Word: bandwagons
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...Putin is not linking this incident to the war in Chechnya (which he says is over); he's saying this hostage crisis was a product of international terrorism. He's trying to very hard hitch himself to the American bandwagon, saying this has proven, as Russians say, on their own skin, that Russia is a target of international terrorism, and that they'll fight it by any means necessary. And in doing so, Putin is making a terrible mistake...
...threat or an opportunity. Bill Holland, divisional director of Universal Classics and Jazz, talks of possible future joint ventures, while BMG executives mutter about the "ripple effect" of the new royalties agreements. They'd better make up their minds soon. With new labels imminent from other ensembles, the bandwagon is rolling - and the upstarts are beginning to call their own tune...
...Publicly, he's being more cautious, more diplomatic than Talabani, who has pledged wholehearted support. Barzani is playing a more calculating game, because he wants definite assurances from the U.S. that his people will be defended before jumps on the bandwagon. But if there's an invasion, he's definitely willing to cooperate. Also, the two finally seem to be serious about putting aside their differences for the greater interests of Iraqi Kurds. They've traditionally always gone through phases of fighting and then making up. There's a real belief here now that they're serious about working together...
Except maybe the $140 million payroll. And the obnoxious bandwagon-jumping fans. And Jason Giambi abandoning Oakland. And the embarrassment of riches that is trading for Jeff Weaver, who they don’t even start, but who would start on every other team in baseball. And trading for Raul Mondesi because you’re the only team capable of doing so, and hey, another All-Star-caliber player never hurt anybody...
...Publicly, he's being more cautious, more diplomatic than Talabani, who has pledged wholehearted support. Barzani is playing a more calculating game, because he wants definite assurances from the U.S. that his people will be defended before jumps on the bandwagon. But if there's an invasion, he's definitely willing to cooperate. Also, the two finally seem to be serious about putting aside their differences for the greater interests of Iraqi Kurds. They've traditionally always gone through phases of fighting and then making up, there's a real belief here now that they're serious about working together...