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...Saddam's last speech had invoked Arab grandeur, Iraqi patriotism and Islamic ideals, tapping into old dreams as Saddam cast himself as a latter-day Saladdin, the Muslim warrior who drove the Crusaders out of Jerusalem. The footage of his walkabout had likewise sought to portray him as the valiant Arab knight. The footage showed Iraqis mobbing Saddam, chanting his praises and bending to kiss his hand. As a pistol in a leather holster dangled from his belt, Saddam pumped his fist in a power salute and wiped away what might have been a tear...
...WALKABOUT For the guided tour lover, this meticulously planned itinerary takes you through the major points of interest in Izu, complete with photos, descriptions and approximate travel time between destinations...
...Last week, the assembled leaders relished a new era in Arab relations, holding a non-emergency summit for the first time in 14 years. Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi pitched a tent outside a palace and visited a donut shop during a surprise walkabout. A rumor swirled around Amman that Saddam himself was planning to attend. It would have made an electrifying appearance. But he failed to show...
Then it was off to a visit to a legal-aid center, a quick walkabout among the people, then back on Air Force One for a scheduled 1 a.m. arrival in Washington. Next up, vetoing a Republican tax cut, spending Labor Day weekend in upstate New York, new home to a certain Senatorial candidate, then another set of meetings with more foreign leaders next week...
...berserk and shot up the campus with a cheap imported rifle, killing Galen and a teacher and wounding four others. Ever since then, Greg has struggled to wrest some meaning from this tragedy, and I think he has succeeded. His powerful book about Galen's murder, Gone Boy: A Walkabout, will be published this week. It is must reading for everyone troubled by the epidemic of shootings, such as the recent one in Fort Worth, Texas, that have left so many teenagers dead. It is especially challenging for those who oppose stricter gun control...