Page 10 - The Michigan Daily - Friday, May 16, 1986. Books E ver since the publication of must be admitted that The Triumph of Politics, how worthless S David Stockman has been publicly economic analysis may blasted for disloyalty and be, his book is an ill arrogance (Washington D.C. and fast-paced, candi Time magazine heading the list of sometimes side-splitti critics). Admittedly, Stockman of how things do (or makes rather lofty claims about done inD.C. himself and some questionable in- Some of the mostr terpretations of economic and passages in the book ai political policy. Furthermore, his dotes. Stockman has n continual restatements of how his going back to his coll terrible mistakes have plummeted Michigan State, many the nation to economic ruin cause colleagues, and some u the eyeballs to reflexively roll back stories about Ronald R in one's head. But in spite of all this, the book has raced to the No. In addition, S 2 position of the New York Times frankness is not only Bestseller List. and courageous, but te This can only be good. ny. He holds nothing bac For most people, who cannot do describing Regan's po more than observe politics from the hypocrisy of "anti- afar, the flying insults take on a Republicans who put1 "my-word-against-his" quality. It stituencies' special FRIDAY Campus Cinema The Lady Vanishes (Alfred Hit- chcock, 1938) CG, 7:00, Nat Sci. Murder at the Vanities (Mitchell Gifts to Pres. Leisen, 1934) CG, 9:00, Nat Sci. memorabilia sent to the Desperately Seeking Susan by the American public. (Susan Seidelman, 1985) Alt Act, at the Gerald Ford Libr MLB4,7:30&9:30. Patriots and Ora Scarface (Howard Hawks, 1932) exhibit of revolution C2, 7:30, Aud A phlets and charicatur Public Enemy (William Netherlands, 1780-1800. Wellman, 1931) C2,9:00, Aud A Library Rare Book ro Sat. EPerformances Tabwa Art - Presen of Tabwa people in Cent Ballet with Strings II: Ann Ar- Tues.-Sun. at the Museui bor Civic Ballet, Power Center, Herbert Johe Ex 8:00. Call 668-8060 for more infor- Retrospective of drawin mation. colors, and constructi Fri. at the Slusser Galle EBars and Clubs Watercolors - Exhibi by Liang Hong-Wen, M Tracy Lee and the Leonards - the Michigan League. Blind Pig SATURD Al Hill and the Headlites - Mr. Flood's Party Campus Cinem Bop Harvey - Rick's American The War at Hom4 Cafe Alexander and GlennS Act, 7:30 & 9:30ONat Sci Out of the Past (Jac ESpeakers neur, 1947) C2, 7:30, Aud Chinatown (Roman Astrofest - lecture and film 1974) C2, 9:30, Aud A presentation updating the Space Used Cars (Robert Shuttle program. 7:30 p.m., MLB, 1980) CG, 7:00 & 9:15, M Aud 3, free. , Modern Times (Charli 1936) AAFC, 7:30, MLB EFurthermore The Great Dictator Chaplin, 1940) AAFC, 9: Volunteer blood donating - Red cross bloodmobiles will be located EPerformances at Chelsea High School, call Mary Pat Metheny: Eclipse Ellen Miller for appt. at 475-9131. Auditorium, 8:00 Free Hypertension testing - Ballet with Strings II: A Comerica Bank, Manufacturers Civic Ballet, Power Cei Bank, or First of America in Ann Call 668-8066 for more inf Arbor. Halley's Comet exhibit - Mon- EBars and Clubs Sat. at Exhibit museum until May Tracy Lee and the L 18. Blind Pig 100 years of the Michigan Ex- Al-Hill and the Headli perience in China - what state Flood's Party citizens saw in China from late-19 Willie D. Warren and cent. trhough '70s. Mon.-Fri. and Cruisers - Rick's Amer Sat. Bentley Historical Library. A Woman's Place - exhibit on EFurthermore women's rights and the anti- Art of New Guinea - slavery movement. Mon.-Fri., from the Sepik River Clements Library. reception and gallery ta , no matter tockman's turn out to luminating, id, and ng account do not) get memorable re the anec- many, some ege days at about his nbelievable eagan. tockman's refreshing rribly fun- grown anecdotes and "pony-in- the-manure" theories of economic recovery, and his complete lack of respect for Mike Deaver. Of course many people have and will make negative judgements of Stockman based on the book. But even his severest critics will have to admit that there was no lack of material; whether he hung or exonerated himself with his wor- ds, either way he did a very good job. However, Stockman's more serious message is perhaps his most important. After finishing the book, the reader will find it impossible to approach anything connected to national politics without feeling somewhat cynical. Stockman describes in detail the deal-making and personal motivations that determine what 4 emerges as legislation. Even the New York Times does not escape unscathed. Of course, there is always the possibility that his accounts are exaggerated and sometimes inac- curate. But the condemnation Stockman's book has received from Washington has less to do with what he says than with his poor timing in saying it--while those he criticizes are still making decisions. Overall, he argues a convincing case for even more wariness when dealing with those who have (and intend to keep) power. -Rebecca Chung 4ca n David Stockman's new book, 'The Triumph of Politics,' tells his side of Capitol Hill politics ahead of decreasing the budget, Reagan's proclivity for California- THE LIST Ford - President Mon.-Fri. ary. ngists - ary pam- es in the Graduate sm, Mon.- its objects ral Africa. m of Art. xhibit - gs, water- ons Mon.- ry. t of works on.-Fri at ,Y a e (Barry Silber) Alt ques Tour- A Polanski, Zemeckis, LB 3 ie Chaplin, 4 (Charlie 20, MLB 4 Jazz, Hill Ann Arbor- nter, 8:00, ormation. eonards - tes - Mr. the Blues ican Cafe - Exhibit , opening ilk 4:30 in Studio. EMeetings Bike Repair Clinic I - 8 p.m. in the NCRB activity room. Horsepackers - Pre-trip meeting for the overnight to the Waterloo recreation area. 7 p.m. in the NCRB conference room. Furthermore Michigan Union Pond Room, runs until May 22. SUNDAY Performances University Bach Organ Recital Series: UM School of Music, 4:00, Free Bars and Clubs Paul Vornhagen & Friends - Del-Rio Bar MONDAY Campus Cinema Dreams that Money Can Buy (Hans Richter, 1947) Eye, 8:00, 214 N. 4th Street. Bars & Clubs Cult Heros - Blind Pig Wild Woodys - Rick's American Cafe EFurthermore Free Hypertension testing - NBD on S. Main. TUESDAY Campus Cinema La Cage Aux Folles (E. Molinaro, 1979) AAFC, 7:30 & 9:30, MLB 4 Performances Michigan Poetry: Eyemediae Video Showcase, Local poets read their poems, followed by a joint performance. 8:00, Eyemediae, 214 N. 4th. Bars and Clubs The Windbreakers - Blind Pig Willy DeYoung Band - Mr. Flood's Party Satta - Rick's American Cafe Speakers Dr. Haroutune Armenian - Dean at American University of Beirut speaks on "The Epidemiology of War," 3:30 School of Public Health II Aud. Emer. Prof Ernst Katz - Steiner's Descriptions of Spiritual Beings, I. Their Levels of Con- sciousness. 8 p.m. at the Rudolph Steiner Institute, 1923 Geddes. EFurthermore Outdoor cooking clinic - 6 p.m. in the NCRB conference room. Free Hypertension Testing - First Federal of Michigan, Michigan and Standard Federal Bank. WEDNESDAY EPerformances Robert Palmer: UM Office of Major Events, 8:00 Hill Auditorium EBars & Clubs Ja Fara - Blind Pig - Juanita McCray and Her Motor City Beat - Mr. Flood's Party Al Hill and the Headlites - Rick's American Cafe Speakers Dr. Haroutune Armenian - Dean at American University at Beirut speaksi on "The Status of Children in Lebanon," 3:30 in School of Public Health Building II aud. "Radix" - Lecture and demon- stration on the educational ap- proach to integrating body and mind through emotional release. 7:30 at the Michigan League I Free Hypertension testing - Available at Citizens Trust in Brighton, Michigan National Band and Great Lakes Federal Savings in Ann Arbor. THURSDAY ECampus Cinema Around the World in 80 Days (Michael Anderson, 1956) AAFC, 8:00, MLB 4 Performances Today I Tried: Young People's Theatre, 7:00, Performance Net- work. EBars & Clubs Detroit Panic - Blind Pig Juanita McCray - Mr. Flood's Party Skyles Calhoun Band - Rick's American Cafe ESpeakers Panel Discussion - The Death Penalty; Its effects on Washtenaw County, 7:30 p.m. at the Ann Ar- bor Public Library. EMeetings University Council, 4 p.m. 3909 Michigan Union. Campus Crusade for Christ - weekly meeting, "Prime Time". 7 p.m., Hutchins Hall in the Law Quad. EFurthermore Free Hypertension testing - First of America and Citizens Trust banks.