Word: disappointing
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...Grover Norquist, a White House ally and the president of Americans for Tax Reform, describes as "delivering on first-tier issues." For the fiercely antitax crowd, Bush supplied his $1.1 trillion tax cut in 2001. For those in the party who obsess over judicial nominations, this Bush has not disappointed as his father did. Bush picks nominees considered ideologically sound and understands the political value of fighting for those, like Charles Pickering and Priscilla Owen, labeled ultraconservative by Democrats. By sticking with his core supporters on the issues they care most about, Bush has given himself leeway to disappoint them...
Baseball didn’t disappoint, as Opening Day brought more surprises than necessary to make it entertaining. The meltdown of Mets starter Tom Glavine might have been enough, but the struggles of Atlanta’s Greg Maddux and news of The Big Unit tanking pushed the fun over the top. Throw in Tampa Bay’s Carl Crawford’s bedevilment of the Red Sox with a walkoff home run that ran Boston’s bullpen ERA to the stratosphere, and we had an exciting first...
SPORTS Iraqis are passionate soccer fans. Saddam's elder son Uday heads the nation's soccer federation and Olympic committee. Athletes who have fled the country claim that he regularly tortures players, coaches and referees who disappoint...
...talented physical comedians; their facial expressions and perfectly timed actions bring down the house in scene after scene. They have great chemistry, although not the kind Peter’s neighbors suspect. This is Latifah’s first onscreen appearance as a leading lady, and she does not disappoint. She manages to overcome the sappy side of her love-seeking character, making Charlene a perfect but not stereotypical balance between lovable and tough...
...stake, however: Pyle’s presence also leads Fowler to uncover disturbing information about America’s involvement in the war. Though Pyle turns Fowler’s life topsy-turvy, Noyce keeps his film uncomplicated—and the esteemed Caine is also unlikely to disappoint. The Quiet American screens at 2:15, 4:40, 7 and 9:50 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays...