The intellectual incoherence, as well as political moderation, of the court could make it more difficult for the next president to push it sharply in any one direction, at least with only one or two appointments.

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As well as hitting problem drinkers, it would also influence those who consume alcohol in moderation.

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He may well argue that he is untainted either by association with Mr Rugova and his failed moderation or with the guerrillas and their rash adventurism.

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