Comments on: You May Say I’m Not a Dreamer*

By: BehindTheScenes

BehindTheScenes — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 17:02:30 +0000

I really can’t say that Obama’s experience in either Senate has impressed me. Neither (I should say none) of the Democratic candidates are being or have been challenged on their lack of credentials “gravitas” if you will, the way the media challenges the Republicans. If Obama can be or has been described as an “empty suit”, why has no one called Clinton an “empty dress”?

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:03:39 +0000

BtheS,

I imagine her denial was meant to deflect the negative reaction she received over her healthcare initiative. A lot of people didn’t like the idea of the First Lady, an unelected official, being so involved in such a major policy issue. Hillary has always been more disliked than Bill, so maybe her denial was a calculated political decision in order to keep his approval ratings up.

I read an article that said as First Lady, she mainly exercised “soft power”, contributing to goodwill and human rights issues. Her supporters say that her real experience came from being Bill’s confidant, which allowed her to be at least somewhat involved in the decisions being made on important foreign policy issues. Detractors downplay her level of involvement, especially during the Lewenski scandal.

Whatever the case, given her background and experience, it’s obvious she was more involved than your typical First Lady.

Let me ask you, do you think Obama’s experience in the Illinois Senate is more valuable than her experience in the White House?

(For the record, I’m quite shocked to find myself defending Hillary Clinton. I can hardly bring myself to listen to her speak.)

Thanks for commenting,
Dan

By: BehindTheScenes

BehindTheScenes — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 21:29:08 +0000

Dan,
How come if Hillary was as intimately involved in White House doings during her 8 years there as you contend, she constantly DENIED being so involved during those eight years while she WAS there?

By: Dan

Dan — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 20:21:37 +0000

Brian,

That’s a good line, but not a good analogy.

Mrs. Favre has never been in a huddle or a training camp.

Hillary definitely was involved in the White House, more so than maybe any other First Lady. I’m sure she learned as much as Bill’s top level aides and advisors. This still may not qualify her to be president or be enough for me to vote for her, but it’s certainly valuable experience.

Plus as president, Hillary won’t be asked to covert a third-and-long while being chased down by a 280lb defensive end, as Mrs. Farve would be as the Packer’s quarterback.

Thanks for commenting,
Dan

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:56:42 +0000

As it’s relates to Hillary’s 8 years of experience in the White House, I recently heard a quote that went something like this – and I’m paraphrasing:

Mrs. Brett Favre will take over next season as the quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, citing her 16 years of experience as a quarterback’s wife.

Point being that just because Hillary was in the White House for 8 years, doesn’t mean she’s ready to be the ‘QB’ of the White House.

By: BehindTheScenes

BehindTheScenes — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:58:41 +0000

I’ve never heard anyone who can speak for so long and say so little as Sen. Obama. Hope to Change what, exactly? Great prose, little substance, but he’s a thrill to listen to.
As for Mrs. Clinton’s 8-years of experience in the White House, as Dick Morris points out–and he was there, too–the pastry chef had the same eight years of experience and isn’t running for President. But, the pretty-boy ex-senator from the Carolinas leaves me even emptier after listening to him. Worrisome at best…