Posted on 06/20/2004 2:58:38 AM PDT by aculeus
IN ONE of the smartest decisions of her life, Monica Lewinsky fled New York City on Wednesday night, hours after Bill Clinton confessed he trysted with her simply "because I could".
The former White House intern is said to be mortified and upset by Clinton's cold description of their affair.
The platoon of paparazzi outside her downtown apartment didn't help her mood.
Ironically, Lewinsky is expected to attend a wedding in Arkansas on Tuesday, the day Bill Clinton launches his mega-hyped White House memoir, My Life, in Manhattan.
Set to become the political bestseller of the year, the former President's book is expected to outsell wife Hillary's autobiography, Living History, which racked up sales of 600,000 copies in its first week last year. Slick Willie, nevertheless, isn't taking anything for granted. In order to justify his $12 million advance, Mr Clinton needs to sell at least 2m copies of the hardcover book.
In advance leaks from an interview to be broadcast on CBS tonight, Clinton gives the press the tantalising soundbites they want while at the same time giving the public their first glimpse at his deep sense of self-reproach over the Lewinsky affair. Both tactics are necessary to sell his $35 book.
In leaks made public on Friday, Clinton describes how the First Lady looked like she had been punched in the gut the morning he told her about his liaison with Lewinsky and how he spent the following two months sleeping on the couch. Mr Clinton reportedly also writes that he attributes problems during his upbringing as contributing to a self-destructive streak that tends to act up when he's tired, angry or feeling alone.
On Friday, the promotional juggernaut lost some of the sizzle it had built up during the week when AOL online released the first audio excerpt from the memories.
Those who tuned in expecting deep dish were treated to a folksy anecdote from Clinton about the "amazing moment" he shook President John F Kennedy's hand in 1963. "I'm sure he was aware that everyone would be looking for the racy bits, and he wants to come out of the gate first as a statesman-like figure," said Stan Baker, editor of Publisher's Weekly. Further AOL extracts, such as tomorrow's, entitled "Marriage remains", may draw higher ratings.
The President of the US in past was called "The Father" of the country - the USA. It just stung me that a past "father" of this country would take advantage of a young woman in his employ, and continue to add injury to insult to her in his book. And yet, he still considers himself "presidential". Hardly. Your comments about him are apt.
One word:
Arkancide
Most likely Hillary brought Monica into the White House to service Bill --- keep him busy while she ran things. Are they stupid and think we didn't hear Gennifer Flowers tell the truth about that marriage? Hillary can't really pretend she didn't know about Flowers because she went public long before Monica came around. Monica was just a hooker brought in to entertain Bill so he wouldn't embarass Hillary by stalking the streets and parks and get caught.
Hildy -- you and I are on the same page on this matter. Monica was so young. And a man imbued as the "best" in the US so as to be President, not only took advantage of her -- but continues to insult her. I feel for her too. She's still young. He's everything the feminists say they hate about men. Nonetheless, their silence on this matter, only really serves to prove... FEMINISTS HAVE NO BALLS! (g,r&d)
No, just a humidor.
Be:
No, just a humid whore.
???
On talk radio, I've used the term "semen receptacle" for the way in which Clinton views women.
they are two adults, who did something that unfortunately became VERY public. It is shameful. They acted in poor taste to do it, and to then brag about it. Don't go judging me.
Your stepfather is correct. Monica herself was complaining that no one would date her.
Give him a hug for Father's Day...
DR. LEWINSKY - Stand Up For Your Little Girl
excerpt from Drudge Report
8-7-98 Doug from Upland
Matt Drudge is reporting: Next week's ENQUIRER features such headlines: "CLINTON: SHE'S DANGEROUS" -- "MONICA'S STORY: I JUST WANTED BILL TO LOVE ME" -- "INSIDER HER BIZARRE WORLD" -- "STRANGE SICK WORLD OF MONICA LEWINSKY" -- "MONICA'S ABORTION SHOCKER" -- "BIZARRE FANTASY LIFE CAUGHT UP WITH HER" -- "HOW I SEDUCED THE PRESIDENT."
Developing...
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As you know, David Kendall is counsel for the ENQUIRER. So now what Dr. Bernard Lewinsky? You spent months attacking the man who wanted to bring to justice the pervert who was defiling your daughter. Your family attorney spent his time attacking the same man. It is time to stand up in front of cameras and publicly and forcefully turn on Bill Clinton. The spinners are going to dig into her life, your life, her mother's life and you pets' lives to get all the dirt they can. They will destroy you because that is how they play the game. We have arrived at a place in our society where we cannot allow our daughters to be alone with the president of the United States. That is not acceptable.
Stand up, Dr. Lewinsky. Is it your daughter or The Pervert and the criminal enterprise supporting him (i.e. Democratic Party).
PS to Republicans: in every speech made by a candidate this year, ask the Democrat opponent -- "Would you trust your daughter to be alone with this man in the oval office?"
Don't you think that Monica should target unmarried men ? No matter how you cut it, Monica wasn't much better than bill.
¢ neener neener neener
Didn't Bill give her a copy of "Leaves of Grass" (or "Swords of Glass") or something. Wasn't Hillary supposed unhappy because she got the same book?
I had the same question. The poster said he/she thought it was dated 6/17 of this year.
How very true.
How sad.
No, no. I agree with you. These were two adults who did something wrong. Absolutely no argument there. And young women who believe they can behave as "sex and the City" types in real-time, are delusional.
Yes, it's sad. But if I were her, I'd want to disguise myself, too. An extra 100+ lb. certainly makes her unrecognizable to me. Life is cruel to the foolish. I pity her.
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