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Money isn't enough in the campaign because despite what the candidates hope, people aren't trained dogs who slavishly obey their television sets. Television ads can get your product attention, but if the voters don't like what they see, then they're not going to buy it. Despite all of Forbes' millions, Buchanan has outdistanced him on his character alone...
...catch is, of course, that Forbes' funds aren't limited, at least not by the spending rules that Dole and other publicly funded candidates must obey. Behind the scenes, the showdown in New Hampshire is taking a toll on Dole's overall strategy. The majority leader had planned to spend about $1 million on advertising in the state. But Forbes' deep pockets have, according to an official, pushed the Dole media budget in the region to $2.8 million--money that has to come from elsewhere: the South, the Midwest or California...
...uniform or serve under U.N. authority because he swore to uphold only the U.S. Constitution and government. If the Army court agrees, New's case could strengthen the cause of Congressmen who oppose putting U.S. troops under U.N. command. But because the fundamental issue is one of obeying orders, Pentagon correspondent Mark Thompson says the Army is unlikely to side with New. "The Army can't agree with his reasoning. The first rule of the Army is that you have to obey orders. Even if one is sympathetic to New's argument, to accede to this would be the beginning...
...TAKE ON SOCIAL DARWINism? I despise the idea of training the young to be emotionally efficient little robots. Backers of EQ seem to imply that parents should supplement their kids' daily intake of vitamins with Prozac to ensure their success. The liberty to obey the caprices of our emotions, no matter how politically incorrect, should be one of the few bastions of freedom we allow ourselves to defend. SADIA SHAH Colleyville, Texas...
...obey most of them as it is," Becker said. He said that he wears a helmet and has reflectors on his pedals, but no bell...