Ivins on Gingrich
Considering the fervor with which Molly Ivins wrote against Newt Gingrich (Commentary, Nov. 11), it would have meant more if she had mentioned how Bill Clinton was also a finger-pointer and how the Democrats threw all morality aside and came to his rescue. She really stretches the truth when she accuses Gingrich of being a spinmeister, without mentioning how Clinton was the master of the spin. If anyone stretches the truth it is Clinton and his cronies, especially James Carville.
It amazes me that none of the liberal set can find fault with their messenger, Clinton. Who cares if he lied and had sex in the Oval Office? Next thing you know they will say that Jack the Ripper was a hero because he eliminated the prostitution problem.
DAN BOWMAN
San Clemente
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