George Will: Where he stands 

No buffoons here, love George Will. A time when you couldn't sell stupid.

In most things I have disagreements with Mr. Will, but I respect His contribution to the conversation, at his best.

Somebody WAKE UP George Will. The "Conservative" dogma train, he bought a ticket for, has already left the station. It's now called "Trumpism" dogma. The poor guy has been left sitting on the platform...mournfully looking up and down the tracks for a new Conservative train..that will never come.

George Will has outlived his usefulness and does not understand what a modern conservative is

This man has integrity. He is, unfortunately, a dying breed.

He is right - the republican party has not been conservative for some time. Ironically, Trump had made it more conservative in some specific areas, but overall still a mess of a party.

I lean towards conservative democrat, there's not much that I agree with any classic republican with, let's not even mention the current variation of that party. That being said, I've always admired George Will, he is a man of great integrity and insight. This country need more people like him on both parties to straighten things out.

Will defines conservatism much the way Edmund Burke would. He sees conservatism as the preservation and application of enduring principles that take into account the lessons of history and the truths of human nature. Thus, it is incomprehensible that Will would advocate the election of a Democratic president who shares none of these. That presidential power would be used to continue to undue American foundational principles. In my mind, this makes Will a fool, who, though appearing to be eminently logical, is driven by his emotions and hatred for the lack of refinement displayed by Trump.

I'm not a fan of his politics, but the man defies the binary nature of politics and thinks for himself. I appreciate his perspective, even though I usually disagree. We need more nuanced dialogue in this country, and George helps provide that.

A liberal for several decades, I have always benefited from listening to him. Appreciate has candor founded in intellect and integrity. Speaking out against Trump says it all. Plus he has terrific sense of humor.

That was well worth the time to watch.

Sorry, George. Being pro-choice does not automatically peg you as pro-abortion. It's still a choice that should be left up to the individual and her God or her conscience.

I do not completely agree with George Will, but I respect the man and his intelligent view of the world. Being a moderate, I find Will a fair person that most people can have a discussion with. Most conservatives want to attack you now, with Will you learn something positive even if you disagree. America is better off with Will.

Good on you, Ted Koppel. Great interview.

I've always thought he was a fine commentator even if I don't agree with him on everything

I am a unabashed Theodore Roosevelt Republican which would get me ostracized by the GOP of today, and probably lambasted by Mr. Will himself, but I would love to meet the man and talk with him. P.S. I have become a Registered Independant/ Libertarian as that is the only place a old fashioned Centrist has left to go.

I had dinner with George Will 30 years ago, while I was a student at UC Berkeley and working for an investment banking firm in San Francisco. He spoke at our annual conference and attended with this three children. My job was to escort them around and he could not have been nicer and his kids were awesome. They had me sing the Cal fight song on our way to dinner! We stayed in touch, tho like many things, that waned as the years went on. This is a great reminder for me to send him a message. You should also send someone a message you haven't talk to in a while!

I'm too am a conservative who is anti-Trump. The only thing of substance I disagree with Will about is God. He's a good man and an American treasure.

I'm not a fan of George Will's but I respect him for not joining the Trump bandwagon.

I don't know what's crazier...George Will voting for a Democrat or seeing Ted Koppel on CBS

What's new at CBS? nothing, always interviewing never trumpers.

He needs to be point blank and just state the current President is making a mockery of the U.S. and needs to be replaced with someone who wants to have a better and fairer playing field.

"Many women today would choose to abort a downe sydrome child-to-be, which I think is a shame". You are entitled to think that it is a shame, and it may very well be. You are NOT entitled to tell a woman what to do or not do with her body.

I don't agree with him on President Trump, but he is not taking my vote from me, so no harm, no foul. I voted for Bernie and then switched parties for Trump. TRUMP 2020

Another goddamned republican who spent the last 40 yrs helping drive his party to crazy land....and now acts all bewildered....he and the rest are beneath contempt.....cowards.

In the October 9, 1989 issue of "Newsweek" magazine, George wrote something that gained infinitely greater truth since Trump announced he was running for President: "Political lowlifes prosper when politics loses its intellectual seriousness."

Ted Koppel so wonderful to see you!!! You are an old friend!

I read Mr. Will , and before she died, Meg Greenfield, for decades. Both these political journalists, these intellectual luminaries (while not always agreeing with either) have been, in my view, always eminently fair, balanced and never minced words. Glad that Mr. Will is still around to gives us his candid, well-considered and much valued opinions.

I admire George's intellect and polished use of the English language, even if his politics and policy positions are mostly wrong.

It is a personal choice to raise a child with Down Syndrome. I can see how, knowing his son the way he knows him, he would advocate for people to reconsider THEIR DECISION to terminate a pregnancy based on the diagnosis. However, it is a personal DECISION. This is my main problem with pro-lifers, their perceived authority to use the law to compel me to adhere to THEIR PERSONAL DECISIONS.

George Will is an eloquent, humble, humorous and truly stable genius... and it's refreshing to hear him speak at a time when those in the US and UK of a populist persuasion seem to have the upper hand. Sadly we in the UK are about to have our senses assaulted by that crass, buffoon of a president over the next three days. I look forward to the day when normal service is resumed.

Will lightheartedly says the public doesn't heed what he says. Well, that's because they know his record. George Will told us Reaganomics would balance the budget. He declared after the 1991 coup in Moscow that hard line Soviet communism is back! The housing crisis of the 2000s? It's not real, George Will assured us. Those four black youth arrested in the NYC jogger attack -- guilty and "singing rap songs in their jail cells," an indignant Will said of these young men, all of whom were later found to be completely innocent. Will then condemned the "media frenzy" that had helped falsely convict the four, but slyly avoided mentioning his central role in that frenzy. The other leader of it was the Donald Trump from whom Will now distances his brand of conservatism. Sorry George, though thankfully you are not like Trump in temperament, you are more implicated in his rise that you want to admit.

Here's my thought about George Will: he's a logical thinker who began with flawed precepts. He will never accept that the conservative principles he embraces inevitably led to President Trump, that our President is but a symptom of what's wrong with America. He left the Republican party forty years after it became corrupted, so I find it difficult to praise his decision to do so. He's a pretty good writer, though. I have to give him that.

I’m a Democrat, but I admire George. Will. I don’t agree with some of his belief, but he is a true blue person he has integrity. He and I do agree that Trump is bad for the the country . George Will is a perfect example that conservatism has not changed its republicans who have. Keep it up Mr. Will!

Omg, you think he hasn’t changed? Get glasses!

I remember when George will sounded out there conservative now he sounds sane reasonable and like a moderate!

People with Down's Syndrome are truly the nicest, kindest people you will ever meet.

All that being said his son obviously a gift of God

750 words and I’m outta here

It's nice a parent with wealth can take care of a child of any problems . But is not the real world . Our prisons are full of unwanted humans . Not until the father's are held accountable . Please leave these poor woman alone .

As Republican as McCain. I don't consider that a compliment.

George will conservatism: 1. Free trade so China can take all our factories 2. Open borders 3. Cut social security What does that conserve?

I used to love watching Will eviscerate Phil Donahue but this didn't happen to conservatism overnight and now they're shackled to a fool

The last vestige of great Republicans like Reagan and Goldwater. Even if you disagreed with them, the argument was civil and respectful. Not lowered to the level of name calling and insults. Over the last 45 years I've voted republican and democrat. (I look for leadership qualities, not the party he sleeps with) It's pathetic what the great GOP has turned into!

Even if he is an ex Republican he comes over as a very nice bloke. Pity the rabble in the Senate can't be described the same way.

George Will has revealed himself to be nothing more than another "Deep State" propagandist tool of "elite" Globalists, none of whom are any sort of loyal U.S. Citizen friends of the people of the United States nor of our Constitutional Republic system of governance.

"If you are a conservative... it seems reasonable to begin to heal our political culture by replacing our President" George Will Wow I may change my mind about G. Will.

His son got his job most likely because of his father. It is easy to preach to the masses when you have no money problems and are assured food on the table and prestige.

To think that man is the epitome of the universe is a ignorant of one's soul. Of course this life after death, I have seen it. A Native American.

And I used to dislike this guy's conservatism. But I admired how well spoken he has always been. I imagined him growing into a Mitch McConnell. Those days look so tame in hindsight. It did not get more conservative, it just became malignantly ugly. How times have changed.!

I have watched and listen to George Will for years, his opinions for the most part I did not agree with. I have been surprised to hear him disagree with the current WH resident. If this true Conservative says do not vote for him, those on the right had better listen.

If u don't like to argue arguing doesn't make u a patriot! It leads to the heartbreaking violence we've seen recently! Only if arguing opens the way for constructive dialogue and a shared agreement that one's disagreements will lead to a healthier democracy can arguing be viewed as a patriotic calling!

George Will is a fool

The Republican Party left the Conservatives years ago. George even admitted that if we maintain Republican control of the Senate so "not much will happen" (a staggering objective), it would heal the political divide to replace President Trump. In other words, let's get a Republican in there who will do the Dems' bidding and tell 65 million Americans to stop interfering with the DC Swamp.

You want to be lied to and deceived your in the right place.

mostly disagreed with him upon reading his columns; he is a master of the english language, as well as a principled man; how many people' d come out & admit that they are atheists ? sensible & caring person...

I don't agree with everything he said, but what he says is better than what I hear from most conservatives.

CBS pushing to replace Donald Trump...cmon man

you could afford to care for a child with life long challenges.

this guy Will is an ideologue, totally out of touch with the daily problems of the vanishing american middle class.

If George Will was a TRUE baseball fan, he would boycott what this game has become, nothing more than home run derby and 6 pitchers, per team, per game, more strikeouts than hits Attendance is down, some players brag that they don't hustle and most games last more than 3 hours, WS games played on COLD nights etc etc etc

Trump is an embarrasment of the united states he is a threat to demacracy and the idealism of the republican party thats why george will said keep trump out.ive been retorting with george since 2000 in the Atlanta journal opinion page.Im colored i dont belong to no party and dont follow politics unless they bother children and the markets the race to the white house i could care less but what motivates the candidates and their followers is important to the markets and that makes it important to my work george os my goto guy

Ted Copel one of the all time greatest Reporters. Really Enjoyed the show!

Next time ask Barney the Purple Dinosaur what he thinks. Barney is currently more relevant to the national conversation as political relic, Will.

Feel like I misjudged RMNixon. He was very decent man compared to dumpty trumpty. Served in World War 2. & left office when his party asked him to go.

I would be very interested to see George interviewed 4 years later (Now), to hear his take on Trumpism, the Republican Party and the GOP's future.

Good job Ted Koppel- I have respected George Will's views (not always agreed) great interview!

Three of my children attended the same high school George attended, but about a quarter of a century later. The rumor still persisted that when George Will was in high school, his parents were terrified that he would grow up to be a sports writer. I guess it was a close thing.

I'm not fan of him at all. Zero

Children are lovely to have. But, when face with a fetus which is defective, abort or not? It’s not an easy decision. It’s easier for the better off. They hv the means to treat n care for that imperfect child. Therefore, for the States which is banning abortion, it’s imperative that they support a robust healthcare system. Otherwise, your orphanage is going to explode.

“No small thing, but”... could you imaging if Hilary won?!? Dude you’re a beltway sales vendor, sorry. I don’t like everything about Trump BUT I don’t want a Clinton or Bush type anymore! Trump 2020!

Dear Mr Koppel and Mr Will, Thank you Mr Kopell for your dedicated service in your profession that today is in upheaval and disarray. Thank you for your ability to get to the heart of every issue I have had the pleasure to hear you discuss. Thank you Mr Will for your excellence in writing English and making us all see the great diversity and descriptive powers of the English - American - language and your great devotion to getting the truth as you see it out to the people. If I may in this small way try to get a point across to both of you it is this. No man would ever allow the government to decide on any issue concerning his body. How can anyone in 2020 - I’m being hopeful here … Mr Will … how can anyone dictate to a woman in America or around the world what to do with her body? I am shocked to see the lessons of the 1960’s have gone right over conservative men’s heads. Individualism is a sacred right. No one should have a say over someone else’s body. The translation is this: We judge you so incompetent, Ms, Miss, Mrs, ec., we judge you so incompetent to know what is good for your body that we are going to make that decision for you. Oh, and by the way, I’m a man and no one is going to tell me what to do with my body. For the good of the Republic and for women’s rights in America and around the world, can we please stop telling women what to do with their bodies? They know what’s best because they rely on their instinct and their intuition, something most men don’t pay much attention to. I am appalled that someone of your stature, Mr Will, could ever be in favor of intervening on the choice of a woman. It doesn0t fit with your intellect. Long live freedom of the press and long live women's rights. Women: stand up for your rights!

somewhere in his house, there's a painting of him growing old

Your old republican party is gone, If Donald Trump didn't run as a Republican and won the presidency, I would have NEVER EVER voted for a Republican in my life!

WHY is George Will's opinion important? It's NOT, It's merely his own opinion; not one that I'm willing to live by......and THAT is MY opinion!

Sorry, not buying it. GW is just another "establishment wonk" that is getting less and less relevant. So, he doesn't like Trump....so what?! Is it more about convention, inclusion, or merely 'likeliness'? DT is results oriented, NOT a career politician, not an attorney...refreshing. Regards.

Gotta take George out . . . to a ballgame ! 😎 He's but the classical example of 'the player' . . . of life ! He's become THE MASTER 🇺🇸of what makes this country so great . . .at no one else's expense, however with everyone elses interests . . . risen, to it's peak ! My everyday priority . . . is to find the latest stand, of George Will !

George Will's contempt for the common man reveals that he is no conservative. What does he wish to conserve? His country club set, no doubt. Very little else, other than conserve his pompous self-image and waning influence at all costs. I can't believe I ever took this WASP seriously. He is no W. F. Buckley Jr.

If Will believes we'd be better off with Biden as President or that there is even a chance that will happen he is out of his mind.

George Will is not a Trump fan.

“Seven hundred fifty words, and I’m out of here.” Maybe the first time I’ve agreed with this man ... Interesting to see these two dinosaurs again, together... how life passes... that generation, forty years ago, wanted proof of climate change; do they get it now?

As a Democrat this conservative I do respect. Even in the face of the abortion debate.

Notice when he said that Trump shouldn't be reelected; he didn't say he would vote for the Democrat.

Shortly after reading George’s column about Innisfree Village I visited the farm. That was 1974. It still exists and even grown some. A commune where “challenged” residents are equal with the workers... funded in part by capitalists that might have a challenged family member keeping them from the main stream of life. All kinds of challenges are at the farm - both mental and physical. They work the fields, the dairy, the kitchen, bakery, the store, the tractors, artwork, Weavery and more. Situated in the Blue Hills of Virginia. George’s Down syndrome son was only a couple years old then and the column was to view the care of challenged people from the standpoint of the future. And now the challenged are far better treated by society and special ed teachers are now the higher paid then lesser paid. I made two trips to Innisfree only months apart and met with the founder who just wanted to make a better life for those who may be among the remaining few generations of the challenged due to genetics... which is slowly happening. One woman with a pretty voice only had a normal face on one side and monstrous looking the other side. Very hard to look at. It was after dinner that I left in my little red Fiat. It was a pleasant weekend for me and several gathered around as I was about to drive home. Then a pretty voice said “Have a safe trip Bob” and my eyes met a challenged person face-to-face. But for George’s son it looks like he’s hit it out of the Park.

Psalm 14:1 The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” This explains so much.

I loved George Will's writing in the 80s but now he would be my nomination of Team Irrelevance.

This is nothing more than the swamp fight back. #draintheswamp

George Will is our era's Thomas Paine. He may be the greatest logophile in print today. What's not to love?

You have to be older than 70 to know who Will is. For us young folks, he is not relevant.

George will does not deserve the praise he is given. He is wrong.

Worst sort of conservative. I used to like Will, but he's blind.

yes a single mother working 2 jobs should absolutely keep a down syndrome baby. this is the conservative blind spot.

Why he's not speaking out against the spaying. Hypocrisy to the max

How can he talk about abortion without thanking TRUMP? It tells me he really isn’t against abortion at all.

I don't agree with him but I like his mind.

I don’t agree much with his politics but he considers trump a fool and a danger to our country, and he loves the Chicago Cubs. He can’t be all bad.

The reporter starts by saying " There is no need asking George Will where he stands.". So why are you doing the interview.. I turned it off after six seconds.

Mr. Will is clearly a very Intelligent man. But He is not a very wise man. If He spent 30 minutes a day seeking God, He would find that God does exist and that God Loves Him. I hope that Mr. Will takes my advice. He would be much Happier in this Life. And I Hope that I get to see Him in Heaven.

So do not like that guy. Glad his arrogance influences no one.

For younger Americans that have no life experience George has stayed the course and is an American treasure in journalism.