America can walk and chew gum at the same time. As Eugene McCarthy once said, this country can choke on a gnat but it can swallow tigers whole. President Clinton, who has claimed all along he has not been distracted by this scandal, says the voters want us to return to the work of the American people. Let s get real closure on this thing so we can all move on. It s already begun.
Compassion is the new buzzword.
Compassion is nice for motorists with flat tires on the side of the highway and for peasants who have mistakenly splattered the king with mud. Sure Democrats have made a lot of hay in casting Newt et. But that s all spin and drivel. Conservatives want bright lines, clear rules, and limited opportunities for government to expand its mission. Business looks to sustain long-term profitability and churches want to save souls and help the unfortunate.