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The Useless Tree (5438 words) |
 | Here is someone who maintained a sense of proportion in her life: she did the right things first and then was still able to make what she wanted out of her affection for this student. |
 | One of the most striking political aspects of the conflict is the way in which regional Arab states - Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Jordan - have publicly criticized Hezbollah for the initial incursion and kidnapping of Israeli soldiers. |
 | That way, there would be better chances of building on the strategic regional political context that would target Hezbollah's longer term goals. |
| BrothersJudd.com - Review of Richard Hofstadter's Anti-Intellectualism in American Life (2415 words) |
 | His fuzziness is such that while he acknowledges the American love affair with inventors and other men of practical intelligence, he quite mistakenly groups scientists generally into the category of Intellectuals. |
 | Americans have always, or almost always, had a healthy skepticism towards men who wish to try out their big new ideas on the American populace. |
 | Americans are wisely skeptical of these unproved claims, just as they are dubious about unproved political schemes. |