Word: mentioned
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...professor here since 1972, Verba is one of the foremost authorities on American politics and voter participation--not to mention comparative political analysis. In the last decade, he has authored a half-dozen books, including two American Political Science Association prize-winners...
...imagine himself in the ludicrously unpredictable and hazard-filled position of a woman, and if he can comprehend the enormous psychological implications of having one's peace (not to mention one's personal safety) in constant danger of being shattered, he will have come a long way towards understanding female aloofness. My friend's real fears only began that evening after her bus ride, for the man who had menaced her turned out to be a neighbor who jogged past her house each morning...
...risks tarnishing the high moral standard, based on respect for national sovereignty and self-determination, that distinguishes its conduct in the world from that of its Soviet adversary. Indeed, cries of outrage rang forth from Latin America, Western Europe and even the chambers of Congress-not to mention the predictable howl from Moscow, where TASS called Reagan "a modern Napoleon," devoid of conscience and simpleminded. By embroiling itself more deeply in the turbulent situation in Lebanon, the U.S. risks becoming a combatant rather than a peacemaker in the endless strife there. "Our forces in Lebanon are now not a deterrent...
...years ago. The impetus was two-pronged. Inflation-afflicted and recession-burdened shoppers began to watch their expenditures more closely and seek greater values. At the same time, they were developing a taste for nationally recognized brands and designer-name merchandise because these goods symbolized higher quality, not to mention status. It was not long before consumers discovered that they could get name-brand goods more cheaply in the converted warehouse near the railroad tracks than they could in the slightly shabby downtown store where Mother had always shopped...
...view, a world power with what it considers to be an insecure perimeter. The question is, what's the best strategy in a situation like this? Do you believe that an invasion was vitally necessary to achieve even its most cynical objectives? There are various alternatives which I could mention. One is that a diplomatic solution to the problem was literally placed in their laps several weeks ago by Bishop when he visited America. It's quite clear what that was all about. If the CIA could not verify what it was about, then they should close shop. What...