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...Middle East." But what right does the President have to decide which system other countries should live under? Democracy has to be desired, demanded and understood by the people. Look at the histories of prominent democracies; most involve civil wars, revolutions or painful, bloody transitions. In Iraq the concept of democracy is strange and new, so it is inevitable that democratization will be a long, drawn-out process with many pitfalls along the way, and no guarantees...
...purely symbolic, or do you really think there should be a draft? If we had had a draft, those who decided to have an elective - rather than defensive - strike against Iraq would not have received public or congressional support. When you're talking about war and you have no concept of anyone being lost in your family or your community, then it's human nature to be more prone to say, "Let's fight, I'll hold your coat." I'm serious about it. As of now, I would be satisfied to have a discussion...
...formula starts with a simple concept: an ordinary person in an extraordinary situation. "It has to have an aspirational quality," explains Disney Channel Worldwide President Rich Ross. The idea for a show about a teen girl leading a double life as a pop star had the right fantasy quotient for the target audience. "Celebrity is huge for kids because of the sense of empowerment. Especially with all the reality shows now on TV," says executive producer Steven Peterman...
...most important part, which Disney has perfected, is identifying and developing unknown talent to star in its shows. Like other Disney Channel series, Hannah Montana was cast-contingent when the network green-lighted the concept in 2005. The search for the right actress to play Miley Stewart - Hannah Montana by night - went on for a year. The young woman had to be appealing and cool for tweens but also parent-friendly. Producers say they want actors who can balance school with the demands of a TV show - and not end up in the tabloids. She also had to have musical...
...watching Jay-Z videos on MTV.com, I came across the new video from the burlesque-dancers-turned-pop-stars known as the Pussycat Dolls. I watched it 40 times, and after such blanket repetition, I came to an interesting conclusion. I won’t bore you with the concept of the video, but it involves a lot of pole dancing and gyrating on taxicabs. This was not what impressed me. I knew from prior experience that the Pussycat Dolls could accomplish these tasks with an acumen only rivaled by Carmen Electra. What made me entirely reposition my views...