Saving Private Ryan sparks debate on glory and duty
Washington critics split along ideological lines over Steven Spielberg’s film praising combat’s duty and sacrifice. Some conservatives chant “All Guts, No Glory” while others defend it as a Soldier’s-eye view of war with moral seriousness, resisting antiwar framing.
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Schindler’s Factory
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Vietnam
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Oliver Stone
Joseph Heller
John LeCarre
Grandparenting Different Second Time Around
D.L. Stewart riffs on grandparenting a second grandchild with looser rules and more relaxed logistics. He contrasts his first grandchild’s strict visit protocols with today’s casual drop offs and minimal gear, highlighting evolving family dynamics and expectations.
This Day In History And Birthdays August 16 1998
This day covers notable historical events on August 16 including Babe Ruth death in 1948 Madonna marriage in 1985 and Dan Quayle running mate announcement in 1988. It lists several birth anniversaries such as George Meany Fess Parker Robert Culp and Lesley Ann Warren and notes Ray Chapman’s fatal 1920 batting accident in Major League Baseball.
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Frank Gilford
Eydie Gorme
Lesley Ann Warren
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Ray Chapman
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Demand impeachment as legacy from President Clinton
Theodore J. Lowi urges President Clinton to refuse grand jury testimony and pursue impeachment as a constitutional quest to elevate public discourse. He argues Congress and voters must see the president’s fate tied to the republic, restoring balance of powers and accountability.
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Market mood linked to Clinton life in satire
The piece mocks political and private life scrutiny tied to stock market trends. It juxtaposes reactions to a bull market with media focus on clothing and private behavior, likening a suburban mom Linda Tripp to a spying Mata Hari of the Mall.
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