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For centuries it lodged in the nature of man, lulled in aquiescence, then, when the sense of recognition awoke, back in those wondrous young days, it wakened to pale life, and now the feeling is man's whole support, giving him courage to work and purpose to live.
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He would withdraw US forces from Europe, and Putin, with Obama's aquiescence would move on the former Soviet states and Eastern Europe.
On Thursday, the Legg report will be published along with... 2008
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Silence is frequently seen as aquiescence in our culture, and we need to be clear that we do not tolerate her violent “humor” or devisive nature.
Think Progress » Coulter guilty of “textbook plagiarism” 2006
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Most of America thinks that silence equals aquiescence … That unless you say you disagree and why, you must agree.
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They (neocons) take silence for aquiescence, kindness for weakness, and that the winner of a shouting match is the correct authority.
Think Progress » Matalin Defends Coulter’s Attack on 9/11 Widows 2006
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The aquiescence of both the legislative and judicial branches is the proximate cause ... and must be viewed for what it is; complicity.
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I have no doubt that history will harshly judge not only Dr. Mann for his sloppy research and unprofessional conduct, but the entire scientific community for their aquiescence to such nonsense.
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This is especially so in light of the complete aquiescence of congress in allowing torture to become the law of the land by both Democrats and the rogue Republicans.
Rob Kall: Lay Low on Calls for Impeachment . Focus on Investigating "Cover-up Republicans" 2006
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This is especially so in light of the complete aquiescence of congress in allowing torture to become the law of the land by both Democrats and the rogue Republicans.
Rob Kall: Lay Low on Calls for Impeachment . Focus on Investigating "Cover-up Republicans" 2006
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The Bush gansters, with the complicity of the Congress, the Supreme Court, big business, the MSM, unforgivable military aquiescence and many DINOS have quashed Democracy and vibrant discussion.
Firedoglake » Join Us to Stop Bush and Rumsfeld on Iran 2006
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