Attacks

I firmly believe that Hillary Clinton will bury this country, and I love the bitter attacks between her and Obama. Knowing that both of the Democratic presidential candidates would destroy the remaining liberties we have as citizens, liberals' present choice is between a man with little experience and strong anti-American ties, or a woman who "misspeaks" and lies. In all honesty, these are probably the least of their concerns, but these issues are forefront in the media, so that is what people are thinking about now.

Soon, Barack Obama will have all of his dirty secrets drug out, even worse than his relationship and shared ideas with close friend and vocal backer Rev. Wright. And of course Hillary Clinton's lack of executive experience, shady cover-ups and mysterious deaths associated with her family will be unearthed again. As frustrating and difficult as this may be for some, especially the candidates...I say...Let the good times roll!

Congratulations Hillary!

Congrats on your success with Super Tuesday II! I suppose now is when the claws really come out, mostly towards Obama, but also towards McCain. I am truly excited to see how things proceed over the next couple of weeks, and just how vicious things will get. I am happy that Hillary Clinton is revived and still in the race, I just hope nobody gets hurt here. Of course, many of those skeletons (at least in the Clinton closet) were buried when her husband ran for president.

I do wish Obama luck through this battle, though he is completely undeserving of the position for which he is running, but so is Hillary. I am looking for someone with experience, and I just haven't found that candidate yet. If any of you can recommend someone, please let me know.

Can Bill be Harnessed?

I cannot help but add my own remarks about former President Bill Clinton, since everybody else seems to be commenting on his catty, some believe inappropriate, campaigning. So he attacks Obama, of course...he bickers with reporters, yeah. What I don't understand is why people find this odd. If he was going to act regal and appropriate, wouldn't he have acted like that in the oval office? Why does anyone expect this decent behavior now? In my opinion (which even my own father disagrees with), this is one of the reasons why spouses of former presidents should not be allowed to run for president. The people who support Bill Clinton, will listen to what he says now. It will not matter that his wife is even less qualified than him to lead the free world. He said it, it must be so. The Clinton-lemmings will use this rationale.

Yes, many people are criticising Bill because they want the Clinton slew to make way for Obama. These are the people who think it is more important to elect the first black president, rather than the first female president. Of course, my main bone to pick with these people is that they should pick the most qualified person for the job, not simply to try and achieve some new quota or establish presidential affirmative action.

In my opinion, the reasons Bill is out there so hard for Hill are selfish, not patriotic or supportive. He wants the prestige, he wants the money, and most importantly, he wants to be able to sleep with the most powerful woman in the world...good luck Bill, isn't she celibate?

Strength and Experience?

Sen. Clinton's controversial Chief Strategist Mark Penn released a campaign memo last week entitled "Strength and Experience." In his memo, Penn cites numerous polls showing Hillary's image and favorability rising above other presidential candidates. Not only have I seen polls that show the opposite, I don't think that anything a sleazy, indecisive opportunist like Penn can be taken seriously.

First, Hillary's strength. Where has she shown this great strength? In her stance on Iraq? In her parenting? Or perhaps in hiring people to threaten and manipulate the subjects of her husband's philandering? No, nor does it take much strength to follow the flow and pander to any audience placed before you.

Second, Hillary's experience. Experience with what exactly? Trying again to push an already failed healthcare plan? Her time sleeping in the cozy bed of the White House, behind her popular yet tainted husband? Maybe it is her experience in law, when she put herself in positions that could only be used to advance her position politically?

This is the great strength and experience Mark Penn is referring to? Thanks Mr. Penn, but no thanks. You can go back to spying on your former employees now.

A Few Things We Should Keep in Mind While Celebrating Our Independence...

As we set off fireworks and celebrate this very important holiday with family and friends, let's try and remember what United States citizens celebrated on the very first anniversary of our beloved country. Let's reflect on the things that our founders appreciated, but Hillary Clinton probably never will.

This country was founded as a republic, a limited government for the people. The idea of a limited government was to protect the people and keep the government out of our lives. Citizens were to be held responsible for their actions, we relied on personal responsibility instead of relying on the government for our personal needs. At this time, no one is held accountable for their actions, someone else is always at fault. And it is the governments job to fix it. This is the mindset that Hillary embraces. In her mind, we should bulk up the government to coddle our citizens, and even those who aren't citizens. Clinton is spitting in the face of our heroic founders with her disrespect for their core beliefs.

Those who have fought for our freedom and in our defense--defense of our country and our beliefs--fight for what we are, what we have been, and what we hope to always be. I am afraid to see where a socialist will steer our country. Today, ignore the flaws and appreciate freedom, accomplishment, responsibility, and pride.

Senator Clinton Condemns the Libby Commutation

Hillary's statement on the Libby Commutation:

"Today's decision is yet another example that this Administration simply considers itself above the law. This case arose from the Administration's politicization of national security intelligence and its efforts to punish those who spoke out against its policies. Four years into the Iraq war, Americans are still living with the consequences of this White House's efforts to quell dissent. This commutation sends the clear signal that in this Administration, cronyism and ideology trump competence and justice." --Sen. Hillary Clinton

Well before we start dissecting the hypocrisies of Hillary's statement, let me first state that Libby was probably judged a bit too harshly for the crimes he committed, which are debatable in my mind. Libby was targeted because of his relationship to the White House. That's it and that's all.

Even if I were a Hillary-fan I would not be able to take this condemnation of Bush's commutation, or any other pardon he may execute while in office, to heart. I have to first take into account the number of commutations and pardons her husband gave while they "shared" the White House. There were 38 commutations and 147 pardons. Then I have to think about some of the crimes these people were pardoned and commuted for. These offenses include (but are certainly not limited to) cocaine trafficking, tax evasion, perjury (but we know that the Clintons were okay with perjury), bank fraud and sexual assault...to name a few.

I hope that anyone who takes Hillary's words to heart will keep this in mind.

Slick Willy Strikes Again...

Former President Clinton recently sent out a mass e-mail to jump start the "One Week, One Million" fundraising campaign for Hillary's scratch at the presidency. In this e-mail Bill tries to get people excited by describing her strengths and how anxious he is to get out on the campaign trail with her; and of course, claiming she will need the money to fend off vicious and unfounded attacks from Republicans, just like during his presidency. He tries to connect with the recipients saying, "You and I know something about waging and winning presidential campaigns."

Of course this whole message sounds like a crock to me. Bill ends his little letter by saying, "Hillary and I couldn't do it without you." It is obvious that Hillary knows she is not well liked, mostly due to her cold, coarse demeanor (not to mention her often contradictory, socialist views) so she tries to use her "old buddy" Bill to try and connect with their base by making them think he will be sharing the future presidency with her. We all know he would love nothing more than to steal the show, which she may let him do from time to time in hopes of pulling in more voters. But in the end, if she wins, she will thank him for his services in the style of a praying-mantis.

Anyone who can believe Slick Willy's message, especially about Washington Republicans' baseless, insulting attacks while he was president, clearly do not remember his insulting actions in the oval office. Keep on campaigning Bill, those of us smart enough know you and your spouse for what you are--deceitful, opportunistic and unpatriotic--and we will remember that on election day.

---To see Bill Clinton's e-mail, click on COMMENTS below.---

Clinton on Embryonic Stem Cell Research

Yesterday, Clinton spoke to a group of people at Dartmouth College about her push for federally funded embryonic stem cell research. With her, she toted a 10-year-old Type 1 diabetic, and a 23-year-old quadriplegic who would both benefit from advances in stem cell research. Clinton said, "Every day that passes, we have families...waiting and wondering whether their government is really on the side of helping and saving the lives of their loved ones." She also claimed that the Bush Administration has a general contempt for science and disregard of evidence. http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2007/06/15/republican_families_back_clinton_on_stem_cell_research/

I was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 13 years ago, and I do not support embryonic stem cell research. Personally, this is very much a moral issue. But morals aside, I would also like there to be a few things left in this country that the government is not directly involved in. I want a cure for my disease, I want to live life to the fullest, and I want that for my children too. But I am not relying on the government to cure my disease. The more anyone relies on the government, the more they will be let down.

I support forms of stem cell research that do not destroy life, there is so much that can be accomplished without harming living beings. I think the key phrase here is "federally funded." The government has not stopped private funding for this research, so those who don't have a problem with the destruction of human embryos can still give their support (monetary or biological) to groups using this method without their funds being filtered through the government. Private industry has always been more efficient than the government.

If Hillary becomes our next president my hopes, and the hopes of so many others, for a limited government will be gone. This issue in particular will not be limited to existing embryos. That will only be the start. It will probably end up more like that terrible movie, The Island.