Word: opinioned
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...dominated the struggling Republic. Fidelity to high principle and public spirit seems wholly alien to the war lords, and heavy taxation, robbery, and greed are the sins of all. It is only through the force of the strong arm, through the criminal control of district coffers, suppression of popular opinion, and vicious propaganda, that each militarist supports himself and his clique...
...opinion of the writer, borne out by several years' experience with undergraduate classes, that some of the advantages of the case system may be obtained in other courses in government and administration, especially in municipal government...
...principal scientific advances in the next five or ten years will be made along the lines of commercial aviation and radio transmission, in Mr. Cowie's opinion. He also believes that airports, which will be union depots, must be built close to large cities...
...fundamental principle of municipal government and each involves an issue which permits an argument on both sides. In some of the cases the decision arrived at has been given and the student is asked whether or not he believes it was a sound one and the reason for his opinion. In others the facts are presented and the student is expected to work out a possible solution by applying the principles which have been developed from the lectures, text-books, and other assigned reading in the course. In other event an attempt is made to give the pertinent facts...
...able to return there, but I fear not. We are now in the regions of slavery, and spittoons, and senators. All three are evils in all countries, but the spittoon is the worst. I don't see the use of it, either. If it be in deference to the opinion of society, I for one, would rather not be obliged to imagine constantly what may be inside that circular orifice. I prefer the box of sand, which is a candid piece of furniture, and invites contemplation. But why one should be troubled with either, when everybody uses the carpet...