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| Clinton hospitalized for emergency heart bypass surgery |
| 2004-09-03 |
| Emergency admit. On Fox news no - no link yet. |
| Posted by:OldSpook |
| #43 If Clinton kicks, Bush gains. Here's why: first, it takes the edge off of the knock-down, drag-out partisanship we're now seeing, right at the moment when Kerry's trying, finally, to fight back. Meanwhile, the clock continues to tick. A bit like a mini-monsoon happening in the sixth inning when your pitcher's just served up back-to-back grand slams. Second, Clinton dying would prompt a retrospective on the 1990s. Fiscal stability, wise stewardship of the Asian Financial Crisis? Fugeddaboutit. All the talk will focus on Monica and Osama. Nero getting blowjobs while Rome's enemies plot to burn it to the ground. Advantage: Bush. This election's over. |
| Posted by: lex 2004-09-04 12:13:09 AM |
| #42 More details. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5906976/?GT1=5100 |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2004-09-03 11:52:40 PM |
| #41 Details. Darn it! I still can't get that thingy to work. This is why I gave up my plans to become a programmer. Fooey!!! (Sorry...I never did deal well with frustration. Here is the url to cut'n'paste) http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/09/03/national/main640983.shtml |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2004-09-03 11:41:05 PM |
| #40 If it makes you feel better, Mucky, I'll bite my lip and look sad. But nobody did, or does, that like the master. |
| Posted by: tu3031 2004-09-03 11:12:49 PM |
| #39 I heard earlier today that Clinton had chest pains this a.m. which turned out to be an 80+% (don't remember exactly, sorry!) plugged artery, and he is to go straight in for surgery. Hillary Rodham-Clinton went on to the State Fair as originally scheduled and apologized for his absence, saying that as a Senator's spouse he fully understands his duty to be there, and would join her later. I have to assume that at that moment she didn't know how bad the situation was. Apparently it is very common in these cases for there to be no warning until the pain indicating imminent failure, or even not even that much -- you find out you're in trouble because you find yourself no longer among the living. Clinton should be fine after his open heart surgery, and while the doctors have his chest open, they're to check around for any other little problems. Best wishes for a speedy recovery! And no more supersizing those french fries!! |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2004-09-03 11:00:58 PM |
| #38 Bill Clinton is an amiable rogue - an unserious president for an unserious time. To my regret, I voted for him twice. But I wish him well. |
| Posted by: Zhang Fei 2004-09-03 9:39:39 PM |
| #37 did I miss somethin...is Chelsea preggers? Or is there hope she'll have kids? Sorry Bill...hope u get better. |
| Posted by: RN 2004-09-03 6:08:18 PM |
| #36 Good luck Bubba. You'll be fine. All the docs have to do in bypass is use the vein from your brain to your Johnson. I'm sure that one is working just fine. Really, good luck. |
| Posted by: Sgt.D.T. 2004-09-03 6:01:24 PM |
| #35 All, don't kick the man while he is down - lets not stoop to the level of the DemocraticUndergound and the other little communo-fascists who celebrated Reagan's death. If you cannot say something good, please don't say anything. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2004-09-03 5:32:24 PM |
| #34 Re Steve #29 That story is a lie!!! Check out Glenn, the AP made it all up and there is audio to prove it!! AP has edited the boo graf out, but Globe still has it. What media bias?? blehhhh |
| Posted by: AlanC 2004-09-03 5:28:04 PM |
| #33 Steve #13 hehehehehe Sorry, but it's the first thing that came to my mind. They say he's not in serious danger and that he has a strong enough constitution to belay worries. |
| Posted by: 98zulu 2004-09-03 4:46:45 PM |
| #32 Easy mucky, I agree that making cruel remarks is bad, but that is the problem of the person makling the remarks. Don't get upset. I was as anti-Clinton as anyone when he was in office, now as I said in #9, Chelsea's kids should have a grandpa. |
| Posted by: BigEd 2004-09-03 4:41:08 PM |
| #31 hmmm. that in wierd. frist coment is show now. |
| Posted by: muck4doo 2004-09-03 4:12:36 PM |
| #30 goddamer! why isnt my last appear! ima geting pissed all who are put down clinyon right now! it wasnt right those who were put down reagan when he is die and it isnt right others are make fun clinton in him time of need! i will not tolerate this! >:( |
| Posted by: muck4doo 2004-09-03 4:11:35 PM |
| #29 WEST ALLIS, Wis. (AP) President Bush on Friday wished Bill Clinton ''best wishes for a swift and speedy recovery.'' ''He's is in our thoughts and prayers,'' Bush said at a campaign rally. Bush's audience of thousands in West Allis, Wis., booed. Bush did nothing to stop them. It's a Boston Globe story, they had to put that it. Bush offered his wishes while campaigning one day after accepting the presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention in New York. Bush recently praised Clinton when the former president went to the White House for the unveiling of his official portrait. He lauded Clinton for his knowledge, compassion and ''the forward-looking spirit that Americans like in a president.'' |
| Posted by: Steve 2004-09-03 4:09:13 PM |
| #28 Has Hillary "rushed" to his bedside? And did she leave the voodoo doll home? |
| Posted by: tu3031 2004-09-03 4:07:18 PM |
| #27 hey! im not say it again! dont make fun of clinton while he in bad shape! i thought it was sick when i was see moonbats put reagan down when he was die and im not tolerate it either on clinton in him time of need from em other side! >:( |
| Posted by: muck4doo 2004-09-03 4:05:02 PM |
| #26 Bubba has a heart? Wonder where they found it? (Let me guess.....) |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2004-09-03 3:33:41 PM |
| #25 Get well soon, Bubba. I voted for him twice and I regret it now, but on the other hand he is a great speaker. The man has got some serious mojo because he still manages to make me forget how much I dislike him whenever I hear him speak. Yes, he did fill the office of President and except for dishonoring it with his personal antics, he didn't do too bad a job. That is not an easy thing to do. I'm praying for him too. |
| Posted by: peggy 2004-09-03 2:56:26 PM |
| #24 Pass the cigar! Had to be said. |
| Posted by: rhodesiafever 2004-09-03 2:49:17 PM |
| #23 I may not agree with him, and think he is a liar and was one of the worst presidents ever. But, with that said, I with him well and hope he gets well soon. |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2004-09-03 2:45:29 PM |
| #22 I'm kinda torn on this. If as a result of this the guy learns a little humility, great. If not, well.... |
| Posted by: Bomb-a-rama 2004-09-03 2:23:07 PM |
| #21 Good luck Bill. You're in my family's prayers, and we wish you a swift recovery. |
| Posted by: Destro 2004-09-03 2:13:22 PM |
| #20 My, I thought the RNC Convention was good, but heart problems? |
| Posted by: Capt America 2004-09-03 2:10:53 PM |
| #19 ...Whatever personal issues I've ever had with the man, I wish him a full, fast, and speedy recovery. Mike |
| Posted by: Mike Kozlowski 2004-09-03 2:03:34 PM |
| #18 Get better fast, big guy. You're a great speaker and you've got a lot of years left to turn Republican. |
| Posted by: Matt 2004-09-03 1:59:00 PM |
| #17 I know we here may not respect the man but I am pleased that so many are being mindfult that we shoudl still respect that he did fill the office. And on the human side of things, I'm praying for Clinton. No one should die before their grandkinds get to know them. |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2004-09-03 1:43:58 PM |
| #16 "During his presidency, Clinton a reputation for eating fast food meals." (sic) Here comes McDonald's biggest lawsuit ever: adversely affecting the health of the former President through fast food. Will Edwards be handling that case? |
| Posted by: nada 2004-09-03 1:40:52 PM |
| #15 CNN has the probelm nailed down: "During his presidency, Clinton a reputation for eating fast food meals." (sic) |
| Posted by: Mrs. Davis 2004-09-03 1:28:13 PM |
| #14 I hope he comes through OK. I don't like him, but I sure don't dislike him enough to want to have him die. Besides, is it just me, or does Clinton look better to me because Kerry is such a freakin idiot? |
| Posted by: remote man 2004-09-03 1:21:09 PM |
| #13 Bill will stoop to just about anything to stay on the front page, won't he? |
| Posted by: Steve 2004-09-03 1:17:57 PM |
| #12 "he wants Hillary in '08?" Yeah... I figure that by 2008 much of the panache of his once being president will have worn off... No more "groupie tail" to be had, so back to "droopy tail" in 08 :D |
| Posted by: MrO 2004-09-03 1:11:30 PM |
| #11 I hope he turns out to be OK - it's amazing that someone with access to the world's best healthcare could have a serious condition that slipped past his doctors. How long before someone speculates that he's just faking it because he doesn't want to have to campaign for Kerry, because he doesn't want Kerry to win, because he wants Hillary in '08? I'm just askin'. |
| Posted by: Captain Pedantic 2004-09-03 12:56:28 PM |
| #10 JM...lol! I suppose I should also hope he gets well and is soon groping the nurses. |
| Posted by: B 2004-09-03 12:55:52 PM |
| #9 Get better Bubba. . . On a human level, you gotta be granpa to Chelsea's kids. |
| Posted by: BigEd 2004-09-03 12:54:00 PM |
| #8 AP - August 25 Clinton in ICELAND . . .During (a confrence on alternative energy sources), Clinton met with top politicians, chowed down at REYKJAVIK's most popular hot dog stand and visited the site of the world's oldest Parliament. Coincidence? WE DON'T THINK SO. |
| Posted by: BigEd 2004-09-03 12:52:51 PM |
| #7 So this is what a bleeding heart gets you.... |
| Posted by: JerseyMike 2004-09-03 12:51:59 PM |
| #6 he has a heart? Must have been to OZ. |
| Posted by: B 2004-09-03 12:50:47 PM |
| #5 this isa not funy! im hope he is get beter. |
| Posted by: muck4doo 2004-09-03 12:50:29 PM |
| #4 Good luck Willy. Keep your hands off the nurses. |
| Posted by: Chris W. 2004-09-03 12:46:58 PM |
| #3 Viagracide? |
| Posted by: Yosemite Sam 2004-09-03 12:36:26 PM |
| #2 NYT reporting at 12:20pm eastern time that he had a heart attack. |
| Posted by: DLS 2004-09-03 12:30:54 PM |
| #1 Apparently, they are doing an angiogram due to some heart problems that cropped up suddenly this morning. No surgery (yet). |
| Posted by: OldSpook 2004-09-03 12:22:34 PM |