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...Carthage. There is enough internal evidence (allusions and outbursts of Yiddish) to conclude that Pyatnitski's gene pool is thoroughly integrated. Rabid anti-Semitism is his way of denying the past and advancing his career as scientist and gentleman. There is also ample indication of a thin line between deceit and self-delusion...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Books: Westward Ha the Laughter of Carthage | 1/28/1985 | See Source »

...ability. Although his boast later that he "tried to kick a little ass" was off the mark, the Vice-President's nevertheless aggressive performance probably did more to steady his unsure future than any single political act of his life. But he also showed that Reagan Administration opportunism and deceit aren't confined to the oval office. Claiming that the Administration had expanded the safety net, Bush said that spending on welfare has increased since 1981. "...I am not going be found wrong on that. I am sure of my facts," he said. Ferraro didn't catch...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The George and Gerry Show | 10/17/1984 | See Source »

Westmoreland contends that there was neither conspiracy nor deceit regarding the estimates. Washington officials, he insists, were well aware of a debate between the CIA and military analysts over whether the enemy's "irregular self-defense" supporters should be included in the figures. The defeats suffered by North Viet Nam during the Tet offensive of early 1968, Westmoreland claims, vindicate his command's method of reporting enemy strength. In an internal investigation six months later, conducted after TV Guide had published a cover story on the show titled "Anatomy of a Smear," a CBS official concluded that...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Press: Battle Lines Are Drawn | 10/15/1984 | See Source »

...film adaptation of the award winning play. And that film, which opened this week, is no less indicate provacative than the play--and perhaps even the musicians who inspired it. To the richly layered stage production, Shaffer--and director Milos Forman--have added yet another coating of deceit, jealousy and adoration...

Author: By Holly A. Idelson, | Title: God's Music From an Obscene Child | 9/22/1984 | See Source »

...facts on the table," says O'Brien, "but only one thing matters: Will the public think she's honest? If so, none of the facts will be remembered. But if they decide she's not honest, then all the facts will be perceived as a mosaic of conspiracy and deceit...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Show and Tell | 9/3/1984 | See Source »

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