Watergate contrasted with past political corruption
An editorial notes that while half the poll respondents believe Nixon helped cover up Watergate, a larger majority sees little difference between Nixon era corruption and prior administrations. Watergate’s distinct crimes include White House planning and concealment, affecting top officials and agencies, tied to the drive to reelect Nixon and retain power.
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Ashington
Gallup
Nixon
White House
FBI
Why Watergate took place beyond the law and duty
The piece weighs motives behind the Watergate offenses, contrasting pragmatism and grander aims. It argues Nixon aides justified any means to protect re election and national aims, warning that subverting safeguards against unchecked power endangers the nation beyond theft or corruption.
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White House
John Ehrlichman
Daniel Ellsberg
Nixon
Mastery Myth Debunked Detail Politics Not Nixon's Bag
Bruce Bioss argues Nixon was not a master political strategist in 1968 or 1972. He cites the president’s reliance on aides for details, neglect of organizational moves, and focus on image over hands-on campaign planning, challenging the notion of comprehensive political control.
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Nixon
Ashington
White House
Morton
No Relic in Memento Language Says Bernstein
Theodore Bernstein argues against the use of memento as a variant of memento and explains its Latin root meaning to remember. He distinguishes shot dead from beaten or stabbed to death, noting timing and cadence in reporting deaths. He cites editor practices on phrases like fatally shot and the nuance of deathly terms.
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