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...Iranian problem was caused by the American invasion of Iraq. The U.S. thereby eliminated Iran's greatest enemy and destabilized the region, giving Iran a free hand to cause trouble in the Middle East. I believe Arnold J. Toynbee warned that by threatening a people, you cause them to unite and become stronger. Cornelis Vrolijk, The Hague...
...proud, loyal Democrat who is opposed to the candidacy of Senator Hillary Clinton for President [Nov. 19]. I have no problem with her positions on the issues or her little sashay to the right in anticipation of the general election. And my opposition certainly does not rise to the level of hatred. But the voters (with a little help from the Supreme Court) have already passed the presidency from a Bush to a Clinton to another Bush. Now it could be passed back to another Clinton, and I'd bet that Jeb Bush is patiently awaiting his turn...
WORCESTER, MA—As it goes with size and speed in basketball, it is said you can’t have it all.The problem for coaches and players alike is to figure out which one to go with. Last night, on its home court, Holy Cross went with size and Harvard countered with speed. The result was an 80-69 victory for the Crusaders at the Hart Center.Pounding the ball down low with 6’11” center Tim Clifford and 6’9” forward Alex Vander Baan, Holy Cross (4-0) was able...
...think we had the ability to—it was a matter of focusing on it and hitting a body and preventing them from getting boards. Until we can all decide to click at the same time, we’re going to have this rebounding problem for the rest of the season.” Harvard’s defense—the lingering question mark on a team filled with offensive stars—was excellent at times and forgettable at others, as Wrice sliced her way to 16 points on 7-of-16 shooting from the floor...
...state isn't always a good match for Obama's strengths. The graveyards of political campaigns are littered with candidates who excel at forging connections with individual voters but who can't give a big speech to save their lives. Obama may be that rare politician with the opposite problem. Before a crowd of 4,000, he can be magnetic and compelling. But before a crowd of several hundred, he can sometimes fall flat...