Clinton Administration

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Bill Clinton

    Election of 1992    

    1.  President George Bush sought reelection on a platform of traditional values, free enterprise, patriotism, and a strong military defense.

    2.  Bill Clinton (Democrat) and Ross Perot (Independent)  campaigned on an media-led imaginary economic crisis.

    3.  With the Republican Party split between Bush and Perot, Clinton won the election.

 How did  Clinton represent the children of the 1960s?  p. 506
like a few other young men during the Vietnam War, he had dodged military service and participated in anti-war demonstrations in Great Britain

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    Clinton Administration  

Clinton spoofed Impact and Legacy

    1.  Hillary Rodham Clinton  intended to share in the responsibilities of the Presidency.

    2.  Rumors plague the White House, illegal business dealings (Whitewater) and adulterous affairs ( Too numerous to mention all)

    3.  lifted the ban on homosexuals in the military

    4.  tried to pass a national health care plan but failed.

In fact, the average American: Works more than two hours and 45 minutes every eight-hour workday just to pay taxes. Works 127 days every year to pay taxes. Works 15.3 years out of a typical 45-year career to pay taxes. "On Tax Freedom Day, all Americans should ask themselves a question," said Dasbach. "Who can spend your money better -- you, or the politicians?" Way out there link!

5.  Tax Freedom Day  is May 6th  -  2002 is June 5th  The day in the year when one's earnings stop going for taxes.

    6.  NAFTA   Countries signed a trade agreement.

    7.  Great Moral Decline during the 1990s.  Rise in white collar crime, gambling (state lotteries) and pornography.

Ross Perot
    Newt Gingrich
    Tax Freedom Day
    Ruby Ridge/World Trade Center
    Waco/OKC
    PLO
    What hope is there for the future?