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To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (5801)	4/28/1999 7:23:00 PM
From: Neocon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17770

I confess that I still believe in the system of checks and balances, and therefore that there is a limit to the harm that even the President can do. I agree that Clinton's "FDR" envy is dangerous, and had a lot to do with the botch of this operation, but I rely upon the other players to moderate his folly...

To: MulhollandDrive who wrote (5801)	4/29/1999 1:06:00 AM
From: D. Long	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 17770

<<what I see in you is a very altruistic attitude about the inherent "goodness" of our institutions and the belief our national interests ultimately cannot be subverted by individual men. I used to think that way too. But now I realize we live in the land of the personality cult and I do believe that charismatic, popular leader with refined communication skills has the ability to over-reach his/her constitutional mandate and use our institutions as an instrument of personal aggrandizement. (I'm speaking of Clinton's search for historical relevance and legacy)....>> I dont know about Neo, but I for one believe in the natural "justice" of our institutions. I dont, however, believe that they are impervious to the attacks of individual men. FDR came very close to twisting our institutions to his liking, and Clinton is, as Neo alluded to, of the same but far lesser mold. No government is impervious to subversion, and that is why it is necessary for "eternal vigilance." However, Clinton did not subvert our institutions, he has only worked within the constraints (the cracks in the levie, so to speak) which other men have built. Clinton is, unfortunately, the epitomy of the American Politician. It is ironic that both the Republican and Democratic Parties will be tainted with his "legacy" for the foreseeable future. You reap what you sow...