MISSOURIANA

Old politicians never die. They just join a think tank, write a book, form a PAC, and wait until the next election comes around.

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Dead men tell no tales -- and neither do deprogrammed computers in the attorney general's office.

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Former St. Louis circuit attorney George Peach provides an important example for aspiring criminals. If you're going to steal thousands and stay out of prison, become a prosecutor.

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Bill Clinton has already changed several of his campaign promises, which seems to indicate he didn't believe he had a chance of being elected either.

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Just when things seemed to be quieting down, Ross Perot appears on television and announces a new 800 number.

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After promising to improve education in his inauguration speech, our new governor meets with a group of elementary school pupils. It was the only Carnahan transition team that knew what it was talking about.

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Democratic leaders in the General Assembly warn citizens they shouldn't expect a lot of improvements and new programs in the year ahead. We guess Ashcroft forgot to take his old speeches when he left the Capitol.