Cheer Up Baby ...
sez right here that the NYT, the WaPo that between you and Ringo,
Teen Beat thinks you're the best!
Posted on 08/29/2012 10:11:15 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet
Where are the Cook Islands?
They are where Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will be Aug. 31, rather than preparing to attend the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C.
The Cook Islands are a chain of 15 small islands in the Pacific, about halfway between California and New Zealand. Their capital is Rarotonga, and they play a very minor role in international power-politics.
They’re named after an English explorer, Captain James Cook, who discovered them in 1770.
For good measure, Clinton will also visit Vladivostok while the rest of her party nominates President Barack Obama — her boss — as their candidate for 2012.
Vladivostok is in the part of Russia closest to Manchuria, a province of China, where she will also visit.
China’s economy is rapidly growing while the U.S. economy’s growth has stalled under Obama’s leadership.
U.S. unemployment, debts and deficits are at record heights, while wages and investment are in decline.
Clinton’s departure prevents Obama from using her popularity to boost his outreach to swing-voting unmarried and married women.
Instead, Obama has awarded a speaking slot to her husband, former President Bill Clinton. That could be risky, because relations between the two presidents have been frosty, and the former president may subtly undercut the current president.
Clinton’s high-profile exit from the country and from party politics forcefully underlines her effort to distance herself from Obama’s waning political fortunes.
But it also protects her fortunes, just in case she decides to run in 2016.
She reportedly declined an informal offer from Obama’s top aide, Valerie Jarrett, to take over the vice presidential slot.
That slot is still held by Joe Biden, although he has been given a minimal role in Obama’s campaign this week.
Biden’s announced plan to campaign around the GOP convention in Tampa, Fla., was cancelled because of Hurricane Isaac, according to official statements. Instead, this week Biden is attending meetings in the White House and elsewhere, says his calendar.
Few observers expect Biden to be replaced by another figure, partly because Obama tweeted out his endorsement Aug. 23. “Today marks four years since I chose @JoeBiden to be my running mate. Here’s to an outstanding Vice President and a great friend. –bo,” the tweet read.
Cheer Up Baby ...
sez right here that the NYT, the WaPo that between you and Ringo,
Teen Beat thinks you're the best!
“Maybe she will do a video appearance, otherwise travelling during the convention is an incredible slap at Obama.”
I’m picturing Hil in cargo shorts, classic Hawaian-style shirt, knockin back a few coco-locos and shakin her booty at us.
Join the State Department and see the world!
I took and passed the foreign service officer test back in the early 80’s but decided against it, since I’m straight.
The place is run by the Lavender Mafia, even worse than the Department of Education or PBS.
False Flag indicator?
I still think the Hildebeast will be ‘drafted’ as the VP candidate as Biden steps down due to family/health issues.
We’ll see....
Too bad she doesn’t leave the planet.
LOL!!!!
Vlad is not exactly the luxury capital of the world but I’m sure the alinskyite Hillary will be impressed by their social safety net and progressivism
Has anyone noticed if Huma is hauling her bags on these trips to 3rd world boltholes?
Is she bringing Huma?
In an adjoining room.
Bill had "the humidor"...
...so Hillary demanded a Huma door.
Was going to suggest that she double-down and leave both hemispheres.
Or just a convenient way to pick up suitcases full of commie money while nobodies looking.
Huma door lol good one!
“Hillary Clinton to leave the hemisphere during Democratic convention”
Got excited when I misread that as “Hillary Clinton to leave the atmosphere during Democratic convention”
Actually a smart move on her part if she ever wants to make a run for the White House. I'd put as much distance between myself and the current cabal as possible too.
Was this trip her choice?
I would bet that her boss, baraq sent her to the ends of the earth to keep her out of the way for his convention.
It’s all about baraq dontchaknow.
I think I will not feel safe from the concept of VPOTUS Hillary until 7 Nov. I bet slow joe can feel an aneurysm coming on as we speak....
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