Some 30 states use so-called direct-recording devices, usually with electronic screens, that were initially seen as an antidote to hanging chads and other foibles resulting from archaic punch-card devices.
The machinery of the state, and the production of luxury goods, was so well structured that it could work perfectly well despite any foibles at the top.
Now granted, this was also the foible that Ayn Rand used in her book, Atlas Shrugged, and that's why the wealthy withdraw, because they don't want to be subject to a system that involves helping the broader society.
And not only that, your own personal characteristics and foibles lead you to the pursuit of this office and to the pursuit of the idolatry of the self and everything around you.
I've agreed to Charles's many foibles, but not only do I totally agree regarding bikes jumping red lights, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, but I also agree regarding no heating before October.
Silas Q. Scuddamore had many little vices of the more respectable order, and was not restrained by delicacy from indulging them in many rather doubtful ways. Chief among his foibles stood curiosity.
It's a nip and tuck series that I think the Lakers should be favored to win because of the foibles we've seen from Minnesota late in games in particular.
For, these are matters totally beneath a female who is acknowledged by universal admission to be far above the numerous little foibles and weaknesses of her sex.