Friday, June 11, 2004

THE GREAT COMMUNICATOR & THE TURTLE

On this day of President Reagan's funeral it is well to consider his relationship with Russell Kirk:
Reagan was known as the Great Communicator. Kirk was once described as "communicative as a turtle." Reagan lived in the glare and cameras of Hollywood. Kirk preferred a converted toy factory in rural Michigan....

Yet despite their differences, each had a profound respect for the other. And it is safe to say that conservatism as we know it would not have existed without the both of them.

Ronald Reagan, RIP.

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