When This Blows Over

You Tube Bernadette Devlin on Firing Line
with William F. Buckley Jr. 1972
Devlin is about 24 here – 3 years removed from being the youngest
woman to win a seat in the British Parliament - sitting across from as
staunch and outspoken a conservative voice as has ever existed.
Perhaps best known (now) for his lively debates with his polar opposite
Gore Vidal, Buckley could be off-putting in his arrogance & vicious to
his enemies, but was typically in command of facts and fiercely
protective of his principles.
Look past the ideological differences; Forget that these two very
quickly want to throttle each other – even disregard any unfamiliarity
with “The Troubles” and Devlin’s crusade. Check out the dynamics
here – the level at which this conversation is taking place… Substitute
contemporary advocates and contrast this ideological clash with just
about any similar modern encounter. And the comments are OFF…
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