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...wrong ocean), a tragedy (because the weaker and righter side seemed to U. S. citizens to be the same), a reproach (because self-righteous Americans thought the U. S. should have been able to end the war long ago). But hfc also knew that the U. S. was divided umpteen ways on what to do about...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: JAPAN: From Words To Deeds | 8/5/1940 | See Source »

...subdivided, for lack of unit rule, or because of the State boss's weakness or through actual differences in individuals' opinions. But for the most part the chairman of each delegation just stands up when his State's turn comes and announces or reiterates, "Transylvania-umpteen votes for Hooridge." Unless spectators have rare good seats, they hear little but the candidate's name, because all the delegates go on conversing, arguing or registering enthusiasm all over the pandemoniac convention floor. If a State's vote changes materially between one ballot and the next, the distant...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: CAMPAIGNS: Grand Old Party | 6/11/1928 | See Source »

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