[Drango]

WFB was the first conservative that I began to follow. To a large extent, he shaped my views and I thank him for his insight. For many many years he WAS the voice of conservative wisdom.

That said, it was Rush who became a stalwart for me and brought conservative values alive in a way that WFB could never do. I became a conservative because of WFB and an activist because of Rush. I thank them both.

[neverdem]

WFB was the first conservative that I began to follow. To a large extent, he shaped my views and I thank him for his insight. For many many years he WAS the voice of conservative wisdom.

I couldn't have said it any better. I'm from NYC. When he ran for mayor and advocating secession of the city from NY State, was about the time I started paying attention to politics. Therefore, I couldn't have a heart and be a liberal, hence, my screen-name.