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William F. Buckley dies at 82

Posted on 02/27/2008 8:35:55 AM PST by Dog

Just breaking on NRO...


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KEYWORDS: buckley; obituary; rip; wfb; williamfbuckley; williamfbuckleyjr; wod; wodlist
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To: Jo Nuvark

“We were just talking about Buckley “

Yeah, I hope it wasn’t something we did....


161 posted on 02/27/2008 9:56:30 PM PST by Pelham (Press 1 for English)
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To: Dog

Rest in peace, Mr. Buckley. :(


162 posted on 02/27/2008 10:05:04 PM PST by MeekOneGOP (There is only one GOOD 'RAT: one that has been voted OUT of POWER !! Straight ticket GOP!)
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To: Dog

Prayers for his friends and family...


163 posted on 02/27/2008 11:16:11 PM PST by LibertyRocks ("Islam - The Religion of Pieces" -- quote from LR's "Infidel & Proud" Daughter)
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To: Dog

I met Mr. Buckley when I was a teenager and he was nasty to me. I never forgot that. Although I adhere to his principles and love the stuff he wrote, that event just stood with me. I am sorry for his passing, he was an important voice.


164 posted on 02/28/2008 3:30:22 AM PST by Shady (The Fairness Doctrine is ANYTHING but fair!!!!)
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To: Dog

Very sad day, indeed, for us conservatives. I’d like to publically thank Rush Limbaugh for having “turned me on” to this man & his timeless conservatives principles. My heart felt sad for Rush yesterday @ noon, as he struggled for the words to say. (he only just heard the news) Rush sounded like a proud son speaking about his very important, influencial, intellectual & gracious father.

I am sorry that I never really took the time to delve any further into this mn, than from what Rush has said & a few briefs blips on TV. (I didn’t have quite the vocabuary needed to follow along in a meaningful way) But now, I do intend to start reading his books & studying about this man’s legacy as it unfolds in the words of som many wise consevatives he mentored.

IF you didn’t catch Charlie Rose’s ribute last night, I suggest you try to find it on the Net or get a copy. It was quite moving, especially his brief euology at the end, with him shedding a tear or three.

RIP, brave & kind soul, WFB.


165 posted on 02/28/2008 5:30:31 AM PST by Beloved Levinite ("BUTTER OR JAM, MS. HILLARY ROTTEN!?!?!? YOU'RE TOAST!!!!!!!!!! "(haaaa...))
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To: KC Burke

We had semi-conservative and conservative LITE presidentional frontrunners and Democrat majorities before, but it is the first time now that conservatism itself has been redefined along the big government, perpetual war lines. Sure there are talented journalists and always will be, but there is little doubt in my mind that conservatism itself is in crisis.


166 posted on 02/28/2008 10:07:59 AM PST by annalex (http://www.catecheticsonline.com/CatenaAurea.php)
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To: Dog

To honor the life of the last of the Old Lions of the conservative movement, William F. Buckley, I’d like to contribute a video homage to him from a MICHIGAN friend of Buckley‘s, Clark Durant.

William F Buckley’s notes written in the covers of the book Clark Durant gave to his groomsmen; Whittaker Chambers’ Witness provides a touching story, an incredible lesson and insight into the men Buckley and Chambers were…. And, as always, pure poetry!

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2651237646890768400
Or you Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3cXOcFkqB6g

Clark made these comments two months before the night William F. Buckley died. He shared them with the participants of the New Centurion Program presented by the Conservative Institute in consultation with the Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal.

The second video I’d like to offer is this video segment Gleaves Whitney discusses William F. Buckley’s role in the conservative movement.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=4827212646234867822&hl=en%20

I have selected this video because it wonderfully encapsulates the great role Buckley played in the conservative movement. It’s also what everyone ought to know about WFB as taught by an incredibly accomplished professor of history and presidential studies.

A Buckley’s friend and disciple, Professor Gleaves Whitney, a writer, lecturer, and historian, was named the first permanent Senior Fellow of the Russell Kirk Center for Cultural Renewal and the Director of the Hauenstein Center for Presidential State at GVSU. Professor Whitney has delivered his presentation The Decline and Renewal of American Conservatism to New Centurions in Lansing, Grand Rapids and on the night this world lost Bill, his friend Gleaves would be sharing his magnificent lecture with the New Centurions in Detroit.

Who are the “New Centurions”
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1849274776910726733

Clark’s entire presentation;
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6451406818676616285


167 posted on 02/28/2008 12:01:25 PM PST by Neville Chamberlain
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To: Dog

A friend of mine was fortunate enough to grow up living next door to Mr. Buckley. He was close friends with his son, Christopher, and spent many happy times with the family in their home and on their boat. He went with them on many sailing trips and was mentioned in one of Mr. Buckley’s books. I’ve enjoyed many evenings with my friend listening to his wonderful stories of the man and the great times he had with him, some of them quite hilarious. Mr. Buckley was an American treasure and will be missed by many.


168 posted on 02/28/2008 12:36:17 PM PST by Lorraine
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To: Jo Nuvark; Pelham
We had just brought up Mr. Buckley the other night. News of his passing came to me on Wednesday morning, and I didn't fail to say "How odd!"

There isn't a lot I can say about the matter, apart from paraphrasing Buckley's son: he literally died in the act of writing.

Bill Buckley: Requiescat In Pace.
169 posted on 02/28/2008 4:45:19 PM PST by Das Outsider (Future tagline suggestions welcome)
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To: Jo Nuvark
We were just talking about Buckley “Goose Bumps” PING!!!

See my last post. Goosebumps, indeed! I had no idea that Mr. Buckley was seriously ill.

I enjoy Buckley's earlier work, but haven't bought a copy of "National Review" in a couple of years. I think the last one had Lynne Stewart--Sheikh Omar's lawyer--on the cover.
170 posted on 02/28/2008 4:55:07 PM PST by Das Outsider (Future tagline suggestions welcome)
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To: Dog
RIP WFB....You were very instrumental in my formative years. I hope you are "racing through paradise" again....this time to stay.

A Talisker single malt in your honor....

171 posted on 02/28/2008 5:11:39 PM PST by blasater1960 ( Dt 30, Ps 111, The Law is perfect, attainable, now and forever)
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To: Das Outsider; Pelham

Buckley had emphysema. Perhaps that’s what killed
him or God just said it was time to come home.

I don’t agree that the passing of WFB represents
the end of conservatism. Soon a whole army of
conservatives will be returning to the United States.
I’m sure they won’t like what they see and will
commence to cleaning house.

(Hoping and praying for revival AND for someone to
hit the “RESET” button.)


172 posted on 02/28/2008 5:26:00 PM PST by Jo Nuvark (Those who bless Israel will be blessed, those who curse Israel will be cursed. Gen 12:3)
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To: Jo Nuvark
Buckley had emphysema. Perhaps that’s what killed him or God just said it was time to come home.

I didn't know about the emphysema until yesterday. The disease in incurable, and at Buckley's age, it wouldn't have lasted long.

I don’t agree that the passing of WFB represents the end of conservatism.

I can see how some would associate the death of Mr. Buckley with the death of conservatism. Is it a fair association? We may have to see. So long as we insist upon a "Big Tent" approach to ideology and politics, we're going to get more of the McSame. It isn't all about winning elections as an incremental means to an end.

Soon a whole army of conservatives will be returning to the United States. I’m sure they won’t like what they see and will commence to cleaning house.

In this country, so-called progressivism is the status quo; traditional conservatism is truly radical, or to quote our favorite shaggy-haired Britwit, "He is a very shallow critic who cannot see an eternal rebel in the heart of a conservative."
173 posted on 02/28/2008 5:49:45 PM PST by Das Outsider (Future tagline suggestions welcome)
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To: OKSooner

What is wrong with people like you? So there is more than one thread. Is it going to kill you? Do you lose brain cells? There are hundreds of threads in all kinds of topic centers here. Do they bother you also?

Geez, it’s no wonder the true conservatism Buckley lived to nurture is dying - we have thread counters whining.


174 posted on 02/28/2008 9:04:22 PM PST by Fledermaus (Nothing in the Universe can convince me to vote for Juan McLame!)
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To: Dog

RIP, Mr. Buckley.


175 posted on 02/28/2008 9:31:19 PM PST by Frank_2001
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To: Jo Nuvark

Don’t make the assumption that being in the military makes someone a conservative. There’s all sorts serving. One of my father’s office partners and a good friend was as liberal as you could be without falling off the map. He was also a Lt Col and one of the Army’s small arms experts.


176 posted on 02/28/2008 11:43:25 PM PST by Pelham (Press 1 for English)
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To: Fred

I used to watch Firing Line when I was in high school. I think that show was Buckley at his best.


177 posted on 02/28/2008 11:47:36 PM PST by Pelham (Press 1 for English)
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To: annalex

“but it is the first time now that conservatism itself has been redefined along the big government, perpetual war lines”

You’re right. What passes for ‘conservatism’ now is indistinguishable from the Great Society liberalism of LBJ and Hubert Humphrey. Talk about a dumbed-down age. The best thing for conservatism would be for it to return to the obscurity it once enjoyed, and then maybe the herd of liberal opportunists plaguing it might return to their homes.


178 posted on 02/28/2008 11:52:59 PM PST by Pelham (Press 1 for English)
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To: Fledermaus

Calm down Fledermaus.Want me to tell him off:)


179 posted on 02/28/2008 11:56:33 PM PST by fatima
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To: Fledermaus
Please check out post number 47.

After which, I suggest you get the bug out of your ass.

I get enough of that kind of abuse from my FIL without having to come here for it too.

180 posted on 02/29/2008 5:13:55 AM PST by OKSooner
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