[The Scourge of Yazid]

Sad news today.

I'm actually in the middle of reading WFB Junior's account of the construction of, resistance to, and eventual destruction of the Berlin Wall.

He was definitely a towering influence in my life, especially in my growing appreciation for the conservative perspective on economic, social, political and cultural issues.

One of the best gifts that I've ever received was an annual subscription to "National Review", courtesy of my older sister.

I think that this news calls for a salute of some kind.

Get out your lighters folks!

[risk]

Mr. Buckley said he had taken some satisfaction in the triumph of conservatism since then, though he expressed some complaints about President Bush's unconservative spending and some retrospective doubts about the wisdom of invading Iraq.

Of course this isn't supported with the actual quote and a source. I have my doubts.