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...this clever metaphor for the Iraqi people will sometimes get stretched thin by scenes created only for the sake of generating some action. At one point the pride must work together to overcome a ferocious bear. (The insurgency?) While I am as much in favor of an awesome lion vs. bear fight scene as the next guy, it feels like an obligatory fight scene being played out rather than a natural circumstance of the story or intended theme. Still, there are enough occasions of unexpected storytelling, as when the group encounters a bitter snapping turtle on the banks...
...original Commission Report, which received as much literary as political criticism, the comix adaptation has the dry sensibility of a typical governmental report. Ernie Colon, a journeyman cartoonist who has worked on countless mainstream comic projects, provides highly competent if not very memorable illustrations. Occasionally his good guy vs. bad guy background seems to unconsciously pop out, such as when he depicts George W. Bush, who stands at 5'11" according to the White House website, as the tallest guy in a room, or when one of the terrorists looks more like he should be searching for his missing chromosome...
...Communists vs. Christians "The War for China's Soul" [aug. 28], on the growth of Christianity in China, implied that Chinese Communist Party control over religion might be relaxing. But given the party's history of infiltrating seemingly safe social networks, it is likely that those house churches are no more beyond government control than are Internet search engines or chat rooms. In a country where politically incorrect websites are routinely shut down and the government uses text messages as warnings against public demonstrations and has a history of using neighbors to spy on one another, can Chinese Christians really...
...wonderful piece of work. Is it the same Iraq that our Administration paints such a rosy picture of? In the process of trying to shove liberty and democracy down the Iraqis' throats, we have made their day-to-day lives miserable. Saroja Venkatraman Martinez, Georgia, U.S. Communists vs. Christians "The War For China's Soul" [Aug. 28], on the growth of Christianity in China, said that house churches are "one of China's few bulwarks against government power" and implied that Chinese Communist Party control over religion might be relaxing. But given the party's history of infiltrating seemingly safe...
...team is as positive as it can be,” said Harvard coach Erica Walsh, alluding to the winless start. “We recognize that our season doesn’t start until September 24th [the team’s Ivy League opener vs. Penn] and that this is still our preseason.” The Crimson will face a tough matchup to kick off the tournament. Penn State has been a national powerhouse in recent years, recording only one loss to accompany a NCAA berth last season. The defending Big Ten conference champions are still waiting...