Buckley wasn’t perfect, and those following him at NR are less so, but those demanding perfection in their reading ought to stick to the Bible-—in the original languages. Translations always have problems. Engaging with sharp minds that are more often than not on the money can be a very good intellectual exercise, though some find it intimidating. There is always the temptation to not fully engage with the actual argument at its deepest levels. Whatever Buckley’s (and NRs) flaws, our intellectual culture would be poorer without them, though it would be better if those flaws were adequately addressed.
Mater si, Magistra no.
Very well said
Good points about NR. My opinion is in spite of its flaws, there are good authors at NR - Hanson and Andrew McCarthy are my favorites.