Perspectives

William F. Buckley’s dad, a sharp-tongued Texan who always spoke his mind, reviled Mexican revolutionaries as south-of-theborder Bolsheviks in testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Dec. 13, 1919.

Then Gideon said to the Lord, “If You are pleased with me, give me proof that it is really You talking with me.” – JUDGES 6:17. Then Gideon understood he had been talking to an angel of the Lord. So Gideon cried out, “Lord God! I have seen the angel of the Lord face to face.” – JUDGES 6:22.

Saint Nick wasn’t the only man in a red suit that magical Christmas season 50 years ago.