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
Intellectually, I've always known Hillary was a "lady" name.
But in my head, I always associate it with Hillary aka "Jingle", the boy next door from L. M. Montgomery's Pat of Silver Bush books, who sounds a lot like the female Hillary of the post. Either way, I am a-OK with Hillarys. #hillary
Love the addition of Sir Ed, I know a few girl Hillary's who were named after him. Awesome man, very charitable and down to earth. Too bad he's left us now. #hillary
Best posting ever. Why you ask? Because I am one of those Hilarys.
I have no idea where you got this description of Hilarys from but it describes me to a "T." (like in a very strange almost knowing way) Except for the drawning naked pictures part. I feel like I missed out on another brill way to annoy my teachers. But there's always grad school.... #hillary
@hilkaryic:
"In my mind, Hillary is bawdy — she likes beer, dick jokes, cheeseburgers, and sports. She got in trouble a lot in high school — mostly for talking in class and drawing naked pictures on the overhead when the teacher wasn't looking — but the authorities could never really stay mad at her."
Woot! Another Hilary w/ one "L" here! And this description fits me perfectly...i mean, every single part of it. Seriously. Anybody have a dick joke? I could really use a laugh today. #hillary
@Beansie: I think this officially sets the record for most single-l Hilarys met in one day. Possibly it exceeds even my lifetime total of Hilarys met. #hillary
I'm sitting here now in jeans, boots and curly hair, and will be drinking a beer and hopefully eating a burger as soon as my day lets out. So I think this is pretty accurate for me, except for the face-washing... I'm a total neurotic about bodily things (which leads to the aforementioned nail-biting). Awesome!
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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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But in my head, I always associate it with Hillary aka "Jingle", the boy next door from L. M. Montgomery's Pat of Silver Bush books, who sounds a lot like the female Hillary of the post. Either way, I am a-OK with Hillarys. #hillary
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Best posting ever. Why you ask? Because I am one of those Hilarys.
I have no idea where you got this description of Hilarys from but it describes me to a "T." (like in a very strange almost knowing way) Except for the drawning naked pictures part. I feel like I missed out on another brill way to annoy my teachers. But there's always grad school.... #hillary
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"In my mind, Hillary is bawdy — she likes beer, dick jokes, cheeseburgers, and sports. She got in trouble a lot in high school — mostly for talking in class and drawing naked pictures on the overhead when the teacher wasn't looking — but the authorities could never really stay mad at her."
Woot! Another Hilary w/ one "L" here! And this description fits me perfectly...i mean, every single part of it. Seriously. Anybody have a dick joke? I could really use a laugh today. #hillary
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