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Nitram

(22,794 posts)

5. crypto-nazi?

Reply to Berlum (Reply #2)

Wed Aug 1, 2012, 08:32 AM

Aug 2012

Mush as I dislike Buckley, and despise his world-view, Vidal was the one who resorted to the Reductio ad Hitlerum argument. I rather respect Buckley for his reaction.

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Classic and memorial: Gore Vidal vs William Buckley [View all] Ichingcarpenter Aug 2012 OP

I can remember seeing that live. zeemike Aug 2012 #1

"Vidal could get under his skin." Spitfire of ATJ Aug 2012 #3

It was only after video started that I also remembered seeing life long demo Aug 2012 #4

Ahhh, me. So typical of Republicans. When their lameass arguments FAIL Berlum Aug 2012 #2

crypto-nazi? Nitram Aug 2012 #5

"If the insult fits, he must be a twit." - Johnny Corcoran Berlum Aug 2012 #6

You respect Buckley for calling Vidal a queer and threatening violence? Major Nikon Aug 2012 #9

I will miss Gore Vidal's wit. Overseas Aug 2012 #7

I know Gore Vidal lived a full life jimlup Aug 2012 #8