Word: contemptable
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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WESTERN CIVILZATION has always rather arrogantly prided itself on its ability to master the universe, and with few exceptions, has historically regarded the rituals of near eastern civilizations with a good deal of contempt. Americans, in particular, seem skeptical of the mystical nature of Eastern beliefs, in part because they consider them backwards and occult, but more fundamentally, because few truly understand the meaning of such beliefs...
...actually describe themselves as anti-American. "There's a big difference between the American people and the American government. We feel closer to the American people than we do to our own government," said Bard. Nevertheless, it must not be forgotten that almost all German leftists hold contempt for an America they see as incapable of producing leadership with any greater sophistication than Ronald Reagan and his "cowboy mentality...
...what he thought of a 343-page report on the economic outlook. Prepared by Democrats? No, by his supposed colleague in the high command of the Reagan Administration, Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Martin Feldstein. In case anyone missed his meaning, Regan offered the particulars of his contempt: "I disagree with Feldstein's assessment of the dollar, his views on the deficits and interest rates, his rhetoric about the future and his assessment of the budget...
IMPRISONED. Larry Flynt, 41, pornographer and Hustler magazine publisher; for 15 months in Terminal Island federal prison for contempt of court; near Los Angeles. Just after he was sentenced to a total of nine months in jail for disrupting two earlier federal court hearings, Flynt began shouting obscenities at Federal Judge Manuel Real and declaring, "I'm crazier than hell! I want a competency hearing." When he yelled, "Give me more!" Judge Real obligingly tacked on six additional months...
...obtained during a counseling session with the doctor, his wife and the girl. As a result, the stepfather was charged with child molestation. He signed a confession, but Amy's corroborating evidence was needed in order to prosecute. When she refused to testify. Judge DeRonde found her in contempt and ordered her confined in the county juvenile facility, where she was isolated in a 10-ft. by 12-ft. room furnished with a bed, toilet and sink. Deputy District Attorney Kenneth Kobrin said the detention was the equivalent of being "sent to her room." He added that the coercion...