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Hillary Clinton has leadership experience? Where?
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by Mr. Chuckles, Unknown News
August 19, 2007
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According to this interesting article, Senator Hillary Clinton "is billing herself to voters as
the only candidate experienced enough to be
presi-
dent,"
while Senator Barack Obama "is selling himself as an
agent of change in Washington."
Hillary's claim is quite dubious. What
successful leadership role has she
held?
Really, what we know about Hillary is
that she was elected Senator in New York and
that her one chance in national politics
prior to that,
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which was to reform healthcare,
nearly got her tarred and feathered -- an
utter debacle which probably has her twitching
now every time Obama or Edwards raise the
issue of universal healthcare.
Dave Chappelle humorously remarked on
Bill Clinton's fame, saying that he (Chappelle)
knew about being famous, but he was amazed
at Bill's fame -- so famous that just sucking
his dick makes you famous (i.e. Monicagate.)
As Bill Clinton's wife, Hillary Clinton gained experience as
someone who watches another person do a
job. Perhaps she learned a lot watching her
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If Hillary Clinton has ever led anything -- a pack of Girl Scouts, a coven of witches, anything -- I would really like to know.
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husband in the Oval Office, but that didn't teach
her how to charm voters, or how to lead the
country. To the contrary, she is famous
for "triangulating" -- for never taking the lead
on any issue until a middle path is defined
by people who are willing to lead.
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In my view, Hillary Clinton may get herself elected,
thanks to certain monied interests looking
for a continuation of the status quo. But
she'll be out on her ass after four years
in a public revolt. She will be hated and
despised nearly as much as George W Bush, who at least
has a non-thinking, faith-based core group
of supporters, something Clinton doesn't have.
She will be the Carly Fiorina of presidents. High hopes going in,
and years wasted. Talked a good game, could
not lead.
A male example of how Hillary might turn out
if "selected" by The Powers That Be is
Gray Davis, the ex-governor of California
who was recalled in a popular uprising
by California voters.
Davis was a mechanic, groomed by The Machine
to rise in power. He was a man with no leadership
qualifications, but a long resume of jobs
showing that he knew how to take orders from actual leaders and execute someone
else's plan.
So just laugh when Hillary says she is the
most "experienced" candidate for President.
As what, Towel Holder?
I don't mean to flog a dead pony on this, but... have you ever tried to "lead" a group? I have and let me tell you, I do not have the born ability. For example, when I was twelve years old, I was conscripted to umpire a Little League "minors" game, and I was nearly lynched! It's the same with business -- I'm just no good at it. Now, if Hillary C has ever led anything -- a pack of Girl Scouts, a coven of witches, anything -- I would really like to know. Otherwise, she should shut the freak up about her "experience" because it is meaningless.
That's why governors often get elected President but Senators rarely do -- two entirely different sorts of animals. Being a Senator is not about being a leader,
it is about being a member of a very exclusive
millionaires club.
To be fair, Hillary might do well as President of the United States, but there is no way of knowing that in advance based on her resume. There is no record of her ever being "in charge" of anything, and since she is now as old as dirt -- nearly 60 years old -- the possibility that she has no leadership ability must be allowed.
If you want to give someone who has spent 60 years as backseat driver a chance behind the wheel, then vote for Hillary ...
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Obama pledges to clean up Washington
by Mike Glover and Ron Fournier, Associated Press Aug. 17, 2007
Democrat Barack Obama, who says he swims in "the same muddy water" of lobbyists and fundraising that corrupts Washington, is pledging to reform the system if elected president.
Presidential rival Hillary Rodham Clinton "doesn't recognize the problem," Obama told The Associated Press in an interview late Thursday.
"I have a bunch of friends who were state lobbyists. The fact of the matter is ... I played poker with them, so I don't think that lobbyists are evil," said the first-term Illinois senator. "I just think they've got an agenda and you got to be clear about that, and not pretend that they don't."
"Why else are they getting hired and making all this money unless they're actually getting something done?"
The renewed criticism of Clinton and Obama's blunt assessment of his own role in the "original sin" of politics is the latest twist in a Democratic primary fight over lobbyist donations. Fellow Democratic candidate John Edwards has challenged both Clinton and Obama to join him in refusing campaign donations from lobbyists.
In a joint appearance recently, Clinton refused to accept Edwards' challenge and issued a rare defense of lobbyists, saying many "represent real people." Obama joined Edwards in criticizing the New York senator, despite a record of accepting donations from state lobbyists - including some who regularly played poker with Obama during his days as a state senator.
Obama said Thursday he was not being hypocritical.
"I haven't gone around blasting Hillary" for accepting lobbyist money, Obama said in a 20-minute interview after touring the popular Iowa state fair with his wife and two young children. "What I said is she doesn't recognize the problem."
"My argument is not that we're perfect. I suffer from the same original sin of all politicians, which is we've got to raise money," Obama said. "But my argument has been and will continue to be that the disproportionate influence of lobbyists and special interest is a problem in Washington (and) in state capitals."
Obama pointed to his record of helping push ethics reform legislation through the Illinois Senate and Congress, and pledged to do more as president.
"I've fought for these issues," he said.
"The argument is not that I'm pristine, because I'm swimming in the same muddy water," Obama said. "The argument is that I know it's muddy and I want to clean it up."
A formidable fundraiser in a year of record-shattering political giving, Obama does not accept donations from lobbyists who press their cases in Washington, and he does not accept money from political action committees. He called that a good first step, if not a perfect one, that sends a signal that he would clean up Washington if elected.
"I do think that makes a difference," Obama said.
Not to Dan Leistikow, a spokesman for Edwards.
"John Edwards is the only candidate who has never taken a dime from PACs or Washington lobbyists, and he's leading the fight to get the entire Democratic Party to follow this example," Leistikow said.
While Edwards does not accept money directly from lobbyists, he eagerly solicits donations from people with ties to special interests and lobbyists - particularly the trial lawyer profession, which has a stake in actions taken by the White House and Congress.
On Friday, the Edwards campaign sent a letter touting his challenge to Obama on lobbying - and used it to appeal for donations.
Mark Daley, a spokesman for Clinton, said: "Senator Clinton has proposed real government reforms, including ending cronyism and stopping the revolving door from government to lobbyist, and she has the strength and experience to enact them."
Clinton is billing herself to voters as the only candidate experienced enough to be president. Obama is selling himself as an agent of change in Washington.
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Hillary Clinton might do well as President of the United States, but there is no way of knowing that in advance based on her resume.
There is no record of her ever being "in charge" of anything, and since she is now as old as dirt -- nearly 60 years old -- the possibility that she has no leadership ability must be allowed.
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