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...dictum was connected with Iowa Bob's theory that we were all on a big ship-"on a big cruise, across the world." And in spite of the danger of being swept away, at any time, or perhaps because of the danger, we were not allowed to be depressed or unhappy. The way the world worked was not cause for some sort of blanket cynicism or sophomoric despair; according to my father and Iowa Bob, the way the world worked-which was badly-was just a strong incentive to live purposefully, and to be determined about riving well...
History shows that the Churchills, the Roosevelts, the Hitlers and the Stalins made almost as many mistakes as correct decisions in their designs, both good and evil. The call to action swept their people along. The polls show grave doubts among the American people about where Ronald Reagan is taking us. That uncertainty was expressed colorfully by Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker when he described Reaganomics as a "riverboat gamble." But there is an irresistible appeal to fall in behind a man when he promises adventure, even when one may not agree with him. Tennyson said it well. "I myself...
Banisadr has named Rajavi as Prime Minister of his government in exile and authorized him to form a "national resistance council" that would serve as a government-in-waiting for the day when the mullahs may be swept from power...
...cover ourselves with glory." The very thought would sound like romantic nonsense to much of Western Europe, which today is being swept by a new wave of pacifism and neutralism. This sentiment, combined with economic strains within the alliance (all too evident at the Ottawa summit in late July), long-building political tensions, and the palpable growth of Soviet power, has brought the West once again to deep doubt about the future of NATO...
Indeed, Muldoon was swept into office in 1975, two years after the Labor government had blocked a Springbok series. Contemplating the prospect of a new tour, Muldoon called it a "disaster" and implored the football union to withdraw the invitation. But when the union's leaders refused, he meekly gave...