Walter liked smoking and he also hated the TSA. Some years ago, the combination of no-smoking regs on planes and intrusive groping by the TSA caused him to vow never to fly by commercial airline again. When he received offers to give speeches that were far enough away that driving was infeasible, he negotiated for a private airplane to take him there.
I am a Jeffersonian Liberal today because of reading and following him. He's been my guru for three decades. I'm so sad. What a rotten time to lose him.
The world is worse off today.
He was an amazing man. His latest writings, one even published today: http://walterewilliams.com/posts/
Amazing guy. I saw him speak once and was blown away. He is one of the reasons I am conservative today.
He had an amazing talent for explaining and settling controversial issues with simple, inarguable answers.
Wow big loss
Damn. Back in the day, he was my favorite Rush guest host. He will be missed.
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This breaks my heart. It’s hard for me to watch Suffer No Fools without getting choked up. He will be greatly missed.
Oh, no!
The average intelligence of the world is a bit lower today.
I am a Jeffersonian Liberal today because of reading and following him. He's been my guru for three decades. I'm so sad. What a rotten time to lose him.
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