I received a the National Review today and noticed a picture of William F. Buckley. It was a black-and-white photo with Buckley as a young child. I could pick him out in the crowd of people. I did a little bit of research anf found the William Buckley — one of the century’s most influential conservatives — was one of 10 children.Check out the family stats here. Further down the page we learn that Buckley’s siblings include authors, debate masters and judges. Quite a brood.

I wonder if he was neglected at a child, being that he was one of 10? I wonder if he suffered from loneliness or depravity. Hmmm…