Tim Russert on William F. Buckley, Jr. at Notre Dame

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[FAHayek89]

When Limbaugh, Hannity, Olberman, and Maddow are the standards for political commentary, it is refreshing to remember that men like Buckley and Russert lead the fray only a few years ago. These men were giants - men of letters with great minds.

Too often now, political commentary is limited to conducting a pep ralley for one's own side.

[periechontology]

Great Post.

[Mike Smith]

You couldn't hold a bucket of Buckley's piss you stupid d i c k a s s!

[Mike Smith]

You are a fucking moron!

[Capt777harris]

No they weren't. Limbaugh is not a real conservative, but rather an exaggeration of one. He may hold those ideals, but he's more or less a polarizing agent to extract the more extreme conservatives; i.e. vette the crazy conservatives, and keep an eye on them.

[vince33x]

It is interesting to note that Daniel Moynihan moved toward Buckley as time moved along, as Buckley remained steadfast.

[FAHayek89]

I don't disagree, though I am not sure it is a high point for Buckley. For good or bad, he often personally befriended people on a personal level, and then backed them publically. Usually, his ability to form close and loyal friendships that translated into loyal public approval was a great character trait of his. On some occasions, his graciousness could also be a flaw, as in his sometimes defense of Pinochet based on personal friendship.

[Travis Warren]

this was 2 mos. before Russert's death... well said, we miss you Tim!

[Bill Buckley]

i dont know about russert, but i'd willingly piss on the grave of buckley who despite his overgrown often-excessive vocabulary was a primitive creationist kook

[Bill Buckley]

"Someone who did not engage in long conversations" what the fuckity fuck??? a sentence by buckley outlived a tortoise.

[timleebee]

True.

[Nathaniel Matychuk]

We still have Prager...