Word: discussable
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Dates: during 1940-1949
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...authors of said panned print smiled knowingly up their sleeves and came forth with a tasty rebuttal. They pointed out that they were only attempting to "discuss the virtues of our economic system and not to sugar-coat or ignore its faults." Is there any harm in "simply giving the students the facts?" they asked. "A picture which is not real will breed far more cynicism than evaluation of our institutions." What they were driving at was "reasoned respect." And now Robey, the voice of prejudiced business, took excerpts from their contexts intentionally to shade this purpose...
...couples who are combining a tete-a-tete with a little pepper-upper. These people are usually pretty well occupied, and the waitresses have very little to do other than bring drinks at regular intervals. Across the way is the bar, where the real Cambridge tankmen gather to discuss the day's events and argue the relative merits of the various teams around Boston. This part of the Club is a little dull for those who are looking for color. If you want a bit of atmosphere, just climb on up the next set of stairs...
...Discuss the war freely, but avoid talking about destruction, brutality, suffering or war guilt; take their minds off war by playing family games, singing old songs, keeping home fires burning brightly...
Nine to 14-Let them listen to the radio; play up stories of gallantry and cheerfulness among war-stricken peoples; discuss with them the background of war, the peace-to-come...
Hopkins was reticent to discuss his mission and said that as far as he is concerned his report to Mr. Roosevelt never may be made public...