Hillary to Troops: Support for War Fading

NewsMax.com ^ | 11/29/03 | "With Carl Limbacher and NewsMax.com Staff"

[thesummerwind]

Moderator note: I know it's going to be tough, but, please watch the calls for violence against this creature.

In a demoralizing message to U.S. soldiers serving in Iraq, visiting New York Sen. Hillary Clinton told them that Americans back home are growing increasingly skeptical of President Bush's decision to send them into battle.

Describing two meetings with G.I.s over turkey dinners in Baghdad, Sen. Clinton told reporters later that soldiers wanted to know "how the people at home feel about what we are doing."

Clinton said she told the troops, "Americans are wholeheartedly proud of what you are doing but there are many questions at home about the (Bush) administration's policies."

She also suggested that the U.S. could eventually loose the war in Iraq, contending, "We have to exert all of our efforts militarily, but the outcome is not assured."

Despite her sour pronouncements, the former first lady insisted that the soldiers were just as glad to see her as they were President Bush, whose surprise visit less than 24-hours earlier was greeted with standing ovations.

"It's a positive for the commander-in-chief to visit troops in the field," Clinton told reporters, adding, "the troops [also] seemed to appreciate seeing myself."

Speaking from a secure location just over the Kuwaiti border, Mrs. Clinton launched one verbal salvo after another at the White House, arguing that Bush officials had been "obsessed" with getting Saddam Hussein and saying the perception blinded them to the difficulties of deposing his regime.

"The Pentagon tried to make do with as few troops as possible, as light a footprint as they could get away with," Clinton said. "Now, we're playing catchup . . . Unfortunately, I don't think they fully appreciated the conditions we would encounter."

The top Democrat also reprised her charge that the White House is being less than candid when it comes to apprising the American people of the costs of the war.

"The obstacles and problems here are much greater than the administration usually admits to," she said, adding, "Everybody has to be honest."

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Moderator note:

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[Kieri]

Can you please sing this for us, to the tune of "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch?"

Poetry! Sheer Poetry!

[Indy Pendance]

Thanks, but I just copied it from an earlier post (200ish).

[Brad’s Gramma]

BTTT YOUR post, too!

[Indy Pendance]

Thanks so much for digging up that info. I have to leave for now, might be back later, but if anything develops, please ping me. Thanks nic. Indy

[taillightchaser]

Every word is correct in your post, however, you should tell us what you really think--quit holding back. semper-fi

[nicmarlo]

Hello, BG.....I will be writing my own letter....but I write them best upon reflection first....I am gathering lots of info upon which to reflect. : )

[nicmarlo]

yw again...have a good evening....don't let shillery ruin it for you.

[PeteFromMontana]

Thankfully you did, and now it is stored nicely on my hard drive.

[I'm ALL Right!]

You said what I was thinking....almost!!! ARRGH!!!! I despise that creature.

[2111USMC]

O-K Vermonter.

You've put me in a position where I feel I must "fess up".

I am not the author of that wonderful piece. I stole it right here on FR. Not sure who the original author was, but I believe it was originally titled "The Ultimate Flame".

(I only wish that I was that creative!)

[Vermonter]

I thought it looked familiar, but your timing was perfect and you still have my thanks.

[I'm ALL Right!]

"Everybody has to be honest."

What an ironic statement to come out of the mouth of the QUEEN OF LIES.

[oceanview]

this is another link:

http://www.buffalonews.com/editorial/20031129/1053287.asp

[Keith in Iowa]

http://www.ultimateflame.com/

When it comes to Hillary, profanity is necessary.

[nicmarlo]

EXCELLENT POINT!!! This could also be incorporated into any letter sent to senators.

[Marie]

Post #109 says it all!

[Radix]

You know, I have never checked the profile of a moderator before tonight. Yours is pretty good. Do all moderator's have the same profile? I really need a laugh after wading my way this far through this thread.

This Hillary is some kind of creature. I see that she incites persons who are not ordinarily (in my view) over emotional, to great passion.

She sure is a lightning rod among FReepers. I can't wait to make my way to the end of this thread, if indeed it ever does end. Condidence is high from here, that this one has a lot of power left in it.

Hillary, is the dark side of the Force!