I think I'll find a good synopsis of the book and post it -(the lazy-way-out for me!). William F. Buckley, Jr. was not only brilliant but was so much fun to watch in his poise and expressions as he spoke. I know what you mean about so many projects Irapuato-I too am spreading myself thin these days in so many directions and the daily tasks of housework I must also do-it will be nice when they create a practical housecleaning robot at an affordable price!
Thank you, Kevin!Just take a picture of the book, and then post comments on it. (If you have time--which takes longer, and sometimes is a nuisance--you could read from the book, etc., and then upload.) I have so many "projects", but so little time...(Otherwise, who is going to cook, clean house, wash....????)
Yes I really liked "Firing Line" too! That is a good idea about uploading parts of "The Right Word". As a matter of fact I really should read that book again it is really fantastic. Happy New Year to you and your family Irapuato!
@Kevin: I used to love watching Buckley on "Firing Line"--pompous, but one learned a lot from him...Maybe you could upload excerpts from his book, "The Right Word"--when you have time. Happy New Year!
William F. Buckley, Jr. is one of my favorite intellectuals and conservatives. He wrote many books and countless articles. I own some of his works including his book "The Right Word" which is a lexicon of Buckley's vocabulary that is probably unequaled by any living individual today.
William Frank Buckley, Jr.[1] (November 24, 1925 – February 27, 2008) was an American conservative author[2] and commentator. He founded the political magazine National Review in 1955, hosted 1,429 episodes[3] of the television show Firing Line from 1966 until 1999, and was a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist. His writing was noted for extensive vocabulary.[4][5] George H. Nash, a historian of the modern American conservative movement, believed that Buckley was "arguably the most … [Más]