Today is Hillary Clinton’s birthday and I was moved to lovingly gift her a CLUE.
Up until this year, I was an average voter. A voter who wanted to vote for media appointed winner so I wouldn’t WASTE my vote. A voter who choose between the lesser evil. A voter who didn’t delve deeper into the candidates’ voting records.
Slowly but surely as my thirst for knowledge continued, as my college assignments led me to new resources and ideas, I began scrutinize to my political ideologies. I have reevaluated what is important to me and have found that public servants to garner my support require honesty, integrity, a dedication to careful analysis which is based critical thinking skills and not illogical fallacies, and a deep commitment to serving the whole of the public not as a leader, specifically but as, primarily, a member of that public.
This last requirement urges me to look at which groups a public servant belongs to, who shares their vision, and the capacity of their empathy.
There are so many reasons that I cannot stomach Hillary Clinton.
- She voted to prohibit any US court, justice or judge from hearing or considering a writ of habeas corpus filed by or on the behalf of a non US citizen who is detained at Guantanamo Bay.
- Hillary Clinton voted for the Lieberman Iran Proposal as she voted for the American War in Iraq in 2002.
- She attempts to maneuver toward the right during the primary and I predict will jump over to the left for the general election.
- We have had Yale graduates as our President continuously since 1989, nothing against Yale but it is time for a leader with a different alma mater.
- Hillary Clinton promises a “return to transparency” if elected while 2 million documents concerning her time as first lady will conveniently be unavailable until after the election.
- Documents that have been reviewed as relating to policy or political matters have been closed to the public. The very information which should be offered to the capable thinking American public.
- Clinton is sponsored by the U.S. Arms Industry.
- Her campaign contributors speak volumes, she tops both parties accepting the most from these industries Pharmaceutical Companies, Commercial Banks, health professionals, lawyers and law firms, lobbyists, real estate, and securities and investments. Here is a full list of her donors as reported to the Federal Election Commission.
Hillary! Uncensored
“Hillary’s top donor: She’s getting away with fraud!” by Peter F. Paul
on Oct 26th, 2007 at 10:53 pm
You said:
There are so many reasons that I cannot stomach Hillary Clinton.
I knew I was going to like you…
on Oct 26th, 2007 at 11:01 pm
DD2,
You will find many on the left feel the same way you do about Hillary.
In my personal relationships with Republicans, I find that we share common ground on some issues, if we allow ourselves to look past the wall that seems to divide us, we can engage in constructive civil discourse.
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
Wishing you well.
on Oct 27th, 2007 at 6:31 am
she’ll be gone soon enough. it’s so funny how people really think she’s gonna get the nomination. in the unlikely event that she does, it’s funny how some people think she’ll beat her opposition. she’s just awful.
on Oct 28th, 2007 at 3:54 pm
Hi Danielle,
How are you doing ?
Thank you for bringing up some important points . To vote intelligently is to hear both sides of the story. You are ging me and everyone that comes to read, food for thought.
You have a great Sunday !
on Oct 29th, 2007 at 12:56 pm
That is an impressive list. I agree with you about Hilary, although we disagree on the alternative.
Happy Birthday Madame ex-First lady!
on Oct 29th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
You hit a few of my favorite reasons to hate Hilary. My number one reason, though, is her outspoken condemnation of Bush’s decision to allow a company based in Dubai to control the flow of U.S. shipping. She knew that Dubai was the United States’ primary supporter in the Middle East, and that it is a very open and (by Middle East Standards) free country. However, she chose to play on Arab racism to gain a few point from the far right.
Is it too much to ask that a political leader have some inkling of integrity?
on Oct 29th, 2007 at 4:01 pm
Monica!!!
I really hope you are right.
Great to see you’ve found the spot.
Much love
on Oct 29th, 2007 at 4:08 pm
Barbara,
In the very least, this is what I attempt to do here at Modern Musings. Believe me the reasons that first came to mind about Hillary were emotion based and not so holistic.
I have made a commitment to this blog and her readers that I will present arguments that are free from ad hominem or personal attacks.
We all should open our perspectives, I know I would really like to hear someone describe why they are supporting Hillary that is not full of sound bytes.
I do hope you enjoyed your trip.
Much Love
on Oct 29th, 2007 at 4:19 pm
Villager,
Yes, though we have different candidates we are united against Hillary.
I think Victoria Woodhullshould have been our first female president. She was the very first to put herself into the White House. Her running mate for vice president was Fredrick Douglass.
There was also a Republican woman who attempted the race for Presidency. Hillary is definitely not the first woman to run, and though I hope she is not the last, she does not receive my vote just because she is a woman.
I am awaiting the details of your trip, brother!!!!
Let me know!
Much Love
on Oct 29th, 2007 at 4:34 pm
Hey Crankster,
It’s been quite awhile, hasn’t it. I remember the Dubai shipping company, I was against it myself but more for the reason that our ports should be run by an American company. Though the reasoning that many politicians gave first and foremost was national security, which of course plays a part but for me not the most important. I want to see more American owned companies running American infrastructure in the very least.
It is good to know she won’t be getting your vote.
Wishing you well.
on Oct 30th, 2007 at 3:34 am
In a book released after his death,former President Gerald Ford is quoted as saying that Hillary Clinton had,”Unlimited ambition”,but this country was “not ready for a woman president”.
I disagree,I think it’s about time we followed the example of many other countries,(most recently Argentina),and elected a female President.
Is Hillary qualified to step into that spot?..I just don’t know.
I do know that I’m tired of the Fascist regime of the Republicans,and Hillary looks our best chance to oust ‘em.
on Oct 31st, 2007 at 3:39 am
Great Post.
Anyone paying attention knows the score when it comes to Hilary.
She’s no different than the current usurper of the throne, despite appearances.
on Oct 31st, 2007 at 2:35 pm
My gift to Hillary would be CRS.
Cankle Removal Surgery
She could really use it.
on Nov 2nd, 2007 at 7:57 pm
Sling,
I don’t think American fascism is limited to the Republicans. Bill Clinton paved the way for the Bush administration. Barbara Bush lovingly refers to Bill as her son. We are ready for a woman President, but I cannot vote for just any woman.
Much love!
on Nov 2nd, 2007 at 7:58 pm
Purple Zoe,
You are so on point, as usual.
Much Love!
on Nov 2nd, 2007 at 8:01 pm
Mooooog35,
I had to look up cankle. I don’t care if she has fat ankles, that is irrelevant to me.
Thanks for taking the time to comment.
Be well.
on Nov 20th, 2007 at 5:26 am
As much as I’d like to see a woman president, I don’t trust Hillary as far as I can throw her.