Word: dynasticism
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Two weeks ago Yale finally chose a successor to a throne empty since January. A rigorous selection process culminated in the ascendancy of Handsome Dan XVI, following Handsome Dan XV in a long Eli line of bulldog mascots. But of what other illustrious character does this long dynastic sequence of...
Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy set in motion a fascinating drama of incarnations--a tragedy of myth transmittal attempted as dynastic policy. Each of his sons, by turns, was to enact the dream. When Joseph Kennedy Jr. was killed, then Jack Kennedy became the incarnation. Then Bobby Kennedy. Ultimately, Ted Kennedy...
Charles and Camilla: Love Actually By and large, I don't follow and don't give a hoot about Britain's royals, but this time I want to say bravo and best wishes for a long life of growing old together to the steadfast couple [Feb. 21]. In centuries to...
Well, the sovereignty, safety and dignity of the Iraqi people are now at stake. So where are the allies? The inaction of the other Arab states-following their obstructionism in calling for a postponement of the elections-has exposed that concern about the welfare of Iraqis as fraudulent. Their concern...
Still, pressure on Kim's regime is rising. North Korea's refusal to continue nuclear-disarmament talks with neighboring countries and the U.S. makes the North an increasingly worrisome misfit in the international arena, and there are signs that Kim is facing unprecedented challenges at home. He recently purged his...