Comments on: Clinton Moves Dialogue Along Progressively on North Korea, Muslim World Cooperativeness, Burma

By: elise

elise — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:32:09 +0000

termo, did you know more than four thousand women/yr in the US are killed by husbands or boyfriends? Fourteen percent of American women have admitted to being physically abused by husband or boyfriend. Until the early twentieth century, women were not allowed to vote or own property in the US and it was legal for men to beat their wives. Sexism has no place in a democracy yet it is endemic in this country and for proof I need to look no further than the comment by JS.

“I know that this site is essentially a Hillary love-fest, but the reality is that this woman comes across as nothing but naive, superficial, and amateurish..”

Not very clever of you to pretend to champion womens rights in Muslim countries, but refuse to protest what happens in the USA. You are using women’s issues to present an argument and justification for your hatred and that is unforgiveably insulting.

“Women’s Rights Are Human Rights and Human Rights are Women’s Rights” Hillary Clinton Beijing, China: 5 September 1995

By: leo

leo — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:56:12 +0000

Sec. of State Hillary Clinton has a very challenging job ahead of her. Gandhi once said, “If I could awaken the women of Asia, I could free India in a day.” SOS Hillary Clinton will represent the United States on her journey, and I do believe we must support the work she will continue to do on behalf of the American people. I voted for her as my President during the primary, and sorry to see that she was “railroaded” by her own party. So I hope that those who read this can support her.

By: termo

termo — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:25:48 +0000

Your problem is mythology. You grossly simplified Middle East history to suit your radical views.

If you believe that we owe the Muslim world an apology then you should consider moving there and singing kumbaya with them. But then, of course, you would quickly find that they treat women like dogs which is part of their religious codes. Did you know that if you kill someone you will at least spend the rest of your life in jail according the Muslim law. But if it were an honor killing then you may only have to spend no more than a few years in jail also according to their religious laws.

Saudi Arabia is a sovereign country and if they asked us to have a military base there then it is their right. But if you believe that some second century archaic religious beliefs should rule this world then by all means go live with them.

By: elise

elise — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 02:04:18 +0000

termo, during the administration of RR, our government supplied weapons to Iran during their war with Iraq and when they realized Iran could win, they supplied weapons to Saddam Hussein (including the tech and means to make chemical weapons which he used against the Kurds and Iran). Before the first Gulf War, Donald Rumsfeld met with Hussein and claimed the US would stay out of any ME conflict. When Hussein interpreted that to mean he could invade Kuwait without oppositions, that’s what he did. The first Gulf War was the third double-cross. We have a presence in Saudi Arabia which directly contradicts Islam Law about having infidels on their holy land. Not all Arabs are Muslim and not all Muslim hate the US and the West. A hand offered in friendship and a change in US policy could help. Two wars haven’t so give diplomacy a chance. As far as Hillary is concerned, Her approval worldwide is 68&. Only two senators voted against her confirmation and they all spoke of experience and knowledge in international affairs.She is an accomplished and intellegent woman. Perhaps you have a problem with that but since there aren’t many like you, your opinion isn’t important.

By: felizarte

felizarte — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:37:00 +0000

Hillary as SOS shows that she is a true statesman, one who sets aside ego to assume a post where she can have positive effect on her country’s well-being. I am glad that she is the “face of America” to other countries, instead of what’s his name. Her intelligence, poise, and depth of knowledge shines through always.

By: IndayHill

IndayHill — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:33:32 +0000

Susan, thank you for your excellent article. Since BHO (I still can’t call him POTUS:ACORN’s product)stole the highest government office( this to unbelievers: DON’T PRETEND INNOCENCE )I just browse & read NQ & once in a while join the cyber postings. SOS Hillary Rodham Clinton is my inspiration,
personally speaking. I am still having a hard time following her example of “move on” for the sake of the country. How can I when I see how BHO is getting to be an excellent junketer in training in barely one month in office !!
How many trips did he & his famiy already took in the Air Force One ? at taxpayers expense?? Lately,a trip to Illinois to get his haircut & play basketball ??? While people are losing hope (WHY NOT ?? WHEN ALL THEY HEAR IS OBAMA’S DARK PREDICTION ??)here he is playing & let others sweat for him.All he does is sign, sign & be the mouthpiece of his advisers.
God Bless America !!!

By: termo

termo — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:56:37 +0000

“When Prez Clinton left office, the US was regarded very highly in the world”

That’s a nice little myth, but that is not true at all when it comes to the Middle East and the Muslim world.

These people have hated us since at least the 1950′s and for reasons that have nothing to do with GWB.

I don’t mind Obamination trying to help these people rather than having extremists doing it. But not at the cost of appeasement and capitulation by us.

By: Docelder

Docelder — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:36:06 +0000

cowboy diplomacy of the past eight years

The people who hate us… hate us for events going way beyond eight years. I hope Hillary can see that. World politics is not just about our internal politics, though being the 800 pound gorilla that we are… we have considerable influence. No doubt that in itself fuels some resentments.

By: Stuart

Stuart — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:30:36 +0000

People worry to much about these types of comments. Not everyone likes Hillary Clinton and some people just need to make those kinds of statements for there own reason. Don t ask someone for a reason behind there hatred. If there really was a real reason it would have been included in the original post. Best to just let it go.

By: trixta

trixta — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:15:31 +0000

By “restore” she’s referring to a new foreign policy that would steer clear of GWB’s disastrous cowboy diplomacy of the past eight years. Because of Jr and his neo-con lust for empire, the world has turned on us. When Prez Clinton left office, the US was regarded very highly in the world—and restoring that level of regard is what she means by “restore,” I believe.

By: American Girl in Italy

American Girl in Italy — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:29:52 +0000

Well, I asked how so, because I am interested in what makes you think so.

I can’t stand the word troll. I am so sick of it, and wish we could bury it. I wish everyone would stop attacking each other. I wish that people could just debate opposing views, in a civil manner.

But, yes, most people here are pro-Hillary.

So, I’m not sure if you just posted that to stir up the bee’s nest, or if you have relevant immpressions.

By: JS

JS — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:22:03 +0000

Yup. AMI asked “how so”

First I’m not upset at all.
Second, my response was to “wodiej”
Third, I suppose this qualifies as “intelligent or constructive” – “Yes TY Susan for the update.
We have a great SOS in Hillary.
Such a great impression she radiates around the world!”

Hmm. Very deep, with lots of “relevant facts” to back it up…

Forget it. I’m not a troll, and have commented on this blog before. You guys are as closed minded and reactionary as any liberal blog out there. If someone disagrees, they are a troll?

One of my favorite things from people like you-you judge her all the time (a great SOS; she radiates a great impression around the world, etc), yet if someone who is not a fan judges her, they must be stupid, or an Obot, etc…

All I said initially was that, in her new role as SOS, I find her to be naive, superficial, and amateurish. I was attacked for that. As I said, back to your Kool Aid…

By: Carla

Carla — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:05:45 +0000

I love it when people make rude comments and then call you rude for calling them out. AMI asked you “How so” and since this is an open forum, if one wants to participate, then one shouldn’t get upset if other people on the forum ask a question about your post.

You still haven’t fleshed out your post, and who are you to judge Hillary for her personal decisions? no one.

If you have nothing intelligent or constructive to say, don’t bother posting comments that you people are going to react to, then get mad when they do. This is a pro-Hilary site, so don’t be shocked when people call you out on your stupid comments.

By: termo

termo — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:57:26 +0000

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday that the Obama administration will make “a concerted effort” to restore the image of the United States in the Islamic world and will seek to “enlist the help of Muslims around the world against the extremists.”

This is a mistake. Restore our image in the Islamic world? Who did what to whom? And exactly when did we ever have a positive image in the Muslim world? I know Obamination has a naive view of the world and cares less about the Clinton administration, but this statement throws every U.S. administration under the bus since the 1950′s.

When did the U.S. ever attack Muslims without helping moderate Muslims?

What does Obama want to do, apologize for US misbehavior to people who condone abuse of women as part of their religion – like the man in Buffalo who rather than allow his wife to divorce him decapitated her because his religion allowed it. Does Obama expect us to restore our image with him?

I’m sorry, as much as I support Hillary, I cannot condone this.

By: JS

JS — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:26:19 +0000

Good grief. Where to begin? Talk about classless, rude behavior. I had to step away for a bit, and because you didn’t get an immediate response, I’m a troll, and an Obot?? Lets add narcissistic to the list. Who the hell are you to demand and/ or warrant an immediate, if not sooner response?

“immaturish” (whatever that means) name calling? You set up a straw-man to fight back against (I’m not a troll, have never chastised you, and despise the racist SOB new president who hates this country) in a situation that is not a fight, and then talk of logic and common sense? Typical liberal. Huffington post worthy…

I would have been happy to flesh out my feelings about Hillary in her current position, but not if you are going to act like an entitled brat. I will say that Hillary is a pathetic example for any woman to follow (stays with a serial adulterer for the sole purpose of advancing her political career? Awesome). Kool Aid? LOL. I don’t drink it in ANY flavor. You should abstain also, for your own good…