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Hillary Tears Up

A Muskie moment, or a helpful glimpse of 'the real Hillary'?

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  • Posted By: mfenwick @ 01/13/2008 2:37:51 PM

    Hillary lost alot of women supporters because she stayed with Bill even after he cheated on her with Monica Lewinsky. These feminazis had every right to feel betrayed. She should have left him in the dust and struck out on her own. By her staying with him after the Lewinsky scandal she sent the message that she couldn't make it without her husband; anti-feminism to a tee.

    • Posted By: mz7459 @ 01/26/2008 8:58:41 PM

      Obviously Hillary loved Bill enough to forgive him and stand by him. Her motives are personal.

      • Posted By: hotcoffee18 @ 08/22/2008 4:22:53 PM

        That is a rediculous summation of why ANY woman would stay with her husband after he cheated. That was a very personal choice that she had to make for herself! She obviously loves him and found more good in her marriage worth saving than bad to make her leave. She is an educated and strong family person who should be respected for taking so much pressure and heat from people who do not even know her, her family (personally) and have no right to say what is best for her and her family. Get a life of your own people, and leave her to her own!

  • Posted By: livingvoice @ 04/01/2008 1:48:42 PM

    I don't think that Mrs. Hillary Clinton is emotionally strong enough to be president. The pressure is too much for her. I think the honorable thing for her to do now is to simply step aside.

  • Posted By: justmeinArk @ 01/14/2008 8:25:42 PM

    Comment: As I read each comment posted regarding Senator Clinton and Obama, I am utterly astounded at the number of cynical People living in the U.S.
    This is not a black or white, man or woman issue. The issue is Who is more qualified to lead this Country. I read some comments accusing Mrs. Clinton of being too emotional and weak to lead this Country. This Woman is by no means weak! This Woman has many accomplishments, as well as experiences to back Her credentials. She is no stranger to the American People, and her values and strengths have remained strong in the eye of a storm many times past. She has remained and stuck to obligations when most Women would have took to the door. She knows what it is like to face adversity, disgrace, slander, and every type of scrutiny imaginable and still stand. Yes, Hillary Clinton is strong.
    And, the comments posted referring to former President Bill Clinton as " slick Willie " is absurb! Are You the same People that want a leader ( Obama ), that has half naked dancing women promoting Him on National television?? So, what is his character?? His experience?? His values?? So, he can talk good, but what is the fruits of his labor and the track record of his accomplishments?
    This country needs a strong leader that has the experience, credentials of past victories, and a sincere heart for the American People. I believe Hillary Clinton has proved that already.

    • Posted By: mz7459 @ 01/26/2008 8:55:05 PM

      You hit the nail right square on the head Justin!

  • Posted By: KnowWhatYouSay @ 01/17/2008 5:11:22 PM

    Thanks JustmeinArk for your rational comments. I'm an Independent campaigning for Hillary because I've researched the candidates background. While Obama has a great message, it's fairly empty (or incremental, read MSNBC.com articles!). I don't so much judge folks on what they say, but more on what they've done. Hillary has been a great service to America, her head and heart is in the right place. Onto a a personal note...As a feminist, I truly respect this woman to have return to Bill after her desvasting, international humiliation. Forgiving and transcending are qualities a few of us have, and I surmise this impression after reading some rather surface comments below. How do people know she's phony, or anti-feminist? I love folks that make extremely negative comments with no evidence to back them up. That's not reason or rationale. It's called "unfounded opinion." This negativity fuel my interest in Hillary in the first place. Ha!

  • Posted By: justmeinArk @ 01/14/2008 8:27:15 PM

    Comment: Comment: Part of the "Experience Factor" that is often used as HRC's buzzward comes down to whether or not Obama has skin strong enough to withstand the pressure he's going to face once he takes the seat in the White House. Clinton saw what the Crazy Right Wingers did to her husband and her as they attempted to smear them in every way possible, failing always until Bill unzipped his pants. They went thru hell and still managed to lead this country thru one of it's most successful eras, despite the sex scandals.

    Can anyone seriously sit back and say Obama will be able to take that kind of heat in the kitchen??? He's absolutely wonderful as a speaker and he genuinely seems to have a family who cares deeply about him. He definitely has characteristics you want your president to have or any leader for that matter. But when America's love affair and honeymoon with him are over, and the country attempts to pull itself out of the economic mess it currently is in, what exactly is he going to CHANGE? And how will that offset the millions of disgruntled Americans who still remain out of work with no health insurance.

  • Posted By: ambpsiraau @ 01/12/2008 9:13:14 AM

    I am not surprised by what happened in N.H. I think she was thinking of some unfortunate occurences of her life to bring out that emotion--it is the new logic of campaign. For the women soeasily deceived, I don't see them that different from her--at least as a woman
    ambachew20@yahoo.com

  • Posted By: stopthebitch @ 01/11/2008 11:59:32 PM

    She is such a phony and will stoop to anything to win. www.stopthebitch.org

  • Posted By: howerterhoney@yahoo.com @ 01/09/2008 11:33:00 PM

    I am appalled to think that the Clinton machine would stoop so low as to use Hollywood type, tactical, self serving crocodile tears to sway the feminine gender to her side, but then it is the self-anointed, high and holy, above all reproach, self -pedestalized Clintons displaying themselves at their best. Anything for a vote!!

    If anyone has on record proof of some rightful, appropriate use of political tears by Golda Mier, Margaret Thatcher, Indira Ghandi, etc., etc. I will diminish the magnitude of my unprecedented contempt for this below the belt maneuver, for which no political gentleman dare strike back.

    Can you picture Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warmiy stroking Hillary's back at a future American/Iranian "Summit"
    and saying "OK, Hillary your tears are quite convincing, we'll do it your way."?

    Roger Howerter
    Illinois
    howerterhoney@yahoo.com

  • Posted By: howerterhoney@yahoo.com @ 01/09/2008 11:31:58 PM

    I am appalled to think that the Clinton machine would stoop so low as to use Hollywood type, tactical, self serving crocodile tears to sway the feminine gender to her side, but then it is the self-anointed, high and holy, above all reproach, self -pedestalized Clintons displaying themselves at their best. Anything for a vote!!

    If anyone has on record proof of some rightful, appropriate use of political tears by Golda Mier, Margaret Thatcher, Indira Ghandi, etc., etc. I will diminish the magnitude of my unprecedented contempt for this below the belt maneuver, for which no political gentleman dare strike back.

    Can you picture Mahmoud Ahmadinejad warmiy stroking Hillary's back at a future American/Iranian "Summit"
    and saying "OK, Hillary your tears are quite convincing, we'll do it your way."?

    Roger Howerter
    Illinois
    howerterhoney@yahoo.com

  • Posted By: justmeinArk @ 01/09/2008 5:02:37 PM

    Obama is definitely a smooth talker with a lot of charisma, but that don't rock the baby late at night!

  • Posted By: greenapple @ 01/09/2008 4:53:43 PM

    Come on AMERICA! Clinton???s tactic is tasteless and plagiarized. Clinton has seemed to manipulate the viewers once again with her irrefutable need to contradict Obama???s message. Candidate Edwards clearly expressed comparable passion, in fact more on the state of America at the NH debate, however we hear nothing of the genuineness of Edward???s plea for change. Obama and Edward both have had their own voice from the start, yet Clinton just discovers hers after several debates and a caucus? Clinton has not been the Nation???s candidate, and women need to see that women???s rights are not what unify America, nor does dividing parties for political gain exemplify the best candidate. It???s time to wake up America and recognize the snake in the grass, a wolf in sheep???s clothing and a manipulator among the most ???experience???. We need a change, and Clinton???s tactic is not becoming of her to conjure negative publicity towards candidates for her own personal gain. Wake up America!

  • Posted By: iwas1ncthr @ 01/09/2008 12:58:18 PM

    Could Hillary be getting emotional because she didn't get the chance to clow the doors on Obamas religon? Befor anyone bashes me on this look into it. Obama belongs to one of the biggest racial hatred religous groups in the US. While Hillary woo's many with this (act)"IMO" here is another interesting question. Hillary won the first election. Now, does it bother anyone that every pole in the world practically had her beat by double digets? If this were strictly a vote between lets say Hillary and Mitt and say Hillary had the polls saying the exact same thing that she was ahead of Romney by double digets and Romney cam out the victor what would many say? Would we dare hear another Bush scam? Would many point out that the elecetion was rigged? Why was Bill overheard 2 days before the NH election as saying" we dont have to worry about NH, we already have it in the bag regaurdless of what you hear?" Now, many of you are probebly ready to lock me up and throw away they key in your(how dare you) reaction. Truth is, you would be shocked on who am I going to vote for if he/she gets the ticket for there party. This is to make us think and to question what we are so fast to point the fingure to. Democrats have been branded as the fare left for a reason but to regain what a true democrat is we have to be open and evaluate every senerio and not keep it one sided as many do today. Obama belongs to Trinity United Church of Christ who happens to be responsable for what they call (The Balck Value System) wich is a racial hate motivated theology. You can google this for the info on it. As to the Bill Clinton quote? well, unless you can record public radio you will never hear this again I can almost promise you on it yet millions of people heard this and failed to pick it up. Do not let the falsness of emotions fool anyone on Hillary. Remeber the Clinton machine has many of cards in there deck and this is but a face card with a low number on it. When the Clintons start to pull out there 10's and higher, emotion from Hillary will shine true and her heart felt burden will expose her true nature for what she really is.

  • Posted By: MelBlog @ 01/09/2008 2:59:54 AM

    I don't think the crying is so wrong. I mean the subjects she mention woudl make anyone cry, there's lots to be reversed and fixed. A real reaction by a human (man or woman) should not be a negative thing.
    Here's a good article from DailyCents.com that keeps the discussion moving:
    http://blogs.dailycents.com/?p=790 -Mel

  • Posted By: rab015 @ 01/08/2008 1:32:31 AM

    marksgershenson,
    Quit whining....you're probably a bush hater who has said worse thing about bush or other politicians...sounds like you can't stand the heat along with your gal Hillary....buck up and realize politics is a very rough business and it's not for the light of heart....if you want to get warm and fuzzy....join Hallmark or a convent

    • Posted By: marksgershenson @ 01/09/2008 1:32:55 AM

      my response to whomever you are is the problem is I am not whining, nor am I a Bush basher, nor am I a HRC fan. I probably know more about politics to sink your ignorant comments. I am not even going to go there. Bottom line, show your support for our great United States by voting. This upcoming election is probably the most important election that is taking place over the last 50 years. Our country has problems now that may take a generation to correct if we don't jump quickly. Wake up and vote period. May there be everlasting peace... God Bless America....

  • Posted By: justmeinArk @ 01/09/2008 12:59:03 AM

    To eddiewhere..I agree with Your Girlfriend!! Obama definitly has elegance in speech, and maybe even sincere motives but Hillary has the experience and a proven track record . GO HILLARY!!!!

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 01/09/2008 12:51:25 AM

    Race had nothing to do with this. Edwards was not a factor and older women with kids voted for Hillary. THe media is always wrong. Other than that Obama still earned the same numbers he did in Iowa. Obama barely lost.

  • Posted By: eddiewhere @ 01/09/2008 12:18:19 AM

    congratulations to Hillary Clinton you proved you are a fighter. She cried, and I think that change eveything. I think the older women especially those with kids came out for Hillary and showed us that they are in charge of the House in New Hampshire HouseHold. I think Hillary Clinton really has been humbled and seems to appreciate her second chance. Obama will stress that winning is the easy part and getting things done once you get into power is the challenge. Obama was the underdog and he needs to keep that persona. He still has the nomination. I think Hillary has found herself. How Hillary got her grove back.

    My girlfriend told me that I would be wrong and she was right.

  • Posted By: justmeinArk @ 01/08/2008 11:35:43 PM

    One thing I do not understand, what makes an actor or actress an expertise in knowing who the " best " future President should be?? They are artist who make a living entertaining, which I respect and enjoy but they are not professional consultants in this area. This is not Hollywood and the leader of Our Country should be weighed very carefully. Our Country depends upon it. Don't listen to a movie star or any One for such an important decision as this. You take charge of your freedom, do Your research and vote for Who You believe can handle the job. It is your right and privilege!!

  • Posted By: justmeinArk @ 01/08/2008 11:18:35 PM

    I am amazed at some of the comments here. I know some of you are not old enough to really remember life before Bush, but Clinton was really good for us. Now don't go ballistic, I know about Monica. We live in an age where the media controls and watches our lives. Bill Clinton was great for the economy, for the poor, for the middle class, for our relationship with the world. He was not the first nor probably the last that will cheat on his spouse. You really should applaud Hillary's perseverance during the last years of President Clinton's presidency. She stood by him for her daughter, for herself, and for her country. Of course everyone says she wasn't president so that has no bearing on her run for President, but she witnessed history and everything the President had to do. Since she is so intelligent, she would have learned from all of it. She has been in the Senate 8 years compared to Obama's 2 years and was reelected by the people of New York for her second term. I am not saying Obama is not an intellectual and a very likeable man, but he does not have the experience to run this troubled nation. I found it interesting that he voted against using English as the official language of the United States. He has not given substantive answers to what he will do if elected. Hillary is the only choice for President unless you want 4 more years of Republican reign. Please check out Obama before wasting your vote for a freshman Senator. Hillary is the real deal.

  • Posted By: justmeinArk @ 01/08/2008 11:15:58 PM

    I have heard that the economic condition of the country under a president is the direct result of the economic policies of the previous administration. It takes 8-10 years for policies to effect the economy--Well if that is true this Country is in a mess of a shape at present and I believe the past seven years have been the Bush administration not the Clinton's. The Clinton administration has done great things for this country in the face of many obsticles, and believe that Hillary Clinton is more than capable to lead this Country in even more victories. I totally support Her, and will vote!

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