But it does not satisfy in the case of Clinton, a man who routinely wore nylon running shorts that exposed very large amounts of white thigh-flesh. A more complete explanation probably lies in a profound but gradual and still not fully appreciated change in the national character. They were just too important to be held to the same standards to which we held ourselves. Those standards are the standards of what used to be called Decent People, and they are, if anything, more exacting than ever before. But, we have decided, the Decent People standards do not apply to famous people.
Famous people get a pass.
Downstairs, we are appalled if the chauffeur is caught tickling the parlor maid. And this is good. It is good that Puffy and Juice and Stain walked. Protect your loved ones. Cut that disc today.