Political Columns

The Whitewater Fiasco was the first pro and con article that I wrote with John Affleck (a childhood friend of mine).  I took the pro argument on the character issue, John took the con.  The spread was published on September 9, 1996 and had a timeline attached for the average reader.

Character, not politics, is what determines the true greatness of any leader. by Philip Pfanstiel.

The character issue is used as an excuse by the American people to hang their leaders. by John Affleck.

Whitewater Timeline. A who, what, when and occasional slight.

John and I re-teamed for a special election editorial spread.  Of course, the roles were typical. I stuck to my party line, as did he.  And at ORU few minds were changed, but it was fun regardless.

He may be Dole, but at least he's honest. by Philip Pfanstiel.

Dole's just too square for the Oval Office. by John Affleck.

Not content to leave well enough alone we had to try it again, this time taking on the NEA.  This was before the Lewinsky fiasco ended all real debate in America (not that it was all her fault, I tend to remember this horny old CEO).

Kill the NEA. by Philip Pfanstiel.

Do not kill the NEA. by John Affleck.

But before all of this, there was Paula Jones.