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Having effectively abandoned the Marxist-Leninist ideology that was once its bedrock, China's Communist Party now draws its mandate to govern from two sources--economic growth and nationalist pride. The trouble with nationalism, though, is that it's difficult to control. What starts as criticism of the foreign can quickly swing to domestic targets. One of modern China's defining events was the May 4, 1919, student protest, which began as an expression of nationalist ire over China's treatment by foreign powers in the run-up to the Versailles Treaty but then turned into an antigovernment movement. Could...
...between collegiate football and playing in the IFL.“It’s almost a different sport,” Brown said. “The heart and desire of all the players are the same if not more here, but it’s based on pride here and not a business aspect, which is refreshing.”Added Mazza, “It’s in a more pure form, I think.”The ability to play the sport they love, without it occupying the top slot in their life priorities...
...women’s singles, and one mixed doubles. Each dorm is also required to field that number of teams. In a heated Canaday e-mail thread, Julienne K. Coleman ’11 criticized the decision for overlooking the “tireless recruitment, the explosion of pride, the electric excitement that hadn’t coursed through this brick prison since fall semester.” According to Canday residents, the prospects of participating in the upcoming tennis tournament generated dorm pride and unity. “We found a common ground and prepared to accomplish the unthinkable...
...huge difference and renders her statement perfectly defensible. It makes clear that she has been proud of her country all along, but now that a black man (who just happens to be her husband) has a serious chance to be President, she is really proud. I share her pride on this account. Martin D. Carcieri, San Francisco
...huge difference and renders her statement perfectly defensible. It makes clear that she has been proud of her country all along, but now that a black man (who just happens to be her husband) has a serious chance to be President, she is really proud. I share her pride on this account. Martin D. Carcieri, SAN FRANCISCO...