In the words of several liberal commentators, Hillary's recent unscripted comments have caused a great deal of head scratching. "Tone deaf." "Odd." "Lame and Unfortunate."
Someone at the NSA apparently broke into a private diary, and collected the reasons why that person wants to run for president. Notice all of the policy issues mentioned. As in none. Which fits a certain person's scripted platitudes and empty statements during book sales events. I cannot say for a fact that it is Hillary's, but if the shoe fits . . . .
1. I need a job. Honestly, having made millions in and out of office wasn't and isn't enough. It is nothing like what the truly rich have. Besides, how many $200,000 speaking engagements can one do per year? 10? 20? Maybe 30, only if they think I am still running? That well runs dry pretty quickly. (See generally, Sarah Palin) Between Bill and me, our government pensions are only $500,000. Honestly, can anyone even try to live on such a measly amount?
2. Bill misses the White House. To be honest, I do, too. Do you have any idea what it is like being served hand and foot? Plus, the security is wonderful. I won't have to rub elbows with any of the rabble, unless it is on my terms, at a time of my choosing, under circumstances I totally control. Like never. Same thing with pressers and news shows.
3. Chelsea needs to pump up her journalism cred. What better way to justify 600 large a year, than having a second parent as president? Heck, she's be worth $1.2 million then! Yeah, that's the ticket. See, I am seeking the presidency for the good of my family.
4. My resume needs pumping up. Really. Do you see that empty slot at the bottom? Don't you think that "president" would fit very nicely there? Me, too. Besides, what kind of job interview would I get years from now if I had an incomplete CV?
5. I really, REALLY like flying Air Force One. You have no idea.
6. My banker friends keep pushing me to run, and I really hate to disappoint them. They keep telling me that I owe them.
7. I am entitled.
8. After all my Bible studies with the Family, (the one on C street, with all those lovely Dominionists) I learned that God told me to run. My country deserves me. (An aside to offstage: "Did that sound Christian enough? Do I need to add some verse or biblical quote there?")
FROM THE CHURCH OF INEFFABLE STUPIDITY:
I have been following the recent interviews and talks by Hillary. What surprised me after I gathered my notes and thoughts was how little policy she was talking. In fact, I cannot think of one big idea, one underlying theme, or one goal she wants to accomplish. To the contrary, she talks as though she already has the nomination, and that we should bow generally in her direction. But why? What program does she support? What plan does she plan to follow? What are her values, except her newly publicized christian views and love of the Bible?
Sorry, but no. Not Hillary. Please!
We have a bunch of strong democrats, liberal, progressive, even moderate, who would do far better than she. Plus they wouldn't have the baggage of suffering from a lack of resources.
Frankly, I do not think that she would be our strongest candidate, no matter what her press folks plant and hope to have quoted ad nauseam.
Wait. Let me get the popcorn out. Ok. Let the attacks begin.