Devine's

If we were talking about individuals, I believe Devine's approach would be known as executing a hostage.

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If only that meant we'd be leaving Iraq, it might redeem Devine's bizarre claim.

Barry Eisler: The Definition of Insanity Barry Eisler 2010

Given the lineup on the Post's op-ed page, however, and given that Broder's piece provides such a perfect companion to Devine's, I expect Broder will be around for as long as the lunatics are running the asylum.

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One of my favorite aspects of Devine's piece is his linguistic dexterity.

Barry Eisler: The Definition of Insanity Barry Eisler 2010

Have another look at Devine's and Broder's pieces, and tell me these men are other than by definition insane.

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Devine's reasoning degenerates further as he plows on.

Barry Eisler: The Definition of Insanity Barry Eisler 2010

As the cousins get caught up in the fun of remembering their childhood and Miss Devine's fearsome ways, their joy becomes infectious.

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As the cousins get caught up in the fun of remembering their childhood and Miss Devine's fearsome ways, their joy becomes infectious.

StoryCorps: 'Miss Devine' StoryCorps 2011

As the cousins get caught up in the fun of remembering their childhood and Miss Devine's fearsome ways, their joy becomes infectious.

StoryCorps: 'Miss Devine' StoryCorps 2011

(I gave that restatement its own paragraph because Devine's proposal is so breathtaking it really needs to be set apart and observed for a moment, unadorned.)

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