http://www.aspentimes.com/article/20050711/NEWS/107110005
Posted on 07/11/2005 9:05:34 AM PDT by NormsRevenge
ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton went on the attack against President Bush in a speech Sunday, accusing him of damaging the economy by overspending while giving tax cuts to the rich.
The Democrat from New York also accused Bush of depriving U.S. soldiers of equipment needed to fight the war in Iraq and cutting funding for scientific research. "I sometimes feel that Alfred E. Neuman is in charge in Washington," Clinton said referring to the freckle-faced Mad magazine character. She drew a laugh from crowd when she described Bush's attitude toward tough issues with Neuman's catchphrase: "What, me worry?"
Clinton, who was speaking during the inaugural Aspen Ideas Festival, organized by the Aspen Institute nonpartisan think tank, didn't mention the presidential election in 2008.
She said the United States should remain in Iraq until peace can be maintained by the Iraqi people, saying the mission was part of the "long struggle against terrorism" by the U.S.
"The threat of terrorism is as close as our daily commute," said Clinton, adding that people around the world admired the "famous resilience" of the British in the wake of last week's terrorist attacks.
When it came to the economy, Clinton accused the Bush administration of focusing on helping the wealthy while hurting the middle class, which she said has been key to Americans' success and stability.
She said the middle class is now being threatened by an ailing economy caused by the growing national debt, growing health care costs, the loss of pensions and the loss of manufacturing diversity. Clinton also said the U.S. needs to focus on exploring alternative energy sources to become less reliant on oil.
She got the overspending right, but if anything GWB's tax cuts were overemphasized at the low end in order to stimulate demand rather than investment.
I'm just finishing reading Ed Klein's book, "The Truth about Hillary." It's an illuminating read and points out clearly how dangerous this horrendous female really is. Ending her presidential dream is now the number one goal of all thinking Americans. If she were to win, it would end our Republic for sure and the nation would become the People's Socialistic Republic of America.
As much as it pains me to admit it...most of what Hillary has said from a foreign policy standpoint has been reasonable considering she's a Dem. However, I don't doubt her hand was in Bill's deals with the ChiComs so I cannot forgive her for that.
Hillary's just POd that she had to return some of the belongings of the American people back to the White House.
And her little ditty, "what, me worry?" Wonder what Mamma Barbara Bush has to say about that, while she embraces Bill Clinton.
I just finished the latest Hillary book by Klein. Her name amongst the staff was "the big girl". She's just bad news.
Well, at least now we know the source of her intellectual depth.
Brilliant image, Antioch -- she looks like Little Rascal's Alfalfa. LOL!!!
Hillary is sitting pretty - why would she want to run for president? Her husband is in NYC while she's in DC. If she were to somehow get into the WH, Bubba would have to live with her again (full-time) and not this convenient commuter marriage. I don't think either she or Mr. Bill wants that! She seems to like being a Senator and loves having Bubba a safe distance away.
Hillary probably writes Harry Reid and Chucky Schummers talking points. The Clintons have certainly poisoned the Democrat Party.
"ASPEN, Colo. (AP) - Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton went on the attack against President Bush in a speech Sunday, accusing him of damaging the economy by overspending while giving tax cuts to the rich."
That line sure worked for al-Kerry. Keep it up, Hildabeast!
Campaigning for higher taxes - real bright.
Why is she campaigning against Bush anyway? It's not like the guy can run again.
She has to say it, because her husband said it. If she denies that Iraq is not part of the war against Islamic terror, Bush could throw back in face comments made by her hubby and other Dem stooges during the Clinton admin saying it was. If she denies to Iraqi connection to terror, she would be saying that her hubby was a liar...which he was about most things, but not about terror.
Guess Bar won't be inviting her other "son" and his albatross over for munchies anytime soon.
I think she dosen't realize that when Kerry lost, that mwant Bush won and she thinks she is running against Bush now. Poor Hag has lost her mind!
that should should be meant, not mwant
also Hippie Scum
But I thought Her Heinous was fond of bush!
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