Word: anathema
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...show's only soaring spin-off was Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979), in which the cast took a back seat to a splendid special-effects light show that made an eloquent case for the fusion of art and technology, man and machine. Trekkies, of course, consider it anathema -- too much hardware, not enough kitsch...
Bonifaz and fifteen active members will raise the issue of Reagan's recent disclosure of his "disinformation campaign" in Libya. "It [the campaign] is an anathema to the principles of honesty in government," said Bonifaz...
When the six began their period of greatest influence, after World War II, the Soviets were our staunch allies, and the thought of becoming international policemen was anathema to a nation that Harriman said wanted nothing more than to "go to the movies and drink Coke." Harriman was the only Wise Man ever elected to public office, and that was for a single term as Governor of New York. He and the other solons shuttled between Government and business, "substituting for each other," note the authors, "like lines in a hockey game changing...
Fervor--the very word is anathema to mainstream politicians. But, yes, Americans dig it. Pat Robertson knows that because his job is to get the holy to roll in the aisles. Tommy Walker and David Wolper know that, and all they did was create a gigantic celebration honoring an iron lady...
...Eighth District, any politico will tell you that the race is over on September 16, the day of the Democratic primary election. The polls have stopped even mentioning the two remaining Republican candidates. It is a one-party election, anathema to self-righteous critics of Third World governments...