Word: wrath
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...hasten to assure the crew that we were under the impression the papers were being sent regularly. At any rate we know they will be hereafter for we proceeded, upon receipt of the wire, to direct our editorial wrath against the circulation department. Although he, the circulation department, called the shade of Burleson to witness that the copies had been mailed, we told him that we would hold him personally responsible for the safe arrival of the Crimsons...
...were we to get together publicly, the delegates would be continually influenced by public opinion in their own countries regarding the proceedings of the meeting. In short, were the conference to sit openly, no delegate would have the temerity to be first to concede anything for fear of public wrath. Here, indeed, is a powerful argument against open diplomacy--it allows the people to say what they want done. He much prefers that we should discuss the matter "sub rosa", at the meetings of the Supreme Council, for example, where there is no danger of interference by the various interested...
...likely to be reached for some years, the result is doubtful and the expense certain. He may be obliged to tell them also that their view of their rights is exaggerated, and that they have not been wronged to the extent that they have imagined. Wrath has time to cool, common sense regains its sway, and if the outside is represented by a good lawyer the two together can adjust the dispute and save their clients time, strength and money...
Nowadays when one wants to be particularly nasty, he calls the object of his wrath a "socialist". "Bolshevik" and "communist" are other terms frequently used--all in a very vague but uniformly defamatory manner. Yet not so long ago, these words were in perfectly good repute; and though it might stamp one as a crank and impractical idealist, to be a socialist or communist was not held to be a stain on one's character. Just so the little word "liberal" has come to "cover a multitude of sins", this time as a camouflage for less respected designations. Properly speaking...
This is neither economy nor good judgment on Mr. Baker's part. The wrath of the Senate Military Committee was stirred that a resolution to put a stop to further recruiting was passed without a dissenting vote, even the Secretary's party deserting him. In addition a movement is scheduled to start without delay to reduce the peacetime army to 150,000 men. The small-army group has a rare opportunity to further its program...