by Art Smith
Although we may all support the notion that one is innocent until proven guilty, we (and Stevens) have a responsibility to ensure that we not only keep our noses clean, we do all we can to avoid the appearance of impropriaty. The fact that Ted managed to get himself...
by Art Smith
It’s so easy to get away with things. Right in front of everyone. No one seriously does anything about it. We’ve seen it with Obama, Clinton, Clinton, and today, with Chris Dodd. I don’t know why I keep thinking that people like Dodd are...
by Art Smith
I was pleasantly surprised this morning to hear (on the New York Times Audio Digest) this story about the Pope’s speech to the US Bishops on Wednesday. It was an excellent assessment of the lives we tend to live in America where we’ve gotten comfortable...
by Art Smith
I hate to say this, but I’m not all that worked up about any of Hillary Clinton’s (or any other politician’s) hypocrisy. Hypocrisy is unbecoming, and it may even raise some question of character (although I’m not sure how exactly), but...
by Art Smith
New York Governor Eliot Spitzer today confirmed he met with a prostitute in a Washington hotel room. He apologized for his actions and said little more. He did not say if he planned to resign. “I apologize first and most importantly to my family. I apologize...