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 66%
Unitary 34%

Representation

Leaning - Democracy
Democracy 64%
Autocracy 36%

Power

Leaning - Liberty
Security 41%
Liberty 59%

Immigration

Strong - Assimilation
Assimilation 75%
Multiculturalism 25%

Diplomacy

Strong - Militarist
Militarist 78%
Pacifist 23%

Intervention

Strong - Nationalist
Non-interventionist 28%
Nationalist 73%

Economy

Very strong - Private
Public 9%
Private 91%

Control

Strong - Free market
Planning 16%
Free market 84%

Trade

Strong - Globalism
Protectionism 21%
Globalism 79%

Religion

Strong - Religious
Irreligious 18%
Religious 83%

Morality

Strong - Traditionalist
Progressive 16%
Traditionalist 84%

Technology

Balanced
Technology 51%
Biology 49%

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