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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
A man who was written numerous farewells will now require one of us own. From the editors of Naional Review:
Our revered founder, William F. Buckley Jr., died in his study this morning. If ever an institution were the lengthened shadow of one man, this publication is his. So we hope it will not be thought immodest for us to say that Buckley has had more of an impact on the political life of this country--and a better one--than some of our presidents. He created modern conservatism as an intellectual and then a political movement. He kept it from drifting into the fever swamps. And he gave it a wit, style, and intelligence that earned the respect and friendship even of his adversaries. (To know Buckley was to be reminded that certain people have a talent for friendship.) Passing in his study is an appropriate way for Buckley to go. We honor the life of one of the legends of modern conservatism. William F. Buckley Jr. R.I.P. Labels: Obit
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