Word: turmoil
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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...that the hijacking was "calculated and perfectly planned" to interfere with U.S. policy and U.S.-Israeli relations, seems questionable. His pronouncement that "the Shiites are simply out to destroy those nations [that prize freedom] in any way possible for their own fanatical reasons" smacks of paranoia. Given the political turmoil, economic collapse and physical hardship the Shiites have withstood in the recent past, the terrorist actions of the hijackers more likely reflect extreme desperation and fear, instead of the well thought out political maneuvering Mr. Kahn attributes to them. Finally, Mr. Kahn's call for the U.S. to "unite with...
...deftly field anguished queries from Marvin of Hackensack, whose penis apparently swivels too much to the left, and Elsie of Batavia, who cannot achieve the Big O unless there's a chimp in the room. Naturally, I would take the high ground, quelling all this genital turmoil by declaring everyone normal, including the chimp, and instructing all listeners to "Go for it!" -- with contraceptives, of course. I would then startle my rapt audience by revealing that sex is nothing to be ashamed of, and in fact may even be a natural part of life. Then, as a finale, I would...
...responsible for this turmoil and the affiliated difficulties of the Moslem and Christian populations, we want it stopped. Israel is certainly not an instigator; the geographical and religious destruction of Israel is the ultimate goal of the fighting...
...takeover was the latest sign of the turbulence that continues to roil the airline industry. The fare wars set loose by deregulation in 1978 have created an environment in which only the fittest seem able to stay healthy. The turmoil has produced deep financial woes for some carriers and rampant confusion for travelers, who can barely keep up with changing prices and the innumerable restrictions that apply. Among the latest other developments...
...vocal affirmation, not silent opportunity. They hope last week's ruling has roiled enough anger to energize the flagging effort to pass a constitutional amendment formally authorizing voluntary school prayer. "We're going to turn the heat up on Congress," vows conservative Fund Raiser Richard Viguerie. For all the turmoil and upset generated, the case had a calming effect on at least one person. Said a delighted Ishmael Jaffree: "Now I know how to spell relief...