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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[Calpernia]

*Ears Ringing*

You just woke up my kids!

:)

[MeekOneGOP]

Man ! I SURE hope that's happening ! Yay !!

... 5 democratic Senators called for the censure of Hillary this morning. Along with the Republican Senators, she should be voted for censure within 60 days. Btw, Hillary made the same type statements at a function in Hollywood, Ca. last night. She really must have a political death wish.

Please let me know if you want ON or OFF my General Interest ping list!. . .don't be shy.

[Kudsman]

I am so very sorry. But isn't blue quieter than red? :-))



BTW what do you think of the color scheme regarding the electoral college votes won map?

[sweetliberty]

That is amazing. How accurate is that information. Any way to verify?

[nicmarlo]

As you know, I diligently sent e-mail to every senator (that I had e-mail) on the Armed Services Committee. I will not send e-mails to "my" senators: Klintoon and Schuuuuuuuuumer.

[Calpernia]

The red and blue? Never lent it too much thought.

[nicmarlo]

According to Calpernia, the information is very reliable, but cannot yet be officially verified.

[Alamo-Girl]

Indeed. Thanks for the ping!

[Calpernia]

These are the same contacts I used in the Terri Schiavo case. I just asked Tom, my contact, for more info on this.

I will be hearing back soon.

[sweetliberty]

Meanwhile, we're trying to guess who they are....we're figuring probably Miller and Breaux. Not sure who else though. Some whose constituents hate Hillary and are up for re-election?

[lilylangtree]

Hitlery's never been censured before. Would be a first. And it would be a great first. Let's hope she gets more than her hands slapped.

[Kudsman]

Btw, Hillary made the same type statements at a function in Hollywood, Ca. last night.

Gee, if I was writing a novel, I couldn't have made it up any better!

What do you think Jon. I believe we might have an idea for Agenda #1.

Now add this propaganda showing to your consideration of places to launch a shiny new boycott of.

I've tasted a few good California wineries before. ;-P

CJ you think Arnie should own a vinyard soon if this turns out to be some kind of trend in NY? Sure did wonders for the French vinyards. LOL.

[Kudsman]

I sent her one a while (months) ago asking her "how proceedurally can I as a NY citizen seek her removal from office." OWTTE

She never did respond. LOL.

[RoseofTexas]

I HOPE THAT BITCH VOMIT FROM HELL ROTS IN HELL SOOOOOOOOOOON!!

[WaterDragon]

She is hilarious.....she ran back to Kuwait each night, to be safe. Al Jazeera loves her...she's in no danger from the terrorists!

[nicmarlo]

FOFL!!! She wouldn't answer my e-mail, asking how many funerals she attended of New York victims of 9/11.

[Brad’s Gramma]

Keeping THIS one bumped!!!

GO Hillary!, GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nicmarlo]

Hi, Gramms...!

[RightWingMama]

I think a hammer is coming down on her for campaign irregularities and when they open an investigation, she can play the victim, claiming that the only reason is because she was outspoken against the administration regarding Iraq.

I think you are on to something. Excellent observation.

[Kudsman]

Keeping THIS one bumped!!! Hey Gram did you ever do the bump back in the disco days?