FW: "needlepoint" v.

[Frank Abate]

In reference to the following, I expect Buckley knew exactly what he was
saying.  "Solipsism" is perfectly good usage, though perhaps obscure, which
is his wont.

Don't doubt Buckley's understanding of the language, even if you don't like
his politics.

Frank Abate

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Subject: Re: "needlepoint" v.


 Fred Shapiro cited:
>
>1971 William F. Buckley in _N.Y. Times_ 16 Feb. 33  The movement will have
>votaries long after Mr. Rothbard's [sic] has finished needlepointing his
>solipsisms for the benefit of those who find distinctions too heavy a
>burden.
>
 It looks as if  Buckley's infatuation with elaborate language  betrayed
him into nonsense here.   Maybe he meant solecisms,  which would be sweet
irony.
A.Murie