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WHEN the French Communists were raising Cain in Europe they doubtless thought their idea was practically new, but thousands of years before they bore the red banner through the streets of Paris the American Indians were living quiet and peaceful communal lives on this continent; when I use the words _quiet_ and _peaceful_, I, of course, mean as regards their own particular commune and not taking into account their attitude toward their neighbors.

Shelters, Shacks and Shanties Daniel Carter Beard 1895

Egypt has been upended, and I smile at the phrase "peaceful mob" as an oxymoron; all mobs contain an element of spitefulness and personal score-settling.

NYT > Home Page By PAUL THEROUX 2011

Egypt has been upended, and I smile at the phrase "peaceful mob" as an oxymoron; all mobs contain an element of spitefulness and personal score-settling.

The Seattle Times 2011

It also presents a dilemma for the Dalai Lama, as Tibetan Buddhism doesn't permit suicide, and he doesn't condone violence in what he describes as a peaceful campaign for greater autonomy in his homeland.

Two Tibetans Set Themselves on Fire in Protest JEREMY PAGE 2011

The timing of Saturday's meeting was particularly sensitive as it came in the midst of the Chinese government's efforts to celebrate the 60th anniversary of what it calls the "peaceful liberation" of Tibet by Communist troops.

China Blasts Dalai Lama's Visit to White House Jeremy Page 2011

The former Iranian President Hashemi Rafsanjani, like most Iranian leaders, is standing firm on what they call their peaceful nuclear rights.

CNN Transcript Nov 30, 2009 2009

We stand ready to prepare for any partnership on the nuclear issue and not going to give way to our desire to keep up what he calls a peaceful nuclear program.

CNN Transcript Jun 14, 2009 2009

Given what Australia has said about the need for genuine dialogue between the Chinese authorities and representatives of the Dalai Lama, I guess you'd have to applaud today's appeal from 40 Olympic athletes for what they termed a peaceful resolution to the Tibet question?

Interview - Newshour with Jim Middleton, Australia Network - Transcript - The Hon Stephen Smith MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs 2008

Given what Australia has said about the need for genuine dialogue between the Chinese authorities and representatives of the Dalai Lama, I guess you'd have to applaud today's appeal from 40 Olympic athletes for what they termed a peaceful resolution to the Tibet question?

Interview - Newshour with Jim Middleton, Australia Network - Transcript - The Hon Stephen Smith MP, Minister for Foreign Affairs 2008

Since Friday, the workers have held what they called a peaceful occupation of the Republic Windows & Doors plant.

CNN Transcript Dec 8, 2008 2008