I Miss Bill Buckley

[subllibrm]

Conservatism’s ugly slide from intellectual curiosity to imbecility

I’m just glad most of the “Firing Line” participants aren’t alive to see it.

www.ocregister.com

 

[Tarheel Baptist]

Rush loved him!

 

[subllibrm]

Rush loved him!

I don't know why he wouldn't have.

 

[Ransom]

The article rightly points out that political conservatism doesn't have much of an intellectual foundation anymore. Minds like Buckley, Roger Scruton, Robert Bork, and of course "classic" greats like Edmund Burke are long gone.

It feels to me like we're left with populists and rightists going through the motions but without perhaps a real intellectual foundation underlying why they believe what they do.

 

[subllibrm]

The article rightly points out that political conservatism doesn't have much of an intellectual foundation anymore. Minds like Buckley, Roger Scruton, Robert Bork, and of course "classic" greats like Edmund Burke are long gone.

It feels to me like we're left with populists and rightists going through the motions but without perhaps a real intellectual foundation underlying why they believe what they do.

Foundations are important. The GOP's lack of a discernible foundation is a major issue IMO

 

[abcaines]

Foundations are important. The GOP's lack of a discernible foundation is a major issue IMO

I think it's that way over the entire spectrum, left and right. Talking points and slogans are all anyone wants to hear anymore. Everything is based on how we feel. No one wants to put in the mental effort to think critically. I think Charlie Kirk was the last one who cared enough to defend his position with facts and logic. Sadly, even TPUSA has devolved into a mindless party mode without any real substance.

 

[Tarheel Baptist]

I think it's that way over the entire spectrum, left and right. Talking points and slogans are all anyone wants to hear anymore. Everything is based on how we feel. No one wants to put in the mental effort to think critically. I think Charlie Kirk was the last one who cared enough to defend his position with facts and logic. Sadly, even TPUSA has devolved into a mindless party mode without any real substance.

I agree.
There seems to be very few middle ground common sense arguments in the political arena.

 

[Tarheel Baptist]

I don't know why he wouldn't have.

True. Buckley championed Rush when he was beginning to gain steam. I think Rush also appeared on Firing Line.