Communist jokes 共产主义笑话 Funny bones 会心一笑 Hammer & Tickle*: A History of Communism Told Through Communist Jokes. 《红旗下的谈笑–政治笑话中的苏联史》 JOKES under communism were not just a welcome contrast to the dreariness of everyday life; they also helpe...
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[2008.06.28] 以色列和伊朗:比想象中要晚
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[2008.06.28] 津巴布韦:如何赶走穆加贝
Zimbabwe 津巴布韦 How to get him out 如何赶走他 Jun 26th 2008 From The Economist print edition By forcing the opposition to abandon the election, Robert Mugabe has undermined his position 由于强迫对手放弃选举,罗伯特·穆加贝的地位已经动摇了...
[2008.06.28] 枪支管制:美联邦最高法院开火
Gun control 枪支管制 The Supreme Court opens fire 美联邦最高法院开火 Jun 26th 2008 | WASHINGTON, DC From The Economist print edition The Nine strike down a gun ban and delight the firearms lobby 九位大法官否决了枪支管制案,让武器商游说集团欣喜不已...
[2008.06.28] 小额贷款:善意需善举
Microfinance 小额贷款 Doing good by doing very nicely indeed 善意需善举 Jun 26th 2008 From The Economist print edition In support of profiting from the poor 从穷人身上获利,未尝不可...