Word: idea
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...declaration of war. Even assuming that America is capable of innovation in every aspect of war, the bombing is not a welcome precedent for a nation that has long been known for its moralistic foreign policy. We certainly respect the American ability at self-control which the sophisticated idea of a step-like escalation seems to demonstrate, but the logic of escalation itself seems very alien to us. It looks like beating somebody with one hand, while asking at the same time for a gentlemanly discussion with him. Should he accept the invitation, he has surrendered; this might be honorable...
...FOURTH TYPE--Includes many Sinologists who emphasize the the strength of the traditional characteristics of Chinese society in the whole process of the Revolution. They see the idea of the traditional Chinese emperor revived in Maoism and also note a strong trait of Confucianism in the Cultural Revolution. They counsel more cautious judgment on the current turmoils and advocate a greater attempt at understanding Chinese society...
...also lambasted the "bladder theory"--that sex is simply a release of pressure--and the idea that the entire object of sex is having children...
...must certainly work a hardship on the system at all levels. One need only look back to the Eighth Congress in 1956 to sense the difference in "tone" of Chinese Communist leadership. It seems most probable that even the more humble Party members in 1956 had a fairly clear idea as to who were their leaders and what were the policies. Now, however, a Party cadre must have great uncertainties regarding his superiors, and the policies he is supposed to implement are increasingly shrouded in clouds of rhetoric that could puzzle the most sophisticated...
...Rebecca, she either committed suicide by drowning or the sharks ate her. If there was a Lila, she climbed an apple tree and fell to her death. And if there really was a Gus, he was a psychological basket case: "I did relate emotionally. I have no idea what color his brain was ... He had green eyes and a face of shifting flesh, and a name something like Charlie." Or maybe Eloise or Rebecca or Lila...