Word: dudgeon
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...sleaze as a campaign issue by demonstrating its bipartisan nature. There may be more damage to the tradition of stilted politeness among lawmakers, who call one another "distinguished colleague" no matter what the circumstances. When asked his feelings toward Gingrich after the complaint was filed, Wright, in high Texas dudgeon, said they are similar to those "of a fire hydrant...
...profile of the gulf confrontation. Suddenly it looked less like a protective operation, in which U.S. warships quietly go about keeping Kuwaiti oil tankers out of harm's way, and more like a direct face-off between Iran and the U.S. -- a situation that, given the state of high dudgeon on both sides, could easily slide out of control. Secretary Weinberger, having made his point militarily, tried to turn down the rhetoric. "We do not seek any further confrontation with Iran," he said, "but we will be fully prepared to meet any escalation of military actions by Iran with stronger...
When the late King Sobhuza was angry, his subjects used to say, "The lion is aroused." According to royal aides, Mswati likewise displays a natural imperiousness. Several advisers who have seen the young King in high dudgeon have given him the sobriquet "Fire Eyes." Like his father, Mswati is clearly determined to have a king-size family. He has three wives already, and at this week's annual reed-dance ceremony, in which Swazi maidens take part in a topless parade, he may be induced to choose a fourth...
...neighbors" make beautiful music together, and Madeline assumes Miles is the tune's author. This is a gently schizophrenic movie: Rusty Lemorande's script is as mild as Miles; the direction, by MTV Whiz Steve Barren (Billie Jean), often percolates as busily as Edgar in high dudgeon. Still, Von Dohlen is a find, with easy, exquisite comic timing; and Edgar, the cybernetic Cyrano, is the most endearingly neurotic bundle of software since...
...expose the young Turks' tactics. In his pique, however, the Speaker failed to notify the Republicans of the change. For that he later apologized to Michel, but the firestorm had been ignited. Republicans labeled O'Neill's action "camscam," and took to the floor in high dudgeon. What upset the Democrats, as well as Michel, is that the Speaker, who is supposed to represent the House as a whole, had joined in a partisan shouting match. Lost in the scuffle was the laudable fact that O'Neill had improved the video link between Congress...