Word: silents
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...what one research fellow termed "the silent majority supporting the Observatory Director" clearly rejected any move to cut off defense funds. Goldberg said that, as an individual, he would rather see basic research funded by civilian agencies. But he does not want to see a cut in the defense money and the losses in basic astronomy research which would result, he indicated...
Butler remained silent during most of Krim's statement, although he seemed to be taking notes on what Krim was saying, Replying to Krim at one point, he repeated his statement that the helpers were receiving "on-the-job training" by working alongside journeymen. He said that historically Harvard had hired only skilled workmen but had instituted the training program to provide jobs for more blacks...
...Moratorium Committee statement said, "By giving blood we can demonstrate to ourselves, to Mr. Nixon, to the increasingly sympathetic 'silent majority,' and to the world, that our deepest commitments to life, to peace, and to the living...
There was definitely an aura of Woodstock over the vast and not-so-silent majority of the crowd. People were more willing than ever before to help each other out. And all this was in contrast to the up-tightness and lack of humanity shown by the government and police. The point is, we showed the government up for what it is by not falling for its tactics or being drawn into its game of violence, but rather by showing that men can work together without coercion, and there is an alternative to violence. Lenin thought that you could...
...handful of dissidents have criticized my efforts, but lately I have been beseiged with a flood of telegrams and letters from readers who had been passive, though devoted, throughout the season. You might think of them as a silent majority. With their support, Captain Crunch and I can continue to predict, and to do so successfully. Pour some wine and part some bread with me, my friends, as I chew over the last four games of this football season...