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Fact-Checking Clinton’s ‘35 Years of Change’Posted on Feb 4, 2008
Hillary Clinton has made much of her “35 years” of “working to bring positive change to people’s lives,” but when McClatchy’s Washington bureau investigated the claim, it found that the “bulk of her career” was spent “at one of Arkansas’ most prestigious corporate law firms, where she represented big companies and served on corporate boards.” That part of Clinton’s résumé gets only one sentence on her Web site biography.
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By Nana_1007, February 16 at 3:03 pm # On congress dot org, Hillary Clinton’s prior position is listed as “public official.” Exactly what does that mean? Is she a public official because the public knows her name? Here in D.C., a public official is one who works for the federal, state, or local government. She did not work for any government agency during, nor after her husband’s presidency. Further, there is no legislative experience listed, ZERO, (prior to being elected U.S. Senator). She, apparently, believes that her being first lady qualifies her to be president. It does not. She will not tell us how she arrived at the 35 years. I agree with the lady who said, though her husband is a surgeon we would not want her to operate on us. I myself, have volunteered with many organizations, but do not use that under “experience” on my resume. I note it as what it was. On the other hand, Obama was a member of the Illinois Senate prior to being elected to the U.S. Senate. There he worked on numerous bills, and saw many of them voted into law. Before that, he worked helping under-privileged people with housing and other issues to better their lives. Also, who has worked on bills that have become law since becoming U.S. Senators? Hillary says she’s “battle-tested.” Dealing with criticism stemming from various scandals just doesn’t equip one to be president. I think that speaks to character. Why hide your finances and all info relating to correspondence etc. during the Clinton presidency. Something’s or disclosure would not be a problem.Or is that just me? The more I know, the less I trust the Clintons. When telling a lie about Obama Bill Clinton said, “I wouldn’t make this stuff up.” He had made it up. Don’t be fooled by this tactic. For that reason alone, don’t take my word for it (nor anyone else’s) ALWAYS CHECK IT OUT (ON REPUTABLE SITE/SOURCES)FOR YOURSELF. As for me, the math says her 35 years experience do NOT add up. It appears that Hillary thinks the nomination is, somehow her due. WRONG. She epitomizes everything wrong with America. She is negative and divisive. She makes outrageous excuses for her votes and, also, why certain states are unimportant. Every state is important. I no longer, have any respect for either of them. I only wish I could take back my votes I gave Bill each time he ran for president (smile).
By Scott, February 5 at 1:44 pm # Please Take This One Question QuizSpeaking of “experience,” Here is a one question quiz: 1. is there another First Lady with more scandal in her past? Whitewater, TravelGate, missing files found in her residence, lucky cattle futures trades, etc. The worst you can say about Mary Todd Lincoln is that she had a hysterical belief in the occult. If you broaden it to include her alleged co-presidency, here’s some interesting info from therant.us : Most number of convictions and guilty pleas by friends and associates. ▪ Most number of cabinet officials to come under criminal investigation. ▪ Most number of witnesses to flee country or refuse to testify. ▪ Most number of witnesses to die suddenly. ▪ First president sued for sexual harassment. ▪ First president accused of rape. ▪ First president to be held in contempt of court. ▪ First president to be impeached for personal malfeasance. ▪ First first lady to come under criminal investigation. ▪ Largest criminal plea agreement in an illegal campaign-contribution case. ▪ Greatest amount of illegal campaign contributions. ▪ Number of Starr-Ray investigation convictions or guilty pleas to date: one governor, one associate attorney general and two Clinton business partners: 14. ▪ Number of Cabinet members who came under criminal investigation: 5. ▪ Number of individuals and businesses associated with the Clinton machine that were convicted of or pleaded guilty to crimes: 47. ▪ Number of these convictions during Clinton’s presidency: 33. ▪ Number of indictments/misdemeanor charges: 61. ▪ Number of congressional witnesses who pleaded the Fifth Amendment, fled the country to avoid testifying, or (in the case of foreign witnesses) refused to be interviewed: 122. ▪ Guilty pleas and convictions obtained by Donald Smaltz in cases involving charges of bribery and fraud against former Agriculture Secretary Mike Espy and associated individuals and businesses: 15; acquitted or overturned cases (including Espy): 6. ▪ Clinton machine crimes for which convictions were obtained: drug trafficking, 3; racketeering, extortion, bribery, 4; tax evasion, kickbacks, embezzlement, 2; fraud, 12; conspiracy, 5; fraudulent loans, illegal gifts, 1; illegal campaign contributions, 5; money laundering, 6; perjury, et al. ▪ Number of times that Clinton figures who testified in court or before Congress said that they didn’t remember, didn’t know, or something similar: Bill Kennedy, 116; Harold Ickes, 148; Ricki Seidman, 160; Bruce Lindsey, 161; Bill Burton, 191; Mark Gearan, 221; Mack McLarty, 233; Neil Egglseston, 250; John Podesta, 264; Jennifer O’Connor, 343; Dwight Holton 348; Patsy Thomasson, 420; Jeff Eller, 697; and Hillary Clinton, 250. Great “experience.” Is that really the best the democrats have to offer?
By DennisD, February 5 at 8:11 am # Change is just another wordThe word “change”, this elections slogan du jour, as used by the candidates of both parties doesn’t ring true. They would have us think that by changing the tempo of the song, and not the song, will account for “change” to a dumbed down public. None of them other than Ron Paul have committed to removing us from Iraq which in itself is killing our economy as well as our military. It’s loaded us down with debt that will take generations to pay off if ever. NAFTA, CAFTA and all the other NWO treaties are bleeding this country of it’s jobs and standard of living. Once Ron Paul bows out as Kucinch, Edwards and Gravel have done before him - the empty rhetoric of “change” will be all that’s left to vote for. I can only hope a viable third party candidate runs so that I don’t waste my vote. Voting D(disappointment) or R (regret) just doesn’t get it done.
By GW=MCHammered, February 5 at 7:46 am # Required ResumeThese people are applying for Public Servant positions. Where are their posted resumes for our review, their complete background check, and drug test results?
By ntc, February 5 at 7:08 am # Vote Obama...It’s pretty simple, if you are really concerned about the Democrats winning this election, then vote to nominate Obama. He polls better against McCain - who will get the republican nomination, plus, he never voted to give Bush the power to get us involved in Iraq. He also doesn’t need to whitewash his professional history to the same degree Clinton apparently does…
By Bert, February 5 at 3:06 am # I second the last postIt’s all about the BigBuxx...so far as I can see, Paul’s not running on behalf of a corporation or corporate interests. Please correct me if I’m wrong.
By republicanSScareme, February 4 at 9:00 pm # A headline never written: Little Rock, Arkansas 1979 World’s richest man and known Zionist crackpot, Sam Walton, takes Hillary Clinton (and hubby Bill, too) under his wing. Lekhaim!
By Conservative Yankee, February 5 at 6:08 am # Clinton Child's advocate? Pardon Me but HAI really hope the Business-shill’s campaign is paying you well… you deserve it. Attempting to defend as a child advocate the lady who was Tyson’s Chicken’s corporate attack dog is a job even for you. During the Clinton’s time in Arkansas the States foster-care system was constantly under attack form the same folks you claim the Business-shill was working. Although Arkansas was sued by Clinton and the minions nothing has changed, indeed the number of children in Arkansas foster care increased 50% between 1984, and 1994. The State has noe of the highest rates of “aging out of foster care into prison” of drop-out rates, and some of the lowest fostercare re-embursementa in the Nation. SO assume for a moment I accept, that The Business-shill’s name as a board member of CDF was more than just window dressing. the other option remains she failed to change the lives of Arkansas foster children. In fairness I must mention that the Nation’s fostercare system is no great shucks, as it eventually feeds more than 1/3 of all the Country’s prison beds.. Folks in “children’s services” have a saying (mostly in private) They say “Unfamilied children in the USA suffer no matter which party is in control.” which means the answer to “Who cares for the children” is “individuals unnamed” Hill is a corporate whore of course this would be good for Wall Street, thus for me… BUT I couldn’t handle the guilt....any more than I can under current (less economically astute) folks. Add Your Comment |
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