Word: outspokenly
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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When the editors of the Mesa Tribune in suburban Phoenix jumped into print early with copies of this week's Doonesbury cartoon strip, they knew they would be making news. The object of Artist Garry Trudeau's satire is Evan Mecham, Arizona's outspoken Republican Governor. The strips lampoon controversial remarks Mecham has made since taking office in January, including his description of recall-movement leaders as a "band of homosexuals and a few dissident Democrats." Mecham is not amused: he complained that the Doonesbury series "crossed the point of decency" and advised his lawyers to explore a possible libel...
Republicans are even more tongue-tied on the deficit. They are roughly divided into two camps: the Hand Wringers, who are outspoken on stressing the problem and somewhat reluctant to offer solutions (Dole and Alexander Haig), and the Supply-Siders, who ignore it completely (Kemp and Pete du Pont). Characteristically, Bush is somewhere in the middle. Recently, the Vice President timidly allowed, "If all the domestic spending has been cut that can be cut, then and only then would ((I)) consider the other alternative." That alternative, too frightening to whisper aloud, is higher taxes...
...still cautiously waiting to reveal their policy positions. The challenge for Bush is particularly acute: he must forge a mild Declaration of Independence from the President without risking his claim as rightful heir. And as outsiders in a two-man race, Kemp and du Pont can afford to be outspoken as they vie for the allegiance of the conservative faithful...
Comparatively speaking, there were fewer fears about protesters. "We are aware that America is a very open and outspoken society," says Vatican Spokesman Joaquin Navarro-Valls calmly. John Paul's personal party of 15 includes only four security men. But an undisclosed number of U.S. Secret + Service officers will help guard him throughout the visit along with, naturally, the police forces in each city. The Pope is sure to be confronted by demonstrators angry about papal positions. Indeed, some started early. Last week Eleanor Smeal, ex-president of NOW, was among those arrested protesting the status of women...
Despite his 75 years, Hu Qiaomu, the chief guardian of Maoist doctrine and a leading Communist Party theorist, climbed the four flights of stairs as if he relished the task. His destination: the Peking apartment of Playwright Wu Zuguang, 70, an outspoken critic of conservatism in the party and a strong advocate of free speech. Once inside, Hu recited a litany of Wu's ideological sins. The message was clear: leave the party or be expelled. Wu quit on the spot...