Even in an era of extremely partisan journalism, Copperhead newspapers were remarkable for their angry rhetoric.

He is doing exactly what any other rational actor would do: He keeps up the angry rhetoric, and he plays ball with the democratic project.

For one thing, Mr. Mancino's news conference was devoid of the angry rhetoric that has marked many past negotiations between the state and its employees.

Today, some Chinese dismissed the angry rhetoric on both sides as normal behavior in the arena of international politics.

But the angry rhetoric can be misleading.

How the two sides, once partners, became antagonists is a story that extends well back beyond the last six months of hard bargaining, angry rhetoric and public posturing.

Strikes loomed, angry rhetoric flew and mediators were called in.

I hope but have little faith that they will stop the angry rhetoric and let the juries make their decisions in peace.

Wallace's angry populist rhetoric appeals to the poor farmers and workers who comprise a major part of the New Deal Coalition.

But the Kremlin has been careful not to match its angry rhetoric with deeds.