Washington Affairs

September 2002


Whither Al Gore?
Historians will always debate who really won the 2000 Presidential race. The Florida fiasco potentially offered Al Gore the chance to be president and failing that, to lock down the 2004 Democratic nomination in a rematch. September 11 and the stock market meltdown have changed all that. And made the question "Is Al Gore washed up?" Click here to see if he is.

TV Sets Will Cost More
The FCC has just ruled that all TVs in the US will have to be able to receive digital transmissions in the 2004-07 range. This will tack on $25 to $50 per set effective quite soon. Some see it as a tax on TV watchers, but in fact, it is an investment in the future of wireless telecommunications in America -- and an excellent executive decision. Click here for more.

The Party of Petain
The Democrats will prove in the upcoming Congressional elections whether they are a party in opposition, or a party of collaboration. They have got two of the biggest issues possible going for them -- the first attack American territory since 1941, and a bear market in stocks. And it looks like they won't use either one. They could teach Petain and Quisling about selling-out their people. Click here to find out why.