Word: foolish
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Said he: "They had better move, because if they don't, Congress will." Afterward, Presidential Aide Stuart Eizenstat asked the Treasury Department to submit a list of alternative revenue sources to Carter this week. Said a Treasury official: "The issue is in his lap now. It would be foolish to ignore the obvious political signs." Nonetheless, Carter last week was resisting the pressure from O'Neill. The President told reporters that he wanted to prevent "opening the entire issue again...
...Imaginary Invalid (Le Malade Imaginaire) aims its satire at medicine, medical school, and those foolish enough to believe in doctors. As with any great work, its satire is as effective now as in the 17th century when it was written...
...enhance his national image, he has hired Washington Political Consultants Douglas Bailey and John Deardourff, and his critics darkly hint that even the Thompson baby due this summer was programmed for maximum political effect. For the record, Thompson refuses to discuss the presidency. Almost. He says it would be "foolish" for him to rule...
...nuclear-powered Cosmos 954: man-made sticks of radioactive metal stuck in the frozen tundra and ice-covered lakes. At least five chunks of the fallen Soviet spy satellite were located. One, a mere 10 in. long and ½in. thick, was emitting enough radiation to kill anyone foolish enough to hold it for two hours...
Carcich's fiscal sins, known and alleged, ranged from what at the very least was foolish commercial speculation to the misuse of $1.4 million. He apparently lent money recklessly, without collateral. One chunk-$54,000-even went to ex-Governor Marvin Mandel to pay for his divorce in 1974. It has never been repaid. Carcich sank millions into shaky motel and real estate deals in Florida and five other states, and squandered $127,000 on cronies, a niece and a private secretary, while diverting $278,000 for his own personal use. Carcich is also accused of concealing bank records...