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RIP: William F. Buckley Jr. (1925-2008)
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by BigT | February 27, 2008 at 08:30 am
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The father of the modern conservative movement, the founder of the most influential conservative magazine (National Review), has died today. It is truly a sad time for me because I grew up reading his columns and his philosophy and writings have been a major influence on my life. We have lost a true legend today.
I’m devastated to report that our dear friend, mentor, leader, and founder William F. Buckley Jr., died overnight in his study in Stamford, Connecticut.
After year of illness, he died while at work; if he had been given a choice on how to depart this world, I suspect that would have been exactly it. At home, still devoted to the war of ideas.
Thank you Mr. Buckley for all you did for me and everyone else who grew up reading your works.
For an in depth look into the life of this man click on this LINK from Breitbart.
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at 12:02 on February 27th, 2008
BigT, thanks for this report and personal perspective.
at 12:07 on February 27th, 2008
BigT, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 12:09 on February 27th, 2008
BigT, thanks for this. Looking at the National Review site, William Buckley's work affected a lot of people.
at 14:54 on February 27th, 2008
A passing of an ERA indeed. Before Goldwater and Reagan, there was William F. Buckley, Jr..
At least he will not have to endure the Obama sillyness anymore.
For him, there is a GOD. May his soul rest in peace forever.
Thanks for posting this BigT!
at 15:55 on February 27th, 2008
Once upon a time, there was such a thing as civil poltical discourse.
I
disagreed with William F. Buckley, Jr., on just about everything.
However, I enjoyed his use of the language, his wit and his manners.
At least he will not be around to have to hear the vile bile that passes for political discourse these days - in all camps.
at 16:23 on February 27th, 2008
BigT, I like this story. It's good stuff. The Godfather is Gone
at 16:29 on February 27th, 2008
Thought I'd marked it good stuff with the comment...sorry.
at 16:39 on February 27th, 2008
BigT, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 19:43 on February 27th, 2008
Thanks all for the comments and the flags. WFB was a good man and, as Dunkleberg said, even if you disagreed with him on every issue you could still respect him.