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April 22, 2008 at 04:12:24

Clinton Responds to "Activist Base" Concerns in New Ad

by Dean Powers     Page 1 of 1 page(s)

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Under enormous pressure--pressure that is coming from every major media outlet in the world, even the National Review--for her comments at a private fund raiser, Clinton has released an ad that clearly distinguishes her from the "activist base of the Democratic Party."

OpEdNews has the exclusive transcript:

(Alabama) Senator Hillary Clinton: I’m Hillary Clinton, ya'll, and as Jesus Christ is my witness, I approve this message.

You know, I’ve spent a lot of time in churches, holding my gun, reading my biblicical versus, and, well, thinkin’ about Jesus.

I've spent many Sundays with my dad where we grew up in Alabama or Bosnia or Tennessee…well, just picture a nice little ol’ church somewhere in the South, don’t matter where, with the choir singing and the pretty little cherrybums all on the mantl—altar, of God, and whatnot. Everybody was real dignified and polite-like.

You know, that’s how politics used to be, back in the days of the Reverend Samuel Adams. My favorite quote of his was, “Give me polite politics or give me a respectful death.” He also said that the, and I quote, "activist base of the Democratic Party is a threat to the established order," so he was a nice young man, too.

You know what? That’s how politics ought to be still. SOME people think otherwise. As a career politician, I’ve seen many a bunch of crack-up, nut-jobs goin’ runin’ around here like their hair is burning, screaming about the devil. They’re all like: “Let’s end this war.” And I’m like, “How ‘bout you shut yer pie holes.” And they’re all like, “Make me.” And I’m like, “Make me make you,” cause, you know, they’re never expecting that. And then they go, “Well how can we top that?” You know?

So yeah, I’ve got a lot of good comebacks. One time a guy on a bus told me he could please women, and I was like, “And if you sit there, this seat’ll be open too.” No, I mean, he was looking to sit down, he was asking if the seat next to me was up for the pickin'. He was pretty old, come to think about it, and he was carrying a television, so I don’t know. He eventually sat down on the floor until the paramedics came. So, you know. Don’t mess with me, you know?

So anyways, I just wanted to level with y’all, ‘cause somehow, there’s this impression out there that I’m opposed to the war in Iraq. However; I know most Democrats know that I support the Iraq War. It's like somebody said, "I measure victory by success," you know?

I know that you Democrats want America to "fight the war over there, so we don’t have to fight it here." I know you “support the troops” and believe that these “colors don’t run” and that “freedom isn’t free.” I know that you Democrats can’t wait to invade Iran and keep permanent bases in Iraq.

That’s why it’s easy for me to be honest with you. Why would I have to keep my foreign policy disagreements with the kook fringe activist base of the Democratic Party a secret? There’s only like 47 of these nut-jobs anyway.

 

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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.
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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...

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Is this satire?

Or, did she really say all this? Oh well, I ain't voted for Miss Hillary anyways. She can take her porch swing and put it where the sun don't shine. (say all this with a southern draw, it sounds betta!)

I just read more info on Obama, and I declare, that candidate is aware of the PNAC. I may just vote for him afta all.

I guess it's time for me to turn on MSM and find out how Penn is doing in their primary. I hate even tuning in to MSM. The lies and distortions just rip me up. I think Obama is going to take it...too many young ppl voting in droves and they all want Obama.

I'd vote for Satan before I'd vote for Hillary. But Satan ain't running because he is inside the Vice President! :D

by shirley reese (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 278 comments) on Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at 6:58:09 PM
 


Christian tired of republican lies and smear campaigns.
lucydavisChristian tired of republican lies and smear campaigns.

Hillary - The Destruction of the Democratic Party

PLEASE TELL ME WHY YOU SUPPORT HILLARY?

By Linda Bennington Nolan

I am the typical Clinton demographic - 56, low-middle income, liberal, feminist and I desperately need reasons with details or background on why you support Senator Clinton.
When George W was re-elected, I asked myself "how did this happen AGAIN? Who could support this man and why?" Is the majority really that ignorant and disengaged? I feel the same about Hillary Clinton. Despite supporting the Clintons throughout Whitewater, Paula Jones, Travelgate, salacious Monica fiasco, impeachment, theft of White House items upon vacating, far too much drama: I lost all respect for them. Particularly for her in staying with a man who had cheated their entire married life, lied to our country whether his dalliance was personal or public business, for what...loyalty, love, partnership or personal ambition?
Even though I wish to see a woman in the White House, after researching and reading for years in anticipation of the possibility, I can find no single reason to vote for Hillary.
As for her support of women and children, why hasn't she returned the $170,000 campaign donation from a disbarred lawyer whose firm has been in a lawsuit since 2001 for sexual harassment of 103 women? Or the ongoing Peter Paul donor 2001 NY Senatorial election fraud suit wherein she evaded process servers in February while campaigning? Why did she defend the rapist of a 12 year old saying "she was a slut and asked for it?"
Can you give me any reasons to overlook her connection to fund raiser Norman Hsu on trial for fraud, illegal campaign funding, or for not questioning why Bill has funds hidden in the Cayman Islands, continued partnership with Ron Burkle, his past speaking engagements lobbying for Dubai in addition to his $300M uranium dealings? How about the Hillraisers-lobbyists with interests in China, Taiwan, Ethiopia, Armenia, Mexico, and Dubai. With $109M income over 6 years, why did their $10M (9.3% of income) mainly go to the Clinton Foundation and why will they not release those papers?
With so much power and money, why is the Cliton campaign in financial arrears to scores of venues who have filed claims to collect? Explain to me how taking the most money from insurance companies, corporations, and lobbyists assures me she's going to change Washington politics? Where is the transparency? How can she provide insurance for all when she can't pay premiums for her staff for 2 months? Under her proposed healthcare plan, SHE would have been prosecuted or had her wages garnished.
Now she says she didn't support the war before Obama, why then did she vote for it after not even reading the NIE? And again for possible action in Iran?
Why did she intentionally lie about sniper fire in Bosnia repeatedly with her husband not even relaying the truth or bringing peace to Northern Ireland insulting both countries?
If she's so experienced on foreign policy, why did she not know Pakistan's Prime Minister was elected 2 months prior to Bhuto's assassination when interviewed TWICE? Perhaps becasue six years of Hillary's experience lies in being a corporate attorney, another 8 being the First lady, corporate interest representation of Monsanto and Tyson, what DOES she really have to PROUDLY show for those 35 years? Seriously.
As for job stimulation and the economy, when running for Senate, NY constituents were promised 200,000 new jobs, they lost 50,000. Why won't she release 07 tax returns, Clinton Library documents? What about 26 earmarks, still not released, to the tune of $148M? Why did she vote against cluster bombs in civilian areas if she cares for women and children so much? Why did she propagate Nafta-gate assault on Obama pre-Ohio when truth be told, it was her surrogate telling Canada to 'take it (her stance) with a grain of salt'? What about Mark Penn, 'recently resigned' yet still in the shadows campaign strategist i.e. LOBBYIST, making deals with Columbia after also profiting from Exelon nuclear group and his friendship with McCain's top adviser within the same lobbying bureaucracy? Despite her and Bill being so close and talking about everything, how did she not know he supports the Columbia trade deal too? IS this a marriage or a sham?
Why can she not be honest and run a clean campaign? Why when all candidates agreed to abide by DNC ruling on MI and FL did SHE leave her name on the ballot, choosing to flip-flop when things went downhill? Rules are rules in my book. Why would she denigrate her opponent, promote the adversary, Senator McCain, yet allude to Obama being her VP choice a week later? Contradictions, hypocrisy, vitriolic personna, slander, divisiveness, negativity, SPIN. Why is her negative rating 37% despite Rush Limbaugh advising crossover voting for her in order to increase defeat for the Democratic Party? How can I support someone who said "this is the fun part" when confronted about untruthful, unnecessary, childish 'mud', not my kind of woman, I'm a humanist. Wonder how many in her campaign were fired or have left in shame.
Why does she consistently misspeak, mishear, misstate?
The only time I did not vote between the lesser of two evils was for Bill Clinton mostly due to my decades long career in healthcare, experiencing rising premiums, government intervention, not enough patient care yet more personal expense. Her first plan was a bust due to non-transparency and her coalition with the healthcare industry. She has no clue what it's like to be middle class or in true poverty. My own premiums with a $10,000 deductible cost 1/3 of yearly income; I'm employed by a specialty physician who fortunately (for now) bears the brunt of that cost which results in no salary increase despite inflation. Her universal healthcare plan will NOT be viable, particularly when people who cannot afford it now will be penalized financially if they do not obtain it.
Now, one last question, could someone out there, ANYONE, please tell me why with facts to support their stance, confidence and pride in Hilary? As a delegate to the National Convention in August, I honestly need reasons to support her if need be. Other than for the purpose of defeating John McCain, what are they?
Linda Bennington Nolan




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