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...struggle to find words to express my ever growing disappointment and disgust with Bush's disastrous presidency, except to be convinced that he is the worst President in my 72-year-long lifetime, if not in the entire history of our country. That's why I really appreciated Klein's "The Lamest Duck." It is a truly classic piece of writing, explaining graphically how so many of us feel. David B. Lantz, FENTON, MICH...
Philip Roth is elderly and literary, but even in the throes of depression it’s hard to think of him as melancholy. Except on one topic. This past year, after a string of disappointing books about old age—in one of them, a young biographer threatened the peace of mind of a departed writer and his still-living, aged friend—Roth published a highly acclaimed novel, “Indignation,” set in the 1950s. Nonetheless, whenever he’s asked, he seems to shake his head sadly and admit that...
According to the memo, Harvard Kennedy School faculty and staff hiring will be “slowed or stopped,” except in cases of “extremely high strategic priority.” Hiring will now be contingent on finding funding for the positions, be it from outside sources or unpaid leaves, such as those departing the school to work for the Obama administration...
...Every liberal leader except two have become Prime Minister,” said Wiseman. “But I wouldn’t count my chickens before they hatch...
...giant people-eating bug. Actual: Angelina Jolie makes another Oscar bid after being passed over for “A Mighty Heart.” 5. “Quantum of Solace” Sounds Like: No freakin’ clue. Actual: No freakin’ clue—except that Bond doesn’t sleep with the girl. —Claire J. Saffitz is outgoing Movies Editor. She has even less purpose than Josh...