Word: blatantness
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: all
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...These blatant acts were not lost on American voters and there are signs the momentum is shifting. In the 1998 elections, Republicans struggled to explain why they constantly voted against clean water and air. Senator Lauch Faircloth (R-N.C.) and former senator Alfonse D'Amato (D-N.Y.)--two staunch opponents of reform--failed miserably in trying to portray themselves as pro-environment, and were upset in electoral contests. My advice to politicians like Lauch and D'Amato: Give it up, guys. If D'Amato saw the endangered sea turtle...
...These blatant acts were not lost on American voters and there are signs the momentum is shifting. In the 1998 elections, Republicans struggled to explain why they constantly voted against clean water and air. Senator Lauch Faircloth (R-N.C.) and former senator Alfonse D'Amato (D-N.Y.)--two staunch opponents of reform--failed miserably in trying to portray themselves as pro-environment, and were upset in electoral contests. My advice to politicians like Lauch and D'Amato: Give it up, guys. If D'Amato saw the endangered sea turtle...
When three blatant officiating blunders led to losses for the Seattle Seahawks, Buffalo Bills and Pittsburgh Steelers in recent weeks, the whole playoff picture was torn from its frame. The NFL politburo announced that instant replay, in use from 1986 to 1991, may be revived for the playoffs...
...applaud The Crimson's recognition that the impeachment hearings are the grind of a political machine rather than a fair or rational search for justice (Editorial, Dec. 14). By rejecting censure in favor of pushing for full impeachment the House Republicans have shown blatant disregard for the health of this nation and the will of the people. Polls show that 66 percent of Americans approve of the job that Clinton is doing. That is a much greater figure than Congress' 44 percent approval rating...
...Many Mornings." In "Ballad Of A Thin Man" Dylan feasts on his victory, taunting the unhappy members of audience with some bars of solo piano but then offering "You know something is happening, but you don't know what it is. Do you Mr. Jones?" as a blatant challenge. Even the heckler, accusing him of personifiying Judas, could not stop Dylan. He turned to the Hawks, and uncharacterlistically cursed, "Play fuckin' loud!" They then ended the show with a eight minute noise-fest of "Like A Rolling Stone." A quick and curt thank-you and he disappeared off stage...