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...instead we are left with Vietnam - albeit different interpretations of Vietnam. As Professor Juan Cole points out, Bush is probably relying on a hawkish view that while the Tet Offensive was a major military defeat for the Viet Cong, the spike of violence it brought may have struck a crippling political blow at the American public's will to fight the war. As Cole notes, the irony is that the upside of Tet may not be the first thing that comes to mind for Americans when their President compares Iraq to Vietnam - it may be more likely to confirm...
...processed into Memorial Church holding white roses. The roses were added to an arrangement next to a smiling picture of Wang. Speakers emphasized Wang’s good humor, empathy for friends, and dedication to science and photography. Eliot House Co-Master Lino Pertile recalled meeting Wang and being struck by his enthusiastic manner and “infectious” smile. “Fathers and teachers should not live long enough to speak at their children’s or students’ services,” he said. “And when they do, they don?...
...That's the other thing that I'd mention, too, and separate and apart from that, and not really in response to your question. I'm struck by the fact, as well, to come back to this notion that what's being attempted here is to break our will. Friedman has got an interesting piece today on it, if you saw Tom Friedman this morning talking about the extent to which the enemy in this stage in Iraq aim very much at the American people, and public opinion in the United States very sensitive to how to use the media...
...Right off the bat we just kind of shot ourselves in the foot,” co-captain Gretchen Fuller said. Harvard appeared to regain its composure, maintaining a strong defensive front for much of the first half. But twenty-eight minutes into the game, the Eagles struck again. B.C. defender Lauren Parks lobbed a pass high into the air that landed inside the Crimson circle. Forward Caitlin Gillen pounced on the ball, putting it past Connolly on the first touch. “[The Eagles’] aerial attack was quite successful for them,” Harvard coach...
...video was riotously funny, and a UBS employee soon leaked it to the wider world. But beyond the chortles, young Aleksey’s credentials and “drive to succeed” also struck a chord with the e-recruiting ethos. The video was featured on MSNBC, whose Donny Deutsch declared “I would hire this guy sight unseen.” Credit Suisse, and possibly other firms, gave Vayner an interview...