Burly Boris Yeltsin bowled them over in Washington when he addressed Congress. And no wonder. A master politician, he had studied his American audience, and he talked our language. He seized the opportunity to speak the truth that only diehard … [Read more...] about TWO SPEECHES IN CONTRAST
Two Speeches in Contrast
Burly Boris Yeltsin bowled them over in Washington when he addressed congress. And no wonder. A master politician, studied his American audience, and he talked our language. He seized the opportunity to speak the truth that only diehard right-wing … [Read more...] about Two Speeches in Contrast
Who is the Cultural Elite?
Vice President Dan Quayle has upset a lot of people by his criticisms of the “cultural elite.” I watched a television interviewer hammering him last week. “You were born into a wealthy family,” she said; "you yourself must be part of the … [Read more...] about Who is the Cultural Elite?
Women Don’t Belong in Military Combat — July 1992
The Women in Combat Commission
The Presidential Commission on the Assignment of Women in Combat has been wrestling all year with the issue of how to advise the Pentagon on this controversial issue. It’s still an open question. The issue is not whether women can be assigned to … [Read more...] about The Women in Combat Commission
New Myths and Old Political Realities — June 1992
Foreign Giveaways to Russia
Few things illustrate the desperate political position of the Democrat’s as clearly as their reversal on foreign aid. The Democrats have been fervent advocates of every foreign giveaway idea that has come down the pike since 1945, and now suddenly, … [Read more...] about Foreign Giveaways to Russia
Flying Down to Rio
Flying down to Rio in June night sound like a “fun” summer interlude to George Bush, who must be eager to get away from it during this uncertain presidential campaign. But president Bush is not Fred Astaire, and he won't dance to a happy ending if he … [Read more...] about Flying Down to Rio
Feminist Goals vs. Fairness and Truth — April 1992
Don’t Let the U.N. Prescribe the New World Order
President Bush's New World Order appears to include an expanded role for the United Nations to make our international policy decisions. This is unfortunate. ft would be better if the U.N. remained what it was during the 1970s and 1980s: just a side … [Read more...] about Don’t Let the U.N. Prescribe the New World Order
