41. Vietnam was such a disaster politically and militarily that it could hardly have been surprising that dissenting voices sounded out during the early phases of the Gulf War. 42. With Russian troops bogged down in Chechnya and presidential elections less than two weeks away, the Kremlin has become increasingly intolerant of dissenting voices. 43. Although some dissenting voices were permitted at the meetings, two students were evicted from the room the moment their presentation turned into a show of defiance. 44. And in a bid to suppress dissenting voices within its ranks, it barred outspoken critics of the accord from entering the conference hall. 45. But after the triumph in Munich and with England preparing for the finals, there were few dissenting voices. 46. But there were also dissenting voices, especially among peasant party politicians, who noted that their party only placed fifth in the elections. 47. But there were some dissenting voices. 48. But with globalization bruised from a year of financial crisis, dissenting voices were heard. 49. China sounded the lone dissenting voice but was not able to block the consensus as it is currently not a member of the executive board. 50. Critics plan a curbside vigil with banners and bullhorns outside the harbor-front meeting hall, saying the selection is undemocratic and ignores dissenting voices. |