Word: strength
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...Soviet military within the decision-making process has increased. At least part of the answer to that query is clear enough: international tension. When a Cold War mentality comes to characterize the relationship between the superpowers as it does now, those on each side who advocate increased strength and even confrontation come to the fore. The Soviet generals, much like their American counterparts, have a good case to make to the civilian government and even, were it necessary, to the public. Detente isn't working, they are saying. The Americans refused SALT II, are putting new missiles in Europe, haven...
...enormous power against nations like Nicaragua. On a pragmatic level, even vastly superior naval forces are vulnerable to some kinds of stealthy attack, like the Exocet missiles used against Britain in the Falklands conflict. But on a much broader, moralistic plane, it would be simply wrong to abuse our strength, even if there were a reason to use it at all. Reminding unfriendly regimes of American power is fully within the legitimate parameters laid down in the Constitution, and recognized by international law. Attacking nearly defenseless countries is most definitely not. Negotiations and social initiatives must be the cornerstone...
Melissa A. Milligan '84 said that King's campaign is "getting Black people interested again," She added. "A lot of his strength is in newly registered voters. They've registered because they've finally found a candidate who isn't just blowing...
...ironic that our society, which has developed its degree of strength and magnanimity from immigrants, should mete out so much ill will to people who have been cruelly mistreated and who have no other home. Perhaps, as Americans, we take our own comfort for granted, and therefore find it difficult to relate to victims. Most of us, after all, enjoy the luxury of waking up from our nightmares...
SUCH DISSENSION, of course, is exactly why opponents don't take shows of strength like the August 27 protest too seriously. The Left, its critics claim, has become an ideological hash house serving special interest view. Another demonstration only demonstrations its discord. The American consensus, as articulated by a master rhetorician, equates liberalism with-bureaucracy and advises us the old answers are no solution...