Yeah, man, it was Bush and Cheney and Rove and (sound of a lighter and "bong bubbles")... and... and, Rumsfeld, maaaaaan. (sound of long exhale) Yeah, THOSE DUDES planted the questions, not any of Hillary's campaign, maaaaaan...

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WHAT?!!! So, what do you propose bombing the burgeoning economies of India and China to submission to quell their appetite for oil? Geezz…there should be a competency test to be able to vote!

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You would think these "thoughtful" left wing loons would rejoice at rising fuel costs. Don't they realize higher fuel costs is an effective means to conserve and to reduce greenhouse gases? Nothing motivates the consumer to conserve when he gets smacked in the pocketbook. Beats some bureaucrat legislating conservation using phoney life cycle analysis.

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WHAT?!!! So, what do you propose bombing the burgeoning economies of India and China to submission to quell their appetite for oil? Geezz...there should be a competency test to be able to vote!

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...and that's exactly why Hillary should not be POTUS. What goes around, comes around. She and her Party have been engaged in destructive politics for the past 7 years. One can only expect retaliation from their opponents. If the Left wants any of their goals realized, don't nominate Hillary...she's polarizing and divisive. Why is that not clear?

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Couldn't agree more! You forgot to mention calling their opponents bigoted, greedy, blood thirsty, immoral, thieves, filthy rich, and, of course, corrupt. I don't think the Party, nor many of their supporters, see themselves in the mirror, nor realize that the hate and vile rhetoric they spew is counterproductive to improving the tone in Washington. Their tactic is clear, personally attack and villainize to gain politically. Oh, and they love to make reference to FOX News for some reason...it's a hot button" for them....really silly. God forbid, anyone have a different opinion.

3) form their political allegiances and opinions based on myth and popular culture

Typical Democrat mindset : if you don't agree with me, you're stupid and ignorant. This is what has turned me off about the modern Democratic party and why they keep losing elections that should be a slam-dunk. The vast majority of Americans are tired of being called stupid and ignorant by the powers-that-be in the Democratic party.

Folks grow up and support Hillary. This is the only chance we will really have to correct the mistakes of the past 8 years.

And for any of you idiots who wish to support a Nader or other fringe candidate, remember – you can have some of your goals met with Hillary or have none of them met when your fractured voting allows a Republicrite like Rudy to win. PLease do not allow the fringe groups to hijack the campaign, alienate the moderate majority and snatch defeat from the jaws of victory again!

From many of the comments it is pretty obvious most:

1) Have no grasp of politics or history

2) have never worked on a campaign

3) form their political allegiances and opinions based on myth and popular culture

Hillary is our best chance to come back in the world, and we all need to line up behind her when she wins the nomination, and then the POTUS election. Of course I expect the haters to spend the next 4 to 8 years after that demonizing her no matter the efforts or how they will benefit the nation and people long term. I hope they do benefit us all and she does very well for our country and children's sake!

Bring us good fortune Hillary! Beleive me you have more supporters in other parties than you know!

Denying knowledge of malfeasance works like a charm for Bush so why wouldn't Hillary try to employ the same hackneyed tactics.

Care to explain the difference from one politician to the next?

After the machinations of George Bush, I believe the nation is starving for honesty and transparency in their political leaders, and this sort of action is far short of that.

WAKE UP !!!

Obama is the real deal – a leader with a heart for the people and a brain that really works – just imagine how great Barak's speech is going to be at the democratic convention. He will bring us together and effect real and meaningful change for us all.

Vote for the smartest person in the room – BARAK OBAMA !!!

WatchingHillary.com

The American people must put a stop to their move for her to become the next president. She is not what this country needs.

Perhaps you're right about Huma Abedin, but I trust Billy will bring some babes into the Oval Office as well (after hours, of course).

You are so right. This can't be emphasized enough. We don't need another 4 years of disfunctional government. Enough already with these Clintons and the scandal and resentment they will bring with them.

Another example of a "texbook campaign".

Obama 2008 for REAL change.

1. No third party candidates or independents stand a chance of getting on the ballots in all 50 states the way the system is rigged against them by the two parties (remember Ralph Nader’s bid for the presidency?).

2. A person who does not have the finances to run for president cannot do so without the support from major corporations who are willing to bankroll his campaign. Unfortunately, corporate CEO’s do this with the expectation that any legislation passed will be in their favor.

3. People who are in favor of corporate profits over people’s rights are controlling the mainstream media, which has been consolidated and concentrated into fewer hands such as Rupert Murdock. The mainstream “liberal” media no longer exists, and in its place are talking heads like Rush Limbaugh, Ann Coulter, Bill O’Reilly, and Pat Robertson. This same media does “polls” which are supposed to reflect the sentiment of the voting public. Unfortunately, these polls have a tendency to make the voting public think that the candidate of their choice does not stand a chance, and therefore they should vote for the one the polls show to be the favorite (i.e. Hillary Clinton). Independents such as myself, will vote against her by voting for whoever is on the Republican ticket (unless there is a serious independent contender).

4. The convention system no longer elects a candidate for the party being represented. The candidate is chosen beforehand, and the convention is nothing more than a show. I remember as a kid watching the Democratic convention in 1956 selecting Adlai Stevenson as their candidate. The states could throw their vote either way at the convention. Now it amounts to nothing more than a mutual admiration society for the candidate who has been pre-selected by those in power.

5. In the end, the two party system is flawed into being more like mirror images of each other, both of which represent corporate America, and not the voting public at large. They have been in the pockets of the rich since day one as can be seen by the legislation passed that favors corporations over the people. It seems that in order for any legislation to be passed that is beneficial to the public, the people must march and force the issue down the throats of a congress that is supposed to represent them. Corporations in effect now have more rights than the average citizen, and in fact can even avoid paying taxes by re-locating off shore. The CEOs of Enron, Worldcom, and Tyco have conducted business as if it was an organized criminal activity instead of a legitimate enterprise. There is more “welfare” for corporations than for the people who are in desperate need of affordable medical care. Instead, congress ends up passing prescription legislation that is favorable to drug companies.

6. As can be seen by the 2000 election in Florida, and 2004 in Ohio, the system is flawed at the voting booth. We all know that the Supreme Court decided the 2000 election in Bush’s favor. Florida was riddled with voter fraud, and the “hanging chads” issue was nothing more than a diversion from the real issue of each vote being counted. Minorities seemed to have been systematically turned away from the polling places, and votes not counted. The Democrats won the popular vote, but the Republicans got George Bush elected because of the Supreme Court, the Electoral College, and the refusal of Al Gore to challenge the results and ask for a re-count! LET US FINALLY DO AWAY WITH THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE, AND ALLOW THE POPULAR VOTE TO ELECT OUR CANDIDATES! However, accountability and accurate records must be assured at the voting booth whether it is electronic or manual, for the process to have any validity!

7. “Gerrymandering” is alive and well in most voting districts, with lines of demarcation drawn according to the party in power. Look at what happened in Texas due to Tom Delay! The Abramoff scandal showed that many of our elected representatives are corrupt. And all this time we thought Tammany Hall and the Teapot Dome scandals of the past was over. It is still graft, greed, and corruption that seems to be the dark underbelly of politics making it a dirty name. Earmarks, and the throwing away of tax dollars paid to the government by the voting public indicates a total disregard for what the public thinks, wants, or expects from it’s “democratically elected government!”

8. Even if the person I voted for gets “elected,” I doubt that person will represent me over corporations. The fact is that a CEO of a major corporation gets my representative’s ear more often than I do in the form of lobbyists who ply the halls of congress. The money our “representatives” receive from lobbyists and corporate contributors is nothing more than influence peddling which seems to permeate our government institutions. Many in congress who voted for the prescription drug bill that benifited the drug companies ended up going to work for them later as lobbyist. My opinion counts for nothing compared to the rich and powerful in this country.

9. Finally, the media must allow equal airtime to those candidates who are independent and who are marginalized by the media and poll numbers. A system must be established where money (with no strings attached) can be accessed by candidates who are not members of the rich elite, ensuring that they maintain their integrity. The Line Item Veto must be given and used by the Executive branch. Earmarked “Pork Barrel” expenditures that have nothing to do with the bill they are attached to, must be done away with. A third party must be introduced and accepted by congress to represent independent Americans who are more “Middle Of The Road” than those of the extreme Right or Left. An Independent Convention should be held and publicized to elect an Independent candidate to appose the Democratic and Republican parties. Major needed legislation fails to get past due to gridlock by the two party system.

It's amazing that people want Hillary to make all these extreme stands on the issues but when it comes down to it–they won't support her at the polls. Obama and Edwards have been getting a pass this whole election campaign. Will someone please turn this high powered political microscope on someone else instead of taking a non-issue and blowing it up into a serious story.

Is there no limit to the audacity of this couple?

I, like most Americans, have no problem voting for a woman... just not THIS woman.

Maggie Thatcher, where are you when a good nation needs you?

This campaign IS NOT about Hillary vs Bush. The argument does not work and will not work. To say "but Bush did it" is a waste of space on this blog. Or in Mason's case "let's talk about Hillary's policies compared to Bush's"

IRRELEVENT. Bush is not running! You are four years too late!

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/11/05/us/politics/05memo.html?ref=opinion

She also claimed to not know her husband was going to use the "swift boat" analogy. BS- Hillary signs off on everything that happens, and, if she doesn't (which I highly doubt) then she is not very bright. She is way to calculated. She claims to not know because it didn't go over too well.

Geraldine Ferraro's argument is that they should treat her differently because she is a woman in the lead. THAT IS SEXIST.

How not to run a campaign 101.

Sing it with me-

Nah-Nah Nah Nah, Nah-Nah Nah Nah Hey Hey Hey Goodbye!

Even the bad ideas are not her own.

Lord Help us if this wretch gets in office.