Word: sentimentalized
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...first" politics, it took great courage for President Carter to exercise his authority to decontrol the price of oil. However, his plan to nullify the good effects of price decontrol by imposing a "windfall profits" tax on the oil companies is an ill-considered act of misguided Populist sentiment. We're the Nobil Corporation, and we're in the business of discovering, pumping, refining, shipping and selling oil, so you can believe us when we tell you that "windfall profits" aren't for our benefit, they're for yours...
...suffer grievously these days because political party loyalty has declined, beliefs bend with the wind, leaders cannot lead. Majorities melt away. Being in office becomes the only objective. Fortunately, there is still some pure political sentiment around these premises, struggling for its life. Last week, with Teddy attacking Jimmy and Jimmy attacking Teddy and Jerry attacking Jimmy and George attacking the attackers, it seemed like old times. The language was enriched. "Fig leaf," said Kennedy. "Baloney," said Carter. "Botched the job," charged Ford. "Reckless . . . failure," roared Bush. There is room for rhetorical improvement, but at least there is some passion...
According to a recent CBS-New York Times poll, 69% of the public still believe that gasoline prices are rising not because there is an energy crisis but merely because the oil companies want to make more money. In a sentiment that is widely shared, Margaret Dadian, vice president of an Illinois sales company, complains: "There is a shortage all right, but not as serious as we are told it is. It is more a question of oil companies' holding back until they can get higher prices. We have Arabs of our own in this country...
Romance plays five times better than it sounds, thanks to a genuinely funny script, gorgeous locations, fine acting and direction that never wallows in sentiment. As Hill demonstrated in his similar and wonderful The World of Henry Orient (1964), he understands smart young people and knows how to cast them. Lane, a pretty refugee from Broadway's Runaways, is a completely unmannered actress who cuts to the guts of every scene; she is a major find. Though Bernard has too many punch lines and must speak in a second language, he rises to Lane's level...
...pronounced protectionist sentiment also emerged from the survey. Fifty-seven percent said adding a tax to imported goods to bring them into line with American-made products would help control prices. On the other hand, more than 60% rejected limiting the availability of mortgages as a way to control housing prices, and nearly 90% turned down a tax increase as a way of reducing total demand for goods...