Word: vocalism
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...when the draft was in effect, and who was forced to lie at that time about my sexual orientation in order to enlist in the U.S. Navy, I resent to this day that I was forced to be dishonest in order to serve our country. Please be vocal in working to allow all citizens to serve in the military without compromising personal integrity...
...Kerinçsiz belongs to an influential and increasingly vocal segment of Turkish society, one that encompasses members of the military and the judiciary, and which is vehemently opposed to E.U. membership and the changes to Turkish law and customs that it would require. The aim of these groups is not only to derail talks but also to discredit Erdogan, accession's most enthusiastic proponent. Many see his concessions as a betrayal of Turkish national interests. "Tayyip bey," says Kerinçsiz dismissively, "has dug his own grave." In the runup to the E.U. talks, Turkey's two main right...
...1930s, the adventure begins on one-eyed pirate Barry D’treasure’s cruise liner. With characters like “world-reknowned guru” Eve Angelicist, vocal charmer Sam N. Chantedevening, and sultry oceanographer Amelie Talbitmost strutting the decks, Barry’s ship is a veritable red carpet floating in the Atlantic...
...very much more dangerous than the other.” White intellectual protest was one thing. This time, black slaves were allegedly plotting the murder of the white people. This was too much. And the government, still reeling from the Zenger trial and the vocal white opposition of the 1730s, responded with a ruthless repression of the city’s blacks...
Though Doherty and his staff expect Thomas to step into the leadership role vacated by linebacker Bobby Everett ’05, Thomas cautions that he has “never been a big guy for talking. Other guys are more vocal. I’d rather provide leadership with my play on the field...