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
Okay Father Castro, let's say I give you that the Constitution makes it clear that the state should protect life from conception up to its natural end. Fine. What about pre-conception? Isn't that the point of all of this? Prevent conception, fewer abortions, better quality of life?
I think the situation's actually worse than the article makes out. Tens of thousands of women in the Philippines die every year as a result of their pregnancies, some because they are using unsafe methods of abortion, but most because they cannot afford the kind of care during pregnancy and childbirth they need. (I think it's 70,000, but I would have to check). And as much as the bill's opponents argue they are "pro-life," the bill wouldn't make abortion legal; it would merely improve access to contraceptives AND a variety of other kinds of reproductive health services. Aside from the rights issues involved, this is a major public health issue: women die because they can't control their reproduction.
Of course, the Episcopal and Catholic churches could actually make their arguments somewhat defensible by clubbing together and sell some of their billions of dollars in assets to feed, clothe, and shelter the children. You know, kind of like how Jesus said people should 'give everything they own' to the poor. #globalwomensissues
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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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Logic is fun. #globalwomensissues
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