Word: governance
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...view--at the moment--is that a precipitous withdrawal would be a mistake. It would send a signal, heard around the world, that would reinforce the jihadists' message that America can be defeated, and thus increase the chances of future conflicts. If, however, the Iraqis prove unable to govern, and there is open civil war, then I am prepared to change my position...
...This is reflected in President Toledo's paltry support, a meager 20% in all polls, as well as in a late-March survey in which 68.5% of respondents said that they wanted to see major economic and political changes, including the election of an authoritarian government. "I am voting for Ollanta, because he is going to kick out all the corrupt politicians in Lima and govern for all Peru," said Felix Ticona, 24, at an Humala rally in the southern city of Moquegua...
...make supporting appearances in these stories. After the commentary on partying, then come the brief, usually cursory, remarks on classes—more specifically, comments on their ease. There is, of course, nothing wrong with college kids taking it easy and enjoying the relatively more enlightened drinking laws that govern the rest of humanity. But for a country that will soon face rapidly intensifying political, economic, and military challenges, encouraging trips that are essentially extended vacations might not be the best strategy. Brooks is right to suggest that American students do more to broaden their horizons and dispel...
...What it means is the Republicans [must] get their act together, and understand that the country actually expects the majority to implement. They hire you to govern, not just to tell them why you are right. If they can't do that, at some point, whether it's '06 or '08, the country will decide to take a flyer on the Democrats, because they just get tired of it. That's how American politics works...
...number of possible events--the capture of Osama bin Laden, for instance, or positive developments out of Iraq--could sweeten the nation's mood. Gingrich says Republicans badly need accomplishments to tell voters about. "The country actually expects the majority to implement," he says. "They hire you to govern, not just to tell them why you are right...