Clinton had to contend with falling flag poles at a press conference Monday.
WASHINGTON (CNN) - She has come under increased heat recently from her Democratic presidential rivals, but on Sunday Sen. Hillary Clinton was on the receiving end of a different kind of attack - falling flag poles.
The Democratic presidential frontrunner was wrapping up a press conference in Waterloo, Iowa when several large flag poles directly behind her started to fall down, as shown on a video posted by ABC News.
Aides came rushing to the stage as Clinton herself tried to handle the falling flags crashing around her.
"I think the bases are not weighted enough," the New York senator can be heard saying on video captured by ABC.
After a couple minutes, the flags were successfully stabilized.
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Anyone else see the irony of this? If you elect Hillary this is what you can expect. The falling down of America even further than it is today.
Thank you, CNN, for hard-hitting political stories like this one. Keep on doing your part to keep the electorate informed enough to make educated decisions at the polls.
You worthless sods.
Haha. About the same thing that would happen to this country if she made it in office.
Coincidence?! I think not! She really just can't catch a break. She's been crashing and fumbling the past two weeks. She really should just go ahead and give up. A 3rd place finish in Iowa is going to be very embarassing.
See, even the flag poles don't want Hillary on the presidential stage...He He He!
I'm glad no one was not hurt.
HAHAHAHAHA
Even the flags wants truth.They just said , Hilary you just finished from telling some lies there!
This is not news
An omen if Hillary becomes Prez.??? Me thinks so.
WatchingHillary.com
I am surprised that the right wing did not claim this as a character defect showing she is soft of terrorism.
Sign of things to come. This fraud is coming downn fast.
There is a sign for you.
These are Obama/Edwards flag poles with weak bases. You should see them fall starting in January 2008.
American flags attack Hillary on the day before Veterns day. Isn't it ironic...
How apropo – the stage around Hillary falling apart.
Immediately my mind hears Hillary citing a Vast Right Wing Conspiracy and her husband Bill blaming her opponents for another swiftboat moment.
I guess they Couldn't take it anymore either. Just give us straight answers.
She's so polarizing, even the metal in the flagpoles was repelled!
Did this happen on Sunday, as indicated in the text, or Monday, as indicated in the photo caption?
Either way, I'm glad that Hillary wasn't injured, and the opportunity to help right the flags.
Could there possibly be a clearer sign? Rather an ominous warning, I would say.
Any Republican should be praying she gets the nomination. Any Democrat should know better.
Frankly, the 90s were terrible and I don't want them back
HILLARY '08!
It seems sort of prophetic. Clinton speaks, the American flags fall. Very chilling symbolism...
CNN?
So, you guys are not really siding anyone, it's just you report tabloid news, huh?
Amazing to "the trusted name in news"
lol
Teeeheheeee, haaahahaha.
How very symbolic.
Paul from Florida writes: I am surprised that the right wing did not claim this as a character defect showing she is soft of terrorism.
Hey Paul. Your comment doesn't make sense and it only shows that you are supporting a very, very shallow politican.
WatchingHillary.com
Didn't the television lights come crashing down around Bill & Hillary Clinton during a 60 minutes interview in a hotel somewhere in the 1990s? I remember seeing the clip once on television and from the look of panic on their faces it was evident they didn't know what was happening but thought it was an attack of some sort.
This is a sign of what will happen to this country if she is elected. When she tries to court people of faith, I hope no one gets hurt when the church roof falls!!
this is as newsworthy as the current headline article on cnn.com...a rappers mother dies. Pathetic.
CLINTON RESCUES FLAGS LIKE SHE IS GOING TO RESCUE AMERICA!!
This is news? My god, I think a few journalist need to ask their college for their money back. You're losing it...CNN
Just what Hillary Clinton needs in her life 'a little more drama'. This is not really a news story but since Hillary is the soon-to-be next President of the USA I guess her every move and nuance is a big news story. As always Hillary handle the situation with affable poise..
If this had happened to Obama, people who are supporting Clinton would have made snide, unnecessary comments, like "it's not just the flags that are falling down- ha ha ha."
Well, I guess we need to look at the positive side. At least it wasn't a white flag. Jeez, when you're on a roll, you're on a roll.
Those darn flag poles...don't they know that if you don't stand for anything you you'll fall down. Maybe Mark Penn didn't do a good enough job with these polls, er, poles. More evidence that the weight of Hillary's base is eroding...and I'm not talking about her cankles.
This is a bad sign for Hillary. Cut your losses and bow out before the wind of change takes it natural. You can not foul the people all the time.
The symbolism here is just as profound as the day when President Ronald Reagan received a gift of a stallion on the white house lawn. Said stallion made his equine excitement very evident. The President chuckled about the reproductive potential while the First Lady blushed and covered her mouth.
Why is this even being posted?
New campaign chant...Hillary? Oh Wait! (08)
If this would have been Obama, he would be un-American and a terrorist. Kind of like the not wearing a lapel pin, and a picture of him without his hand over his heart.
OBAMA 08
Besides the sudden foreshadowing of events to come for Hillary, this is news because...........????
What i find amusing, is all the people that write in here, "oh this is not news, thanks CNN" blah blah blah. Why are u reading it then u idiots!! if u dont care about it so much why take the time to even read it, my goodness. But i think i agree with the concensus that this is an omen of what will happen if that woman gets elected.
Did Hillary sponsored the amendment about American flag in Senate? Even Flags can't tolerate her.
this makes me giggle like a schoolgirl
Only the idiotic Republican right can read symbolism in this. Kind of reminds me of Bush tugging on a locked door..locked down and can't get out...
This is so silly!!! Someone opens the curtains and knocks over the flags. They all rush to catch them before they hit the ground. What's the big deal?
This would have been just as much of a non issue if it had happened to any other candidate. How is this news?
DID ANYONE BLAME BUSH YET? DANG -LMAO
Thanks so much for posting this important piece of information, I'm sure our voters are so much more educated now!!!
It's a sign from God.
Disclaimer: note, not the God from any major religion. Jerks, how you like me now!
And you are all idiots! yes, sure, it was God's sign answering your prayers.
Just look at the image: She helped herself to handle the falling flags.
Lighten up, people.
This could have happened to ANY of the candidates, and it still would be funny.
In more relevant news, Hillary Clinton is not hurting at all in the latest poll of Florida out yesterday. SHe dominates the primary, and does slightly better than Edwards and Obama in the general election. Link
It's a sign! She's anti-American, so the flags just fell right on her. No room for socialist rhetoric in this country.
She must've have said the word BUSH, that not not only makes Flags fall, but economies, budget surpluses, employment rates, and the truth fall.
If you found this funny, grow up.
Apparently only Republicans read CNN online.
'ello chaps
Oh the IRONY
SERIOUSLY... How is this news? And why are you creating deceptive headlines that do not pertain to actual events? Maybe I missed the part of the video that shows the flags falling on Ms. Clinton, I don't know!
Yeah assuming this is an omen is the same kind of magical thinking people engage in when they think Barack Obama will be the messiah of the Democratic party.
This is total nonsense. How can anyone criticize Clinton for this?
Although I plan to vote for Obama, these silly, meaningless non-events have no business on the CNN "Political" Ticker.
WELL HAVE READ ALL THE COMMENTS AND I THINK YOU ARE WRONG BY TRYING TO PULL THE RUG FROM UNDER HILLARYS FEET. LIKE I SAID BEFORE I WON'T VOTE FOR SOMEONE THAT PLAYS DIRTY POOL.BETTER THINK TWICE BEDORE YOU TRY TO GET HILLARY DOWN. I DON'T THINK SHE WILL GO DOWN. PEOPLE MAKE FUN LIKE KINDERGARDENERS. FOR SHAME
It sounds like some of the above readers try to make something out of nothing. Like everytime they take a dump they have to take a close look at it and find a political overtone in it that makes their candidate look good.
Before even reading the comments, I already new what the viewers were saying. You Clinton haters are soooo easy to read. The flag poles fell because whoever set them up did a lousy job.
I usually don't post comments to this boards, but this is the biggest waste of time in reporting that I have ever seen. Can we get some real news besides flags falling on people and Paris Hilton, and Britney Spears?
You Right Wing Nut Jobs can stick with you "Omens". Hillary is the best candidate for the job....PERIOD.
You know, people often say the 90's were horrible yet Bill Clinton left the White House with a 65% approval rating. That's more than JFK, Reagon, and elder Bush. What exactly was so bad when over half the country approved of him?
Thank you all for all of the very funny posts.
I wasn't sure what to make of this upcoming election cycle, but now that the symbolic nature of these events have been pointed out to me, I have radically changed my thoughts on the candidates.
I do have one question: Should I assume that candidates who AREN'T nearby falling flags automatically SHOULD be president? I mean, it's great that the flags are participating more in American politics, but they seem to be waffling a bit. They clearly do not want Senator Clinton, but who DO they want? They've been seen with so many other candidates, it's a little hard to know...
CNN, have you considered conducting a serious of in-depth interviews with American flags in order pin them down on a specific endorsement???
just another symbol on how unstable you are, falling to the direction the wind is falling...mmmmmh those flags must be piling on you too...
This is happened in Iowa and guess that is a bad omen for hillary as a state that will determine her fate. I don't trust you gal just give up!
Gitahi, what do you make of this down there in tx?
Obama 08!
Drudge, FOX news and every Republican is praying to God that Hillary falters...b/c they have no answer for her. Obama and Edwards they crush. What Republican will vote for Obama? He's for gun control, will raise taxes, loves illegals....let me stop. Another media generated candidate that's not ready for the White House.
No comment needed here.
Think it is fairly self-explanatory.
You Right Wing Nut Jobs can stick with you "Omens". Hillary is the best candidate for the job….PERIOD.
Posted By John, Euless, TX : November 12, 2007 3:10 pm
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LOL – when conservatives comment about the irony of Hillary's misfortune, we're "nutjobs". When liberals suggest Bush/Cheney planned 9/11 – THEY'RE the sane ones?
How is this news again?
I think if I were an American Flag – I would finding a way out of a Hillary speech too!
"Aides came rushing to the stage" Umm, no. There were a couple people there and they reached out and steadied some flags. They just sort of limply fell–nothing came "crashing down."
Classic case of "make a story out of NOTHING."
It's ALL Bush's Fault!!!!!
Good lord, the omen seekers are falling flat in their 'witty' comments.
And Bush choked on a pretzel...just like he choked at running the country. We can find cheap jokes all around.
My thought is that Hillary (or is it Billary) has our fore fathers spinning in their graves. I'm surprised that the flags didn't grow legs and run off of the stage....
I love it!clinton got hit by a flag pole!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I don't think that it is a big deal for the news regarding to the flag's incident. If someone really wants to make a big deal for this incident, supportors of Hillary Clinton would like to tell you that she will make history with the powerful wind force, even the static objects around her would salute to her strength !
In short, this nation needs to change the course, she is the right one who can lead the country to the strong in the world !
That was the ghosts of our founding fathers attacking Hillary before she takes control and destroys the final remnants of America.
You do have to admit that no one will ever accuse the die-hard liberals of ever having a sense of humor. Many of us other folks can have a good chuckle at our own stumblings, and learn from them. When a person cannot find some amusement in his or her own flaws and not be so self-absorbed, then this greatly concerns me. For the die-hard Hillary fans, she has a great opportunity to use this in a comical way to her credit if they can write her the appropriate words soon enough. Dan Quayle misspelled potato and it was used mercilessly on him for months when he was running for VP with Bush senior. That was of course a news story. If you think I’m kidding, do a Google search for “Quayle potato”. It was fair to use this to bring him down? Hypocrisy, thy name is agenda.
What’s more fascinating than this story is the number of morons who've read meaning into it.
Sounds like a slow-news day....
It's funny when I look at the different "tickers". You have some people saying right wing nuts on liberal boards. Then you have some people saying liberal nuts on convservative boards.
I think you ALL are nuts and have too much hatred in your hearts. There is a reason Russia fell and we are well on our way by calling each other out and turning brother against brother. You people need to embrace each other. You'll need it soon enough.
Oh my, the irony!
Instant Karma is going to get you Hillary....
I see Monica L is behind that right flag!
May be this is a sign of what would happen if she become the president of united state. Certainly, don't wanna fall with her... Get me another person to lead this country...
American flogs come down crashing on hillary? I guess no comment needed, they say it all!
What a bad Omen for this coutry if headed by Clintons again?
Why are we talking Bush? We need to look forward. Do we want another unethical Clinton to impeach? Bring her on. Maybe she will get a stain on her suit!!
If people don't say it is enough of these cronies, American flags are ready to take a stand!!
What does Bill has to say this time
Did he come to your rescue?
Yes, you group of stupid posters, there can't be a clearer sign of ... something ... than gravity doing what it does.
You would think that as a presidential frontrunner she would have some idea of what to do IF A U.S. FLAG HITS THE GROUND!!!! The first sign of a poor leader is one who cannot surround themselves with effective people. Even if you wouldn't expect HER to know it, you would at least expect that someone in her squad of hangers on would have a clue. If she gets elected I am moving.
Dayum shame! Not even the flags want her as President.
SAY NO to BILLARY! The American FLAGS DID!
The gentleman who said "The 90's were awful" must have slept through most of them......no deficit, no war, America actually had a surplus!
My news goes like this: a Republican candidate was giving a speech when all of a sudden, the sun started shining bright, along came a flock of doves, and then it happened... a big fat pile of bird poo smacked him right in the mouth!
Get a life, people. It's a sign you people are crazy. I suppose the bird poo smells like roses, though.
When stories like these show up in the ticker people always chastise CNN for printing worthless news, and yet, this particular story has more comments than any other story in the ticker. If CNN is wrong for printing worthless news, what does this say about the people giving this "worthless" news more attention than more worthy stories?
I'm a Clinton supporter, but how is this news?
How is it that so many HATE Hillary. You all don't know her. All you know is what you read and hear. You don't know her.
Like it or not she is the most experienced of the 3 Democratic frontrunners.
I want an experienced bright competent person in the white house.
I want experience and competency over inexperience and likeability, I want a German Shepard not a warm puppy.
So Clinton News Network what are you looking for, Simpathy? If I had any, obviously not for Hillary!
Looks like they are trying to figure out with flag is the American flag. That's socialist for you. And you people want this winch to lead the free country....
Caption should read: "Hilary and the downfall of America".
The Shape of Things to Come. Mark my words.
HILLARY, DON'T WORRY GIRL YOU ARE DOING ALRIGHT... AMERICA LOVES YOU, JUST LOOK AT HOW MANY PEOPLE ON THIS BLOG ALONE TOOK THE TIME TO OPEN UP THIS WINDOW, WRITE A COMMENT, PUT THEIR NAME CITY AND STATE, AND THEIR E-MAIL ON HERE JUST TO SEND A MESSAGE ABOUT YOU... THEY LOVE YOU SO MUCH THEY TOOK TIME OUT OF THEIR BUSY DAY TO WRITE YOU... "LADIES AND GENTLEMEN... THE 44TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATE OF AMERICE, MRS. HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON" AND SHE ENTERS THE CHAMBERS OF CONGRESS AMONG ALL HER LOYAL FANS AND PLAYER HATERS... YO GO GIRL!
If u are superstitious, then you would really NOT vote for Clinton....
Why is this news? Well, duh: our next president.
This is absolutley Hillary-ious! It's as if we are reading a bit of foreshadowing should the masses be duped into voting for her in the '08 elections.
All I know for sure, is, that if Hillary ends up being the Democratic candidate in '08, I'll be voting Republican for the first time in my 18 years of voter history.
Anything to attack Hillary....did you people even see the video? Pathetic. Hillary has my vote, all the way.
IT'S FUNNY HOW HILLARY DOES NOT KNOW ,OR REMEMBER ANYTHING THAT COMES BACK TO BITE HER IN THE %%%!!!!!!
Hey P from Portland, if you read (or checked the video), her and the aides rushed to keep the flags from touching the ground. Sounds like they did the right thing to me, inappropriate would be to leave them in that condition.
Oh no, I can't vote for Hillary because a flag fell behind her. This is way America is so mess up, and so full of hate.
Hillary will be president, if you don't like it move to Iraq.
I wonder if all those who credit "omens" like falling flags have consulted their Ouiji boards, tea leaves, Tarot cards, randomly-opened Bibles and other supernatural news channels. What else do the gods, demons and fairies have to say about the upcoming election?
It's a sad state when a large part of the populous still believes in omens or that inanimate objects have the ability to choose which candidate to root for. Yeah, I hear comet Hale-Bopp is coming back. Pack your bags.
GO HILLARY!!! I get all happy for free air time for Hillary, Hillary you are doing a good job and you got my vote
CNN is no better than FOX news, idiots.
Hillary's campaign is falling apart faster than that cheap flag display.
The flags are trying to escape from having to listen to Hillary's speech !
Chaotic, disorganized, disrespectful, sloppy, un-American, comical- oh, wait, I meant the flags, not Hillary's campaign... no really
Daniel's link to polls is the only post here worth reading. I guess the Hillary-haters get paid to post no matter how stupid the topic is.
A perfect metaphor on what Hillary presidency will be in this country!
Pointed and forceful rhetoric increasingly becoming the tone of every encounter.
What Democratic Presidential Candidate do you think made the biggest lasting impression at the Iowa
Jefferson Jackson Dinner Speech?
http://www.youpolls.com/details.asp?pid=957
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Even the flagpoles are begging her to kick some butt on the pathetic Republican leadership. Go Hillary!!!
This story is such a waste of time.... That being said, too bad Hillary's team can't plant the flagpoles like they are planting questions at her townhall meetings.
Obama 08!
That is exactly what will happen if another Clinton is elected in the white house. We need to learn from past mistakes of her husbands affairs and use of our tax dollars to investigate him!
It's amazing to me that commenters actually think they're being somewhat witty by suggesting that "the flags falling is symbolic of what would happen if Hillary is elected." (1) Come up with something more creative and (2) It's some flags falling. Big deal.
The flag poles never fell on Bush!!
God, the right wing has a dull sense of humor. Will SOMEONE please come up with a single really original joke about this?
I think it is very telling that instead of yelling for aids to help her and running the opposite direction she did her best to stop the flags from falling on the ground, which, for those who take their patriotism seriously, should be looked upon admirably.
I bet they fell on both sides of you Hillary!
It's a Sign.
At least she didn't stand there and let them fall. Or continue reading a children's story about goats. I'm sick of these stupid stories about nothing.
LOL that big guy can't even get them to stay up, then he hands them off to a lesser important campaign worker or peon - like a real man ! Then theyall turn their backs to run away from the situation. This pretty much sums up the trainwreck that is Hillary .
In Chinese Culture, this is NOT a good sign. I wish that everything is going to be well to the US. No matter who is going to be the President.
I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT 120 PEOPLE HAVE DECIDED TO COMMENT ON SOMETHING SO STUPID!! THIS IS NOT NEWS!!
GO HILLARY '08
You people are pathetic! No wonder people are so sick of the political system. But you are the ones that elected George W Bush into office, not just once but twice. Let's talk about the real lies that are told.
"I think the bases are not weighted enough," the New York senator can be heard saying on video captured by ABC.
And she knows all about weighing the "base", now doesn't she? Just ask the Clinton News Network.
NAFTA is to blame the Poles and Flags are probally made in China.
This story wouldn't be a waste of time or no one would bother reading about it. People need to lighten up a little and realize that the presidential race is very serious but there can be some light-hearted humor in certain events. I think it is comical and a nice break, if even only a second, from the seriousness of the race.
P.S.-Hillary 2008/2012!
Better keep her away from the Constitution...
Flags falling on Clinton are eerily reminiscent of a lamp falling on her and Bill during a TV interview prior to Bill becoming President. The interview was focused on Bill's philandering ways, and Hillary was doing her 'stand-by-your-man' role to help him, er, THEM win the presidency. More seriously though, this is a bad omen for Clinton: If she becomes President, American will fall! God is speaking but ain't nobody listening?
"I think it is very telling that instead of yelling for aids to help her and running the opposite direction she did her best to stop the flags from falling on the ground, which, for those who take their patriotism seriously, should be looked upon admirably.
Posted By Matt, New Orleans, LA : November 12, 2007 4:27 pm"
Do you write for Hillary, Matt? That's great stuff! I'm looking for a press secretary that can put a positive twist on a couple things and you may be my guy. Say I mispronounce a word...can you get everyone to believe its a real word that only really smart people know? You know, like a word in one of those bridged dictionaries.
I think Tom from NM recntly found the the LANGUAGE/THESAURUS button : )
I bet they were MALE flagpoles. Bill will make sure he reprimands them with that finger.
The country has never been so divided and angry. It will only get more divided and more angry if she is elected. Dems, don't mess this one up. Anyone other than Hillary will win the National election easily.
This video is actually telling about Hillary's character because if she really cared about those flags she would have grabbed the one nearest her with both hands and stood it upright instead of sticking one weak, little hand out and then watching them all fall over. I see that and one word comes to mind: TIMID.
I think it was the ghost of Vince Foster
To tell you the truth all of you red blooded Americans, it is only a flag! This country is in a terrible mess and we should all be trying to keep IT from falling! That would be alot more "patriotic" than a dumb flag.
I came in expecting a killer robot flag pole, I leave disapointed. No news, no robots... All Fail.
This is not news. It is not a catastrophe. It is a simple clumsy accident by some woman in the background. I am surprised this has been reported at all.
The only point to mention is that, as a vet, I would wish that some of the people in her entourage would have had more urgency and consideration for the flag. It should not be allowed to touch the ground. There should have been an effort by those in the background to prevent it from falling.
....and predictably, the right wing comes out in spades to post the same joke over and over again because it's just that funny after the 100th time. I reserve judgment on Hilary until after the Democratic mudslinging is over if she gets nominated.
You would think CNN would have learned to ask some real questions and post real stories, after their utter failure to ask questions about the Iraq war, but I guess not. These are just the type of stories that should run only in National Enquirer or some other flim flam news operations...poor Wolf Blitzer has been reduced to Britney Spears and stories like this.
calm down...it was just a vast LEFT wing conspiracy, nothing more
Its so funny that right wingers don't have any policy issues to talk about. So, stories like Edward Hair Cut, Obama's posture on "Pledge of Allegiance" on a dias and now "Flag poles falling during Hillary campaign" will give them something to talk about. But, americans are not going to be fooled again this time as happened in 2004 by Swift Boaters ads. Whetehr it be Hillary, Obama, or Biden, people are going to vote on issues and not on these tabloid stories. Its a good omen for Hillary! She or the other democrats will restore the image these falling flags happened during Bush regime.
This is stupid. The next president of the U.S. The first female president of America. She's being attacked by flagpoles. I bet you someone made a booby trap.
The flag poles never fell on Bush!!
Posted By James Melbourne, Fl : November 12, 2007 4:26 pm
No, just four planes on 9/11.
Hillary appears to the most responsible presidential candidate of all, even when the flag poles fall?
Yes, she is, and will be, also responsible for the downfall of obama, edwards, and the republican nominee.
This makes the news on CNN but her planting questions is know where to be found...hum thats weird isn't it
Do research on all candidates
ronpaul2008.com
God Help us if Ron Paul isn't our next president!...
this is bad feng shui for hillary
Hillary doesn't care about the flag, see how she and her crew laugh about it. You'd think she look around to see if anyone got knocked by the flagpole, or see that they are righted back to their positions. What does she do? Walk away from the prob.
Well said Thomas – NY
I gotta quote Jan LA CA – "At least she didn't stand there and let them fall. Or continue reading a children's story about goats. I'm sick of these stupid stories about nothing."
When she said the bases were not strong enough, she was talking about her campaign.
excellent take , "mike nakagita"!
Hillary will divide the country in such a terrible way. She will seriously hurt our country on so many levels. Remember people, just because things aren't going peachy, doesn't mean things can't go horribly worse.
Its fate. It's truly the hand of George Washington himself reaching down to smite the pretender to the oval office.
Even George Washington knows that Barack Obama is the man for the job.
She said the bases weren't "weighted" enough, not that they weren't "strong" enough. I'm sure her voter base weighs plenty, and they probably don't fall over unprovoked.
Seriously people, stop trying to wax prophetic. Mechanical failures are not news.
If Hillary is elected president, we will look back on this event as the foretelling of the downfall of the United States of America. She is the worst thing that could possibly happen to this country. Bill was a terrible Commander in Chief, he refused to allow our soldiers to us Armor in Somalia (Black Hawk Down) because he thought it would be to "high profile". Bill stood by while 1,000,000 men, women, and children were slaughterd in Ruwanda and he spent over a month debating the definition of "Genocide". It's all on tape. One million lives later, Bill later recounted that he could have saved half a million people if he had sent in 5-10,000 marines. That's all it would have taken! He could have saved innocent lives in Somalia and Ruwanda. But in typical Clinton form, he played the political hand. Please America, do not let the Clintons back into the Whitehouse.
this is the beginning of the end for hillary
Hillary will fall as quickly and as rampantly as those flags.
Oh for God's sake. Don't you see that this story was presented to you precisely to elicit your "how strange, how revealing, how stupid-am-I" comments? You are being manipulated people. Wake up. And I am not a Hillary supporter either, just to nip that come back in the bud, but I am not a Hillary hater either. The MSM wants a fight because it makes them money. If Clinton is a done deal, and regardless of whether or not Dems say so, it is in the MSM's interest to hype a fight, hype devision, and hype the uber-hyped-up-anti-Clinton RW sentiment. Stop and think where the money is. Frankly, I will vote Dem no matter which one is nominated. Does anyone want more of what we have? Does anyone want what the GOP field is offering us? No, not if your sane. Don't let the MSM manipulate you. Be independent! Don't be told what to think.
I hear Ms. Rodham's opponents are cueing up the video for their own campaigns! How funny.
Bill just submitted it to America's Funniest Home Videos too.
BTW, how can Ms. Rodham be considered president when not even one single primary vote has been cast?????
RODHAM 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, there is a sign, even flags bowed to Hillary and showed their respect to her, the next President.
You, people are silly and your comments are a pure invention.
wow, i wonder if it happened to bush, that those poles would be tortured? or called terrorists, or democrats.
this story made my day. I laughed and laughed and laughed.
I can't imagine the backlash that will come to the person that set up those flags from the Ice-Queen
For those who use this instance as a means to criticize Clinton, it's simply some flags falling over. And the answers she gives are straight forward. If you can't understand the complexity of the decisions that need to be made, it looks ridiculous and uneducated of you to simplify it as "she's a liar/fraud". It's people like you who voted Bush into office, and look at where we're at: a war that's funded by BORROWED money, a failed No Child Left Behind program, vetoed CHIP measure on the basis of fiscal discipline (whatever).
cackle cackle cackle, loved the story
H.C.
looks like she is making a "strong" effort there.
Even the flags dont want her as pres. take a clue and vote Romney. Flags love him! LOL
I just wasted 5 minutes of my life reading this tripe.
And another 5 minutes posting this response.
Come on CNN, how is this relevant to the political situation in our country?
during a wedding ceremony, the curtain behind the minister fell. Someone said, like my mother, "thats a sign" and I didn't listen for years later. It was a sign alright! Just like these fallen flags.
On another ticker subject, I had just posted about the producer saying Hillary as our president is nuts, that the producer was thinking ahead for a movie if she is elected. Called "The Day America Went Down"
Then I see this article.
Interesting.
Hillary supporters are whining and wondering why this made on as a story. The reason this is a story is that her campaign is collapsing because she has been exposed as someone with no depth – the metaphor of the flags coming down because the bases were not weighted is too good to miss. To spell it out for the Hil supporters – if someone with no substance(the flag bases) gets elected, this nation(the flags) will collapse. Can't you appreciate the poetry here?
that's what she gets for being a socialist XD oh the irony.
Doesn't take much to entertain these rightwing lemmings. A shiny piece of foil will keep them entertained for hours.Is this an example of the biased liberal media to which you eggheads elude constantly?
You would think that as a presidential frontrunner she would have some idea of what to do IF A U.S. FLAG HITS THE GROUND!!!! The first sign of a poor leader is one who cannot surround themselves with effective people. Even if you wouldn't expect HER to know it, you would at least expect that someone in her squad of hangers on would have a clue. If she gets elected I am moving.
Posted By P-Portland Maine : November 12, 2007 3:46 pm
Hey P-Portland, ever been surprised by something and been caught dumbstruck?
This doesn't say ANYTHING about Clinton. It was a simple human goof (the equivalent of stubbing your toe), and doesnt mean any more then that. Her staff responded as quickly as anyone could.
If you want to talk about slow-responding, inneffective people, you lets talk about Bush.
Is this CNN or Fox Noise? I am increasingly turning to MSNBC for news.
After actually taking the time to read about 50 comments... all I have to say is.......
What does a flag pole have to do with the election... even the Irony, as some have pointed out... is a reach.
REALITY FOLKS... vote for another Republican... and our rights, our nation, and our democracy will be danger... not only from without... but from within...
I'd also like to add... CNN... why are you wasting our time with this?
If elected, the end of freedom, the end of America. The beginning of tyranny. God help us all.
How is this news? When did the media go from the primary goal of reporting the news to trivial, ridiculous snippets that look good in a photo but mean absolutely nothing? I remember when you read the news to get the news, not to see a poorly managed platform fall down...
Thompson 08!
i agree with two comments before; cnn wastes so much space with fluff stories online these days. honestly...
This is really a non news stupid storey! Hillary for PRES YAY!!!!
Not a very important story. Next.
Dang, even the flag poles hate her! And to think some people want to vote for her.
these are Obama flags and do you see what happened?
This is not news! Hillary will be the next President!!!!! YEAH!!
lmaoooooooooooooooooo
Hillary their is a higher power.
In GOD WE TRUST
Hillary is faltering , the flagpoles are faltering . Anyone see a parallel here?
Hi.
As a voter I was unsure how to vote on the upcoming election. I am a Republican but do not like the course my party has taken this country. I considered voting for Mrs Clinton but after seeing this video I have decided against that. My reasons are this:
When I was a child in elementery school, a general assembly was called to announce the honor students. One teacher was in the auditorium with his leg in a knee brace. When the main doors opened with the honor students entering, the California State flag and U.S flag started to fall, and this teacher dashed across the stage and caught the flags before they fell to the ground. Everyone clapped and cheered him, and it is something I never forgot. After spending 20 yrs serving in the military I still appreciate and respect the reasons why he dove for those flags.
Had Mrs. Clinton made at least a modest effert to catch those flags, or showed the same concern after they touched the ground, she would have had my vote, and Im sure the vote of the country. It is the smallest of things to sacrifice for, to show genuine concern for the largest responsibility of all.
God shows us some things if we just listen and watch. Putting a cheating Man (Bill) and his power hungry, wife (Hillary) back in our nation's White house is morrally disgusting. How can the you feel good about what they are doing? Mess it up for real this time Huh! How can anyone vote for this crap. Wher are our Morales? Soooooo Funny!
God shows us some things if we just listen and watch. Putting a cheating Man (Bill) and his power hungry, wife (Hillary) back in our nation's White house is morrally disgusting. How can the you feel good about what they are doing? Mess it up for real this time Huh! How can anyone vote for this crap. Wher are our Morales? Soooooo Funny!
I think people will regret not voting her in for President. Because I think she would do a great job. An what they do in their pesonal life is there on business. It is not for us to judge them. They will answer for what they do in it own good time. As long as they do their job as they say they will. Who are you or I to judge any one. I just think it is time to put a woman in office and see how much gets done. As we all know is that it is the woman behind the man who does it all anyway. If it was not for us women, how do you think men get the job done. IT IS THE WOMAN THAT GETS IT DONE. SO SHE SHOULD BE IN OFFICE!!!!!!! Just remember how everyone feels about what BUSH has done. It could be a lot better than what it is. But if things do not go the way it should, we will never know. Will we. Peace not war.