Word: preferably
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...thoroughly unpretentious musical that refuses to take itself seriously drives some critics into attitudes of lofty, and sometimes bogus, condescension. They prefer to ponder the flatulent grandiosities of shows like Pacific Overtures, Rex, and 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue...
Frankly, other things you point out about Carter such as his almost total humorlessness, his iron will and his rigidity are the terrifying elements in his character. I prefer religion...
...Ford seems to be gaining on the issues. He is stressing his peace-and-prosperity record instead of responding to Reagan's diversionary attacks. Reagan's assaults on Henry Kissinger were blunted by the Secretary of State's confirmation in two television interviews that he would prefer not to stay on, even if Ford is elected...
...proud of any part I may have had in combating corruption and oppression. I care about freedom, the poor. I said once that "I prefer to be with people who...are beautiful. But I hate those who smell good and are beautiful and I am with those who smell bad and are poor." Interview with History is a record of my efforts to fight for freedom...
...even try to present these individuals in all their complexity; you prefer intellectual games of symbolism and pattern. When you start encouraging your interviewees to identify with their opponents, there's not much in your portraits that is acceptable as truth. Aren't you doing what you accuse Kissinger of doing: being an imbroglione, someone who toys with people...