Cigar Dance
by Don Wrege
Cigars in the news! Mainstream media is having a hard time describing he latest
leak in the Ken Starr/Bill Clinton showdown. Sordid details of an Oval
Office lap dance that may contribute to the fall of a world leader truly
unfit for the job.
While Yasser Arafat waited in the Rose Garden for a tardy President Clinton
("He's always late," his aides used to beam--now we know why), Bill was "shaking
hands with the governor" while his intern Monica reportedly abused a fine cigar
for his visual pleasure. "I'll smoke this later," Mr. Clinton was supposed to
have quipped, once the steamy session was over.
While Middle East Peace may be important, protecting this president from the
ramifications of his boyish actions seems to take precedence with most democrats.
It has been suggested in a recent Newsweek piece that when the American public
learns the details of Clinton's dalliances they will "throw up." I'm ready to
hurl now.
"It ain't over until the fat lady sings," goes the old saying. I don't know if
Ms. Lewinsky can carry a tune, but she apparently danced with a cigar for the
amusement of The First Adolescent while World War Three waited outside. The fat
lady has sung to Ken Starr and the game is over.
Light anyone?
