I hate the idea that Obama wanted to "neuter her" (seriously. eww) by making her secretary of state. Wouldn't he want a strong player in that position? #maghag
@questionable: If I were Obama, I would be seriously offended someone would consider me that misogynistic.
Honestly, from her time as first lady onward Hilary's big strength has always seemed to be her diplomacy and international affairs skills. If you ever read up on her time as first lady, Bill sent her EVERYWHERE. And she did a hell of a good job. Can't we all start assuming Obama selected her to be his Secretary of State because he thought she'd do a bang up job reviving American relations with the world? #maghag
@Bunsen Honeydew: Yes. This is absolutely what I was thinking. As someone who wanted to vote for both Obama AND HRC, I like thinking of them as a super-team, and get the feeling that despite some disagreements (which are only to be expected between two intellectual superpowers with strong personalities) they both have deep respect for each other and are working towards the same goals.
I hate the narrative that they're constantly at odds, trying to one-up or outshine the other. The primaries ended 18 months ago folks... And these two aren't like feuding siblings. #maghag
"Clinton is unwilling to acknowledge these problems, and her staff is loath to admit her occasional mistakes. Her praise for the President is fulsome, and aides say the relationship with Obama really — really — is strong. But there are also burblings and emanations from Clinton's staff and friends, Foggy Bottom body language, that suggest there is a need for the Administration to produce a second act after the Rodney King phase."
Am I missing something? Can anyone explain what Obama's "Rodney King" phase was? #maghag
@J.D.Regent: I don't know what it means, but whenever I happen upon references (like this) that make me feel awkward inside, I just want to run away and cover my ears. #maghag
@J.D.Regent: Ah! I just got it! "Can't we all just get along."
I'm not sure why he put it like that, though I can make some uncharitable guesses, but yeah. I believe he's suggesting Clinton wants Obama to quit all the nice-making and get tough. #maghag
The linked article doesn't mention that Joe Klein wrote Primary Colors. Some full disclosure about his history with the Clintons would be appropriate and put the article in more context. #maghag
I do not understand all of the Porno bashing (hee hee...). I am going to operate under the assumption that you folks have not read the book, that is the sequel to Trainspotting in book form. It is quite good, and this is coming from a near obsessive Irvine Welsh fan, and someone who considers Trainspotting her both her favorite movie AND book. I would be pretty fuckin' stoked if Porno happened, to be honest.
Side note: 80's Samantha looks like me when I go to shows except subtract the mesh jeans and big hair and insert
Doc Dartens and a Chelsea cut. Weeeeird...
@Saddletramp: See, I like Porno too! It's not a bad book. But see, the characters of Trainspotting are so close to me, you know, they feel like friends-- quality isn't a term you can apply to their books. You're just happy to be around them.
@Lolita Hazed: To quote Sickboy himself,
"No, it's not bad, but it's not great either. And in your heart you kind of know that although it sounds all right, it's actually just shite. "
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The new captivating fragrance! Get it now! #maghag
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Honestly, from her time as first lady onward Hilary's big strength has always seemed to be her diplomacy and international affairs skills. If you ever read up on her time as first lady, Bill sent her EVERYWHERE. And she did a hell of a good job. Can't we all start assuming Obama selected her to be his Secretary of State because he thought she'd do a bang up job reviving American relations with the world? #maghag
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I hate the narrative that they're constantly at odds, trying to one-up or outshine the other. The primaries ended 18 months ago folks... And these two aren't like feuding siblings. #maghag
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Am I missing something? Can anyone explain what Obama's "Rodney King" phase was? #maghag
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I'm not sure why he put it like that, though I can make some uncharitable guesses, but yeah. I believe he's suggesting Clinton wants Obama to quit all the nice-making and get tough. #maghag
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Incidentally, making her an incredibly adept diplomat. Ta-da! #maghag
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Megan Fox and U2
Boring and pompous.
Ryan Reynolds and Lady Gaga
Annoying and tryhardy.
Drew Barrymore and Regina Spektor
Okay, this one's fine I guess but...
Gerard Butler and Shakira
Asshole and superlame.
Shan't be watching the first two, and fourth episodes of SNL I guess!
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I can't believe I just said that.
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Side note: 80's Samantha looks like me when I go to shows except subtract the mesh jeans and big hair and insert
Doc Dartens and a Chelsea cut. Weeeeird...
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"No, it's not bad, but it's not great either. And in your heart you kind of know that although it sounds all right, it's actually just shite. "
Just kidding, like I said I liked the book
:-)
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