Humvee Mania and a Big Winch Craze
A lighthearted look at the Humvee as a masculine icon with features like in-drive tire inflation and a powerful front winch. The piece notes civilian adoption after Gulf War fame and includes humorous anecdotes about a test ride and social reactions to the vehicle’s rugged image.
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U.S
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Terry Jackson
Miami Herald
Terry
Bart Grain
Humvee Trial at the Mall and a Manly Drive Home
The narrator extols the Humvee's rugged engine and loud roar while recounting a mall parking lot challenge. He imagines harsh terrain, mocks others, notes fuel use near 300 gallons, and ends with a provocative jab to Saddam Hussein.
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Saddam
Center politics not what America wants critics say
Judith Bender argues that the 2000 election did not produce a mandate for moderation. Voters chose Gore or Bush for distinct policies, not a centrist blend, and Bush must persuade Congress with a clear agenda. Bipartisanship faded after 1994, making cross-party cooperation uncertain in the near term.
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Judith Bender
Washington
George W. Bush
al Gore
Bush
Gore
Congress
Clinton’s eight years and a stubborn comeback noted
In a reflective column the author praises Clinton’s resilience amid partisan attacks, credits his incremental policy approach, and critiques congressional influence by corporate interests. It laments media sensationalism and Whitewater lore while acknowledging Clinton’s diplomacy efforts and personal scrutiny. Life goes on after the era ends.
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William Jefferson
Clinton
Arkansas
Washington
National Rifle Association
Tobacco Industry
Russia
Soviet Union
George W. Bush
NATO
Serbia
Congress
Henry Hyde
Bob Barr
Newt Gingrich
Gene Lyons
Joe Conason
Baloney
Whitewater
Clintons
Elvis
Peace talks in the Middle East amid calls for clash with Arafat
The piece rails against Israel and the United States over the stalled negotiations with Yasser Arafat. It accuses Clinton and Barak of betraying the Jewish state while condemning Palestinian leadership and regional actors, citing threats, past conflicts, and alleged motives.
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Agisnon
Israel
Barak
Jerusalem
Yasser Arafat
Jordan
Arafat
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Clinton
Palestinian
Fatah Organization
Palestinian Authority
Washington
Ahmad Hillel
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Alhayat Aljadida
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Newsday
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