https://twitter.com/brett_hyland/status/813807592145383424
In case you hadn’t heard, peerless conservative intellectual Thomas Sowell has announced his retirement at 86:
Sowell, a prolific writer & towering intellect, is beloved by our readers. We'll miss him dearly. His final filing: https://t.co/O63uBD254S
— Guy Benson (@guypbenson) December 27, 2016
Through his towering wit and insight, Sowell has earned and cemented his reputation as one of conservatism’s — and politics’ — foremost scholars and thinkers.
But “independent journalist” and VICE and Daily Beast contributor Thor Benson sees Sowell’s career differently (with a little inspiration from the likes of Tariq Nasheed):
So Thomas Sowell is retiring.I guess he's made enough money from hustling the white supremacists by articulating their racist views for them
— Tariq Nasheed ?? (@tariqnasheed) December 27, 2016
https://twitter.com/thor_benson/status/813789995710300160
https://twitter.com/thor_benson/status/813791661088088064
How dare we celebrate Sowell’s achievements when he’s on the wrong side of the political aisle!
https://twitter.com/JesseKellyDC/status/813840119409025024
That’s essentially what Benson is saying. And it’s absolutely disgusting.
How many black people did you speak to in coming to this conclusion? I'm black and Sowell completely changed my thinking
— tyro (@DoubleEph) December 27, 2016
https://twitter.com/thor_benson/status/813862033481289728
Curious – have you actually read any of his books? Not his columns, his books.
— tyro (@DoubleEph) December 27, 2016
Recommended
https://twitter.com/thor_benson/status/813864297117847553
In other words, Benson doesn’t have a clue what he’s talking about. He’s judging Sowell purely by the color of his skin. Sounds like textbook racism to us, no?
Then with all due respect, you're in no position to say what you said. Seriously pick one of them up. See how you feel after
— tyro (@DoubleEph) December 27, 2016
https://twitter.com/chocolatejesus7/status/813795683857825792
https://twitter.com/Melvin_Udall_/status/813851052311191552
Odd I view him as a respectable, intelligent economist.
— John R. (@JGRuggiero) December 27, 2016
So, white people aren't allowed to admire black people unless they're black people of whom you approve?
— Chris McKeever (@TheRealMcKeever) December 27, 2016
https://twitter.com/myanof/status/813850424478466053
Does it bother you that black people also liked Thomas Sowell? Does it confuse you?
— Bill Southwesterson (@Cheese_Gravy) December 27, 2016
Good job scolding a successful black dude b/c his views aren't in line w/ liberal thought.
— Tony Egg (@mamajamma21) December 27, 2016
really helpful when white dudes like you scold incredibly successful black people for having views outside the mainstream left
— Paul Best (@KincaidBest) December 27, 2016
Look at this liberal here. And people wonder why when you want to see racists all you need to do is look at the liberals. pic.twitter.com/NtGYn0cFg9
— Sketchy Llama (@Sketchy_Llama) December 27, 2016
So @thor_benson ur admitting u prefer blax 2 talk more & work less. Which means u prefer blax 2 not earn respect & stay on Dem plantation. https://t.co/oCTF45kM8s
— Zo Rachel (@AlfonZoRachel) December 27, 2016
https://twitter.com/BItesThenBarks/status/813843675318865921
"You're a racist!" say white liberal guy who claims world renowned economist was only popular because he was black.
— Rogue Microwave (@21TrumpStrt) December 27, 2016
You are really quite…..racist, are you not?
— Mike Williamson (@MJWilliamson1) December 27, 2016
https://twitter.com/rufflesey/status/813867696794324992
Keep that racism alive Thor.
— Bohdan Khmelnytsky (@PoetShevchenko) December 27, 2016
https://twitter.com/CrayzeeIvan/status/813858636975906816
You seem intimidated by his intelligence. I can see why.
— Pounce de León (@RightAllTheTime) December 27, 2016
So can we.
https://twitter.com/Findus_ManCake/status/813862971747299328