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2008-11-16 Home Front: WoT

Hillary Clinton awaits recall to world stage

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Posted by ryuge 2008-11-16 07:14|| || Front Page|| [11137 views ] Top

#1 The megaphone diplomacy coming from Hillary Clintons camp yesterday was loud and clear: she wants to be secretary of state

I guess I've been giving her too much credit for brains.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2008-11-16 10:47|| 2008-11-16 10:47|| Front Page Top

#2 She would be fantastic. [Secretary of state] Hillary Clinton has an international reputation and relationship with the worlds leaders.

Granted, but her "international reputation" is one of being a conniving cold-fish and her primary "relationships" are with her fellow Trans-Atlantic progressive-elites. It might be a good pedigree to have as the errand-girl carrying water for an Obama Administration but a lousy career choice for her.

Posted by DepotGuy 2008-11-16 11:08|| 2008-11-16 11:08|| Front Page Top

#3 Its a good move. Elected democrats have to deal with the fiscal train wreck without having Bush to blame.

SoS will not be part of that. Clinton can continue to burnish her resume and then stab Obama in the back in four year.

Posted by DoDo 2008-11-16 11:10|| 2008-11-16 11:10|| Front Page Top

#4 Amen, Do Do. You nailed it perfectly.

Posted by WolfDog 2008-11-16 11:54|| 2008-11-16 11:54|| Front Page Top

#5 Senator Clinton has an international reputation as the wife of President Clinton. Which is to say, none whatsoever. Don't forget that out there beyond our borders political wives are expected to make pleasant conversation while being served tea, to admire the little children presenting them with bouquets and, most importantly, to make no waves while the menfolk get on with their negotiations. If they can charm their husband's opposite numbers while ornamenting the dinner table, that's an extra benefit. Only actual female heads of state are listened to, with the attention commensurate to the size and wealth of the countries they govern.

Also, the Secretary of State also has to run a large and rambunctious department. Dear Hillary's only experience in that direction -- trying to put together a universal health care plan for her husband -- was a dismal failure on the management front, by all reports.

Posted by trailing wife 2008-11-16 12:15|| 2008-11-16 12:15|| Front Page Top

#6 Hang on, Norkman Kimmie! Help is on deh way!!!

Posted by Alaska Paul 2008-11-16 14:00|| 2008-11-16 14:00|| Front Page Top

#7 Hey, she has considerable experience traveling the world and landing in dangerous areas while under fire ... or something ...

Posted by DMFD 2008-11-16 17:29|| 2008-11-16 17:29|| Front Page Top

#8 Who knew hugging Suha would be good for something?

Posted by Skunky Glins 5***">Skunky Glins 5*** 2008-11-16 21:34|| 2008-11-16 21:34|| Front Page Top

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