He's in his 90's?? I thought maybe he was in his 70's at the most!

[@hiphophyper]

"They have to predict the problems in ways that will allow them to play the role of rescuers." Spot on!

[@ntodd4110]

"They have to predict the problems in ways that will allow them to play the role of rescuers." Certainly that explains Sowell's position - AND his fandom.

[@hiphophyper]

@@ntodd4110Marxism is horrible cult.. 😂😂

[@ntodd4110]

Why do you say that?@@hiphophyper

[@chadtz]

Depict* Such a smart statement. Both sides do this and it’s so insulting. But it works.

[@rickylooez2388]

True, but they often create the problems, in order to implement their so called solutions. IE: Problem, reaction, solution.

[@tbonemc2118]

Trump is the best example of the saying "never judge a book by its cover" Against all the odds what he accomplished in his first term for the US and the world was amazing. Then his foreign policy was a work of art as he virtually single handedly had Putin's measure and pulled the rug out from under China exposing all sorts of problems with their system that are still falling apart today.

[@bman6502]

Tbone , seriously??? Tell me what amazing policies he created??? By the way, we’re still waiting for that amazing health care program he promised

[@WanderingExistence]

He stole TS/SCI national security documents... But for some reason this "patriotic" voter base- the group that says America First and always complains about border security- doesn't care about American national security. Sorry, I can't remember: did Trump declassify the documents with his mind or were they planted there by the FBI.... Because his legal team told us both. Lolololol 🇺🇸👍 ( *Key fact:* as referenced in PDFs that you can find on the Library of Congress website, presidents need to sign an executive order to declassify things. That's how a bureaucratic government, with documents archived across the country, knows what papers they can hand out and what they can't. So that's another lie). The cover of the Trump book was that of a self-centered reality star, who enjoys firing people, and lied creating a fraud college to scam people out of a legitimate education.... And that's exactly the type of book we got, lololol 🤡🤡

[@HerMajesty1]

​@@bman6502 He has not been in office for two years and had to fight all of the lies that were trumped up against him and 2 failed impeachment attempts. I am not a fan of the big pharma salesman but facts are facts. He did more for not just the US but for the world than any other president in modern history. He was in the way of the globalists. Now we are where we are.

[@theBear89451]

@@bman6502 A wealth transfer from consumers and farmers to manufacturing robots.

[@godzilla2k26]

@@bman6502 Right to try.

[@toniturner3478]

Thomas Sowell is one of the most brilliant men on the planet in reference to economics and politics. I have utmost respect and admiration for this man.

[@bp4187]

Sorry but he is an abject failure re: economics. His theories are poor adaptations of Friedman and Hegel. Their ideas failed too.

[@SeriousPOV]

Pleaseeeeeeee...N

[@stanich054]

​@@bp4187 azzwipe...

[@GymlordzReloaded]

@@bp4187 white people love to praise black people only when they are speaking out against other black people.

[@bajanking43]

​@@bp4187 Totally agree I'm no economist by schooling but I worked for Merrill Lynch 14 years 12 as an auditor and S.E.C member. I started at Merrill in 1986 when Reagan was president

[@fragranthills]

Thanks!

[@MrSmith-ic6zd]

Thomas Sowell is an absolute national treasure. It baffles me how he is not more widely known.

[@jillhetherington6040]

well judging by the numbers that voted for Bydum, i think we have a country full of very stupid people.

[@leiatyndall8648]

He defies the Narrative. But that's a given.

[@dragons_red]

People don't like the truth, it comes with too much responsibility. They want the fake version that lets them live as unencumbered as possible.

[@kimobrien.]

@@dragons_red Sowell is violating his own neoliberalism which says using tariffs to protect national industries is wrong.

[@nh1776]

@@kimobrien. That pfp makes it hard to take you seriously

[@gabrielenriquemartinez]

"As with so many groups around the world, the leaders of groups that are lagging are often themselves one of the biggest handicaps for those groups." Just WOW!!!

[@tabo01]

The left behinds conned by MAGA got left further behind when the job growth went to blue areas, and suffered more from his dumb trade war.

[@rafapazos06]

Thomas Sowell has all that confidence and bravery so many others out there lack. That is why he can quickly and soundly confirm the data is right. No hidden agenda, simply facts and proper research. This man work should be mandatory in highschoola all over the world.

[@coryjacobs7855]

When you can humbly say that you were wrong and admit it with such grace, then you become full of Knowledge that eclipses one's Egotism (no small feat)... I applaud you sir! The world needs more people like you!

[@meliciousgoremay]

That’s called wisdom. Applied knowledge.

[@robertopics]

If you're a Republican and take back converging you said about a Republican and you take it back it's more like aligning with everybody else on the party.

[@meliciousgoremay]

@@robertopics Nah… the mainstream republicans are all Never Trumpers. And useless.

[@357Amun]

He said he was wrong?? I heard him say the man is less mature as a 70 year old than he was in his 30s. Then asked why we think he would mature??

[@gmw3083]

@@357Amun yeah the video title doesn't make sense, and maybe the whole premise doesn't either. Not many seem to be noticing.

[@toonswap8511]

I'm Canadian and if this man were 20 years younger and running for president I would become American just to vote for him. What a shining gem of a person.

[@kenjo3045]

Sure, if you like a criminal as your leader.

[@republica843]

@@kenjo3045 I think he's talking about Sowell. You think Trump's a criminal, how about those motherfuckers from the democrat party? Keep drinking the kool aid. How does Specoli make over a $100 million as a politician? Spare us the hypocrisy. Don't forget the big guy and crack head.

[@beaumcguire409]

@@kenjo3045 He’s talking about Sowell. Do you think he is a criminal or did you not understand what he was talking about?

[@richardgadoury8452]

@@kenjo3045 At least with a criminal you know who you who you are dealing with...

[@kenjo3045]

@@beaumcguire409I respect Thomas Sowell if that is who you are referring to. Trump violated the espionage act and should be put away.

[@hk8870]

It’s difficult for a man to admit he’s wrong, and especially hard when that man has the reputation for being extremely intelligent and insightful.

[@Facts-Over-Feelings]

THIS GOOFBALL IS LOVED BY RACIST EUROPEAN AMERICANS.. THIS GUY IS NOTHING BUT A RACE HUSTLING GOOFBALL SELLOUT ON AN ISLAND ON HIS OWN. BLACKS DONT WANT HIM AND RACIST WHITES WILL KEEP HIM AROUND LIKE A TOOL TIL THERE DONE THEN TOSS IT.. LOL THIS REJECT WILL NEVER DEBATE TARIQ NASHEED OR ANY OTHER FOUNDATIONAL BLACK AMERICAN WITH A DEEP UNDERSTANDING OF THE DEMONIC GLOBAL WHITE SUPREMACY.. 2

[@357Amun]

The only thing he said he was wrong about, was that Trump was actually grown up at age 35. He previously said Trump NEVER grew up. He was right about him being impeached.

[@mobydick3895]

@@357Amun And to add insult to injury, Jordan peterson has said that Trump is not a psychopath! (to answer those loaded questions!)

[@patriciacox7528]

He didn't know Trump he was going by what somebody else said he knew Hillary because her husband had been in office and he knew she was bad so he wasn't really too wrong

[@marcusonesimus3400]

Well, a person of insight and intelligence is exactly the sort of person who should be expected to amend his views as he receives better information. Believe it or not, this may happen more than once in a lifetime. This video is quite dated. If Sowell hasn't changed his mind yet again I would be disappointed, because Trump drove out his competent advisers to end his reign ignominiously. May God-fearing Republicans, such as remain within that party, have the courage to ditch this corrupt wannabe dictator, who never reached maturity, not even in his thirties. For a child needs discipline, not millions of dollars deposited in his name.

[@jasonblizzard9635]

Sowell nails it when he exposes these so called political advocate groups who feign moral concern for their own, but really need their own people doing 'badly' so they can play rescuer and enrich themselves.

[@denisek292]

Money and power is their ultimate goal, so they lie to the masses and professional victims.

[@MVMullins]

Prior to the election, my wife and I were pondering Trump. We both felt he was an unknown quantity and both of us were tired of voting for the lesser of two evils. Backing poor candidates like McCain and Romney left us little confidence in the GOP's ability to pick a good nominee. We both decided to take a chance and back him. Neither of us regretted that decision. He was a far better president than we ever dreamed. I honestly believe the non stop attacks on him by the FBI, DOJ, media, etc... directly correspond to the threat the deep state and the left see in him.

[@justthefactsmam9]

Exactly the same reason I voted for him.

[@certifiedlb3451]

I wonder what sold you on Trump, he was a pretty bad president even by his own campaign standards.

[@Shalmaneser1]

DJT did what he could despite having almost all of the power structures aligned against him. It's astonishing, how much he was able to accomplish under the circumstances, really. There are groups/individuals with enough assets to have simply assassinated him. At that level of money, one can remove (prevent them from existing, actually) one's fingerprints from any criminal act. Now a days they simply find true believers who have leadership skills, set them up in a building and settle a few million dollars on their heads: "go forth my little ones."

[@MVMullins]

@@certifiedlb3451 We must have been paying attention to two different people. I'm recalling the Trump that gave us record unemployment, the most robust economy in US history, a fairly secure border, energy independence and four years of relative peace. Not to be confused with the "Big Guy", who has given us the polar opposite of all that. Of course to be fair, Biden isn't really funning anything. The disaster we're witnessing now is Obama 3,0.

[@barndog3103]

The first time I was able to vote, I had to make a similar choice between Obama and McCain. Thank God for Rush Limbaugh other wise I would have never heard of Thomas Sowell. Andrew Tate is now the most dangerous man in the world, right there with Limbaugh and Sowell, all be it a different approach take the time to listen. Tate is the truth!

[@WashingtonDC99]

Thomas Sowell is an American treasure and he doesn't get all the credit he deserves. I am an immigrant woman ♀️👠 who has been living in the United States of America and I do believe and, I am living the American dream which is still possible with hard working, self control, self responsibility, self accountability. God bless Thomas Sowell and all of those who speak / preach the RAW UNFILTERED TRUTH. 🙏👌👍💪💪💪❤️❤️❤️😇

[@nigel900]

Only to conservatives and people of principle.

[@redbrown7355]

Marjorie Thomas it's people like you that continue to make our Country great!! God bless you sister!!

[@zaphodbebop105]

Nah, he’s both worthless and useless.

[@shantishanti1949]

not on this 3 minute video he is not a treasure in retrospect is he... Trump over Biden any day.

[@Hayesaxib]

We’re you a legal immigrant or did you get here by any means possible to live the American dream?

[@jamesbryson575]

Dr. Thomas Sowell is a national treasure...he deserves the Medal of Freedom while we still have him.

[@brentoutashape9141]

I Second the motion.

[@taxdaddyclt]

Here here!

[@luisvazquez7015]

He’s simply put the best!

[@bp1359]

Well, don't expect Biden to tap him for that...how he feels about people of colour who play in a different jersey are too well documented? If Sowell was a lesbian, maybe he'd have a shot with whoever controls Biden...but with Biden himself, Thomas is just a low black conservative

[@bp1359]

@markus belzer You're religious?

[@walawala147]

Holy crap. Thomas Sowell just casually talks and the words could be passages from a profound and important book.

[@vliealonso]

Says a lot when a channel of this caliber doesn’t disable comments and isn’t afraid of discussions. Many channels from “intellectuals” disable them and we know why. Thank you to this legend for keeping it real. May he be around for many years to come with his much needed lucidity in these challenging times 🙏✨

[@marcusonesimus3400]

For whose benefit are you genuflecting? If you must offer praise, why not praise the Lord, since He is Giver of all good things? To worship the creature rather than the Creator is a fundamental aspect of sinful human rebellion. People prefer to worship what is visible and concrete, for that does not require the exercise of faith, only of misguided affections. I don't know whether T.S. is a Christian, but if he were, he would be guaranteed eternal life in Christ. Therefore it would not matter much how long he lives on this earth. What are a few years compared with eternity?

[@vliealonso]

@@marcusonesimus3400 I see your point. Thank God for Sowell, certainly. I suppose in the eyes of the eternal it does not matter, for he will be around physically as long as his mission is accomplished in this phase of existence. Thank you (or God) for your reply.

[@marcusonesimus3400]

@@vliealonso Glad to know of your faith as well.

[@surfersilver6610]

@@marcusonesimus3400 How do you know if the OP hasn't praised the Lord in private? He's not 'worshipping' TS. If you don't know the difference between normal human praise and worship you need reeducation. It says in the Bible if you do good works men will praise you and validate your good works, no need for self boasting. You don't get it do you? You think saying "I'm a Christian" makes you right with 'God'? Go re-read your Bible. God had the BIGGEST beef with his own people throughout, they even killed his son. It wasn't the Romans, they only followed the Jews decree/choice. You are a fake 'religous' Christian going around spouting words with no discernment or righteousness, just piety. Those who walk in TRUTH are followers of Christ, not those who profess yet walk in wickedness. The Roman Centurion (with no Jewish upbringing) had more faith than any Israelite in the land, according to Jesus himself. Chew on that. The good Samaritan story showed the non-Jew Foreigner to be more righteous and of Godly character, than the 'Holy man' who walked past. Chew on that. "A Jew is a Jew inwardly." Choke on that. So TS seeking and dealing in TRUTH is a Christian, no need to attend a building or profess anything. I see 'Christian' posts similar to yours all throughout YT and you think you're going to win people over with several negative, judgemental statements? It takes time, physical interaction and real life examples for someone to truly come to Christ. Few will read 2-3 lines and go "OMG I need to change!". Maybe persons previously dipped in scripture, but the unknowing and novices most likely not. I used to be a Zealot till I realized the foolishness I was following taught by religion, not God.

[@whiterabit09]

If an 'intellectual' channel disables comments, it should be unsubscribed and ignored.

[@dave9118]

He is a true living legend. His books should be required reading in schools. He always puts facts above narratives, and his conclusions are always extremely well-researched. Thomas Sowell is a rare combination of brilliance and bravery.

[@danielbennion80]

It proves that an individual can gain more knowledge by studying the minds and intelligence of wise people than going to college.

[@JeffMTX]

But they will be banned instead.

[@alwillk]

As a Reagan era economist, Sowell is a black face on the conservative message of trickle down economics, corporatism and low taxes for the rich. He also blames single parent black families for their demise. He has no solutions, just another boomer living in the past.

[@alreadybanned-pe6se]

You need children who 1 have a decent reading skill and 2 preferably aren't educated in a communist indoctrination centre aka "public school"

[@DAWN001]

Choose a college or professors whose missions are seeking understanding of the world, not the ones whose missions are changing the world according to their visions.

[@c.galindo9639]

It’s very nice to see Thomas Sowell laugh so heartily. He gets a real kick out of certain situations and it says a lot about his character when he intakes all of what he is presented with

[@JoeKnows44]

Does he have dementia?

[@c.galindo9639]

@@JoeKnows44 finding amusement isn’t a sign of dementia but you clearly made an attempt to discredit someone who is beyond your own intellectual knowledge

[@katherinetherese2736]

Dear Dr. Mr. Sowell I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the dedication, commitment, and respect for your fellow man in writing all your books, your videos, interviews, and most of your search for truth on how to be choose how to think, and find answers that make sense. I want to thank you for your writing style because it is easy to understand and it helps to have the ability to make complicated issues reasonable with evidence and examples that make sense. If you or your staff reads this: would you be able to write a reading list of books you recommend. I am an older American; love to read and I am excited . I will buy your books because I believe that I will keep referring to them as I do my Bible , and prayer books. Thank you for this huge gift. Best wishes, Katherine

[@rogue1537]

If you ever do get that list please share!! I so appreciate his pearls of wisdom! I wish he could life until he is 200! So I could still keep listening to him.

[@jeremykraenzlein5975]

The way I have phrased the same point before with a question: Suppose hypothetically that all of the disparities between blacks and whites were erased, and full equality of both opportunity and outcome were achieved. Which political party would benefit from that? From that you can deduce which party really wants this to happen, and which party will find ways to sabotage it.

[@FactsOverFeelings123]

It is impossible to have both equality of opportunity and equality of outcome. The only way to achieve equality of outcome is to squelch equality of opportunity. Conversely, if true equality of opportunity exists, equality of outcome will cease. If you were to erase the portion of your statement including equality of outcome, I would agree 100% with your statement.

[@markiskool]

Amen. Never heard it put that way but it makes perfect sense.

[@jeremykraenzlein5975]

@@FactsOverFeelings123 I agree that having equality of both opportunity and outcome at the same time is impossible. My question was "hypothetically", if we achieved both... I have seen many questions which prompt people to consider the implications of impossible hypotheticals. There are still things to be learned by considering such questions.

[@rydplrs71]

If the inputs are the same why wouldn’t the outcomes have equal distributions? You really have to believe races are unequal in many to not expect equal results.

[@jeremykraenzlein5975]

@@rydplrs71 ...or you could believe that cultures are different. People having different aspirations, expectations, and habits will reach different endpoints even when starting from the same point.

[@humanearthling4661]

Thomas Sowell is brillient. I read his editorials throughout my young and middle ages. And he is not hesitant to change his mind on issues; which is the mark of genius. As one learns, it is inevitable that one's mind should be changed on certain issues due to the new information that presents. Only fools have bragging rights (they think) on never changing their mind...

[@leonaisamo2317]

Dr. Sowell and Dr. Carson are not just brilliant/wise but are very humble being. Thank you Jesus for blessing America/World with such men!

[@marcelbeck6865]

You are absolutely right, I have spent the last 2 years reading and watching or listening to audios of Mr. Sowell. He is a brilliant man and he expresses himself with the calm of someone who has the data, the facts and the sources at hand to back up each of his words either in history or economics ... and if his initial opinion is refuted by the data, or by new data, he has the intellectual honesty to modify his position towards the truth by not clinging to dogma

[@zaphodbebop105]

“Brillient” hahahaha

[@marcelbeck6865]

@Jeremy G HOOOOO Antifa know best ... What Sowell is a white supremacist? a secret member od KKK ? ... A sexist ? Ahhh get it Sowell works for RUSSIA

[@theBaron0530]

"...he is not hesitant to change his mind on issues..." The best example of his ability to do that is that he was a Marxist, intellectually, at least, through his undergraduate career, but when he first worked in the federal bureaucracy, he saw the numbers and saw that he was wrong. The ability to admit that you're wrong, without rancor, and to pick up and proceed, is the mark of maturity. And I think that's what many of the viewers replying to this and the other videos recognize instinctively, even if they don't express it. Dr. Sowell is a mature adult in a society of overgrown adolescents.

[@Xman-0124]

Side note. Dr. Sowell has the best laugh known to man. How can you possibly not be happy after hearing him laugh?

[@mchrysogelos7623]

he has a great laugh, but I don't get what he was laughing at, AT ALL!

[@gymshoe8862]

@@mchrysogelos7623 You are a hopeless liberal, no? Clarence Thomas has a famous resounding laugh--musical to the ear.

[@vjsuxujrix9245]

@@gymshoe8862 yeah, Clarence, is right up there. It's like Kawai Leonard

[@horustrismegistus1017]

Mutley has the greatest laugh known to man. So does the laughing Spaniard.

[@Kanoee64]

@@horustrismegistus1017 😅😂🤣 My wife sounds like Mutley 😅😂🤣

[@thebookwasbetter3650]

Absolute embarrassment that Democrats remained seated when he talked about minorities having the lowest unemployment rate in history.

[@ImWilson1]

Why Trump didn't accomplish it.

[@PaulMartin-n6m]

@@ImWilson1 You sure have never accomplished anything.

[@ImWilson1]

@@PaulMartin-n6m LOL That is very hurtful.

[@joymahiko]

Not only is TS knowledgeable, but he is humble enough to admit mistakes, and, is continually learning and growing as an individual.

[@kimobrien.]

He's been a mistake since he began his carreer. He was a globalist neoliberal for free trade and free markets.

[@OdintheGermanShepherd]

The results before, during, and now after…prove beyond doubt, that President Trump did an excellent job.

[@TheHalfheartedproduc]

Yeah. The guy who was impeached twice, never conceded defeat and organized an attempted insurrection, never released his taxes, hoarded classified documents, did deals with Saudi’s, lost more jobs than gained, gave more fraud money than ever before with no oversight PPP loans, exploded the deficit, may I continue?

[@davidfryer9218]

@@georgerichardson8575 Trump was greatest American presidents in since Lincoln! Trump 2024!

[@anniehopkins8470]

@@georgerichardson8575 ... Your comment is the quintessential hollow rhetoric... you didn't say anything. Give me ONE "grievous infraction"... not an accusation... an actual infraction... a policy that he implemented that actually damaged the nation... anything at all. Everything that you said actually applies to yourself. YOU are the one who can't acknowledge that you are wrong... YOU are the one who has an opinion... that you are entitled to... but can't back up with simple evidence. REALITY tells us that Trump was a perfectly acceptable President by every metric... aside from you "not liking him" Regarding the initial comment... "the facts don't tell a different story"... they tell the exact story that the commenter posted... and you saying retarded shit like... "the facts tell a different story"... doesn't become true simply because you said it... and you certainly can't back the statement up with anything close to tangible.

[@jpcolvin12]

@@georgerichardson8575 the only cruel thing I have seen is politicians not fulfilling their campaign promises. President Trump came through for everyone. Try being attacked by the leftist mob and not fight back- wake up!!

[@jimmyc974]

@@georgerichardson8575 You do not say exactly what facts tell a different story, are they secret's or just that they are in your own little world , show them to prove your not just another 🐑🐑🐑

[@kate2create738]

I too had my doubts of Trump at first, honestly didn’t take him as serious as I should have. But when he was the winner of that election, I decided to give him a chance to see how he would do, and gave him 100 days in the office to study whether he had what it took to be a leader or if this was just something to add to his list of criteria he wanted to put for his own legacy. By the first 100 days, I am honored to say he humbled my perspective about him and saw that he was taking his oath to serve our country with real determination that I have ever witnessed a president do. I do believe he has his blind spots like we all do and it has the potential to hurt both him and the country, but he made serious effort and the results showed how much he cared for the US. Despite what the establishment has attempted to defame him and his family’s legacy, he still delivered those punches on our behalf of those of us who were about to lose hope in our country. Thus, he earned my respect more than any politician who has sat in that room for decades making a career by just sitting in those damned seats, while our country wasted away. And that is what scares the establishment the most, their time of sitting is now ending.

[@tabo01]

You SHOULD HAVE figured it out when he tried to get Russia back in the G7.

[@TeaParty1776]

Conservatives are destroying the US to destroy Leftism.

[@garymills562]

Well said

[@sabejreid2072]

Given his background DJT didn't have to serve as POTUS, he only did it when he saw the Left and Right were wasting America and ruining our inheritance of Freedom and the Wealth we work for.

[@ericmalone3213]

Kate, you're off your bloody rocker. Trump wiped his arse with The Constitution, which he never read. How delusional can you be?

[@GruppeSechs]

The fact he openly belly-laughed at his own people stubbornly refusing to acknowledge the statistic shows what a true individual Sowell is. I keep almost talking about him in the past tense and have to remind myself this beast is still alive and kicking at 94.

[@tommyfu9271]

he's still sharp as hell at 94. it's incredible.

[@paulfournier6509]

As an independent voter, I don't care what party you are aligned with. A good president does what is good for the people who elected you and Trump was that president

[@miguelpasamano4995]

There's no such thing as a "good president". All presidents are bought and paid for by the synagogue before a single "vote" is cast.

[@WanderingExistence]

Was Trump doing what is good for the people when he set up a fraudulent college to scam uneducated people? Trump really cared about the people when he lied and he downplayed the severity to the public telling the country the pandemic would be gone by Easter 2020- but a month and a half prior he was telling Bob Woodrow in February that it's going to be a really big concern. Sure felt like he was doing what's best for the people by preemptively telling voters that if he loses the election that it's rigged, but if he wins it's fair 🤔 If you think someone that sets up a fraudulent college to scam money from less educated people is a "good representative", your either high or in on the grift.

[@JMObyx]

And none of the Democrats are good. Not Sinema, not Manchin, not Gabbard. Not. A. Single. One.

[@dunhillsupramk3]

@@JMObyx Trump was a Democrat before he was a republican.. you see the problem the Democrats had with him is that Trump kept on calling out their BS, that said even now thats hes on the Republican party hes also doing the same with the republicans and this is why most Americans and the world likes Trump..

[@marksherrill9337]

I held my nose and voted Trump because of his policy . I was pleasantly surprised .

[@williamjverhagen]

Thomas Sowell is a living legend and a great American gem. I can't believe that this man still walks among us. He is larger than life. May God bless him for all of his days.

[@Ricky_Evans1611]

What if he's not saved? Will God bless him?

[@somaliano99kingkonghimself75]

​@@far7rom I think you are not that smart butt it is okeee

[@somaliano99kingkonghimself75]

​@googlenazicompany5935not really it is you

[@patriciadickson2968]

The one thing I have noticed about every Trump hating Republican, they NEVER did any researched on him. That 30 year old video that Thomas Sowell said that Williams had recently sent him AFTER Trump had been in office for a year, I had watched as soon as Trump came down the escalators. This proves that no matter how intelligent a person is, they are capable of letting their biases and dislike of an individual cause them to lie on them. Trump has never changed. He has been saying the SAME things for over 30 years. There are several videos of him saying these things through the years.

[@ArthurTheLibraryDetective]

So True.🙏💖💞

[@credenza1]

Exactly. Trump has always been very serious about his political positions, and upturned his life in order to defend them. His theatricality is a device, which he uses to great effect. Corrupt politicians such as Biden, Obama and the Clintons can put on a facade of magisterial gravitas all they like. It doesn't undo the damage they have created - and continue to do so.

[@dorisaffissio1649]

@@ArthurTheLibraryDetective Why did anyone ever care what he said? I live around the corner and everyone always thought he was a clown, not a comedian, a clown!

[@bondpit8750]

@@dorisaffissio1649 “Why does anyone ever care what he said?” Because he was making things happen and getting things done at a time in New York when it was in the toilet and companies and investment was leaving the city. Remember the Grand Hyatt?, the Central Park ice rink, The Plaza Hotel? Since you “live around the corner” and essentially in the same environment, what have you done that is noteworthy in New You City to improve it? Those who can, do and those who can’t, criticize. You sound like a jealous, envious and petty person with a bad case of long TDS. Perhaps some introspective self reflection might be in order.

[@messedup5424]

Its unfortunate people have allowed others to do their thinking for them. Apparently its too much to so even the most miniscule level of research. Why looking anything up when Fox and CNN have the answers im looking for?

[@ButchBrown7]

Thomas Sowell speaks Truth It was great to hear him say Trump was actually mature in his 30s & his Administration was good. We definitely had lower gas prices, unemployment & paychecks with more money

[@JWForce1059]

That clip with the Black caucus really tells the whole story when it comes to the Woke and the Anointed - good things are only good when the right team (meaning, not the Right) accomplishes them, and the Anointed can use it to congratulate themselves. The substance of the good thing itself is of little to no consequence to them.

[@ArtStoneUS]

Perhaps they're making the point that black people shouldn't have to work!

[@albertfinney1328]

I read through many comments and was very pleased to see Thomas Sowell, a great man, is so very appreciated. Hats off to all, and of course, to Thomas Sowell.

[@allysondoerfler2435]

I was nervous about Trump; thought maybe it was name recognition that got him in. Not only was I surprised at his policies and his accomplishments (despite CONSTANT harassment), I now appreciate his humor and his forthrightness. Actually, when in civilized company I think he is quite charming.

[@mariavani8839]

Same here

[@timcarbone007]

Me too! He was supposed to be a winner! Yet he is a 1 term president and never have more people voted against a sitting president. So much for being a winner. I'm surprised

[@winnielai7455]

I watched quite a few of Trump's press briefings in their entirety when he was in office, including the controversial ones that was edited and taken out of context by MSM in order to mock him. I actually think he is a peace-loving man with a big heart. Trouble is he doesn't talk like a politician. Just look at how right he has been on so many things, including the threat of war in Ukraine, and the reliance of Europe, especially Germany, on Russian Oil and gas.

[@rhuttrho88]

Good for you all!🤷🏿‍♂️🙏🏿🇺🇲🙏🏿🇺🇲🙏🏿🇺🇲👌🏿👍🏿🤙🏿💪🏿✊🏿✌🏿😇😁😃😉

[@russellhogan2708]

He’s a malignant narcissist boor.

[@christiandavies7650]

We have that same 'leadership' issue here with supposed oppressed minorities here in Australia. They benefit from the supposed oppression so actually act counter to the goal of improving the lives of their people.

[@bullhorn2208]

Powerful thing he did. He set an example to everyone that it’s okay to be wrong as long as you make an effort to be right. Move on and move forward!

[@stevelopez372]

That’s right, don’t let pride stand in the way of truth. So-called intelligent people die on that hill all the time. Eternity is a long time to be wrong. lol.

[@gwho]

@@stevelopez372 liberalism (free speech, due process, tolerance, etc) and science are the best things humanity has produced.

[@brandoni241]

Did you listen to anything he said in the video? When did he admit he was wrong?

[@bullhorn2208]

@@brandoni241 watch the video again. after you read the title. i forgive you.

[@brandoni241]

@@bullhorn2208 you don't understand sarcasm, do you?

[@rishiramkissoon6976]

Thomas Sowell is miles above many "smart people" puppeted on TV. His breakdown of data with is very admirable. he doesnt go for the punchline he delves into bias. facts hurt

[@aprilgeneric8027]

tv people are not people, they are puppets paid for by financial leaders who wish the world to follow the direction they have planned. nothing in the media is free it costs millions to put things before viewers and readers and listeners, the puppets don't bite the hands that feed their failed acting careers, they merely play their part in the show. i have seen how they instigate emotion to feigned outrage at all costs to feigned highest hopes and touting best expectations. it's all part of the tactic to enrage a population when something does not go the way of the paying sponsors of the show.

[@Shinyred-921]

President Trump had the same values and concerns for America in his thirties as he has now. I watched a clip from when he did a interview with Barbara Walters in maybe mid 1980’s and he was so right about how this country would go forward in the future. Very wise and a deep love for this country. I have not seen that commitment in any president in my lifetime. He truly cares for America and his leadership was always for the greatness of America and it’s people.

[@tabo01]

MAGA was and is a backwards looking con.

[@pamblackley2771]

That is absolutely true! He loves his country and he’s not a politician

[@bloodsheder99]

No he didn't. He cared only for himself.

[@tabo01]

@@pamblackley2771 Yeah, the EIGHT YEARS of deferments during the viet nam war says love of country

[@susieque176]

@@bloodsheder99 Waaaaaa, Waaaaaaaa, Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

[@candaceroberts3238]

He may seem less grown up but how many people have had the pressure of being president and have had the hate, pressure and vicious attacks as Trump. So he has big snits and acts out. It’s a release valve that he needs and I can’t blame him.

[@davidwholly5209]

I can't say that my logic was much different than Mr. Sowell's when it came to picking who to vote for. When he first ran, the only reason I finally decided to vote for him was because I knew that he wouldn't receive the protection from criticism and the media as Hillary Clinton would have. In other words, the media hated him, and I hated the media. Therefore, he was the only choice for me.

[@joe9028]

No you didn’t! First off you can’t think that far ahead. Second, you’re not a psychic. Third, the media hated him because he was a lying president, talked like a teen girl (with twitter to boot), had zero thoughts of his own, makes fun of people because there is no substance to the man.

[@shinigamimiroku3723]

Well, he was right about Trump being uncontrollable... that's why the WEF had to work so hard to get him OUT of office, and why they're working hard to keep him from getting back in even now. ☕️

[@garyphisher7375]

They even went as far as installing a pea-doh-file with Dementia, as President.

[@jayturner3397]

Exactly 🇬🇧 💯

[@HostileTakeover555]

That’s laughable. Trump is soooo easy to manipulate. That’s part of the problem with him being in office. They would prefer him - why do you think he didn’t complete or went back on many of his original promises??

[@Mr.green1197]

Question what is the WEF? I'am not an American

[@guyfawkes4954]

@@Mr.green1197 World Economic Forum. They're the biggest threat to humanity right now.

[@GetMeThere1]

There're an enormous number of things one can criticize about Trump. But the fact that he did well in supporting healthy economic principles and was directly against illegal immigration and against the imperialistic tendencies of the US shows that his ACTIONS -- as opposed to his personality -- were praiseworthy...and well in line with the core interests of most voters. Above all, he made AWESOME supreme court nomination which will serve all of us VERY WELL for long after he himself is gone from the scene.

[@harold1733]

I think Mitch McConnell was pulling the strings with the SC nominationS. Yes, it was Trump exercising his duties, but Mitch did all the planning.

[@elgatofelix8917]

Trump was NOT against illegal immigration as he would have you believe and his track track record proves it.

[@camerondye6108]

What healthy economic principles did he follow? Tariffs, tax cuts for the wealthy elite, and exploding the deficit?

[@GetMeThere1]

@@camerondye6108 Um...the deficit and taxes are the responsibility of congress. Tariffs are..."complicated." In some cases they are (unavoidably) tit-for-tat. In others they are meant to support areas of US business -- which can sometimes be necessary for complicated reasons. His policies helped greatly to reduce energy costs, and were generally pro-business (and anti-tax). Joe Biden has also sometimes acted in a pro-business manner during his career -- but that was only when those businesses first (or afterwards) PAID HIM to act in their favor. That's different, lol.

[@reginaford8575]

True!!!

[@oldschooljack3479]

"How many people are more mature in their mid 30's than when they're 70?" As someone who is nearing 50... I can tell you that I am tired of rules, responsibility, making sure all T's are crossed and I's dotted... You do reach a point where responsibility is an overbearing burden and you relax a bit. You let your grandkids have candy. You buy the impractical sports car that you wouldn't have dreamed of buying when you had kids to feed and bills to pay... The phrase, "Once a man, twice a child" has some validity.

[@hallelujah4296]

🌞👍id like to vote for mr. sowells wisdom and his common sense. God bless you sir🛐

[@mrrey8937]

He is a national treasure

[@hallelujah4296]

@@mrrey8937 hi mr rey, i never knew of him till recently but i just know from listening to him he is legit and i listen when he speaks🌞👍not many left in the world like him imo so you are right ,he is a treasure 4sure. God bless him and you n yours🌞👍🛐

[@wherenextcolumbus666]

I would like to know what Thomas sowell has to say about Donald Trump now that he served an entire term and left office.

[@elgatofelix8917]

Hopefully he would call Trump out for becoming a mouthpiece for Big Pharma's vaxx-nation agenda, doing nothing whatsoever to end lockdowns, and promoting Affirmative Action policies so fervently that it made the DNC jealous.

[@gymshoe8862]

That would be interesting. I will happily vote for DJT for the third time!

[@ericanderson7346]

Sowell did say he wondered if Trump was going to listen to his Cabinet members despite the fact that he said he “knew more than the generals did.” Given the amount of turnover in administration, we have our answer.

[@nyobunknown6983]

@@gymshoe8862 Anybody that would vote for Trump must hate Democracy and the USA.

[@piesho]

@@gymshoe8862 Yeah, third time's a charm.

[@FireinTheBowl]

I wish Thomas Sowell would go on Joe Rogan. He's 92 and I don't know his present cognitive state, but he is ( imo) the greatest mind of the last 100 years

[@kmerriweather1]

That would be dope

[@koshea44]

It’s still gotta be better than Brandon’s, who’s a decade younger than him.

[@Fantasyremix]

To expose Sowell to a wider audience, yes. But it would be such a trainwreck too 😅

[@george.a7364]

His cognitive state? Clearly better than Joe Biden.

[@surfersilver6610]

@@george.a7364 when asked about his cognitive state Biden made an angry face then yelled "Delaware man!".

[@barbarawarden6017]

I am amazed that more people don’t at least listen to this man. One of the Greatest minds this century.

[@trentp151]

"The question is, are they (the people around Trump) going to help him?" The answer to that is no. He exposed the corruption in both parties to a degree that both sides hated him because he threatened their racket.

[@lightningdriver81]

I believe you are exactly right on that issue.

[@souflikar6702]

Spot on and well said.

[@cdog9559]

that's why they hate him so much and the movement.

[@MarsGundam]

And we should thank Trump for that.

[@alimi-yaoadam1667]

I was introduced to this man in university and I read a couple of his books. He is just wonderful.

[@RickyJr46]

Imagine if Thomas Sowell's wisdom were sought instead of Henry Kissinger's.

[@denisek292]

Isn’t that the truth. Kissinger was evil and self-serving.

[@philmuskett265]

Listen to this man before it's too late.

[@pommiebears]

Trump was good for EVERYONE in the free world. I’m not American, but we all want him back, because he ran the country like a good businessman should. Many of us in England, Britain as a whole, Australia….we all want him back. His trade deals were incredibly important and were great for all.

[@certifiedlb3451]

I’d say he was pretty bad in general for democracy and the rest of the free world more broadly.

[@melissadeloach8503]

@@certifiedlb3451 That's because you're weird.

[@certifiedlb3451]

@@melissadeloach8503 You and Trump are both weird

[@melissadeloach8503]

@@certifiedlb3451 LOL 😂 in a good way.

[@certifiedlb3451]

@@melissadeloach8503 Well possibly you are in a good way, him not so much. At least not in a way that should make people trust him as the leader of a nation 😂

[@Tengu125]

I went from anti-Trump to unsure over the course of his presidency, and from there to pro-Trump less than half a year into Biden's presidency. It began after I stopped listening only to the left like I had been taught to, around the time I found Sowell himself actually, and now here I am. My political awakening with Sowell is what opened me up to at least listen to what the other positions had to say, to listen to righ wing and centrist views, and eventually culminating in me becoming pro-Trump.

[@nestahale8510]

I wish you could talk to my daughter 😂

[@ejtattersall156]

Sounds more like you are just flakey.

[@alwillk]

Sowell is a Reagan era economist still try to pass off trickle down economics, low taxes for the rich and corporatism to black people.

[@patferry4128]

I started at unsure but def not voting for Hillary. Its all very obvious now.

[@ejtattersall156]

@@patferry4128 Trump refused to do the job. Whining on twitter is not the job. I like how Biden was proud of how he didn't have much of a following on twitter. I like how I don't have to hear his name every five seconds. Trump is a loser for a reason. America said NO MORE

[@blue-fj9ky]

A gentle laugh coming from a true appreciation of life as it is. I love Thomas Sowell let him live to 115! And may policy makers draw on his wisdom.

[@bob5991]

I don't think President Trump has become less mature. I'm old, too (not as old as Trump, though), and as you get older you realize you just don't have enough time left for people's bullshit so you speak your mind more freely. That said, I have great respect for Thomas Sowell. He has 9 decades of wisdom coupled with a sharp mind.

[@queenbee3647]

Agree about not caring what others think as you age. People today cant take raw unvarnished truth. They want lies wrapped up in cotton.

[@pinetree2473]

I think Trump at 70 had likely found that ability to laugh at himself and look upon situations a bit more humorously than he was able to in his thirties.

[@mchrysogelos7623]

which is - oddly - more "mature" - what Mr Sowell was saying was OPPOSITE to that!

[@ArtStoneUS]

The most obvious proof of that was when he participated in a professional wrestling match. I can't imagine Hillary Clinton ever participating in a mud wrestling match or a dwarf toss

[@pinetree2473]

@@mchrysogelos7623 Well, to be fair, Mr.Sowell didn't describe what he based that comment on.

[@JK-br1mu]

Hmmm, I see you weakly changed acting like a 4 year old into "an ability to laugh at himself", which he obviously does not have...........he's the most thin-skinned person we've ever seen in public life.

[@alandab]

@@JK-br1mu You must either be insane, or a flaming Liberal too blinded by your fire to see what's going on around you.

[@darksoul9475]

Very few people have had such a deep, detailed, factual worldview of societal politics and culture. Always finding and stating solid truths no matter who it upset. Such an incredible mind, It is a crime that he gets far less respect than he deserves. He should be included at/near the top of any list of great thinkers. I would like to shake his hand and say thank you.

[@alwillk]

The guy is still preaching trickle down economics, corporatism and low taxes for the rich 35 years after Reagan left. Black people still aren’t buying it. What more antiquated incite could he possibly have?

[@outdoormaniac9951]

Thomas Sowell is an American national treasure. God bless him!

[@joculver71]

I remember Walter Williams standing in for Rush maybe mid 90s never heard him before and did not hear him again until many years later .He was on fire !!!!!!!!!!!!!!loved his passion for our country !best guest host on Rush, s show ever by far!!!!!!

[@MaxPlayne87]

I am always amazed by how casually Thomas Sowell can summarize effectively an entire universe of ideas in a few clear sentences.

[@JoeKnows44]

I am amazed that you think he does that.

[@SuperKripke]

I am amazed that he laughs at his own unfunny headline as if someone else made a hilarious joke.

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

@@JoeKnows44 I'm amazed you have the opposable thumbs necessary to hold an i-phone.

[@JoeKnows44]

@@moralityisnotsubjective5, everyone who likes Sowell hates academics (except him), hates when people think they are experts in a field they aren't (except him) and dismisses the worldview of African-Americans (except him) We see you.

[@moralityisnotsubjective5]

@@JoeKnows44 That's quite an assumption you've made there. Unlike you I don't see any group of people as a monolith. I see people as individuals making their own choices in life for better or worse. And that is as it should be. Too many get caught up in group think and being told what to do by those with an agenda of control. Free your mind from such things and see the world from your own view rather than one those who control the system would have you see. It's not about right vs left ( I don't subscribe to either), white vs black ( I have both and more in me), male vs female, this religion vs that one or straight vs gay. No, it's only about good vs evil and that is determined by all of the choices great and small we make every single day of our lives. I stand with all people of good will against those who seek to manipulate us. How about you?

[@nemo227]

I can explain it all in much simpler terms. When people don't like a person's personality they will often ignore or deny any good thing done by the disliked person. If Trump or any disliked person cured cancer today the 10:00 PM news would be filled with stories saying he (or she) did it for the money or they'll claim that he (or she) didn't actually do it or make any significant contribution.

[@edwinmontalvo2283]

This man is such a Blessing to humanity.

[@robertgregory6693]

He’s a good Boy., that’s why he’s such a blessing , massa loves a good Boy!

[@danjones6702]

im going to miss this guy whenever he passes. wont ever be another thomas sowell

[@evanvarns4785]

Absolutely; I thought the same thing when Walter Williams passed away.

[@danjones6702]

@@evanvarns4785 same

[@Vic2point0]

Glad to see I'm in good company. I, too, didn't like Trump at first and made that public. But in seeing all the great things he did with his time in office, I changed my mind and voted for him in 2020.

[@starababa1985]

He has a remarkable talent for finding and surrounding himself with highly capable people, including some brilliant women. Not a quality you'll find in a true egotist. They don't like to share any part of the spotlight. A lot of folks were, and still are, fooled by the mask. Watch him closely when he interacts with people one on one with no audience. That's when you'll see it slip.

[@bhough410]

What were some of the great things he did?

[@Vic2point0]

@@bhough410 Well naturally everyone will give different answers there. For me it was his deregulation of the market, brokering peace treaties in the Middle East, that sort of thing. And how he did all this without even accepting a paycheck.

[@joemalone6923]

Same here

[@iamhungey12345]

@@Vic2point0 Plus the economy was better under him before the beervirus hits along with "mostly peaceful protests" that trashed countless cities.

[@ashleynicole9423]

_“The leaders of groups that are lagging, are often themselves, one of the biggest handicaps of those groups.”_ -T. Sowell

[@mlester3001]

Trump called out the Germans for allowing dependency on Russian gas when the Germans themselves could not see it. My respect for the judgement of Donald Trump has grown the more I learn about his legacy.

[@Bella65]

And they laughed at him....

[@gooble69]

2:30 "The leaders of groups that are lagging are often themselves one of the biggest handicaps of those groups, because they have to depict the problem in ways that will allow themselves to play the role of Rescuers. And so there will be no talk of how you can do this or that for yourself, they'll be talking of what the government can deliver for you, and usually that's a lot of words and things that have bad effects." Sowell truly is a giant among men.

[@RickyJr46]

Superb quote.

[@TVBUSTNOW]

Absolutely. With ease he slams truth on us

[@kalburgy2114]

I was reading your comment just as he started saying it.

[@TT-uy5el]

@@dappercanuck1852 what are those 9 words?

[@jimmartin181]

Thanks for capturing that quote for us.

[@greyone40]

If you look at some old interviews of Trump when he was younger, he shows that he is thoughtful and understands issues. Look at any old footage of Biden and you see one of the dimmest wits around.

[@jamesbranham2217]

Awe cmon man.. he had three degrees ok he lost a couple of them.. he finished in the top of his class.. well if 76th out of 85 is near the top ok.. he got a full ride to college.. ok 3 wheels fell off so it was partial.. he was raised Puerto Rican in a black church.. by jewish people.. cmon man.. lol.. sorry had to do it

[@soundsgood9766]

all the intellectual snobs were wrong. no surprise here

[@themonsterunderyourbed9408]

Trump might have seemed like a businessman out for his own interests at first, but I truly believe he had a change of heart and genuinely cares for his country and people. We'd be lucky to have a leader like him in Canada.

[@gooble69]

"Trump might have seemed like a businessman out for his own interests at first" Actually he never was, that was simply the media portrayal of him which many people, myself included got sucked into. If you go watch interviews with him from throughout the 80's and 90's he has always had a consistent message about the problems in America and how to fix them. When he took office he went about delivering on his promises. Strong economy, lowered the cost of living, lowest unemployment, No new wars started and suppressed both North Korea and Russia while in office. His record is outstanding, but some people prefer being in the toilet to reading mean tweets so here we are...

[@guyincognito1406]

He already was insanely rich… I don’t see where the ‘change of heart’ comes in. Dude is/was interested in his legacy, and general supply side economics… which when applied are a net benefit to everyone. But it’s hard to summarize things that draw from many lanes of expertise and experience. Like how lower tax percent generates more tax revenue where more taxable commerce takes place because of the lower rate…Few even understand capex because socialists trained the last generations.

[@jarberwoks8399]

@@gooble69 I was going to say something similar. Thanks for typing that out. I wasnt thinking Trump was doing anything but get his face out into the public more. I went back, listened and then listened to him at that current time. He grew on me as someone who could at the very least, shed light into our corrupt government.

[@zeeman3684]

No change of heart. As an American and as a successful businessman with beautiful successful and patriotic children, he ALWAYS cared about his country. Why did anyone ever think otherwise and what were their reasons? Could "fickle(ness) perhaps be the reason?

[@mchrysogelos7623]

@@gooble69 Yes, I have heard of him doing things for people who were down and out - even when he was a lot younger, when the country thought of him as a 'jet-setting playboy'. And he has shown that he still has that heart of compassion for those in need. I love your answer!!

[@benjaminjeffery6873]

Truly truly fortunate to have Thomas Sowells works that are so accessibly written for the layman, and as deep for the specialist. Very happy to see his name gain Exponential traction in our culture in the past several years.

[@RTMcFly-ni4qy]

Nah, he's still a snake oil salesman like he was in his 30s. He can barely construct sentences, but he he has charisma. He pounces on populist talking points, and is successful in reaching people because he is a brand. And yall eat it up.

[@sandragreen9560]

​@@RTMcFly-ni4qy Dumb and dumber...

[@cbisme6414]

Yes, Benjamin, and about time👍

[@justaskmeiknow5584]

Sowell's example of "how many people are more grown up at 30 then at 70" Prime example of how far politics have fallen into the abyss

[@kennethward4985]

If he was hard pressed to choose between Hillary and Trump, then he is just not a smart man, nor a conservative.

[@chrismetzinger4490]

@@kennethward4985 are you saying conservatives have no sense of freedom? I voted for Trump the first time, fool me once shame on him... or are you assuming something else. The Democrats know its not Trumps deal, its BS. The Government does owe what its paid to do, talk out of both sides if you want its still called hypocrisy. Might be you dont understand what Conservative means, dont worry many do not today.

[@kennethward4985]

@@chrismetzinger4490 President Trump is the most conservative we have ever had. You sound like a Romney fanboy.

[@surlyogre1476]

@@kennethward4985 But, He was right... the democrats impeached DJT _twice_ (unsuccessfully both times) it was so _easy_ .

[@kennethward4985]

I think you read my post wrong, I am 100% with President Trump.

[@user-vj9qz3br6l]

I would love to be a fly on the wall hearing Thomas Sowell and Judge Joe Brown have a conversation.

[@pertnear3372]

This is great! Sowell reversed his ideas on Trump. I reversed my thinking on Sowell quite some time ago, when he renounced Marxism. Welcome to all of us who are paying attention to words & ideas.

[@JaySin801]

I learn something from Thomas Sowell every time I watch him.

[@MarkLewis...]

??? Sowell is the man interviewed in the video... Howell is the man on Gilligan's Island.

[@hariman7727]

The older you get the less you give a crap about things that you start to view as unimportant. Political correctness is one of the things that many people start to lose as they get older, because they start to understand that political correctness is just a tool to beat them into submission.

[@burtingtune]

They would rather the group they supposedly represent fail on their terms than that they succeed on someone else's.

[@nickcellini5609]

When I first started having kids I made a reading list for them. Yes an actual piece of paper with words written on it in ink. I also had this list saved on my computer. When they were old enough, I showed them where I kept the paper list and where to find it on my computer. I also verbally and in writing told them to start the reading list as early as age 12, but if they had trouble understanding a book to put it down and try that one again when they got a little older. The list was books and authors I wanted them to read in the case that I died early. Thomas Sowell was at the top of that list. Obviously I haven't died and my kids have read some of those books and will continue to read books from my list.

[@IndiBex86]

That's such a wonderful thing to pass down to your kids!!

[@dansmodacct]

Excellent!

[@21stCenturyDub]

That's a really great idea. I'd be curious to read it myself.

[@lydiamalone1859]

Brilliant! One of the books on my list for my kids was Whitaker Chambers,. Witness. There isn't a better written book that is so engrossing and still teaches the lessons of History when it came to the Communist infiltration in our government in the 1920s and 30s.

[@sabejreid2072]

Great stuff Nick

[@donnalee2310]

Surprisingly this is the first time I have ever seen Thomas Sowell but will watch more of him. I absolutely love his laugh!

[@ronwatson4135]

I read a lot and Mr. Sowell and a gentleman named Walter Williams ( Deceased ) is two of the Best when it comes to telling the truth about the Civil War.

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

A brilliant man. I think you’ll continue to value his perspectives.

[@belisariussmith9095]

You're in for a real treat. Whether its the books he's written or the interviews he's taken. Its only a shame there isn't even more to enjoy.