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posted by Justin Oldham
I think Hillary Clinton will be the next President of the United States . . she embodies a degree of political skill and cunning that we haven't seen for many years. She's a real Machiavellian thinker . . [Edited by Don W]
How ambitious, how ruthless are they? What are they NOT willing to do? Hillary shows she's not afraid to do whatever it takes to get ahead. Her competition is not quite so ardent. the fact is that the Republican presidential stables are empty . . “
many would like to see Dr. Rice face off against Hillary in the election, they won't get their wish. Condi has a different agenda, and a different personality. I think she understands the nature of her situation better than most . . She knows that she hasn't got the temperament to fight a Presidential contest . . Like it or not, the only person to depose Hillary Clinton will be another Democrat. [Edited by Don W]
posted by Justin Oldham
I acknowledge the skill of politicians. I do, however, make the case that the profession itself has a number of weaknesses that can only be overcome by character and morality. Democrats and Republicans alike are capable of the same abuse power. Both have the same potential for taking a bite out of the Constitution. As a conservative, I do not condone the centralization of power. [Edited by Don W]
Both sides have had it too good for too long. They've made so many in-house deals with each other that the very notion of an ideological 'distinction' is purely semantical.
As individuals, we do a better job of talking about our beliefs than the people in power. As we watch the '08 candidates begin to emerge, you'll see very few speaking clearly and without ambiguity. I may not like Hillary, but you'll notice that when she speaks . . there is no doubt about what you heard.
Anyone who runs for President under the Republican banner will spend more time apologizing (McCain), or they'll be too busy running a stake through Bush43 (Romne) to really say what they mean.
Sec Rice won't run because she really knows better. She's carried water faithfully for the losing team for too long to be dis-associated from it. If you look carefully, you'll see she's aiming to be remembered as Secretary of State. When the time comes, she'll be glad to be spinning her own version of events to her own advantage.
You can make the case the Left lost it's way in the 1990's. You can now make the case the Right has lost its way in the first decade of this new century. I remain hopeful that both sides will get back to their roots . . If that happens, we may yet see better days.
Originally posted by FlyersFan
Hillary Clinton will win the 2008 presidential election.
I will be shocked if she doesn't.
I don't like Hillary. However, I will console myself with
the fact that with her in office it means that John Kerry
(Ted Kennedy's puppet) won't be running things - THANK GOD!!!
posted by Justin Oldham
Well, Don. I think we'll have to agree to disagree on the roles of government. Consider just one thing. If we have this much growth of government under an alleged Republican . . are we going to see more under a Democrat administration? [Edited by Don W]
I was a Federal civil servant for seven years. In that time, I witnessed more fraud and abuse of fiscal power than I've ever seen in the private sector.
I think you're gonna get your Pro-active government. It's not hard to see what Hilary's play book reads like. She's going to walk the tight-rope like no other political leader since FDR. If she is capable of choosing skilled people for her team, she should able to change positions . . “
You're right when you say that I do tend to look at politics in a bloodless way. That's what allows me to say that Hillary is Machiavellian all the way.
Originally posted by anxietydisorder
I'm Canadian, but I love to watch the American politics, it's like a soap opera.
I hope Senator Clinton becomes President, but then has a torrid love affair with one of her Secret Service agents. (maybe a limo driver, or a body guard ?)