WFB: RIP

It seems agreed across the board that, no matter what side of the political fence you are on, William F. Buckley (who died today at age 82) was a very smart man and an excellent speaker. I dare say those are two qualities that are not much found currently amongst the right wing, so he will be truly missed.

Or maybe not. At least, maybe not amongst that modern right wing. Along with the Yahoo headline announcing his death, there is a link called "Find What Buckley thought of Bush" that leads to a news search on both gentlemen. Here are the top three headlines:

Buckley: Bush Not A True Conservative

William F. Buckley, Father of Conserativism, Slams President Bush

Founder of Conservative Magazine Calls Iraq a Failure

Hell, with headlines like this, I think I can even forgive him for picking fights with Gore Vidal.

Rest in Peace ye ol' bugger.