Word: sentimentality
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Another product of the synod was a 17-page, issue-oriented document summing up its deliberations and proposals. Responding to a strong sentiment among the bishops, the Pope agreed to release it this week. The detailed document calls for improved teaching about Vatican II throughout the church, further study of the place of national bishops' conferences and a deepened commitment to the poor. One noteworthy proposal, endorsed by the Pope in his closing speech, was for a churchwide catechism, or compendium of teachings, issued under Vatican auspices to clear up confusion about the beliefs of Catholicism...
Perhaps the only thing that grew faster than the $150 billion trade deficit this fall was protectionist sentiment on Capitol Hill. Last week the House of Representatives vented its anger and approved a Senate-passed bill that would reduce imports of textiles from Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan by up to 30%. Imports of shoes would also be allowed only 60% of the U.S. market, and the President would be directed to negotiate voluntary restraints with foreign copper producers. The bill, however, is expected to be vetoed this week by President Reagan. While the bill passed easily, neither house...
...Ottawa government has reversed the traditional Canadian protectionist stance in favor of freer trade, Mulroney said, in part because of the challenge posed by Canada's European and Asian competitors. "Maybe it won't work," he observed. "Maybe it will turn out that protectionist sentiment is too strong. Free trade is not without its perils. But liberalized trade brings more wealth, not less, and a stronger economy will help guarantee the political sovereignty of Canada...
...this last sentiment which really epitomizes ISD. It was made in response to the Kohl objection, consigned by several other European conservative party leaders, to IPPNW's selection for the Prize. These politicians objected because Dr. Chazov signed a statement in the '70s denouncing Andrei Sakharov for "anti-Soviet" activities. Dr. Lown has steadfastly refused to answer questions directly about his counterpart's role in this matter and other political activities; instead he has given several variations on the theme of "that's beside the point...
...ACSR became a subject of intense scrutiny two years ago when it recommended that Harvard divest of it $400 million investment in companies which do business in South Africa. When the recommendation went unheeded, many charged the University with using the ACSR to divert sentiment for divestment...