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Buy the Book
Walter Williams for Christmas
His autobiography is a great American story. His economic views even more so.
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He tells the story of many minority entrepreneurs who are trying to earn an honest living but are treated as criminals because they run afoul of licensure laws.
Williams concludes that “numerous laws, regulations, and ordinances have reduced or eliminated avenues of upward mobility for many blacks.” He acknowledges that the solution of getting rid of such barriers is easier said than done since there are many interest groups that benefit from the reduced competition caused by those barriers. But there is another obstacle, one that Williams would probably acknowledge: the civil rights establishment has a vested interest in promoting the belief that it is discrimination that is holding minorities back. It has vast, well-funded empires that depend on this belief. It has little interest in going after such barriers because doing so could discredit the “racism is the problem” meme. That probably won’t change until America comes to its senses on the issue of race.
One can start by giving Williams’ books to friends and family for Christmas.
About the Author
David Hogberg is a senior fellow at the National Center for Public Policy Research. Follow him on Twitter.
Moe Blotz| 12.19.11 @ 7:04AM
"Up from Slavery" by Booker T. Washington would be a good read before moving on to Professor Williams' works.
VonMisesJr| 12.19.11 @ 7:22AM
Dr. Walter E. Williams and Dr. Thomas Sowell columns can be found weekly at www.jewishworldreview.com. Both men profess the need to get past political correctness and discuss issues honestly.
For instance, they conclude that segregated busing and fountains in the South were detrimental to business that generally objected over regulations imposed by people in government who did not have to pay the additional costs of the policies.
Dr. Sowell also writes several books on this issue such as "Preferential Policies," "Affirmative Action Around the World," "The Economics of Politics and Race," and "Conquests and Cultures." These books examine the turmoil and disasterous consequences of such policies in Africa, India, Sri Lanka and other countries.
Indy| 12.19.11 @ 9:36AM
Indeed, this two men are treasures, I read their columns and am building a collection of their books. Shelby Steele in another excellent writer, I recommend White Guilt for those interested in learning more about racial issues.
Mac Jehoff| 12.19.11 @ 6:52PM
Gee, he does'nt look Jewish.
Timothy L. Pennell| 12.19.11 @ 8:08AM
Before I begin. Am I the only one who thinks that the G*DD*MN SPELL CHECK app would be better positioned, ANYWHERE on the screen other than right next to the SEARCH app?!
Now then....Walter E. Williams. That's his name. If you leave out the "E", then you're talking about somebody else. You should know that. Mr. Hogwartsberg.
Raise your hand if you LOVE Professor Williams. I think it's safe to say that, everyone who wasn't Molested in an Ivy League School, loves Dr. Williams. Everyone that thinks a Nobel or a Pulitzer is best appreciated when it's shoved up under your SUV's back tire, when your parked on a hill, would agree that Walter E. Williams is like The Holy Grail, when it comes to ECONOMICS PROFESSORS, and Numero Uno, when it comes to Gift Giving.
But, what about LIBERALS? What would they say about the man?
I'm sure that Harry Belefonte would call him a HOUSE NEGRO, cause that's what Harry Belefonte does. Cornel Farina West, would call him an Uncle Tom, and accuse "The Brotha" of "Toking on an Ideological Crack Pipe". Cause that's what Affirmative Action Professors do. Al Tawana Sharpton, would call him a "Tar Baby" or an "OREO". He'd say the "He wasn't down for the Struggle". "Where was he, when I was looking for JEWS, in Crown Heights for 3 Days?" "Where was he when we were KILLING 7 people, inside Freddies Clothing Emporium?" (Don't worry. We let the Black Folk leave, and then we killed the rest.) "Where was he, when we BURNED IT to the ground?" And then he'd laugh about how many MILLIONS he OWES in Taxes, before F-ing up reading the Teleprompter. Because that's what Black Racist Affirmative Action MSNBC hires do, when they're not getting away with owing MILLION$ in Taxes to Uncle Sam.
Chuck Todd would go after him for Smoking. The Daughter of the Jew Hating Jimmy Carter's Jew Hating National Security Advisor - Mika unspellable last name - would accuse him of Marital Abuse, for his wonderful choice of Gifts, for Mrs. Williams, including a Snow Shovel, a New Mop, and Garbage Cans that are easier on her back, when she takes out the garbage. (Now, That's a MAN)
Chris Mathews would accuse him of all of these things, sitting in front of the Camera, covered in Hand Lotion, and Paul Krugman would accuse him of "Not wanting to SPEND MORE", even though that's what all the Theatre Critics, Sports Writers, and whatever Thom Friedman's Job description is at The New York Times, agree is the way to go.
Did I mention Step and Fetchit?
VonMisesJr| 12.19.11 @ 8:40AM
Good point, Timothy. I once bought a book by accident on Presidential powers from the other Walter Williams before I realized the mistake. I threw it in the garbage.
But I have some (30) books by Dr. Sowell and Dr. Walter E. Williams. They constitute a fair segment of my library for my benefit and my son and his future family.
Lee Ghume| 12.19.11 @ 6:48PM
Youns better tell Drudge to add the E as well. Have I been directed to the wrong Walter Williams all these years?
Margie| 12.19.11 @ 8:44PM
Tim,
Don't you have spell check in your browser? Mine shows up as I type in the comment box. I've got Safari/Mac though.
Anyhow~ Walter Williams I like very much. He is a joy to listen to when he sits in for Rush. If only I had teachers like him I may not have dropped out of school.
But one can simply learn everything they didn't by reading on their own, and being that I went to school where the teachers were getting high with the students, who knows the type of history I would have learned.. so I was a clean slate with a heart that wanted to learn all that I could after God renewed my spirit and gave me His eyes to see with.
And Walter Williams is one soul who I learn from each time he opens his mouth.
Going from a hippie wanna-be who couldn't wait to hear bands live and in person because the sound is ALWAYS best rather than just hearing it on a record~ to now feeling like that about listening LIVE to men like Walter Williams and Thomas Sowell on the radio.
Ha!
God is GREAT!
Margie| 12.19.11 @ 8:46PM
That is, Walter E. Williams!
JimP| 12.20.11 @ 7:28PM
Great. Another story of a maggot infested, pot smoking, slutty doper "finds" Jesus, and that excuses everything.
Charie| 12.23.11 @ 10:55PM
Did you stumble into the wrong column by accident?
JimH| 12.19.11 @ 8:38AM
I met Prof. Williams years ago at a seminar sponsored by the CATO Institute. his lectures where terrific. He presented facts which if done by others could seem dry, in unusual and entertaining ways. And he always had plenty of time to talk over a beer on any subject. I'll be getting a copy of the book.
Clint| 12.19.11 @ 10:18AM
Doc Williams has studied Austrian School Economics, Freidrich Hayek, Ludwig von Mises.
He still lives here in Valley Forge.
The Tea Party Rebellion Is Here And In Iowa.
Mike Hawk| 12.19.11 @ 3:38PM
He resides in Devon.
Clint| 12.19.11 @ 7:58PM
Duuuuuuhhhh !
Look at a map.
Williams Can Hit Valley Forge Park With A Rock From His House On Devonshire Road.
I live about 2 miles from Williams & have met him on numerous occasions
The Tea Party Rebellion Is Here And In Iowa.
Margie| 12.19.11 @ 9:44PM
If he knew how much you hate your fellow conservatives.....
Otis Cribblecoblis| 12.20.11 @ 2:23AM
Only those conservatives beneath his station and outside Valley Forge.
Moe Blotz| 12.21.11 @ 8:33AM
Austrian School? Why does so much of Walter Williams' writing look like Bastiat, a Frenchman?
Al Adab| 12.19.11 @ 11:16AM
Read and enjoyed the book very much. Was saddened to hear Mr. Williams lost his wife so recently.
Would it not be wonderful to have Mr. Williams and Mr. Sowell in a republican administration cabinet?
W| 12.19.11 @ 12:19PM
Al Adab
Will have to get the book. Whe he hosted Rush's show he would always joke about his wife, how she cleaned the gutters, shoveled the driveway, cut the grass. Had a great line, "black by popular demand."
Al Adab| 12.19.11 @ 2:00PM
W:
Like Hogberg said, it could have used another hundred pages. It's a fun read and quite revealing of Dr. Williams sense of humor. You'll enjoy it.
W| 12.19.11 @ 5:01PM
Al Adab
Have you read any of Thomas Sowell's books? They are very good especially "Black rednecks and white liberals," and "Vision of the Annointed." The economics books are also good.
Al Adab| 12.19.11 @ 6:10PM
I do have several of them W. The "Race and ..." trilogy along with Vision and a couple more. Always very insightful as well as part of a good education.
Steve| 12.19.11 @ 12:05PM
Have always thought the best Rush Limbaugh shows are the ones when Dr Williams is guest-hosting. He usually gets Dr Sowell on the phone too. They both are more entertaining than Rush himself, IMHO.
VonMisesJr| 12.19.11 @ 2:06PM
Merry Christmas my friends. I just got a delivery today from www.mises.org and I am all tingly.
I got "Economics in One Lesson" for my nephews, and "Money, Bank Credit, and Economic Cycles" by de Soto for myself for Christmas.
I envy anyone who met or was taught by either Dr. Sowell or Dr. Walter E. Williams. I met Sowell's friend Mychal Massie at a TEA Party rally. I have also met Peter Ferrara who writes for American Spectator and Dr. Moffit from Heritage at meetings and events, among other interesting people.
While I am not a groupie, it is interesting to meet and have discussions with learned people. They also then realize that we are not all "Noble Savages" or a "Bewildered Herd" the liberal elites portray us as.
VMJr.
Riff Raff| 12.19.11 @ 3:27PM
Walter Williams has written an autobiography? Ha! President Bozo has written TWO! Top THAT!
David Hogberg| 12.19.11 @ 5:28PM
Mr. Pennell,
Yes, I forgot to put in the "E." Sorry about that.
Also, I thought I'd seen or heard just about every permutation of my last name, "Hogwartsberg". A bit cutting too, since I don't like any of the Harry Potter movies.
Best,
DH
Abigail Adams| 12.22.11 @ 10:16PM
I love Dr. Walter E. Williams. I have read his autobiography and many of his articles. Go to his website and get a college education. Dr. Williams is brilliant; he can explain complex things in such elementary terms that anybody can comprehend.
Rich Birkett | 12.23.11 @ 1:09PM
How convenient AS urges us to buy books by libertarians such as Walter Williams, and criticizes libertarian Republican candidate Ron Paul. Typical of conservatives who borrow libertarian arguments against big government, but really don't want the smaller government libertarians advocate.
Charie| 12.23.11 @ 11:04PM
There's a difference between a reasoned libertarian and an off-the-cliff libertarian. It's like the difference between butter and margarine. They both look alike but the taste and texture are very different.