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...heroic notions about Colin Powell. Though Americans love to talk him up as a political godsend who can do no wrong, the hard truth is that the man has rarely, if ever, had a correct political or military instinct. That’s why Powell is largely relegated to figurehead status in this administration...
...doubt McCain will make sure to cast his shadow over the fight in the House. But dare we read into the recent emergence of fresh face John Edwards on the issue as one sign McCain could be ready to pass the campaign-finance torch and retire to figurehead status...
...time when Africa was under domination. The main objective was the liberation of the continent. The OAU did a lot for that. But the OAU had no army, no intervention forces, no money. The Union will deal with politics, economy, communications. The chairman of the OAU is just a figurehead. The president of the Union will have more power to intervene...
...enduring legacy will be the Texas Book Festival each November, which celebrates books, writing and reading and has raised almost $1 million for Texas libraries. There are readings and seminars in the state capitol, receptions in the Governor's mansion, a black-tie dinner. Laura is not just a figurehead but involved in every aspect of producing the festival. She knows which authors to invite and is familiar with their work. She selects and organizes the staff of professionals and volunteers. More than that, she has founded and maintained the festival without letting it become political in any way. Stephen...
...holding Rudenstine up as a figurehead, members say, is good strategy and effective rhetoric...