Shiroya argues that colonialobstructionismfailed by leading to politicization of former soldiers, who increasingly turned against the colonial state.
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Ex-servicemen's associations, high on the colonial administration's list of potential bogeys, quickly fell victim to governmentobstructionism.
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Charges are made against persons such as myself ofobstructionism, feelings of revenge, and so on.
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This is an idiotic and childish bit of pettyobstructionism.
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It is true that over the last 14 years the resolution has been compromised by mistakes and delays, if not outrightobstructionism.
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We often encounter indifference or have to deal withobstructionism.
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It is designed to prevent frivolous challenges and legalobstructionism.
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We will not allow their diplomaticobstructionismto do so either.
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It would be a pretty peculiar union if we did, however, and it would essentially be a recipe for sclerosis,obstructionismand, ultimately, instability.
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We must keep a sense of proportion about the use of all-night sittings andobstructionism.
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The mandate as it stands can only come into force whenobstructionismhas taken place.
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I am not saying any of that out of veiledobstructionismor prevarication.
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Will he take to himself powers to ensure that thatobstructionismdoes not succeed?
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It has everything to gain, and a great deal to lose by furtherobstructionism.
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He was faced with the arrogance andobstructionismof a privatised company which refused to provide him with any information and treated him with contempt.
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