Sorry Dad

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Fri, 10-10-2008 - 12:57pm

Christopher Buckley, son of William F. Buckley, is supporting Obama:


http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2008-10-10/the-conservative-case-for-obama


Sopal

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In reply to: sopall1953
Fri, 10-10-2008 - 2:36pm
Great article! I understand Buckley's feelings about the new John McCain. Before this campaign I, too, had a lot more respect for him than I do now. Not that I ever would have voted Republican, but I did admire him. Not now. Not anymore.

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Registered: 10-08-2008
In reply to: sopall1953
Fri, 10-10-2008 - 2:40pm
What's critical to understand here is that Christopher Buckley is not some estranged son who has over the years adopted radical leftist policies/attitudes just to piss off ol' Dad. He's thoroughly conservative, and has a consistent record to prove it. His arguments here are, of course, well-reasoned (and I agree, but that's because I already supported Obama). But let's not let anyone think that it's some sort of Oedipal "I Hate Daddy" thing going on here. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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In reply to: sopall1953
Fri, 10-10-2008 - 5:10pm

As the McCain campaign dives deeper in the mud and the supporters at rallies start looking like a lynch mob,

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In reply to: sopall1953
Fri, 10-10-2008 - 5:24pm

Excellent read, I agree with it all and thank you for sharing.


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In reply to: sopall1953
Fri, 10-10-2008 - 5:48pm
Who cares? He's no William F. Buckley.
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In reply to: sopall1953
Fri, 10-10-2008 - 5:51pm
Thankfully.
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In reply to: sopall1953
Fri, 10-10-2008 - 6:53pm
I think the fact that the news media is now showing footage of the angry crowds and commenting that it is becoming a regular occasion at McCain/Palin rallies is actually bringing home a fear that less-rabid Republicans have about a growing mob mentality.

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In reply to: sopall1953
Fri, 10-10-2008 - 7:20pm

You wrote:

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In reply to: sopall1953
Fri, 10-10-2008 - 8:14pm

You guys are insane.

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Registered: 10-08-2008
In reply to: sopall1953
Fri, 10-10-2008 - 8:17pm
Yes, yes...."lighten up," folks...nothing to worry about here.

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