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On the Revelation of William Bennett’s Gambling Habit

Bill Bennett told a grateful nation, "Be moral. Just resist temptation." By windbag airing of this thesis, Bill Bennett got as rich as Croesus.

Calvin Trillin

May 8, 2003

Bill Bennett told a grateful nation, “Be moral. Just resist temptation.” By windbag airing of this thesis, Bill Bennett got as rich as Croesus. His preaching sold in wholesale lots, While he dropped millions at the slots. But here’s a thought to ease his pains: He only lost ill-gotten gains.

Calvin TrillinCalvin Trillin is The Nation’s “deadline poet.”


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