Word: wised
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...first night in the White House in 1800, John Adams wrote to his wife Abigail, "May none but honest and wise men rule under this roof." Adams notably did not include an exception for dishonest, reckless behavior in the President's private life. The media's interest in this story is entirely appropriate given the seriousness of the charges and the potential consequences for the presidency and the nation...
...pray that this happens quickly, and that we will be able to put this story behind us. In the meantime, we must endure a period of uncertainty as the media tries to help the American people confront a crucial and fundamental issue--whether our President is an honest and wise man. I can think of few questions that are more worth asking...
Bill Clinton's latest imbroglio carries a valuable lesson in self-government. This lesson speaks to the fundamental presumption of democratic self-government, that the people have wisdom and virtue enough to elect politicians wise and virtuous enough to rule. That presumption is at bottom a moral one because it presumes a moral people...
...Northeastern is always a tough team to beat," Bowdoin said. "They may be the favorite standing-wise, but anything can happen...
Clinton-gate: So Far, So Good You wouldn't have thought it this time last week, but the President is in better shape than ever ? poll-wise and donation-wise...