As Hillary Clinton tries to redefine herself for the 20th time...I find it necessary to strip down all the spin and packaging. At the heart of any candidate is the one quality that matters most: Character... a quality Ms. Clinton seems to carry in short supply.
One of the most important practices of a leader is to hold people accountable. A leader initiates action and expects results. Real consequences for a lack of performance are necessary for effective leadership. Without follow up, a leader becomes a talking head. While she may hold the office, she does not execute orders effectively...and is a lame duck before the term begins.
When Hillary and Bill Clinton entered into their marriage agreement there were promises made. Fidelity was foremost among them to be sure! When Bill violated the agreement, lied about it, and then violated the marriage contract again and again, Hillary did not Hold him accountable! Marriage is the most important obligation that any of us enter into, and Hillary did not hold her partner accountable when the contract was violated.
How will Hillary hold nations accountable? How will Hillary respond to a nuclear Iran? What would Hillary do in the face of a major terror attack on the United States? If the terrorists bite their lip and wave their thumbs and say "I am truly sorry". Will she be able to muster the character necessary to hold them responsible?
Recently, Hillary has said that she wants to try to "understand" Iran a little better. Has that been her strategy with Bill? Is she trying to "understand" him better? (Read about Mitt Romney's brilliant response to this)
Bill is a cheat, and Iran cannot be allowed to develop nuclear weapons...it's as simple as that.
I admit that it would have taken tremendous courage for Hillary to leave Bill in the middle of his presidency.
But tremendous courage is just what America needs...
7 comments:
Dave, you have just scratched the surface with Hillary. She is the Devil in womans clothing! And why would she need to steal all that stuff from the White House on her "not a moment to soon" exit? All that stuff belongs to US, Americans.
I have enjoyed reading this right-wing internet blog for several months now. I do wonder, however, where does the Christian value of forgiveness fit into all this. I don't care what happens in the bedrooms of politicians, it just doesn't matter.
Sir, have you ever been dealt the card of an unfaithful spouse? Maybe you shouldn't point fingers until you have walked a mile in her shoes. Betrayed by a spouse may be the most painful thing one can experience in life. For her to have worked through this with Bill, in the spotlight no less, takes more courage than your nor I will hopefully never know. You tell me who lacks character.
I tend to agree with the last two comments. While I have serious issues with Hillary Clinton's political views, I think its a bit off-base and in bad taste to use her marital status as an argument against her character.
There is so much more there to attack...
I think her marital stuff is fair game. Heaven knows Mitt Romney is raked over the coals publicly and often because of his religious beliefs, so if that's fair game so is Hillary's marital situation. . .if nothing else it shows that Hillary has bad judgment when it comes to the most important life decision of all, marriage. If you can be duped by your own spouse (and cost the American taxpayers millions trying to get him to 'fess up, she could've stepped in and encouraged him to be straight up maybe on principles of honesty and public duty)the Jihadists have a good chance she'll buy it when they greet her with, "Peace be unto you." I'm seeing a pretty naked lust for power with Hillary, the marital vows are clearly inconsequential to her, and she is obviously not asking for anyone's Christian forgiveness 'cause in her mind nothing's wrong. And as for stating that politicians' personal lives don't affect their public service, maybe if they are completely schizo or bi-polar. The truth is that no normal person can lead a double life and be better publicly than they are in private. Isn't this obvious, sigh* I want a woman in office, but not THAT woman.
Since Hillary seems to want to get "personal"...I just might add she is definitely NOT my role model as a woman. She failed to show the world that the "strong" woman in her came forth and got rid of a cheating and very foolish husband who embarrassed all Americans (not to mention how the heck did we explain this to our young children??) and not just one time either.. She must be playing the political card in thinking that she needs to still be tied to him. Somebody needs to explain this to me. This just adds to a common belief that it is ok to cheat (especially if you are a man) and that you women out there should hang on to your abusive husbands no matter what. And even though I'd like to see a woman be president some day.. just any broad will NOT DO.
One anonymous mentioned "forgiveness" ...puleeze....how do you forgive someone who never changes or shows repentance? What happens in the bedroom IS their business, but what happens in the WHITE HOUSE...well, let's just say that was very very stupid on the part of someone who was supposed to be smart enough to run this country BUT USED SUCH POOR PERSONAL JUDGEMENT, especially when the media was just laying for more info to get out there. Poor judgment happens when someone continues to do the same stupid things, even when they are being prosecuted at that very moment for doing the same stupid thing earlier. Certainly there are candidates out there that can still run the country, but at least have good judgment in their personal lives. We need good role models..come-on they are out there...therefore, Mitt, ya got my vote....in addition to your competency, you appear to be a very clean-cut and wholesome guy. That can't be all bad can it?
And as for people's nasty habits...the public should be aware of how "addictions" can ruin people's lives and interfere with their work, lifestyle and relationships. I hope we never get a president that is a druggie, alcoholic nor a sex addict as we once had with Bill Clinton. In case you out there don't think that is a true addiction..just look it up on the internet and you will find that there are rehab clinics for just that thing. Just as alcoholics will risk a lot to get that drink, so will sex addicts do anything (especially take risks) for that….well you know. Nobody should argue that this is what was going on with Clinton or he wouldn't have embarrassed himself like that..he simply was addicted and it was more than just a moral issue. The excessive time addicts spend for their habits interferes greatly with their functionality as well (not to mention their reputations).
Get educated on it..addictions are a handicap!!!
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