William Buckley Thoughts

I think he could compete in today's world. However, he probably would choose less issues because he seems like a person who would want to do their research and gather facts. With this in mind, he would probably want to hit the most important issues to him, as well as his beloved Republican party. I think he would probably take on a few, very important topics which many other people, especially Republicans would want to be talked about. Also, the topics he choose would be one he felt he could be really passionate about.

Buckley contributed a tremendous amount to public affairs. This had to do with all the books he wrote, which were 50 plus, as well as his show, "Firing Line" (which he debated with anyone and everyone). Also, he was smart in becoming friends with his "enemy" liberal friends. By doing this, I think, he would be able to learn all sides, and that would effectively make him argue better in the end for his point.

I can learn from him many things. One thing that really stuck out to me was what I just put above, and that was he made friends with his debaters. This is pretty smart, because if I was to make friends with people I didn't have the same view on, then I could learn what they are all about...and who knows, that could open up my eyes to someone else, and having less tunnel vision is always a good thing I think. He also shows me I need to keep an open mind and enjoy much out of life, because that is what he did. He seemed to leave no stone unturned, and did what he wanted to do. I am slowly starting to realize that is what I need to do in my own life. Another aspect I can learn from the man is to be able to take criticism. To many people get offended easily, and he just kind of shrugged it off and had a pretty hard skin.