Word: thanked
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Although the Nineteen Eighty-Four scenario has not come true, we can thank Orwell for his insights. In this age of MX missiles and nuclear freeze, Orwell has put the situation in perspective. He was so correct when he wrote, "In politics, one can never do more than decide which of two evils is lesser, and there are some situations from which one can only escape by acting like a devil or a lunatic...
...President, old woes he campaign slogan repeated in speeches and newspaper ads was blunt: "THANK GOD, THEY ARE FINALLY GOING." It was also prophetic. As celebrating citizens jammed the streets of Caracas last week, the results of Venezuela's sixth free presidential election in 25 years overwhelmingly confirmed that the ele gant presidential residence, La Casona, would be getting a new tenant. By a thumping 8-to-5 margin, voters had ousted the centrist Social Christian Party in favor of the country's strongest grass roots political force, the center-left Action Democratica under its amiable, soft-spoken...
...Thank you for giving Barbra Streisand's Yentl the rave review it deserves [Nov. 21]. By directing this film, Streisand has met another challenge, proving that her talent is immeasurable...
...doubt this will be a very difficult task, one beset with the danger of making Israel the scapegoat for all the world's ills. Yet the task must be done, courageously and carefully. Thank to Errol Louis for leading the way. Robert A. Watts...
...want to thank the U.S. for its courageous invasion of Grenada. This intervention is definitely supported by the majority of the Caribbean people. I am particularly disgusted with the British, who, having used these islands for their own interests during colonial times, now turn their backs on us in times of trouble. Thanks, America. You may not be perfect, but as a friend you are the best around...