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When Muslims demand these rights, we call them "Islamic fundamentalists," "militants," "extremists," "insurgents" and "rebels." A leading American newspaper calls the Popular Front's supporters part of a "defiant and sullen populace," and likens the Popular Front itself to a "religious cult" (New York Times, January 25, 1990). On the...
The format of sculpture in the exhibit does not seem best suited to the purposes of its medium. The sculpture is generally too small and hence, without power. The notable exception is David Gammon's large, multi-media cross. It is a sloppy execution of a concept that has become...
Nonetheless, the overthrow of Rumanian dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, a close ally of Beijing, has emboldened China's dissidents. When news of Ceausescu's execution began to circulate, Beijing experienced a temporary shortage of beer as students bought up cases and smashed the bottles -- just as they did last spring to...
Many of the solo singing performances are nicely done, but the ensemble numbers almost invariably lack energy. And while Monique Malfitano's choreography of group numbers was original and visually interesting, its execution is often uncoordinated and somewhat amateurish.
Prime Minister Roman defended the swift execution, claiming that Ceausescu loyalists were about to attack the military base where the dictator was being held in an attempt to free him. "We were in a situation that did not allow us to wait," Roman said. "Perhaps it was a mistake. But...