Word: condemn
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...over the northern tip of Alaska near some U.S. military installations. It is impossible to tell whether the plane is on a reconnaissance mission or simply off course. An American jet fighter pursues the Russian civilian plane for two hours and then shoots it down. The Soviets would immediately condemn the act as imperialist. Cold War brutality. Our allies would openly condemn the act, as would the rest of the world. The Russians would most probably take the opportunity to encourage Third World nations to avoid such barbarie capitalists and turn to the inherently peace-loving security of communism. Needless...
...biggest point, though is the fact that our own people would become completely disillusioned with their government and condemn the act more vociferously than anyone else. But this is to be expected--and desired--in a nation that is based upon the rights of the individual. And it America ever did perform such an act, not only would we deserve more condemnation than could possibly be voiced, we would be unable to truthfully, from that point on, call ourselves a democratic people who respect the inherent right of individuals...
...reasoned that there are two types of women who call themselves feminists: the ecumenical type, who believes in freedom of expression and the right of each woman to find dignity and fulfillment in whatever path she chooses: and the more prevalent knee-jerk feminist who is quick to condemn any woman who looks and lives differently from herself, and who is unwilling to make an effort to recognize the person behind the makeup and hairdo. This type of feminist has a close-minded and superficial approach which can border at times on censorship or, even worse, cattiness. She wants...
Moreover, Deng's writings specifically condemn the dogmatic "whateverisms" of Mao's followers: that whatever policies Mao espoused and whatever directives he issued were to be followed uncritically. Insists the authoritative weekly Beijing Review: "It is groundless to equate the study of Deng's works with idolatry of the man himself...
Mitterrand's statements reflect the sensitivity of the Chad issue in France. The Socialists have usually opposed military interventions in Africa, and they now find it awkward to have changed their position. French rightists also find themselves in a paradoxical position, reluctant to condemn an intervention that is in line with their own past policies. The three main opposition leaders, former President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, former Premier Raymond Barre and Paris Mayor Jacques Chirac, have all kept silent on the subject. Yvon Blot, spokesman for the neo-Gaullist party, speculated that Mitterrand's "bizarre...