Word: childishness
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...writer or columnist has to do the show. If Rich wants to "talk in an informed way," I'm sure there's an open mike at C-Span Radio, and if there's really a hunger for such adult dialogue, does it really have to be accompanied by childish crudeness? Actually, don't answer that. In any case, the media figures and politicians who clown around with Imus can pretend that the show is really about informed conversation or pop sociology or anything except junior-high-level teasing, but its true appeal for them lies in the seal of approval...
...After the war, whenever we passed the old Mukhabarat HQ, my driver and I got a childish thrill by pointing to it, for no good reason. It is only the smallest of many, many freedoms that Iraqis gained after the U.S.-led coalition toppled the dictator. They also got the right to vote, satellite TV, cellphones, the ability to travel out of Iraq, and a new education system that doesn't brainwash children into worshiping Saddam...
...allowed to break rules during training and never received the standard punishment of doing push-ups. "We had to stand next to a shooter and catch his bullet shells as they were ejected from the rifle before they hit the ground. Golden Boy Hicks thought it was childish and stupid and absolutely refused. All that happened was he was told to go back to [our accommodation]. Golden Boy was probably thinking of 'pulling the pin' as he would always say until Golden Boy and Hudaifah had a nice little chat and patched things up. Whereas if everybody else did that...
Amidst the ridicule, I have not yet figured out why so many students have fixated on an unassuming student group. This situation really reflects a larger issue of tolerance. The TLR takes their campaign seriously, so perhaps instead of making fun of their ideas, try suppressing your childish impulse to mock what you disagree with...
...ever, won't tolerate mudslinging. "The bulk of us who are active will ignore it," says attorney Robert Josten, 64, a Des Moines Democrat. "We will not let it be silly... the candidates are going to hurt themselves as much as they hurt each other if they play the childish games." "It diverts our attention from the real issues and it's annoying. Americans are so frustrated right now and really want to see clear leadership and serious attention to what's going on in this country," says Jackie Romp, 42, a Des Moines Republican. "Tell us what...