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Friday, March 8, 2002

Enemy of the Week

Double Jeopardy

3.8.02

Bill Clinton insinuates himself into Alex Trebekland. Tom Daschle experiences liftoff. But does that make either winner of the big one?

The Virginian

Willie Was His Waterloo

Dave Shiflett | 3.8.02

After Clinton, are there second acts in America — or just second rounds? Paula Jones wants to wear gloves. But what about the man who made her famous?

Washington Prowler

Al and Bill, Tom and Dick

The Prowler | 3.8.02

Al’s Close Call; Democrats poop out on the stimulus. Plus: What’s gotten into Peter Fitzgerald? Also: Katherine remains great.

Another Perspective

To Be Old, Confused, and in Generation Gap

3.8.02

There was a moment when ”time sharing” meant getting together with the family and ”quality time” meant a walk with mom or dad.

Movie Takes

The Son’s Room

James Bowman | 3.8.02

An almost unbearable portrait of a family’s grief over the death of a son.

Reader Mail

The Wages of Sin

3.8.02

TAP readers correct, hector, praise, dispute, debate, elucidate and make it all worthwhile.

Thursday, March 7, 2002

Editor’s Desk

Extremism in the Defense of Nothing

Wlady Pleszczynski | 3.7.02

Echoes from California and Nightline — until we get to Sir Charles.

The Current Crisis

New Charlatan Vise

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 3.7.02

The hottest literary movement in American history is getting even hotter!

To Be Absolutely Frank

He’s Back!

Francis X. Rocca | 3.7.02

No, not the fellow who figures in the Lewinsky report. But the pol who really was set up — and who was always setting himself up.

Political Hay

Steel This Tariff

3.7.02

The 2000 electoral map practically dictated that Bush would cave on the steel issue despite his natural free-trade instincts.

Washington Prowler

Frosting Nancy

The Prowler | 3.7.02

Is there no stopping Congresswoman Pelosi? Also: Romney moves swiftly. Plus: Sleuth Willie

The Current Crisis

Communism With a Conscience

R. Emmett Tyrrell, Jr. | 3.7.02

It used to be called conservatism.

Another Perspective

Waiting for Lefty

3.7.02

The Nation magazine hosts a lame event — good thing John Ashcroft is still around to keep what’s left of the left’s juices flowing.

Wednesday, March 6, 2002

The Current Crisis

The Mourning After

George Neumayr | 3.6.02

Thanks, Richard Riordan. So long, Gerry Parsky. California Republicans recover their party.

Washington Prowler

Ridge Over Troubled Water

The Prowler | 3.6.02

A Republican defection may mean the president’s Homeland Security chief will be compelled to testify. Also: Clinton plans a Harlem bash.

Live From New York

Justice Is Done

Jackie Mason & Raoul Felder | 3.6.02

The crucial elements in this judicial farce were a judge who could not stay awake and a prosecutor apparently blinded by his own ambition.

Loose Canons

Digging Into Hard Ground

Jed Babbin | 3.6.02

We need to start rolling back Clinton’s feminization of the military.

Another Perspective

Ted Turner, Angler of the Year

Reid Collins | 3.6.02

The cutthroat trout meets its match.

Tuesday, March 5, 2002

Editor’s Desk

Simon on the Rise

Wlady Pleszczynski | 3.5.02

While Richard Riordan and Ted Koppel lick their respective wounds.

Washington Prowler

Solomonic on Steel

The Prowler | 3.5.02

The president will have it both ways. Also: Al Gore quietly prepares to prepare. The White House waits to hear what Simon says.

At Large

Doing Business With Pat Robertson

John Corry | 3.5.02

He deals with unattractive people, while either saying nice things about them, or else saying nothing at all.

Another Perspective

Cardinal Mahony Exposed

George Neumayr | 3.5.02

His hasty dumping of pedophiles reveals the dishonorable modus operandi of some in the American episcopate: Protect pedophiles until you feel politically and legally unprotected yourself, then cut and run.

Special Report

Wolves on the Loose

Bill Croke | 3.5.02

They were supposed to remain inside Yellowstone — but rather than settle for life as a tourist attraction they now roam the Pacific Northwest preying on cattle and sheep and enjoying all the protections afforded them by the Endangered Species Act.

Monday, March 4, 2002

Editor’s Desk

Comintern Conservatism

Wlady Pleszczynski | 3.4.02

Now you’ll have seen and heard everything.

Lifestyles Left and Right

Reagan in Love

3.4.02

Two anniversaries take place this week, each involving one of the two women in Ronald Reagan’s life.

Washington Prowler

Steel and O’Neill

The Prowler | 3.4.02

Also: Secret Service breakdowns. Whitman holds back. The DNC’s new soft money. Clinton down under.

The Investor

The Sweet Stench of Success

Michael Craig | 3.4.02

How bad were the Nineties?

Sports Arena

Gamblers Ridiculous

3.4.02

A concerned plea to stop politicians’ inane wagers.

Reader Mail

Bimbomania

3.4.02

Even Richard Gere has had enough. Plus: Seconds, shakes, and more helpings and reactions from TAP readers.

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