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March 12, 2008 at 07:51:02

Hillary W. Clinton v. John W. McCain

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But what if Hillary is the nominee instead? A race between Hillary Clinton and John McCain would be far less of a choice. Sure there would be policy differences, but trying to change policy with the politics of the past will yield more of the same in Congress -- more rancor, game playing, passive-aggressive behavior on steroids -- just same old, same old.

Hillary takes pride in describing herself as "a fighter," and I'll give her that. But fighting is what we've had in Washington since Newt Gingrich took over as House Minority Whip from Dick Cheney in 1989. Fighting works for Republicans. Republicans like nothing better than to throw some red meat on the floor and create a brawl over it creating a wedge issue they can use agianst Democrats in the next election. It's a classic fascist political tactic -- and it works.

All of which says to me that the last freaking thing we need now is another "fighter" in the damn White House. We need a calm communicator who is not easily lured into a a fight with every knuckle-dragging conservative bully who taunts them.

4) Then there's the two spouses. With Barack we get Michelle, an articulate, successful career woman and mother of two little girls who is, by all accounts, an entirely normal, well-adjusted woman.

With Hillary we get Bill, an articulate politician, husband and father who had an affair with a girl roughly the same age as his own daughter - which, while not unheard -- is not "entirely normal" behavior -- especially for a sitting President of the United States of America.

Hillary makes the argument that voters need to choose between her and Barack based on experience and judgement. What kind of "judgement" was afoot in the Oval Office when spouse Bill was having sex in there. What if the White House phone rang back then?

"Hello, this is President Bill Clinton. I can't come to the phone right now because. .. well, I just can't. Leave a message at the tone. Beeeep."

Do Hillary Clinton's supporters really think Bill will exercise better judgement today? If so they must also believe that Britney Spears would make a great ambassador to the Vatican. Come on, Bill is Bill. We love him and we hate him for it... all at the same time. That leopard still has spots.

So, think about it: First Lady Michelle Obama or First Man, William Jefferson Clinton. Your choice.

5) Early in the campaign Hillary Clinton slapped Barack Obama around for his ties to crooked Chicago businessman, Tony Rezko. It should have been a "rocks and glass houses" moment, but the media didn't pick up on it.

Let me just note here that I am not naive about this kind of stuff. Money is not the "mother's milk of politics," it's the heroin of politics and, if a politician does not arrive in office already hooked on the stuff they will be soon enough. That's why we need mass house-cleanings from time to time. Or, as they put it down in Louisiana, "time to let the fat hogs out and the lean hogs in."

But again, I digress.

Hillary has refused to release her tax returns, saying she'd do so if and when she becomes the party nominee. The reason for the foot-dragging is simple. As noted above the core of Hillary's support comes from working class Democrats, many of whom are now struggling financially. According to reliable sources, since Bill and Hillary left the White House the couple has done quite well. Estimates of the current net worth range somewhere between $32 and $60 million.

The last thing Hillary wants her blue collar supporters to know is that she's a blue nose now and no longer "one of them."

But even more to the point, she does not want anyone asking how they bagged such a bonanza in such a short time. Sure she and he wrote a successful books .. a New York Times Best Sellers even. Well, so did I, and I can tell ya, I ain't worth $40 million...or anything remotely close to it. So where did all that mulla come from?

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Stephen Pizzo has been published everywhere from The New York Times to Mother Jones magazine. His book, Inside Job: The Looting of America's Savings and Loans, was nominated for a Pulitzer.

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I'm a 68 year old lifelong democrat, in the left wing of his party, married, no kids, atheist/agnostic, philosophical determinist; a second-hand books and records store owner, and small gallery owner in Los Angeles. Love music, politics and health issues. Strongly opposed to war, except as a last resort in response to persistent tyranny. Strongly favor democracy.
johncpI'm a 68 year old lifelong democrat, in the left wing of his party, married, no kids, atheist/agnostic, philosophical determinist; a second-hand books and records store owner, and small gallery owner in Los Angeles. Love music, politics and health issues. Strongly opposed to war, except as a last resort in response to persistent tyranny. Strongly favor democracy.

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Mr. Pizzo: everything you write here is so much in line with everything else being written on this site. it raises all the same suspicions. You are obviously a Hillary Hater, and so are nearly all the writers on this list. But I question everything you say.

Consider that in your first example, of why we should buy Obama's empty, BS campaign, you point to Rush Limbaugh. who, recently, seems to have supported Hillary. I feel like I'm living in an alternate universe here, and that we've all gone mad. Can it be that you actually "believe" Limbaugh. Forgive me for saying so, but it's hard for me to fathom that a man able to write as well as you do, can, at the same time exhibit the brains of a cow. Must I accept that you believe that Limbaugh made a public display of supporting Hillary, and this "display" never aroused any suspicion in your mind? Do you mean to say, that it's necessary for me to tell you, that it's vastly, infinitely more likley, that Limbaugh is doing what he does best: lie, and especially, lie to gullible democrats. If Limbaugh creates the appearance of supporting Hillary, the very first thing that comes to the mind of anyone with half a brain, should be that he's obviously bullshitting us. He intends to weaken Hillary's chances in the election, by appearing to support her, since it's a certainty, that there are more than enough fools among democratic voters to turn the election toward Obama, if they discover that Limbaugh says he supports Hillary. Everything else you say, comes out of mainstream media, and their determination to destroy Sen. Clinton's campaign. I invite you to go to the current issue of the VILLAGE VOICE, and access an article entitled "Hillary & the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy," by Wayne Barrett.

by johncp (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 14 comments) on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 7:21:17 PM

Stephen Pizzo has been published everywhere from The New York Times to Mother Jones magazine. His book, Inside Job: The Looting of America's Savings and Loans, was nominated for a Pulitzer.
Stephen PizzoStephen Pizzo has been published everywhere from The New York Times to Mother Jones magazine. His book, Inside Job: The Looting of America's Savings and Loans, was nominated for a Pulitzer.

Well, maybe you're the one that's wrong then

The Arabs have an old saying: "A million flies can't all be wrong."

by Stephen Pizzo (91 articles, 0 quicklinks, 1 diaries, 27 comments) on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 7:41:15 PM

I am a college graduate, a loyal patriot of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, a person whose convictions and pessimism drive my thought invoking others to think, and enjoy some politcal debate. I like truth even if it doesn't set you "free" in this US of A any longer. I am a liberal.
I do a bit of painting mostly in Acrylic. I do a bit of poetry writng mostly inspired by tragic thought. I do a ton of reading, mostly online. I speak straightforwardly and don't plan on changing. It's wor...

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shirley reeseI am a college graduate, a loyal patriot of the Constitution and Bill of Rights, a person whose convictions and pessimism drive my thought invoking others to think, and enjoy some politcal debate. I like truth even if it doesn't set you "free" in this US of A any longer. I am a liberal.
I do a bit of painting mostly in Acrylic. I do a bit of poetry writng mostly inspired by tragic thought. I do a ton of reading, mostly online. I speak straightforwardly and don't plan on changing. It's wor...

to see more of bio, click on member name

Right on Stephen

Unfortunately few are aware of Hillary's Project for New American Century sponsorship. Unfortunately few recall the tyrannical episodes during the Clinton Adminisrtation. Such as, Waco, Ruby Ridge, NAFTA, Crimes Bill Act(that is actually unconstitutional), and Welfare Reform that actually kicked the legs out from under the poor mothers and caused them to stay in poverty MORE than exit it.

Unfortunately many just don't have a clue. Unfortunately, Hillary will be more of the same with a tinge of Democratic policies. My homepage continues to BLAME Obama for what Hillary's staff says.

I'm in agreement with you and your article is superb and right on the money. Hillary wants McCain over Obama. They are Centrist (Mac and Hill). Obama is more leaning to the left. You can bet Limbaugh and Coulter were up to dirty tricks. Do they EVER have anything other than a bag of tricks?

by shirley reese (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 316 comments) on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 9:06:16 PM

Hi...My field of work is aero-engineering, but lately that has turned to light rail systems. I'm a commerical pilot, jazz guitar player, writer and an activist for the Demorcratic Party, I have three aviation related websites, a public advocate for increaded passenger rail service. At present I'm writting a biography of Mae Post...Wiley Post's wife, the most remarkable woman you've never heard of.
There's more but it is all kinda boring.
Bob KemperHi...My field of work is aero-engineering, but lately that has turned to light rail systems. I'm a commerical pilot, jazz guitar player, writer and an activist for the Demorcratic Party, I have three aviation related websites, a public advocate for increaded passenger rail service. At present I'm writting a biography of Mae Post...Wiley Post's wife, the most remarkable woman you've never heard of.
There's more but it is all kinda boring.

Okay...I've had it!!

(Polls show that Hillary's support comes largely from the less educated, blue-collar Democratic party demographic. Not that's there's anything wrong with that.. but it should raise at least some question in the minds of voters. Call me an eliltist but, who would you chose to make a life and death decision for you -- well-educated people or not-so well educated people. But I digress)

No...that staement is not a digression into elitism but arrogant condenscension .

Yes, I'm a Clinton supporter. I have an under-graduate degree in Aerospace Engineering. I have a double Masters. One in Astro-physics and another in Liberal Arts. I have a substantial income. I'm liberal. I am not elderly...agian, I support Clinton!

But why do you speak of the middle-class Americans as being less than you are? I would rather trust middle-class Democrats as a whole, than the disdain of another Obama "foamer". Please, take some time off. I think that you have much to learn.

by Bob Kemper (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 6 comments) on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 9:45:47 PM