Word: obstructionism
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Britons of both major parties have been disturbed by the current rowdiness and inanity. Last November, on the occasion of his maiden speech as Prime Minister, Harold Wilson was howled down by offended Tories. A fortnight ago, both Wilson and Opposition Leader Sir Alec Douglas-Home could scarcely speak above...
There has been much confusion between chronic bronchitis and emphysema, and some British authorities are inclined to believe that they are the same disease. Not so, said Dr. Ebert. Bronchitis, by definition, is inflammation and consequent obstruction of the branches of the windpipe. Post-mortem examinations have recently shown that...
In considering Cox's next case, Goldberg upheld the principle of Louisiana's obstruction-of-passage statute. "Governmental authorities have the duty and responsibility to keep their streets open and available for movement." Indeed, "we emphatically reject the notion urged by appellant" that the First Amendment protects street...
Martin King hears "the clock of destiny ticking out," recognizes his own historical moment, breathes confidence in his ultimate triumph. Never does he place himself on the defensive, acknowledge that there are those who see him standing in the doorway he himself has opened, and old champion become an obstruction...
Last week Congress set out to make most of the liberal punditry of the last four years obsolete. Since 1960, the legislative branch--more specifically, the House of Representatives--has been seen largely as an outmodeled obstruction to the business of government. But several actions taken within the last ten...