Word: bonkers
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...many high-powered names inevitably encourages conspiracy theories about evangelical political designs. But, in fact, the movement crosses partisan lines and remains rigorously nonpolitical. "There is a religious right that is very prominent, just as there was a very activist religious left in the '60s," says Don Bonker, a liberal Democrat from Washington State who just gave up his House seat for an unsuccessful Senate run. "But the prayer movement doesn't get into political matters. If it did, I wouldn't be involved." When it comes to politics, those who pray together do not necessarily stay together...
...some dubious provisions, such as the many pet projects of Congressmen more interested in their constituents than in an effective trade policy. Rep Beryl Anthony (D.-Ark.) inserted a provision lowering tariffs on watch parts, a move that would benefit the Timex plant in his district. Rep. Don Bonker (D.-Wash.) wants to restrict plywood imports that hurt his state's timber industry...
...Salient, Harvard's conservative student publication. Arranged under a sign asking "Who says Conservatism isn't Progressive?" is a series of past Salient issues, ranging from the early, newspaper-like layout to the present handsome tabloid format, exuding an aura of mature respectability. But if editorials like Raymond C. Bonker's "Reagan Education Cuts", which unsurprisingly supports the President's pulling of the plug on student aid, and, surprisingly, takes seriously Education Secretary William J. Bennett's insensitive remarks about stereos and vacations, are any indication of what lurks behind the enticing new covers, then theonly claim The Salient...
...what do the enlightened editors at The Salient have to say about this Claiming that "a college education (especially one subsidized by American taxpayers) is not a guaranteed right but rather a privilege" Bonker states that the federal government has no obligation to fill the gap between what these families can afford and what tuition costs. Seducing as this distinction between right and privilege may be, however, it is, ultimately, a false...
...principles. Hopefully the defeat of the proposal by the Senate committee last week will stand up when the full Senate considers the matter. If the proposal is reinstated, hard work will not be rewarded commensurately and the notion of equality of opportunity will be dealt a serious blow. When Bonker concludes that "the financial and party is over" one has to wonder why it is that the last one invited is always the first to slam the door...