Word: superiors
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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...government. Some belong properly in the study of economic systems and problems. No rational person can object to their being examined by the students. The only valid objection would be if, either in the form or manner of the presentation, these theories were to be definitely defended as superior to our own tried systems and if, at the same time, their advocates should preach the overthrow of our present government. The proper way to present such subjects is to differentiate between theory and practice and in reviewing the latter, to compare it dispassionately with the actual workings...
...except on the assumption that the German Government was indifferent to the pacification of Europe. . . . Germany is arming-an army greater than that of any other nation in Europe, an air force already declared to equal ours and a fleet that would be the equal of the French and superior to the Italian. . . . [Germany] has broken up the road to peace. . . . And beset it with terrors. It claims a measure of armed power which puts most of the nations of Europe at its mercy. Every reflecting, reasonable German must see the force of the point I am making". ... I have...
...That again," continued the Hatter in a very superior tone, "is because your knowledge of logic isn't complete. You know that by induction you get a general conclusion from many particulars, and by deduction a single proposition comes from two conclusions: well, by another special from of logic we get a civilization loss of some 50,000,000 able-bodied citizens and we conclude the world is safe for democracy. That form of logic, my dear child, is reduction. And it's quite the vogue today...
Fact is, his superiors may silence a Catholic priest only if he goes astray on matters of faith and morals. Father Coughlin is answerable only to one man. That is his good friend and immediate superior, Bishop Michael James Gallagher of Detroit. He in turn may be overruled only by direct order of the Pope. Burly, bespectacled Bishop Gallagher has in the past let it be known that he did not agree with all the radio priest's opinions but refused to interfere with their expression...
...Until a lawful superior rules otherwise, I stand steadfastly behind this priest,' Father Coughlin, encouraging him to do the will of God as he sees...