Posted on 02/27/2008 8:44:07 AM PST by Islander7
NEW YORK — Author and conservative commentator William F. Buckley Jr. has died at age 82. His assistant Linda Bridges says Buckley died Wednesday morning at his home in Stamford, Conn. Buckley became famous for his intellectual political writings in his magazine, the National Review.
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
rip. a conservative voice has gone home.
William F, Buckly has been around so long I am surprised he was only 82, thought he was a least 130.
End of an era. He was a giant in his day.
I think the idea of McCain being President sent him over the edge. RIP.
R.I.P., Bill. My condolences to his family and friends.
Not my favorite commentator (stylistically speaking), though a man on the right side of things (no pun intended) who had a tremendous impact on this nation. He may have been largely responsible for the acceptability of Reagan, and he certainly swayed a lot of people, and this nation therefore owes him a great debt of gratitude.
To: Fury
Goodbye to a giant.
Best regards Bill.
38 posted on 02/27/2008 8:27:42 AM PST by ARE SOLE (Agents
Wow, another conservative giant has left us. I didn’t agree with everything Bill Buckley said, but watching and listening to him flex the muscles of his intellect was a sight to behold.
I watched Buckley dismantle George McGovern at a public debate at the University of Florida back around 1990 or so, and he was dazzling. Even shook hands with McG at the end, I thought “nice to show mercy to those you have just vanquished”, lol
As brilliant as Rush Limbaugh is, I think that Buckley would have easily bested him if they had ever debated.
Rest In Peace Sir!
Every one of us who has ever written a column is in awe of what he accomplished.
What a giant. I should be able to come up with something erudite in tribute to him, but I’m at a loss for words.
Rest in peace, sir.
I’m 23 and that idea is about to send me over the edge!
If you don’t like my post, don’t read it. I paid my respects to the man on the first thread.
This is too bad. He was a real conservative. Not a RINO like certain people we have in office.
The father of what used to be known as conservatism, gone.
R.I.P.
My childhood mentor!!! He was one of three - Reagan, Milton Friedman, and Buckley
I agree. I recall a debate in which the actor, Dennis Weaver, was talking abut the environment and how we could change and that everything was capable of being improved. A typical progressive sentiment, that sounded reasonable. But Buckley immediately shot back in his coy, mischievous way, "Tell me Mr. Weaver, what changes would you make to improve the " Moonlight Sonata?" Weaver was clearly out of his element.
I don't think Limbaugh even compares to Buckley. Buckley was a one of a kind polymath. I'm sure God is going to enjoy his company.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.