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...decade later, and his replacement by Aquino two decades later. Why is the Union of South Africa listed as having a "high level of political instability" in 1968, while the Philippines have a "high level of political stability"? The situation in South Africa appears to me parallel in one respect to that of the Philippines, with a government able to impose itself for a relatively long period while the tension builds up and the period may end up in a bloody revolution. After all, it took 146 years for the French ancien regime (say, from 1643--Louis XIV's coming...
...With respect to the other two variables, the U.S. presumably could attempt to induce the authoritarian leader: (a) to coopt and compromise with opposition groups, thereby presumably reducing the instability before his death; and (b) to effect an early retirement from power. Given the ways in which most authoritarian leaders view their interests and the limited leverage the U.S. has in most Third World countries, neither of these courses of action is likely to be very productive." In each item, the statement is either incorrect or very unclear, even incomprehensible to me. The authors' pronouncements, with language like "virtually insure...
...certainly a form of "forgetting" oneself, but in no way a vicious one. Only through this sort of "forgetfulness" is it possible to be conscious of others in the most profoundly empathetic way, and this deep connection is completely in keeping with the spirit of the rally. Genuine respect for the freedom and dignity of others may find its starting place in this sort of selfless love, experienced by most of us for the first time from our parents. So-called "empowerment" is not the only value worth advancing...
...attempt to heal this growing rift, the AAU sent out a ballot this week asking members if they would support a moratorium on all lobbying for Earmarked funds, says Rosenzweig. In these days of constricted federal budgets, he hopes that non-AAU institutions will respect the moratorium, but cynically adds that "I also hope it won't rain on a cloudy day when I'm having a picnic...
...deserve the preferential treatment they have received in the past because of their vital position in American society, educators say. By conducting basic scientific research, universities are the engine of economic competitiveness. Colleges and universities are also the "bearers" of the values and habits such as free speech and respect for truth which are important to maintaining American society, they...