> >It certainly worked for Bill Clinton. A prime example of why logic rather
> than
> >feelings should guide peoples choices.
>
Nateman, I agree with you. One of the most fascinating things to me
about politics is the way people make all sorts of assertions without
proof. I have some friends who are die-hard Republicans who accuse
Clinton of all manner of scandal. But I am from the old school, I
want proof. It is amazing how many people repeat things for which
there is no proof. Some people make a very good living at it, even
writing books. For example, one friend who sought me out to give me
"proof" presented me with "Unlimited Access: An FBI Agent Inside the
White House." I was saved from taking the book seriously, however,
when I saw an interview with Aldrich, the author of the book. Time
and again Aldrich told Tim Russert of "Meet the Press" that he had no
proof that these were "only allegations that need to be further
investigated." Why should I read his book? Allegations, allegations, allegations. I am sooo
tired of that. Yet the pubic can't make the distinction it seems
and offers any form of gossip up as "proof."