Intellectual

William F. Buckley Jr.

An American intellectual, Buckley articulated modern conservatism in the United States, uniting free markets, anti-communism, and traditional Christian values into a coherent, influential political and cultural force.

1925–2008
Portrait: William F. Buckley Jr.
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Profile across the 12 axes

How William F. Buckley Jr. positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Leaning - Federal
Federal 65%
Unitary 35%

Representation

Leaning - Democracy
Democracy 65%
Autocracy 35%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 40%
Liberty 60%

Immigration

Leaning - Assimilation
Assimilation 69%
Multiculturalism 31%

Diplomacy

Strong - Militarist
Militarist 74%
Pacifist 26%

Intervention

Strong - Nationalist
Non-interventionist 24%
Nationalist 76%

Economy

Strong - Private
Public 15%
Private 85%

Control

Strong - Free market
Planning 23%
Free market 78%

Trade

Strong - Globalism
Protectionism 24%
Globalism 76%

Religion

Strong - Religious
Irreligious 26%
Religious 74%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist
Progressive 19%
Traditionalist 81%

Technology

Leaning - Technology
Technology 65%
Biology 35%

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