Sunday, May 17, 2009

William F. Buckley, Jr.: Public Pisser


The late conservative icon William F. (F...-You) Buckley, Jr. is a subject of his son Christopher's interesting book, "Losing Mum and Pup." Some intriguing details from the book, according to reviewer James Rosen in the WaPo:

"...the famous cosmopolitan and yachtsman, who had his limousine custom fitted so he could spend midtown traffic jams typing out his syndicated column, haggled over luggage fees at the Swissair check-in counter and refused to pay more than nine bucks for a bottle of wine. He was also prone to urinating in public spaces."

Which comports entirely with the conservative view of public property: piss on it.

(photo: WFB, Jr. relaxes, after downing a $9 bottle of wine and relieving himself in Central Park)

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