I usually don't post my political views here... but I am making an exception today!
I am so excited about the upcoming political election... especially with the addition of Sarah Palin to the GOP ticket. I first heard of her on one of the mommy blogs I frequent, and I was enthralled by her staunch pro-life stance and her committed work ethic. (She was back at work in the Alaska Governor's office just 3 days after having a baby... one with Down's Syndrome no less!) She is truly an amazing woman.
I have looked at the work she has done for the state of Alaska, and am impressed. She has stood up against some powerful people. I feel she is a great addition to the Vice Presidency. I think we will be hearing a lot from her in the up coming election, as well as for many years to come! Congratulations to our Presidential nominee John McCain for making a very smart choice for a running mate!
Also making history this week for the Democrats was the nomination of the the first African American man as the Democratic Presidential nominee. I may not agree with all of Senator Obama's views, but that is still a HUGE deal. Not to mention Hillary Clinton breaking the glass ceiling for women all over the world. I think Palin's appointment to vice president just put a few more cracks there as well. I am so excited to be a part of this wonderful time in American history... this election will prove to be a truly historical moment... and I am proud to be a part of it!
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Showing posts with label People we admire. Show all posts
Showing posts with label People we admire. Show all posts
Friday, August 29, 2008
Thursday, February 28, 2008
William F. Buckley Jr.
An intellectual giant has passed.
William F. Buckley was a lone conservative voice in America, it seemed, for many years. Yet, when he wrote or spoke, he rang the school bell and brought many to class. As such, he was the center of gravity in a movement that fundamentally changed the trajectory of America and therefore the world. The seminal thinking of this man and the intellect and charm by which he wrote, demonstrated that despite the tendency of those left of center to characterize the right as heartless and intellectually vacuous, conservative thinkers and therefore conservative thought was an intellectual force to be reckoned with and possessed broad appeal and had respectable men at the helm.
Buckley was the founder of the conservative magazine, National Review. Of this magazine, Buckley declared that it "stands athwart history, yelling Stop, at a time when no one is inclined to do so, or to have much patience with those who so urge it." For generations it has had the audacity to question the premises, arguments, and practical results of Left thought.
His prolific authorship is matched only by a wit and wisdom that was able to sustain such voluminous production. Few in history have the capability to so consistently write something worth reading. Few can evoke envy and admiration from his opponents to the degree that Buckley was able to do so. Once a second rate writer attempted to challenge the mighty pen and wit of Buckley by critically telling Buckley that he lacked excellent and sophisticated syntax. Buckley, thus, penned this terse reply, “If you had my syntax, you would be rich.”
His talent for oratory and debate is equally gigantic. His debate against Noam Chomsky on Vietnam demonstrated his ability to drop atomic arguments against his opponents all the while conveying the idea that it was the nicest thing they had heard in a week. Subtlety and grace. Such was his legend.
He was a humble man. His testimony as a person is that those around him, intimidated by his legend, were nonetheless disarmed by his elegance and genuine friendship. Those who knew him only faintly left his presence feeling as though they made his day, and not the other way around. He had the unique ability to draw out greatness from within people who had no idea that such greatness existed within them.
His wife was a testament to his ability to choose those who would be closest to him with care and wisdom. She was a true lady, a woman whose very presence compelled men everywhere to stand upon her entrances as if to say, “We are in the presence of a lady.” He has left to join her.
Conservatism has lost a giant, one upon whose shoulders countless myriads stand. It is a sadder world with him gone, but a world that is better for him having been among us.
Good bye, Mr. Buckley.
William F. Buckley was a lone conservative voice in America, it seemed, for many years. Yet, when he wrote or spoke, he rang the school bell and brought many to class. As such, he was the center of gravity in a movement that fundamentally changed the trajectory of America and therefore the world. The seminal thinking of this man and the intellect and charm by which he wrote, demonstrated that despite the tendency of those left of center to characterize the right as heartless and intellectually vacuous, conservative thinkers and therefore conservative thought was an intellectual force to be reckoned with and possessed broad appeal and had respectable men at the helm.
Buckley was the founder of the conservative magazine, National Review. Of this magazine, Buckley declared that it "stands athwart history, yelling Stop, at a time when no one is inclined to do so, or to have much patience with those who so urge it." For generations it has had the audacity to question the premises, arguments, and practical results of Left thought.
His prolific authorship is matched only by a wit and wisdom that was able to sustain such voluminous production. Few in history have the capability to so consistently write something worth reading. Few can evoke envy and admiration from his opponents to the degree that Buckley was able to do so. Once a second rate writer attempted to challenge the mighty pen and wit of Buckley by critically telling Buckley that he lacked excellent and sophisticated syntax. Buckley, thus, penned this terse reply, “If you had my syntax, you would be rich.”
His talent for oratory and debate is equally gigantic. His debate against Noam Chomsky on Vietnam demonstrated his ability to drop atomic arguments against his opponents all the while conveying the idea that it was the nicest thing they had heard in a week. Subtlety and grace. Such was his legend.
He was a humble man. His testimony as a person is that those around him, intimidated by his legend, were nonetheless disarmed by his elegance and genuine friendship. Those who knew him only faintly left his presence feeling as though they made his day, and not the other way around. He had the unique ability to draw out greatness from within people who had no idea that such greatness existed within them.
His wife was a testament to his ability to choose those who would be closest to him with care and wisdom. She was a true lady, a woman whose very presence compelled men everywhere to stand upon her entrances as if to say, “We are in the presence of a lady.” He has left to join her.
Conservatism has lost a giant, one upon whose shoulders countless myriads stand. It is a sadder world with him gone, but a world that is better for him having been among us.
Good bye, Mr. Buckley.
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