MISSOURIANA

Elections would be more fun if they weren't viewed as the only time every four years Americans didn't feel they were powerless.

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Candidates who were defeated at the polls on Nov. 5 can take consolation from the St. Louis Rams. Even loser occasionally win.

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Campaigns are the only time Missourians are willing to shell out millions of dollars to persons they've never met who make promises they've never kept.

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Who says the sexes are different? No sooner did Bill Clinton get another lease on his home than he did what every housewife does: H rearranged the cabinet.

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Bob Dole doesn't have to worry about family finances since automatically draws Social Security to supplement the millions he made as a member of Congress.

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Some issues were totally ignored in this campaign. Neither Mel nor Margaret promised better Mizzou football teams.