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Madhulk Posted 18 years ago
Vocabulary

Right-wing hawk...

Dinah Lance. The word of justice.
The right-wing hawk (the conservative predator?) of the airwaves.
  

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Conservative, definitely. While a hawk is clearly a predator, the term "hawk" is applied to political operatives and comentators who favor settling international disputes through agressive action rather than diplomacy. - A.

— Avangi

  • Conservative, definitely.
  • While a hawk is clearly a predator, the term "hawk" is applied to political operatives and comentators who favor settling international disputes through agressive action rather than diplomacy.
  • - A.
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Conservative, definitely. While a hawk is clearly a predator, the term "hawk" is applied to political operatives and comentators who favor settling international disputes through agressive action rather than diplomacy. - A.
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AvangiConservative, definitely. While a hawk is clearly a predator, the term "hawk" is applied to political operatives and comentators who favor settling international disputes through agressive action rather than diplomacy. - A.

hawk = more warlike, dove = favors peace
Avangi, I think your ability to define terms is sometimes amazing!
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Thank you kindly Philip. When I joined, I asked GG for advice. She suggested shortening my paragraphs. As you can see, I'm still working on that project. I envy you vetrans in the "succinct" department.

Best wishes, - A.
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