Joseph Sobran
Joseph Sobran
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Joseph Sobran was an American author, journalist, and columnist.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born on June 23, 1946, and passed away on March 30, 2010.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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Sobran held dual citizenship of the United States and Italy. He was a prominent author and journalist who wrote for various publications throughout his career. His profession spanned multiple fields including writing, commentary, and editing.
Early Life and Background
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Joseph Sobran's birthplace was Chicago, Illinois. Growing up in a traditional Catholic household instilled in him the importance of faith and social responsibility. He attended Georgetown University and later graduated from there with a Bachelor's degree. His early interests and intellectual pursuits laid the groundwork for his future work as an author and journalist.
Major Accomplishments
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Joseph Sobran made significant contributions to American journalism, particularly in conservative circles. As editor of National Review, he played a pivotal role in shaping its editorial direction during the 1970s. His writings covered a range of topics including politics, culture, and philosophy. Throughout his career, he was recognized for his incisive commentary on the issues of his time.
Notable Works or Actions
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Some notable works by Joseph Sobran include:
"The Campaigns of 1862," a historical work that explores the battles of the American Civil War.
"Aliens and Anarchy," a commentary that critiques immigration policies in the United States.
Impact and Legacy
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Joseph Sobran's influence on American conservatism is undeniable. He was known for his unflinching critique of government policies, both Republican and Democratic. His writing often pushed against conventional wisdom, inspiring debate among readers. Today, his work remains relevant as many continue to grapple with the issues he addressed during his lifetime.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Joseph Sobran's unique perspective on politics and culture has made him a widely quoted figure. His unapologetic stance against government overreach, combined with his commitment to traditional values, resonated with many readers. As a result, he remains a prominent voice in the realm of conservative thought.
Sobran's writing continues to be remembered for its insight into the human condition and its critique of societal norms.
Quotes by Joseph Sobran
Joseph Sobran's insights on:
Altering the Constitution has become the daily business of the Federal Government which the document is supposed to guide and limit. Both Congress and the judiciary assume, and exercise, countless powers they aren’t entitled to.
Too many voters are already bought – not by corporate campaign donors, but by the government itself.
A Christian can believe that God ‘ordained’ the ‘powers that be’ – including political rulers and slaveholders – for purposes too deep for us to understand fully, and that while they last we must provisionally accept them; but that they were not meant to last forever.
Liberals see the Constitution itself as ‘living’ and ‘evolving’ that is, gradually turning into something that would have been unrecognizable to its authors.
Thus does a ‘necessary evil’ become an idol. Maybe we’re stuck with it. But do we have to worship it?
Most Americans aren’t the sort of citizens the Founding Fathers expected; they are contented serfs. Far from being active critics of government, they assume that its might makes it right.
Nothing annoys a ‘progressive’ like refugees from Communism, who give the lie to the Great Socialist Dream.
If one person in America had starved over the last 20 years, you, reader, would know his name. The media would see to that. It would be the most thoroughly documented death since John Kennedy’s.
Even if we are all doomed to live under the state, it doesn’t follow that there is, or even can be, such a thing as a good state.