Given that my age, 32, makes me a relative young buck in the world of politics, I always enjoy reading about younger folk taking on the spotlight in that realm. As such, I read the New York Magazine's recent profile of Chelsea Clinton with interest given her emergence on the campaign trail this year.
This passage grabbed me:
That fall, Chelsea couldn't resist reading the Starr report online, including the footnotes. When Bill Clinton learned that she'd read the report, he wept.
Given that the footnotes of the Starr report amounted to in some cases material best suited for a letter in Penthouse (nicely wrapped in academic prose in this case), that's an incredibly rough revelation for any father to bear. My daughter reading vivid descriptions of my sex life - with a woman who isn't my wife - isn't terribly high on my list of things to accomplish as a parent.
I'd weep too.
Of course, I don't think I'd get a chance to weep if my wife was Hillary, but that's another matter.
Posted by Eric Earling at February 25, 2008 09:44 PM | Email ThisBut no, each one warped human emotions and the feelings of others to their own personal agenda and power lust.
As for Chelsea, I have no doubt that she follows in the family footsteps.
Chelsea Clinton's Boyfriend's Dad in Prison for Fraud, Scams:
http://www.topix.com/us/democrat/2008/02/chelsea-clintons-boyfriends-dad-in-prison-for-fraud-scams
"Speculation that Chelsea Clinton is engaged to boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky has been the buzz for some time but if they do make it to the altar before November 2008, Mezvinsky's pop won't make it. Unless of course they are married in a Federal prison."
It's a pity that St. Bill the Clinton, worshiped by most leftists on this board and others, forgot (if he ever knew) that one of the main jobs of parenting is setting an example for our children.
His "weeping," to me, lacks the sincerity of a true apology for his actions. You know, something like pouring gasoline on himself and lighting it?
THAT would be sincere. Anything else is more "Crouching Intern, Hidden Stoggie."
Posted by: Hinton on February 25, 2008 11:18 PMThe author of the article does not identify where this information came from, but states it as fact. The list of people who could have served as the source (i.e. who witnessed the weeping) is a short one, and everyone on it should be assumed to be willing to "spin" as much as necessary to manage a very bad PR episode.
I am aware that even that individual from Arkansas is not without his occasional human side, but I just don't see him as weeping over something like that... at least not so much as I see his team crafting a story to create the myth that he actually has a sense of guilt.
Remember, this is the guy who rolled up his sleeve to give a blood sample to be matched against a stain on a blue dress when he was in no way compelled to do so. The guy who never lacked for some silly legal pretense to get out of anything suddenly just got real cooperative, and proved his own guilt. As if to say, "For any of you who don't think I'm enough of a bad boy to have done it... yeah, I'm bad. Of course I did it. Hell, with all the power I have, I'd be ashamed if I hadn't done it. And don't you forget it."
He revels in his depravity, and I place nothing beneath him.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdEhmVBH4IA
Give me a break!!!
Posted by: Rick D. on February 26, 2008 07:01 AMShall we recall the time with Ron Brown died, Bill changed from happy to crying in seconds when he saw the camera.
Posted by: Army Medic/Vet on February 26, 2008 07:10 AMMy odds for betting on the date when the clinton's file for divorce.
I agree with you TB. It points out the great hypocrisy on here, the other day people were harping on the NYT for attacking McCain with anonymous sources. Today we are all happy to believe the paragraph cited is true despite the lack of a actual source. =)
got any news about mccain, your party's presumptive nominee?
or, just more clinton red meat?
Posted by: dinesh on February 26, 2008 10:09 AMI believe the issue was not as many like to spin it the sex act, but like all acts of adultry, it is often not the act, but what comes after, the lying as well. Even if your person philosophy says that married people can have open relationships, that is one thing. What about the concept that the president who is sworn to uphold the laws of the land lies under oath. That is a value, but perhaps you don't believe that is a value which should be upheld?
My particular focus is on the values which help children grow into successful humans. No one really "knows" the famous, but there are plenty of pieces of indormation that come out from sourced and knowledgeable individuals who have had an opportuntiy to observe. Both Clintons have had several books wriiten about them and there are numerous articles. The picture that emerges is that of a narcissitic man concerned only with his own needs and a woman who is codependent looking for redemption by acquiring power. All the women that have accused him over the years are lying right? Because if they aren't, it is not about sex, but rape and that is about power, not sex. I am surprised that Chelsea emerged from this needy duo as well as she did. I expect that over time she will take traits from both parents and it will be interesting to she where her life goes.
The values of this particular couple are not those I would want to be an example for a nation. Their particular brand of politics is not the issue here, just their values.
If they had anything positive to say I doubt it would take precedence over attacking Obama.
McCain really has to learn that politics today is less about policy and more about ten sound bites. How many more gaffe's can McCain make before November?
This woman couldn't manage the most basic of relationships (her marriage) in the whitehouse. Why would we vote for her?
If sleeping with the President is the hurdle to jump over to deserve a shot at the Presidency, I'd rather vote for Gennifer, Monica, or one of the more more likeable Bill bedmates.
Posted by: johnny on February 26, 2008 11:41 AMIf you dislike the content of this site so much, why are you here? Any why are you doing nothing to add to the quality of its postings?
got any news about mccain, your party's presumptive nominee?
See the down arrow on your keyboard? Try using that to see some McCain musings, and while you're at it, introduce yourself to the Shift key.
Posted by: Palouse on February 26, 2008 12:20 PMIs it too late to choose Huckabee?
Yeah it's good to hear from Headlice. She (he, it?) has been, over the years, one of the more entertaining trolls. Speaking of trolls, where has Duffman been? And while on the subject of tears, that boy must have cried a beerglass full by now, with his surrogate mother (Hitlery Klinton) on the skids.
Posted by: Saltherring on February 26, 2008 03:46 PM