An Old Friend on T.V.
This is not a politic/economic/faith blog, and though I neither apologize nor shy from my minarchist convictions and Biblical worldview, that is generally not what donsbarn.com is about. That said, I was delighted to hear from my long-time friend economist Dr. Walter Williams that he was featured in a lengthy one-on-one interview on television recently (we do not have our television connected so I had to find it on line, and this video is not the best). We will be dining together again next week and I look forward to engaging him in person as has occurred dozens of times previously in the past 30+ years.
Back to regularly expected content tomorrow.
WARNING — Snowflakes, DO NOT watch this as you will be triggered and microaggressed, and you will be unable to find a Safe Space adequate for your whimpering selves. Walter’s views are considered radical and strident by some, but I find them morally, epistemologically and empirically sound. Which, IMHO, is why they will not prevail.
I agree with Matt that name calling is a bullying tactic used by many. I know Don well enough to know his likely intent was perhaps a poke at a stereotype, perhaps, but not bullying as he is one of the kinder, most generous souls I know. Yes, he has strong opinions and may regret ever posting this entry out of his usual context, but he is very amendable to fair and even debate and discussion.
Now, if name calling is bullying the majority of the liberal mouthpieces fit that description given their mastery of the tactic. Don doesn’t need me to come to his defense but he is definitely no bully.
I have enjoyed Mr. Walter Williams commentary for years. I imagine it is a joy to hear his views and knowledge in person.
Everyone’s entitled to their own beliefs and, of course, this is your blog. I do find it ironic that in the same entry in which you deem yourself to have a “Biblical worldview” that you feel need to insult anyone who may have a dissimilar view of politics and the world.
No insult was rendered. I relish vigorous discussions between grown-ups of differing perspectives. Snowflakes are not that.
And the mark of a true grown up is name calling. “Snowflake” was literally named Insult of the Year.
Listen, I appreciate what you do for the craft, but a big problem with the word right now is that we can’t have conversations without insulting each other.
If you posted that video and talked about your friend and tour beliefs, maybe I watch it and look for common ground. But you add that last paragraph vilifying people and I see you less as someone I might have something in common with and more as a bully.
Great message, thank you for bringing Professor Williams to my attention.
Don,
I love Walter Williams. Two other brilliant black conservatives (amongst many): Thos. Sowell and Star Parker. What a great story Parker has.
I dropped off the social media map and life has been much improved. Not much tolerance on FaceBook, etc. if you don’t tow the fashionable liberal progressive line.
Good to see there are some other woodworkers of like mind, and in my area to boot. How did you meet Walter Williams? Same name but I assume you’re not closely related :)
–Wm. Brown
Forest, VA
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