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Wilson's speech began by outlining what are often the perceived causes of democracy in any society, namely the existence of constitutions, great democratic thinkers in the society and many religious groups. However, Wilson claimed of these three causes, the existence of multiple religions is crucial to the success of democracy in any given country...
Applying his standards for democratic success, Wilson reserved little hope for the future of democracy in non-English speaking nations and in Russia and China. He said he doubts that democracy will survive in many newly democratic countries and does not believe Russia or China will ever acquire true democracies...
However, Wilson claimed of these three causes, the existence of multiple religions is crucial to the success of democratic government in any given country...
Four-and-a-half years of energy and expertise guarantee nothing. Episode 1 may be no more than what composer John Williams, who has scored all four Star Wars films, expected the first one to be: "a good weekend movie." To be a big success, a movie need only work for a few weekends. It doesn't need mythic meaning; remember that for years, the all-time box-office champ was The Sound of Music. But the Star Wars saga does touch a deeper chord. "George created a transgenerational phenomenon that's still inexplicable," says Williams. "Maybe...
...problem with the U.S. and NATO leaders is that they talk too much. Their strategies are thus exposed to the enemy. Material advantage is not a guarantee of success. The Yugoslavs and Russians are excellent chess players. While Russia is not directly involved in the war, Russian advisers may be giving their Yugoslav brethren practical pointers in order to win endgames. NESTOR ALMAZAN Mississauga...