Word: softeners
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...avoid appearing frequently on Western radio and television, because criticism is tolerated less than ever, and if I have to soften my analysis I'd rather not say anything at all. I've given up meeting with Western diplomats, who are considered the local spy-masters. Better to read what Western officials say in the newspapers than bulk up my intelligence file. When Iranians journalists ask me for help applying for fellowships in the US or Europe, I say No. Ever since the Intelligence Minister said the United States is exploiting Iranian journalists as part of its conspiracy against...
...defense restricted Lafayette to just a shade over 200 yards, dispelling the rumor that the graduation losses from 2005 would soften the unit...
...buyers are having second thoughts about buying another one, or they are trading the pickups in for mid-sized and even small cars, he says. If the economy continues to slow, even the commercial business, which is closely tied to the construction and housing market, is also likely to soften, Pipas acknowledges...
...Social etiquette is apparently just too much work to be bothered with. Saying "no" artfully is old school. Using a little humor to soften the moment is pass?. Expressing a little empathy is too time-consuming...
...Hamas are likely to be behind the next spectacular that will top 9/11. They are not, and pretending that they are costs the U.S. credibility, risks driving terrorist groups that aren't allied into alliance and obscures the real issues at hand in the Middle East: How do you soften up militants who vehemently oppose Israel's existence? What should the U.S. put on the line for Israel? And does it make sense for Washington to engage in boxing by surrogate with Tehran...