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The Genius of Thomas Sowell
The Will Smith Slap and Sowell's "Black Rednecks and White Liberals"
Apr 12, 2022
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- Thomas Sowell's book, 'Black Rednecks and White Liberals,' argues that the current black ghetto culture stems from the white, redneck, and cracker culture of the American South, promoting aversion to work, proneness to violence, neglect of education, and flamboyant religious oratory.
- Thomas Sowell highlights the connection between pride, violence, and the culture of the American South, with similarities to the behavior exhibited in modern-day black ghetto culture, emphasizing the enduring impact of this pride and violence pattern in American society.
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The Will Smith and Chris Rock Incident at the Academy Awards
During the Academy Awards ceremony, Chris Rock made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith's baldness, which received nervous laughter from the audience, including Will Smith. However, things took an unexpected turn when Smith got up from his seat, walked towards Rock, and slapped him. The incident raises questions about black culture and the propensity for physical violence when feeling disrespected. Thomas Sowell's book, 'Black Rednecks and White Liberals,' argues that the current black ghetto culture stems from the white, redneck, and cracker culture of the American South. This culture promotes an aversion to work, proneness to violence, neglect of education, and a style of religious oratory marked by strident rhetoric and flamboyant imagery. Sowell connects the pattern of pride and violence to the white cracker culture and explores its historical roots.
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