Quote by William F. Buckley, Jr.

Liberals, it has been said, are generous with other peoples' money, except when it comes to questions of national survival when they prefer to be generous with other people's freedom and security.

Liberals, it has been said, are generous with other peoples'

Summary

This quote suggests that liberals are often willing to spend other people's money on various social programs and causes, showing generosity in that aspect. However, when it comes to matters concerning the survival or security of the nation, they are more inclined to be generous with other people's freedom and security, potentially implying that they are willing to compromise on individual liberties for the sake of collective well-being or national security. The quote appears to critique liberal ideologies by highlighting what the speaker perceives as an inconsistency or imbalance in their priorities.

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By William F. Buckley, Jr.

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