Word: excerpted
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...EXCERPT FROM MARTHA'S COLUMN "I like to lie on the wicker chaise ...and listen to the birds' cheerful song...
What kinds of changes are the Saudis making? Education Minister Mohammed al-Rasheed told TIME that the government had scratched the entire fifth chapter of a 10th-grade text that described how Muslims and non-believers were historical enemies. An excerpt detailing "ways to show hatred to the infidel" charges that "it is forbidden to show happiness during the holidays of the infidels." The minister noted that three Koranic messages encouraging tolerance would be included in Saudi texts. One of them says, "Allah forbids you not, with regard to those who fight you not for your faith nor to drive...
...excerpt from his book, Walter Isaacson envisions having a beer with Ben Franklin and discussing George Bush's foreign policy. I imagine that Franklin, an icon of democracy--and confirmed opponent of aristocracy and hereditary rule--would scathingly denounce the Administration's imperial ambitions and its upward redistribution of wealth and power. Franklin would also have a good word for France. And he would note the hypocrisy and error of trying to purchase temporary safety by curtailing essential liberties with the Bush Administration's "Patriot Act." BYRON C. BANGERT Bloomington...
...self-pity and narcissism in Hillary Clinton's Living History are breathtaking [BOOK EXCERPT, June 16]. Apparently she learned nothing from her White House experience. Clinton seems to regret that there wasn't a depression or national disaster to help her ram the socialized health-care scheme through Congress. For the Clintons, citizens are just pawns in their game for political and personal power. It is clear that Hillary does not have the best temperament for the political arena. GREGG MCCONNELL Newbury Park, Calif...
...state secret that the debates between BILL CLINTON and BOB DOLE on 60 Minutes are pretty dull. But don't blame Dole: he tried to punch them up with a script that was a little edgier. Clinton nixed it, but here's a brief excerpt: "Mr. President," Dole began, "tonight I'd like to talk about the danger of unemployment...for me and you! CBS is considering pulling the plug. And I'll tell ya, no matter how big the Bush tax cut, I need the work. With your legal bills, I know you can use the cash...