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...when a lineup of inspired nobodies stunned the powerhouse English squad, 1-0, in one of the sport's most notorious upsets. The victory over Colombia (following a tense tie with Switzerland) nearly ensures that the U.S. will advance to the second of five rounds in the 24-team bash. It also drew praise for the upstart Yanks from a skeptical world press; London's Daily Telegraph dubbed them "Team Miracle." Naturally, the spokesman for the U.S. eleven, Dean Linke, is even more enthusiastic: "We really are America's Dream Team of soccer...
...latest victory has left the tough-talking Seshan determined to "bash on," removing illegal immigrants from the voters' lists and setting up polling booths in areas where low-caste people and minorities can vote without fear. But Congress has not given up either. The government says that next month it will try again in its bid to dilute the commissioner's authority. By then, they hope to win over the support of some more opposition members. Warns Khushwant Singh, a prominent New Delhi newspaper columnist: "So long as Seshan is around, the war will continue...
Well, maybe I just like underdogs, but I'm again going to pass up the opportunity to bash the council. (at least for the whole column). Not that I doubt the veracity of the various reports on their total and utter incompetence; the dirt that has found its way into the press is, I'm sure, just the tip of the duncecap...
Carey Gabay's condescending attitude certainly deserves criticism. Unfortunately, in its haste to bash the council again, the staff is overlooking legitimate issues...
...readers support her. "Why are you endorsing this witch-hunt?" asks Clara Beard of Los Angeles, who, like many, suspects the furor over Whitewater is "a ploy to divert attention from much needed health-care legislation." Others agree with Huguet Pameijer of Simsbury, Connecticut, who thinks "the current bash fest" stems from the perception that the First Lady is "too accomplished, too powerful, too darn inexcusably uppity." But some 50 readers have harsh words for Hillary. While the milder critics deem her a "political liability," at least one person suggests aggressive action, asking, "Is there any way to impeach Hillary...