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| 9 November 1992 |
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| Cheryl B. Horton 6420 Orleans Avenue New Orleans, LA 70124 |
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| Re: Current Events |
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| Dear Cheri: |
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| CORRECTIONS |
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| In correspondence dated 4 November 1992, it was reported in error that Bush received less electoral votes in '92 than did Dukakis in '88. Actually, 168 electoral votes were cast for Bush, and only 111 for Dukakis. Like the publishers of the DEWEY DEFEATS TRUMAN headlines, I went to bed too early on Tuesday night. The error is regretted. |
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| Regarding correspondence of 23, 28, and 30 October: There is only one "f" in Safire and there are three in Pfieffer. And the "blonde" who claims that while Clinton may be over six feet tall, the moniker "shorty" still fits, spells her name with a "G" and not a "J". |
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| AND THE WINNER IS ... |
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| I watched Ronnie Lamarque being interviewed on T.V. about the casino thing. He looked real upset. He said something about the city being "sole down da street." He also said he might help his black friends by running for mayor of New Orleans. But I think Ronnie lives in Kenner. Anyhow, I think he needs cheering, so I thought I'd send him this: |
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| Dear Ronnie, |
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| A deal is a deal. |
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| So why are you pouting? You should know a deal is a deal. What's the matter, Ronnie? Didn't you never go to school? |
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| Ronnie, it's pop-quiz time. Each question is worth twenty points, so take your time. Circle the best choice. There will be a bonus question. |
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| POLITICS 101 |
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| 1. The casino developer selection was made only after a careful and fair review of, |
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| a. the experience of the proposed developers. |
| b. the ability of the several developers to secure financing. |
| c. the plush interior of Hemmeter's private jet as EWE, Sammy, Sidney, and the "Big Mamou" were whisked aloft and west. |
| d. All of the above. |
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| 2. Barthelemy's selection of Hemmeter was really made by whom? |
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| a. Edwin W. Edwards |
| b. EWE |
| c. Fast Eddie |
| d. All of the above. |
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| 3. The city council may not approve the selection of Hemmeter, |
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| a. if it believes another proposal is better. |
| b. if it learns that improper influence was exercised in his being picked. |
| c. if it feels Hemmeter cannot obtain sufficient financing. |
| d. in your dreams, Ronnie. |
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| 4. The most moolah can be made, |
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| a. bridging the gap. |
| b. racing thoroughbreds. |
| c. being the house in a crap game. |
| d. with the guv' not agin him. |
| e. c. and d. |
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| 5. EWE is |
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| a. a female sheep. |
| b. the governor of a southern state. |
| c. the coronated ruler of a banana republic. |
| d. in the gaming bidness. |
| e. all of the above. |
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| Bonus Question: |
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| Ronnie, the bonus question is worth twenty points, too. Please take your time and read it carefully. It's a little different. It's a "Jeopardy" question. The category is "words". |
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| Used as a verb, this word is defined: To determine the outcome of (a contest) by bribery or other improper methods. |
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| Hint: Used as a noun, this word is defined: An arrangement whereby relative immunity from application of the law is obtained through the employment of economic, political, or social influence. |
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| What is __________? |
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| Please send the finished and signed quiz along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to Edwin W. Edwards c/o Chris Hemmeter, Pleasure Cove, Waimea, Kauai Island, Hawaii 96796. |
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| Sincerely, |
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| Thaddius Winder |
| Casino Selection Team |
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| More Later, |
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| David J. L'Hoste |
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| DJL/djl |
| cc: Bernard A. Horton Russell B. Ramsey Denise F. L'Hoste Paul D. Cordes |