MAKE THAT TWO NEWS CYCLES

‘”A two-year-old story was made public,” Mr. Jackson said. “So, one can sense that there may be some motivation. But … I accept my responsibility. What we must do here is put our focus not on my pain, but the people’s agenda … Sometimes, leaders have to play with pain. I’m feeling well. My family is well,” Mr. Jackson said.”‘ – Associated Press. By the way, what does he mean by “play with pain?” Was that some kind of transcript error or is Jackson actually saying this whole exercise in responsibility and publicity was some kind of game? Maybe he really was Bill Clinton’s spiritual adviser. And was it completely coincidental that tonight’s Simpson’s episode was on Krusty the Clown’s discovery of his own illegitimate daughter? Krusty … Jesse. Suddenly the world makes a tiny bit more sense.