Word: duck
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Dates: during 1990-1999
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...pardons have serious imputations on the integrity of President Bush. He took advantage of his waning power to help out a few friends suspected or convicted of some extremely ignominious crimes. By avoiding a Weinberger trial, the lame duck president may be saving his own skin from testimony that could incriminate...
What binds these failed politicos together? None of them had a transition period. Unlike current lame duck George Bush, none had 11 weeks to cover up mistakes or to begin long-overdue policy initiatives. No time to look pensive in public. In some ways Bush has outdone these three fallen heroes in the twilight of his political career, but his seemingly altruistic activities in recent weeks raise disturbing questions about the cynicism of his entire presidency...
...might think at first glance that Bush, longtime public servant, is outdoing himself for the world's sake. Why feed the hungry in Somalia when doing so won't change your lame-duck status? Why consider sending troops to relieve the beleaguered Bosnians if you can't convince the Electoral College to pull a fast one on the American people...
...STINKY CHEESE MAN by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith (Viking; $16). It was inevitable: revisionism has come to children's literature. In this collection the ugly duckling grows up to be an ugly duck, Cinderella's sisters win, and the frog prince croaks.The comedy depends on a knowledge of the original , stories; given that, the pictures are obvious and excessive. In other words, ideal kid stuff...
...decision to announce a speedy cutoff for U.S. participation. It makes the operation less controversial at home, but could complicate life for U.S. commanders in Somalia and the peacekeepers who will replace them. The clan chiefs and gang leaders know that the big U.S. force is a lame duck, and they may delay, obstruct or simply dodge the Americans while they are there...