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Campaign Sleaze Is Just A Call Away

by | Oct 25, 1998 | Detroit Free Press

‘Thank you for calling ‘Political Ads ‘R’ Us,’ your one-stop shopping service for political campaigns. Press 1 to hear our menu of ads.”

Beep.

“If running for Congress, press 1.”

Beep.

“If you are the challenger, press 1.”

Beep.

“To hear a sample ad, press 1.”

Beep.

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WHAT SMITH AND LEWIS DID WAS BEYOND BELIEF

by | Oct 23, 1998 | Detroit Free Press

The move itself will be small, only a few inches. One man will move to the right, one will move to the left, the puck will drop, and the war will go on as usual. A few inches, that’s all, just enough to squeeze in the old boss between them. But for Barry Smith...
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JOHNNIE MORTON RUNS HIS OWN ROUTE

by | Oct 15, 1998 | Detroit Free Press

The sun always shines on Johnnie Morton. That’s because he has it tattooed on his back. Really. A massive, yellow and orange tattoo of a burning sun, stretching between his shoulder blades. He got it a few years ago, for no particular reason, he says, except...
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POLITICIANS RELY ON VOTER APATHY

by | Oct 11, 1998 | Detroit Free Press

Here’s the problem with polls: They come to you.Here’s the problem with voting: You go to it.And in that small difference lies the reason why our politicians — particularly the Republicans — seem to behave as if we don’t exist.Let’s...
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Where’ Scotty? Answer Must Worry Wings Fans

by | Oct 9, 1998 | Detroit Free Press

Ienter the Red Wings locker room and come to the head coach’s office. I tense my shoulders. I clench my fists. I am prepared for a lecture. I am prepared for an argument. It is the new hockey season, and I am ready for whatever flames come flying from the famous coach’s mouth.

I poke my head in the door. I close my eyes.

I open my eyes.

Nobody here.

“No Scotty?” I say.

“No Scotty,” someone says.

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HOW TO MAKE SENSE OF FINANCIAL WORLD

by | Oct 4, 1998 | Detroit Free Press

In these difficult financial times, it would be nice to have a voice of reason.What can I do for you?Are you the voice of reason?Try me.How well do you know the stock market?I am an expert.OK. Here’s what I don’t get. Remember when we had really high...