Word: foolishnesses
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...foolish, all this talk of Ted Kennedy for President [Sept. 17]. The only thing Kennedy has going for him is the name. Why don't we put this legend behind us and stop thinking of the Kennedys as our saviors? We have a decent, hard-working President in Jimmy Carter, and we should be thankful...
...major advantages in promoting a legislator like Ted Kennedy as president is that we have seen, to a large degree, both sides of his political personality for seventeen years. It would be foolish for liberal Democrats to be so optimistic about any candidate as they were with 'Jimmy Who?' in 1976; we would only be paving a road for dissatisfaction and eventual self-destruction. If we choose to support Kennedy for President in 1980, we must recognize his full political record, particularly in light of the broader constituency which the White House represents. Helene Sahadi York...
While Kennedy remains undecided, Carter will find it increasingly difficult to govern effectively. He will be punching at air, appearing weak, foolish and undignified. If only to take the nation out of this unreal debate about whether or not he will run, Kennedy should declare his intentions...
...dismiss the fact that Cuba played a crucial role in Nicaragua's war is not only foolish but an insult to our intelligence. Regardless of Somoza's dictatorial regime, such intervention should not have been permitted by the OAS. When this country's back is against the wall, and we are surrounded by Communists, where will we turn...
...particularly acute now because the peace talks with China have bogged down and fears are growing that the Chinese are preparing for a second invasion that might continue longer than last winter's month-long incursion. Said Thach, speaking of Peking's leaders: "We are dealing with foolish men. Anything could happen...