Word: weaknessness
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STILL, Bush's opponent would probably be wise to avoid extended discussions of foreign policy. Poppy's real weakness is the other half of politics--the half that affects Americans' lives on a daily basis.
Things are especially weird this time around. In the entire announced and prospective field, not a single Democratic contender has more than a nodding acquaintance with foreign and defense policy. While there is still time to appear credible on these issues, most of those challenging Bush appear comfortable with their...
More generally, Bush's proposals might bolster Gorbachev's and Yeltsin's chances to cut military spending and devote more resources to the crippled civilian economy. The nuclear cutbacks Bush envisions will not save much money for either the U.S. or the Soviets; some of them indirectly increase costs. "Disarmament...
This anthology is a creditable debut for Melville. Despite being marred by the weakness of their plots, the stories remain readable. They will probably never be required for a course in colonial literature though.
Since then there have been a few negative reactions from critics who seem to consider tears a sign of weakness in the human male. Unfortunately, it appears that there are still some among us who refuse to move with the times, and remain captives of an outworn Victorian ethic.