I was never a fan of Jerry Falwell, though it’s possible that Reagan wouldn’t have been elected without him, and what a different world that would be. Other than that, about the best thing I can say about him is that he wasn’t as big an idiot as Pat Robertson. But condolences to his family and friends.

And it will be very interesting to hear what Newt has to say about him at commencement on Saturday.

[Update in the evening]

Another roundup of “thoughts” (such as they are) on Falwell’s passing. They seem pretty much in synch with hater Brian Swiderski’s comments here. Birds of a feather…