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Originally Posted by u crank
I was 24 at that time and living in Toronto Ont. I was probably stoned but had a considerable interest in American politics. I blame Rolling Stone magazine.  At that time my girlfriend, now wife, and I were renting a basement apt. from a couple who were from Minnesota. I think they were a little embarrassed by the whole affair. I was wondering how people like this could get into power?
I'm not anywhere near that naive anymore.  |
He took the only option available to him at the time. If he resigned, he and Pat would still get his gubbermint pension of 180 grand a year for life. If he had been impeached that money would go bye bye.
They didn't call him Tricky Dicky for laughs.
