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...known as “anti-Americanism.” They are as much in evidence in Britain as in Germany, France and Italy—on the political right, as well as the left. Nazi and fascist characterizations of America barely differ in either tone or content from those of the extreme left. During the Cold War years, the presence of the Soviet threat—perceived a greater evil—muted disdain for America. But once this danger disappeared, old antipathies reemerged with new strength in a Europe that was about to embark on an unprecedented state...
It’s easy to want to believe Patrick’s smile. Right now, he looks content and serene. Here at school, he is in a stable place, with stable adults who won’t hurt him, send him away, or scare him and his brother into hiding. When he is here, Patrick is with an entire network of professionals doing everything in their power to give him a positive day, a positive year, a chance at a positive life. When he is here, he is happy...
...menu changes mark the culmination of nearly a year of the review of campus food options by a team of chefs, cooks and HUDS administrators, who studied student surveys and comment cards as well as the nutritional content and cooking methodology of the menu...
...conservatives. After all, Socrates’ greatest legacy was his ability to question, not only himself, but the norms of his society. What leftists do is question status quos, dream of something better and envision solutions; they challenge their own behaviors in hopes of changing society. Meanwhile, conservatives are content to maintain and uphold—not to question. By failing to question free-market, consumerist norms, they avoid the civil war of the self altogether. This is not the sort of consistency Socrates would have advocated...
...course President Bush and Secretary Rumsfeld don't want to send more troops to Iraq--certainly not before the national elections next year. They are content to keep sacrificing our people. Let's send Rumsfeld! BOB BERKE Oakland, Calif...