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Dates: during 1980-1989
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But if Bradley were to fall, it would be of his own making. No different than Jim Wright or Ed Meese or Richard Nixon. Because he is Black does not make him immune to criticism, or to flaw.

Author: By Juliette N. Kayyem, | Title: Failing to Scrutinize Black Leaders | 8/15/1989 | See Source »

Every non-mathematical field in the University has its own set of vague generalities. For instance:

Author: By Donald Carswell, | Title: Beating the System | 8/15/1989 | See Source »

The artful equivocation is an almost impossible concept to explain, but it is easy to demonstrate. Let us take our earlier typical examination question, "Did the philosphical beliefs of Hume represent the spirit of the age in which he lived?" The equivocator would answer it in this way: "Some people...

Author: By Donald Carswell, | Title: Beating the System | 8/15/1989 | See Source »

His third suggestion, the Overpowering Assumption, I think, is best. But not for the reasons he suggests--that the assumption is so cosmic that it might be accepted. It is rarely "accepted;" we aren't here to accept or reject, we're here to be amused. The more dazzling, personal...

Author: By A Grader, | Title: Grader's Reply: It's Not Really That Easy | 8/15/1989 | See Source »

Furthermore, to assume that Black leaders are the only sources of racial harmony in urban areas completely simplifies the problem of bigotry. The Times' argument is claiming that the only reason why Watts doesn't burn again is because "they've got one of their own in the statehouse."

Author: By Juliette N. Kayyem, | Title: Failing to Scrutinize Black Leaders | 8/15/1989 | See Source »

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