Word: complained
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...which will be two-pronged. First, "we'll say we're working on it," explains a senior Senate GOP aide. Tax relief is on the way and it will help strengthen the flagging economy. The second prong will put the ball in the other side's court: Democrats complain that the tax cut isn't letting them have enough money to spend on social programs. So they have two choices. They can cut spending or raise taxes. "We'll be asking them this question," says the GOP aide. "Do they want to raise taxes to fund these bills...
...disappointing turnout at the polls for the British election was a reflection of the current British identity. We complain about the poor state of our hospitals, education and public transport, yet when the opportunity comes to take action, only 58% of the electorate bothers to vote, the lowest turnout in more than 80 years. Too many people want a quick fix to difficult problems without having to do the work to help solve them. Some people have forgotten that it was 20 years of short-term solutions that resulted in our current depressive state. As a nation, we need...
...right response to wrong is not to throw up our hands; but rather to roll up our sleeves; not to complain; but to act,” she said...
...With the constant reminder of Harvard Dining Services only bolstered by tales of Annenberg’s cuisine from summer school proctors, I’ve taken a solemn vow never to complain about variety. Having only four or five dressings to choose from at the salad bar seems like a wonderous selection after having bought a super-large bottle of ranch dressing in order to save a few dollars at Star Market. Same goes for bread—committing to finishing an entire loaf of wheat bread without getting sick of its discolored brown and grainy consistency reminds...
...that it's the Hispanics' turn to complain about how little time they get on TV shows [TELEVISION, May 28], it's clear that the idealistic notion of America as a great melting pot is nothing short of fantasy. However, talented Hispanics are indeed represented in Hollywood, not because they're Hispanic but because they're talented. Edward James Olmos, Salma Hayek, Christina Aguilera and Ricky Martin are only a few of the Hispanic performers who have found a place within mainstream American show business. Protesting Hispanics have to face the fact that racial quotas are dangerous in any form...