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Politics : Clinton's Scandals: Is this corruption the worst ever? -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (11)	7/31/1998 12:06:00 PM
From: Rick Slemmer	Read Replies (4) \| Respond to of 13994

Betty: Mt Rushmore. Let me think out loud here for a minute: Washington: Courageous general who fought for independence. Owned slaves (very bad PR). Turned down an offer to be King of the newly-independent States. Told the truth when asked about the cherry tree. Clinton: Pulled political strings to avoid the draft. Never owned slaves (except for Geraldo). Would probably not turn down an offer of sovereignty. Would claim "deciduous immunity" when asked about the cherry tree. Jefferson: Firm believer in free enterprise and minimal government. Formed the concepts of a bicameral congress and the system of checks and balances among the Judicial, Legislative, and Executive branches of government. Owned slaves. Clinton: Firm believer in bigger, more intrusive government and the Nanny State. Claims partisan conspiracy when majority overrules bad ideas. Never owned slaves (except for Geraldo). Roosevelt: Overcame childhood sicknesses to achieve robust appreciation for life. Left the comfort of DC as Asst Secretary of Navy to lead small, unconventional warfare unit to victory in the Spanish-American War. Noted for his quote of "speak softly and carry a big stick." Never owned slaves. Clinton: Overcame childhood poverty to make a living on the public payroll as career politician. Never led anyone anywhere. Noted for practice of "lie often enough and some fool will believe you." Never owned slaves (except for Geraldo). Lincoln: Born in a log cabin, worked his way through law school, and became a lawyer in private practice. United the nation through military defeat of secessionist states. Issued blanket order outlawing slavery. Known as "Honest Abe" for his integrity and high moral character. Noted for his famous quote of "A house divided against itself cannot stand." Widely considered to be the most compassionate and inspirational American president. Assassinated while in office. Clinton: Has absolutely nothing in common with Lincoln. Yet. RS

To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (11)	8/2/1998 8:33:00 AM
From: Catfish	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 13994

Clinton Suspends 'Federalism' Order The Washington Post August 2, 1998; Page A-05 David S. Broder MILWAUKEE, Aug. 1; The White House moved to avoid a confrontation with state and local officials by agreeing today to suspend a controversial executive order on federalism President Clinton had signed this spring. On the eve of the annual meeting of the nation's governors here, White House Chief of Staff Erskine B. Bowles and other administration officials assured the complaining state and local officials that the presidential directive would be "suspended" indefinitely and that new language would be negotiated with them. Delaware Gov. Thomas R. Carper (D), the vice chairman of the National Governors' Association, said Bowles told him in a phone conversation, "We messed up" in issuing the new order without consulting the state and local officials. "But he used a different word than 'messed,' " Carper added. A senior White House official confirmed that the directive would be suspended and promised that negotiations would begin soon after Labor Day. The "Big Seven" organizations representing state and local governments in Washington became irate after recently discovering that Clinton had signed the executive order, without any notice to them, while attending the summit of industrial nations in England in May. A "sense of the Senate" resolution, written by Sen. Fred D. Thompson (R-Tenn.), that called on Clinton to withdraw the order passed without dissent last week. All the critics said the language of the new order reversed the message of previous directives signed by Clinton and President Ronald Reagan by providing nine rationales for federal intervention and preemption, rather than stressing deference to state and local authorities when issuing environmental or other regulations. Last week, under fire, the White House had offered to delay the implementation of the new order for 90 days, from mid-August to mid-November, and to listen to the complaints. But the groups representing governors, legislatures, mayors and county officials said it should be withdrawn before any talks begin. The White House offer to "suspend" it indefinitely and to negotiate new language seemed to end the controversy. Carper said he was "much encouraged and delighted" by the decision. The governors had been preparing a formal resolution of protest. In an unrelated development, Ohio Gov. George V. Voinovich (R), the NGA chairman, insisted today he had "no intention to snub" Clinton by deciding not to invite the president to speak to the governors - something Clinton has done all but one year since he left the Arkansas governorship for the White House. Voinovich said the governors had "a full plate" of issues to discuss before adjourning Tuesday and did not have time for Clinton or Republican congressional leaders. Several governors said privately they did not like his decision, but none challenged Voinovich publicly today. Copyright 1998 The Washington Post Company freerepublic.com