Firing Line: Do We Have Anything Left To Fear From Socialism? William F. Buckley Jr. debates Professor Sidney Hook, an avowed democratic socialist philosopher. Mr. Buckley scrutinizes Professor Hook’s view of regulating anti-social behavior because this paternalism erodes negative freedom, one’s freedom from interference by the “community” and, thus following, the government. Mr. Buckley eloquently dubs Hook’s argument to be the “hubris of socialism.” #conservative #libertarian #socialist #socia

In this special broadcast of Firing Line, Bill Buckley hosts presidential candidates ahead of the 1988 Republican primaries. George H. W. Bush, Bob Dole, and General Alexander Haig discuss the conservative approach to fiscal and monetary policy and the value of economic freedom. #conservative #debate #history #taxation #americanhistory #policy | For educational purposes only | Video credit: @hooverlibraryarchives Hoover Institution Library and Archives National Review Institute @national_review_