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2008-04-02 Home Front: Politix

Bill Clinton has "one of his famous meltdowns" in superdelegate meeting

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Posted by Mike 2008-04-02 12:31|| || Front Page|| [11 views ] Top

#1 I think Bill is losing it.

Posted by DarthVader">DarthVader 2008-04-02 13:35|| 2008-04-02 13:35|| Front Page Top

#2 I thought McCain was the only politician with a temper. At least he's the only one I've read about in the MSM.

Posted by Rambler in California">Rambler in California 2008-04-02 13:49|| 2008-04-02 13:49|| Front Page Top

#3 ...Clinton - who flew in from Chicago with bags under his eyes...

Hey! All bags must be stored in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you. No exceptions!

Posted by Angie Schultz 2008-04-02 13:59|| 2008-04-02 13:59|| Front Page Top

#4 Quagmire!

Posted by anonymous5089 2008-04-02 14:14|| 2008-04-02 14:14|| Front Page Top

#5 I thought Bill was the baggage.

Posted by Abu Uluque (aka Ebbang Uluque6305) 2008-04-02 14:51|| 2008-04-02 14:51|| Front Page Top

#6 I'm sure this doesn't surprise anyone here. Ever since BHO announced his candidacy, you knew that Billary were just seething with anger that this uppity wonder boy out of nowhere was going to steal the nomination, and the presidency, right out from under their feet. No way they are going to let that happen. Not without a fight that will rival the greatest heavyweight bouts in history.

The cynic in me thinks that Bill has more at stake in this election than just becoming the first "First Gentleman," as ironic that may be.

Perhaps the Faustian bargain he made with his wife during the Lewinsky aftermath has something to do with his desperate rage here. Maybe, just maybe, Hillary is holding something over Bill. Something so terrible and awful that promised to do whatever she asked of him, such as promising to help her become the first female president. Which, as the de facto figurehead of the Democratic party, he would be in a position to do. And now that it is not going as they had planned, perhaps as he had planned, the cracks are starting to appear and the anger, rage, and contempt is beginning to show it's ugly face.

Or perhaps that's just wishful thinking on my part. One can always dream, can't they?

Posted by eltoroverde 2008-04-02 14:58|| 2008-04-02 14:58|| Front Page Top

#7 More interesting was the follow on article:

Two months ago, police brass issued a department-wide bulletin that canceled days off on April 9 for all 2,245 members of the force to ensure a major law enforcement presence along the torch route.

On any given day, as many as 600 patrol officers are off duty - and pulling them back on assignment could translate to upward of $360,000 in police overtime.

Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin said he's been told the department's full overtime costs on torch day could top $400,000.

It's the kind of OT that helps explain why 393 police officers - 20 percent of the force - earned more than $150,000 in 2007.

If only it didn't require living in San Francisco...

Posted by Nimble Spemble 2008-04-02 16:14|| 2008-04-02 16:14|| Front Page Top

#8 Mr. Green Bull, that's an interesting theory but I think Bill just wants back in the White House. He loved the Power and he can influence a lot of stuff even though he wouldn't be the actual President. Remember, Hillary once proclaimed "WE are the President!".

Posted by Deacon Blues">Deacon Blues 2008-04-02 19:14|| 2008-04-02 19:14|| Front Page Top

#9 Its like being president, without the responsibility.

Posted by Crolusing tse Tung2745 2008-04-02 23:18|| 2008-04-02 23:18|| Front Page Top

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