Bari, watched your interview with Ben Shapiro today on Daily Wire. As was the case the first time I heard of you on Megyn Kelly’s podcast about a year ago, you blew me away. Your mission and clarion call for “courage” from all who believe in freedom of speech and the right to express our opinions and thoughts respectfully and without fear is inspiring. Just wanted to say how much I admire your courage and passion for this cause. Realize you are working incredibly hard but, as I follow your work and listen to your podcast, I firmly believe you will one day be recognized as a key player in our return as a republic to respectful and fearless discourse. As a 69 year old who loves the United States and the tremendous opportunities it has afforded me and my family, I’m spreading the gospel of Bari Weiss and Common Sense to all willing to listen to an informed and intelligent POV. A sincere thanks for all you are doing. Keeping you in my prayers, friend. Tim Lyons, Dallas
I just subscribed to Common Sense to get a different prospective. There are interesting points of views. I like how the Left, in which I am on is critiqued. However, I get a hint of "they are the reason america is like it is". Let's do a bit more of comparison or pointing out why situations are like they are in the first place. You seem to blame everything on the ones at least trying to fix it, not that you think they are going about it the wrong way. Whether bashing the Right or Left to me isn't solving the problem, coming Together to solve the problem is the answer. I really don't know how long i will be a subscriber, I want solutions at this point, coming together solutions. 69 years old black female that is tired of the Right and Left. Just want progress!
Phenomenal interview! I love Glenn and the questions you posed provided an entirely new look into Glenn's life. He's brilliant and humble! What a gift!
I was barely aware of Glenn Loury and had never heard him speak. Until now.
Bari, the title for your podcast, "Honestly", and the name of your substack blog -- "Common Sense" (an echo of Thomas Payne, whose "Common Sense" inspired the American Revolution in 1776) -- both ring clear and true. By amplifying the voice of Glenn Loury, you're performing a great service for your country. Thanks.
As for Glenn Loury's brilliance and intellectual rigor, what can I say? Now... if Powers-That-Be simply listen to Loury, or Tom Sowell, or Shelby Steele, rather than kowtow to cultural Marxism... then, we shall overcome. Someday?
In the honest words of aptly-named Mr. FREEMAN on CBS 60-Minutes, December 18, 2005:
MIKE WALLACE: "How are we going to get rid of racism, are..."
MORGAN FREEMAN: (interrupting Wallace's question...) “Stop talking about it! [pause]
I’m going to stop calling you a white man. And I’m going to ask you to stop calling me a black man. I know you as Mike Wallace. You know me as Morgan Freeman. You’re not going to say, ‘I know this white guy named Mike Wallace.’ Hear what I’m saying?”
I just joined my son's school Race & Equity Committee. He is only in Pre-K, but the school (a Public Charter in DC) is going all in on the notion of equity as well as spending 6 figures on a DEI consultant. While the whole thing seems unnecessary for an elementary school that only goes up to 5th grade it's important to be on the inside as this infantilizing and racist ideology takes hold. The indoctrination that your immutable characteristics are what define you and how you should define/pre-judge others is starting very young.
Bari - your podcasts usually reference different writers with excellent essays and such... but I'm listening while walking so it's not so easy to jot down the references. Could you put a "For more info" or something that puts links to the essays and books mentioned? Or a page of all the stuff you recommend? (I treasure the essay by Solzhenitsyn on Truth that you spoke of in an earlier podcast.)
How many of you have had Glenn Loury call your writing "brilliant"? How many have had him sign up for your site because he was "blown away" by it?
I'm not asking or expecting you to think the same -- I'm asking you to factor for that information in consideration of what I have to say.
When I challenged Glenn on Thomas Sowell's reprehensible record on the biggest and most costly lie in modern history, Glenn refused to even look at the evidence. He wouldn't consider anything outside the domain of what he wishes to see about Sowell.
People protecting their interests is what he's been fighting against for most of his life. And in blind belief in Thomas Sowell, Loury protected his interests.
I have an idea that could turn the tide -- and Sowell and Loury are key to it. But Loury refused to hear me out -- shutting down the debate so that he could continue to believe in what is demonstrably false.
Glenn replied, "Sowell is a great man because of his books. I stand by that. you want to refute his books — go ahead. I’m listening."
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O.J. was a great football playball — so I guess I should just ignore the rest. So you’ll only listen as long as you can confine the conversation to what works for you. Got it!
So no, you’re not listening. Black Lives Matter — they’re not either. And if you won’t, why should they? Why should anyone?
You set your own rules — they set theirs. So you can hail your hero as you ignore his history of party-line bulls#$^ — and brazenly ignoring the debauchery in his own camp.
Flagrantly and repeatedly failing to “follow the facts” . . . on an issue of world-altering consequence, no less.
A “great man” would not have his egregious hypocrisy and gross negligence plastered all over my website.
A “great man” would not bask in baseless beliefs that cripple the country — and have the bottomless nerve to talk about responsibility to boot.
America is infected with the plague of wishful thinking — framing the “debate” in whatever way works in your favor. You’re not part of the solution — you’re part of the problem.
Hullo, M. Memmer. You're interesting guy. However, I'm a little pressed for time. Not gonna take Your word on it about M. Loury and/or Sowell. Don't even have time to find out what it's about. But I looked at two or three pages and see You have a pretty good eye, AFAIK.
But can You point me to ONE page that outlines Your solution that You want M. Loury and M. Sowell to take up and promote? That's my hope, anyWay. At any rate, that's what I gather You're interested in, from what little I read.
Sorry for the delay -- but I've been working on it on and off with various approaches. No rush on reading it -- take your time. And feel free to suggest anything that comes to mind for how it could be improved. Thanks again for your courtesy and taking an interest: https://onevoicebecametwo.life/2021/10/24/thomas-sowell-to-team-of-rivals/
Hello, JT -- I just now happened to see this in my Inbox. I'm glad I found it -- as I would hate to have your courtesy go unanswered. To honor your request, I'm going to write a summary page that answers your question -- and thank you for the opportunity. I'll get back to you soon. Thanks!
Teacher's Union (mostly female) is primarily at fault. For over fifty years they have been failing poor kid's of all races... No accountability.... no shame. Bari maybe get an interview with the Union Boss.
The teachers, and teachers unions exposed themselves during this pandemic: Essential workers kept on working and teachers stayed home. What more do we need to know?
We all know, and Randi Weingarten herself admitted it, that keeping kids out of school was entirely political. If Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos had gone on television and said "No way children can be in public school at this time, we must keep kids and teachers out of school at all costs," kids would have been in school by the end of the week.
Weingarten admitted that before Trump and DeVos went on tv and "made it political"- that is a president and his head of education said children should continue their education during COVID, it's important- teachers were ready to go back to school.
Teachers unions are more concerned with changing the names of schools and condemning the world's only Jewish state than they are about outcomes for Black students in California. If I was a teachers union, I'd want to change the subject to literally anything else, too.
I'm not seeing any solutions here. Just a lot of blame and accusations.
My solution is to provide a national program where we offer centers that can test people's aptitudes and interests and then set them on a track toward improving their relevant skills and knowledge so that they can find gainful employment. I'd like these centers to be open to all Americans over 16, and I'd like for the testing and education to be fully funded by the federal government. And I'd like the business community to frequently report on which kinds of skills and knowledge are most needed, and are likely to be needed down the road.
Never saw this. You see, Matt, I judge each post on its individual merits. This has possibilities. But then Reality rears its ugly head. What would GUARANTEE Your plan would fail is teacher's unions. Because they serve the needs of the TEACHERS and work AGAINST the needs of the students, right?
Bari, watched your interview with Ben Shapiro today on Daily Wire. As was the case the first time I heard of you on Megyn Kelly’s podcast about a year ago, you blew me away. Your mission and clarion call for “courage” from all who believe in freedom of speech and the right to express our opinions and thoughts respectfully and without fear is inspiring. Just wanted to say how much I admire your courage and passion for this cause. Realize you are working incredibly hard but, as I follow your work and listen to your podcast, I firmly believe you will one day be recognized as a key player in our return as a republic to respectful and fearless discourse. As a 69 year old who loves the United States and the tremendous opportunities it has afforded me and my family, I’m spreading the gospel of Bari Weiss and Common Sense to all willing to listen to an informed and intelligent POV. A sincere thanks for all you are doing. Keeping you in my prayers, friend. Tim Lyons, Dallas
Great interview. I would love to hear Laury’s account of how he came to believe Christianity is a delusion.
I think you and Dorian Abbot should have a discussion.
I just subscribed to Common Sense to get a different prospective. There are interesting points of views. I like how the Left, in which I am on is critiqued. However, I get a hint of "they are the reason america is like it is". Let's do a bit more of comparison or pointing out why situations are like they are in the first place. You seem to blame everything on the ones at least trying to fix it, not that you think they are going about it the wrong way. Whether bashing the Right or Left to me isn't solving the problem, coming Together to solve the problem is the answer. I really don't know how long i will be a subscriber, I want solutions at this point, coming together solutions. 69 years old black female that is tired of the Right and Left. Just want progress!
Great interview. Thanks for sharing Bari...
Phenomenal interview! I love Glenn and the questions you posed provided an entirely new look into Glenn's life. He's brilliant and humble! What a gift!
What a wonderful and insightful conversation from two of my favorite thinkers! Thank you so much and bravo! 👏
Wow. Just wow.
I was barely aware of Glenn Loury and had never heard him speak. Until now.
Bari, the title for your podcast, "Honestly", and the name of your substack blog -- "Common Sense" (an echo of Thomas Payne, whose "Common Sense" inspired the American Revolution in 1776) -- both ring clear and true. By amplifying the voice of Glenn Loury, you're performing a great service for your country. Thanks.
As for Glenn Loury's brilliance and intellectual rigor, what can I say? Now... if Powers-That-Be simply listen to Loury, or Tom Sowell, or Shelby Steele, rather than kowtow to cultural Marxism... then, we shall overcome. Someday?
In the honest words of aptly-named Mr. FREEMAN on CBS 60-Minutes, December 18, 2005:
MIKE WALLACE: "How are we going to get rid of racism, are..."
MORGAN FREEMAN: (interrupting Wallace's question...) “Stop talking about it! [pause]
I’m going to stop calling you a white man. And I’m going to ask you to stop calling me a black man. I know you as Mike Wallace. You know me as Morgan Freeman. You’re not going to say, ‘I know this white guy named Mike Wallace.’ Hear what I’m saying?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh8mUia75k8
Larry...good stuff there, thanks . love that "rid of racism" and "stop" very simple
I just joined my son's school Race & Equity Committee. He is only in Pre-K, but the school (a Public Charter in DC) is going all in on the notion of equity as well as spending 6 figures on a DEI consultant. While the whole thing seems unnecessary for an elementary school that only goes up to 5th grade it's important to be on the inside as this infantilizing and racist ideology takes hold. The indoctrination that your immutable characteristics are what define you and how you should define/pre-judge others is starting very young.
Bari - your podcasts usually reference different writers with excellent essays and such... but I'm listening while walking so it's not so easy to jot down the references. Could you put a "For more info" or something that puts links to the essays and books mentioned? Or a page of all the stuff you recommend? (I treasure the essay by Solzhenitsyn on Truth that you spoke of in an earlier podcast.)
How refreshing to hear some straight talk. Thankfully, there are still people around like Dr. Loury to provide such helpful and powerful commentary.
How many of you have had Glenn Loury call your writing "brilliant"? How many have had him sign up for your site because he was "blown away" by it?
I'm not asking or expecting you to think the same -- I'm asking you to factor for that information in consideration of what I have to say.
When I challenged Glenn on Thomas Sowell's reprehensible record on the biggest and most costly lie in modern history, Glenn refused to even look at the evidence. He wouldn't consider anything outside the domain of what he wishes to see about Sowell.
People protecting their interests is what he's been fighting against for most of his life. And in blind belief in Thomas Sowell, Loury protected his interests.
I have an idea that could turn the tide -- and Sowell and Loury are key to it. But Loury refused to hear me out -- shutting down the debate so that he could continue to believe in what is demonstrably false.
Glenn replied, "Sowell is a great man because of his books. I stand by that. you want to refute his books — go ahead. I’m listening."
***************************
O.J. was a great football playball — so I guess I should just ignore the rest. So you’ll only listen as long as you can confine the conversation to what works for you. Got it!
So no, you’re not listening. Black Lives Matter — they’re not either. And if you won’t, why should they? Why should anyone?
You set your own rules — they set theirs. So you can hail your hero as you ignore his history of party-line bulls#$^ — and brazenly ignoring the debauchery in his own camp.
Flagrantly and repeatedly failing to “follow the facts” . . . on an issue of world-altering consequence, no less.
A “great man” would not have his egregious hypocrisy and gross negligence plastered all over my website.
A “great man” would not bask in baseless beliefs that cripple the country — and have the bottomless nerve to talk about responsibility to boot.
America is infected with the plague of wishful thinking — framing the “debate” in whatever way works in your favor. You’re not part of the solution — you’re part of the problem.
https://onevoicebecametwo.life/2021/07/11/what-a-fool-believes-he-sees/
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Meet the "real" Thomas Sowell:
https://onevoicebecametwo.life/2021/07/05/call-sign-maverick/
https://onevoicebecametwo.life/2021/07/26/thomas-sowell-the-religion/
https://onevoicebecametwo.life/2021/07/28/echo-chamber-of-affirmation/
https://onevoicebecametwo.life/2021/08/16/mariana-trench-of-mendacity/
https://onevoicebecametwo.life/2021/08/01/safety-dance-of-self-delusion/
Hullo, M. Memmer. You're interesting guy. However, I'm a little pressed for time. Not gonna take Your word on it about M. Loury and/or Sowell. Don't even have time to find out what it's about. But I looked at two or three pages and see You have a pretty good eye, AFAIK.
But can You point me to ONE page that outlines Your solution that You want M. Loury and M. Sowell to take up and promote? That's my hope, anyWay. At any rate, that's what I gather You're interested in, from what little I read.
TYTY (thank You).
Jay
Sorry for the delay -- but I've been working on it on and off with various approaches. No rush on reading it -- take your time. And feel free to suggest anything that comes to mind for how it could be improved. Thanks again for your courtesy and taking an interest: https://onevoicebecametwo.life/2021/10/24/thomas-sowell-to-team-of-rivals/
Hello, JT -- I just now happened to see this in my Inbox. I'm glad I found it -- as I would hate to have your courtesy go unanswered. To honor your request, I'm going to write a summary page that answers your question -- and thank you for the opportunity. I'll get back to you soon. Thanks!
Teacher's Union (mostly female) is primarily at fault. For over fifty years they have been failing poor kid's of all races... No accountability.... no shame. Bari maybe get an interview with the Union Boss.
The teachers, and teachers unions exposed themselves during this pandemic: Essential workers kept on working and teachers stayed home. What more do we need to know?
We all know, and Randi Weingarten herself admitted it, that keeping kids out of school was entirely political. If Donald Trump and Betsy DeVos had gone on television and said "No way children can be in public school at this time, we must keep kids and teachers out of school at all costs," kids would have been in school by the end of the week.
Weingarten admitted that before Trump and DeVos went on tv and "made it political"- that is a president and his head of education said children should continue their education during COVID, it's important- teachers were ready to go back to school.
Teachers unions are more concerned with changing the names of schools and condemning the world's only Jewish state than they are about outcomes for Black students in California. If I was a teachers union, I'd want to change the subject to literally anything else, too.
I'm not seeing any solutions here. Just a lot of blame and accusations.
My solution is to provide a national program where we offer centers that can test people's aptitudes and interests and then set them on a track toward improving their relevant skills and knowledge so that they can find gainful employment. I'd like these centers to be open to all Americans over 16, and I'd like for the testing and education to be fully funded by the federal government. And I'd like the business community to frequently report on which kinds of skills and knowledge are most needed, and are likely to be needed down the road.
Never saw this. You see, Matt, I judge each post on its individual merits. This has possibilities. But then Reality rears its ugly head. What would GUARANTEE Your plan would fail is teacher's unions. Because they serve the needs of the TEACHERS and work AGAINST the needs of the students, right?
Other than that, YOu never know...
I should add that local and state governments along with the federal government will also have needs to fill. Non-profits, too.
You mean as far as gainful employment? Yah, if that's what YOu mean...
Nice to see someone speak truth to White woke power…