Lucid and Insightful
A reviewer, an Evidence Seeker, 01/30/2004

Dr. Sowell's brillance is on parade in this scholarly, yet easy to read, analysis of the two prevailing political ideologies in America. Dr. Sowell transforms ideological hypotheses into indisputeable truths via facts/evidence in this richly documented work. Both liberals and conservatives will benefit greatly from reading this book.

Also recommended: Hatred's Kingdom by Dore Gold, The Middle East by Bernard Lewis, A National Party No More by Zell Miller

narrow minded
A reviewer, an economics student., 12/04/2003

By all means read this beek if you are in the mood to hear a grown man whimper and complain about beneficial social programs. The man has missed the point entirely with this poor excuse of a book by defending such genetically deadly chemicals like DDT. 'Althought the dangers of DDT have been exaggerated, even professional sprayers, with many times the concentration of DDT in their bodies as the average perosn, show no medical ill effects...' Well, lets just wait until that person has children. DDT affects carrier off spring. He proceeds to compair DDT to whooping cough which is an entirely different disease, affecting its host mortally, unlike DDT. This is just one example of the mans blind crusade. It is a dangerous book for the weak minded. Those of you who have taken statistics before...have fun!

Brilliant
Ryan (rpm755@earthlink.net), A reviewer, 08/14/2003

Thomas Sowell, like a prophet, explains every liberal I have ever debated or discussed any issue with. He describes the same tired method of attacking the person rather than fighting on the merits of an argument. He has said in a single book what it has taken over a decade for me to realize in my relationships with liberal friends. Any thinking person who wants to understand why they get nowhere in a debate with a liberal should read this book. Also this book gives you the key to avoiding several pitfalls you may encounter in talking to a liberal.

Also recommended: Atlas Srugged- Aynn Rand

Sensational
Eric, a Nuclear Physicist, 05/07/2002

Thomas Sowell methodicaly desribes the Socialist mentality of todays Liberal Democrats. There are many passages that will illuminate the prevailing socialist attitude among the media, educrats, and others who fancy themselves superior to the rest of the population. It takes them apart word by word.

Also recommended: On Looking into the Abyss - Gertrude Himmelfarb.

Liberal Elitism Analyzed
A reviewer (leahcadore@earthlink.net), A reviewer, 03/02/2001

This superb book analyzes and explains the prevailing Liberal mindset, which is that Liberals (the anointed) are by definition superior to the rest of us (the benighted). Dr. Sowell describes the Liberal belief structure with logical severity, including their demand for unquestioning acceptance, their demonization of anyone who does challenge them, and their underlying desire for power at the expense of liberty. A must-read for anyone who wants to understand what Liberals believe and how they operate.

Also recommended: Anything written by Dr. Sowell; 'The Tragedy of American Compassion' by Martin Olasky; 'Free to Choose' by Milton Friedman