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...Cain's story. It means to calibrate every movement in the desperate mating dance of Frank and Cora, "these unspeakably stupid, very simple people, filled with guile and tenderness." That is Director Rafelson's phrase, spoken without contempt for his characters but with an understanding of their selfish, consuming needs. Though Nick's café is just a short drive from Hollywood, Cora knows the only spotlight she is likely to appear in is the concupiscent glare from men across the counter. Frank knows he's several criminal convictions past a prime he never...
Ward's approach provokes thought, but too often her symbols become stereotypes removed from the realities of the society. The church seems too milk-white, beneficently bestowing its noble goodness on peasants and Guardia alike. The revolutionaries seem too selfish, petulant and shallow. The audience hears the superficial fire of the speeches, but too seldom can see the real fire in the minds of the faithful, whether churchgoers or revolutionaries...
...philosophy most compatible with political liberty. But even capitalism's most ardent supporters have had trouble answering charges that it is morally bankrupt because it appeals to people's greed for profit. Forcefully confronting these charges, Gilder maintains that the entrepreneur is not a selfish accumulator of wealth but the creative figure in society, who uses his talents and capital in risky ventures that have no guarantee of reward. The businessman's sacrifices and courage are the engines of economic progress...
...Radio Moscow is what might be called the "Boris and Vladimir Show," on which the two men regularly discuss topics of the day. Vladimir will say something like, "You see, Boris, in the capitalist West they are engaged in something fashionably called the 'rat race,' in which selfish individuals are out for themselves. Not like here in the Soviet state, where we are responsible, first and foremost, to society." Boris, the straight man, always answers, "I agree with you totally, Vladimir...
Refusing registration is not a light decision--the law exacts a penalty of up to five years in prison and $10,000 in fines for resisters. In addition, many will label resisters selfish or cowardly. But that charge loses its sting in light of the political selfishness that brought registration back. Those who resist a policy at high personal cost because they find it immoral and unwise are courageous and patriotic next to those who legislate the fate of others for the sake of their own personal gain. And those who resist will not be alone--estimates from last summer...