Word: touche
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...point, La Marquise de Mertueil remarks that La Presidente de Tourvel is a frump, with her "bodice up to her ears in case you might catch a glimpse of a square inch of flesh." The tense music and occasional operatic singing that bridges the scenes is also a nice touch, and prevents the pauses between scenes from becoming awkward...
QUOTE OF NOTE: "Nearly one out of four freshman Republican members of Congress are millionaires. That simple fact speaks volumes about this Congress. Out of step. Out of touch. Not getting it--and not understanding why they should...
QUOTE OF NOTE: "It is this idea that an ordinary citizen can govern our country that makes our nation great. However, this greatness is slipping away with the predominance of career politicians on Capitol Hill who have lost touch with the average citizen...
...into the race by friends and a wife who "was tired of hearing me complain," this political neophyte says he wants an end to business as usual. That business, says McClain, is represented by incumbent Oxley, who he believes has been in office "so long" that he has lost touch with his constituents. It's art vs. politics...
Though its constituencies range from the inner-city neighborhoods of Oklahoma City to the wild plains of the Panhandle, Lucas prides himself on being in touch with his district--he went home nearly every weekend in his first term and held more than 70 town meetings throughout the 24-county district...