Clinton Flack to Rush: Shut Up About Bin Laden Deal and Broaddrick Rape

NewsMax.com ^ | 3/07/03 | Carl Limbacher and NewsMax.com Staff

[kattracks]

Former Clinton press secretary Joe Lockhart angrily defended his old boss yesterday against a 1978 rape allegation and charges that he blew a deal for Osama bin Laden's arrest, after talk radio host Rush Limbaugh suggested the ex-president should be asked about the two scandals during upcoming appearances on CBS's "60 Minutes."

"Bill Clinton won't talk about the stuff the American people really want to know. He's not going to address Juanita Broaddrick or giving the North Koreans two nuclear reactors to play with or rejecting three offers to take custody of bin Laden," Limbaugh said yesterday.

Bristling over the remarks, Lockhart told the Washington Post that the nation's top rated radio talker should "keep his mouth shut."

The ex-press secretary then described Clinton's reported million-dollar "60 Minutes" contract as "just one way to continue being part of the public service system."

Clinton has never denied a rape allegation by Arkansas businesswoman Juanita Broaddrick, who told the Wall Street Journal in Feb. 1999 that he brutally assaulted her in a Little Rock hotel room while he was Arkansas attorney general.

He was asked about Broaddrick's charges just once, in March 1999, and told ABC News reporter Sam Donaldson, "There's been a statement made by my attorney. He speaks for me. I think he spoke quite clearly."

No reporter has ever asked the ex-president about his Feb. 2002 confession that he personally turned down a deal for Osama bin Laden's extradition to the U.S. in 1996.

"We'd been hearing that the Sudanese wanted America to start meeting with them again," Clinton told New York's Long Island Association. "They released him. At the time, 1996, he had committed no crime against America so I did not bring him here because we had no basis on which to hold him, though we knew he wanted to commit crimes against America."

Hear the bombshell bin Laden admission that Clinton won't discuss on "60 Minutes."

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[TomSmedley]

Of course I would never listen to any program Clinton is on, and now no one else will have to either.

Anybody picked out a 60 Minutes sponsor to boycott for the duration of BC's tenure? It should be a small-ticket item that is frequently purchased.

[Lexington Green]

Check Lockhart's chin. You'll find Clinton's DNA.

[Rockiesrider]

"I don't consider anyone who worked for Clinton to be a reliable source of commentary on any issue. You had to be compromised to work for the man."

Especially ol red faced Joe Lockhart. His tenure as press secretary for Bill the rapist was intense. Joe seems to have a problem, along with other Clinton associates (Albright, Berger, et al), they still think that they are running the white house on a parallel universe. Joe, Maddy, Sandy, sit down relax and have a cup of shut the F_ _ _ up!

[citabria]

Re #43

Fantastic. Wish I'd been so quick and correct. lol

Fregards,

BTW Did anyone think the brainless Crystal on Rush today made her case. (Sarcasm)

[river rat]

Lockhart still has Clinton's DNA dribbling off his chin..

Clinton's Criminal Administration is still trying to deny and avoid their true LEGACY.....as Corrupt, Incompetent, Traitorist criminals.......

The Truth is impossible to bury....

Semper Fi

[sweetliberty]

"In hindsight, after 9-11, I wish I had gotten Bin Laden".

Translation: "I wish 9/11 had happened when I was president. I could have gotten that deal for bin Laden and I would have been a hero and that would have been my legacy."

[TheClintons-STILLAnti-American]

Lockhart is just continueing the MO he began as the WORST White House Press Secretary ever......nosing out DeeDee Myers and that kid Carter tried to pass off as his Secretary.

[Dead Dog]

Like Rush said several years ago, "Peace" for socialists mean a lack of opposition.

[sweetliberty]

" I recommend anyone watching 60 Minutes tune out after the last story segment. That way, ratings for the last quarter-hour tank, and the program's overall average drops as well. If the "tuneout" is large enough, CBS will pull the plug on ol' Slick."

I'll do better than that. I'll tune out for the whole thing. I hope it tanks faster than Phil Donohue. Who the heck wants to hear anything that Clinton has to say anyway? I couldn't wait to be able to actually NOT have that @$$h*le invading my home several times a day. I'd be out of my mind to actually invite him back. You have to remember though; this supreme jackass really thinks America loves him.

[DoughtyOne]

Yep Lickhart hasn't quite figured it out that he's irrelevent how. Earth to Joe, we're over here.

[Wil H]

Check Lockhart's chin. You'll find Clinton's DNA.

Ye gods, do you think he wears a thong too?

[sweetliberty]

"CBS could replace Bob with, say ... Ann Coulter?"

Teehee....now THAT I'd pay to watch! Of course, we all know that no way will Clinton ever take on a REAL woman; although I'll admit I'd love to hear what Ann would say to him when he tried to come on to her in the "green" room. Hidden camera anybody? ROTFL!

[Paulus Invictus]

As Dashole said, "this sounds like Limbaugh-like threats to me. Such things should not be allowed as they might bring on the kooks with guns and then I'm not safe" (or words to that effect). Lockhart is remembered as the worst apologist for the multiple escapades of the Felon ever seen in any administration. The guy is nothing more than another clintinoid cretin needing jail time.

[xrmusn]

I don't think we will see much 'debate' here.
Don't they normally do a 'point-counterpoint' format, where one week
Dole would lead off about the 'good of Viagra' and clinton
would get a couple of minutes to present the 'evil of Viagra'?
That way they don't really have to respond to anyone or anything, nice and safe....

TIME TO DUST OFF THE SHELVES AND REINSTITUTE THE

"DON'T BUY BOOKS FROM CROOKS" mantra....

[Dead Dog]

Aint that the truth, just like the Mafi, and the Father of Lies himself.

I met a very rational Brittish couple while watching the 4th of July celebration in Seattle (this was in 2000). Typical of so many British, they loved Clinton and couldn't understand why so many were against him. They were a little shocked when I suggested to them he was a tyrannt that would do anything to keep power. Funny thing is, I also suggest they watch the 2000 election, that it would be a political bloodbath. I hope they enjoyed the show.

The Democrats have become the poster children for distributed power and gun ownership.

[Hatteras]

In a case like this, you have to ask yourself, "Why?". Why would Bill Clinton mention Rush Limbaugh when talking about his own new gig.

The answer is simple. It doesn't matter if they love you or hate you, as long as they get the name right. Publicity. Bill Clinton knows how many people listen to Rush each day. He lured Rush into a fight and Rush, once again, blindly jumped right in. By doing this, Bill Clinton has ensured that Rush will generate a viewing audience Monday evening that CBS could only have hoped for.

[FryingPan101]

I think Slick is trying to draw Rush out. Trying to provoke him into firing everything he's got at the Clintons so when Hillary runs for President, she can say..."You know, that's old news and there's no proof."

[Sacajaweau]

I think you're right. However, had he been a diligent, caring leader, rather than disgusting piece of garbage that he was and is, he could have had Bin Laden and MORE of them and likely the revealed plans of their future actions and fulfilled the duties of a President that were entrusted to him.

In the long run, his true colors were revealed before the entire nation and we have learned that "THE PEOPLE CAN BE TURNED TO ELECT AN UNPRINCIPLED LEADER. In hindsight however, had he been impeached, we would have wound up with Gore and he's such a dork, I'm not sure where the hell we would be. I would guess that is how many people who voted against his removal felt and wisely so.

I STAND WITH MY PRESIDENT. I BELIEVE HE IS TRYING TO PROTECT US WITH EVERY FORCE AVAILABLE. SADDAM MUST BE REMOVED BEFORE HE SELLS SOME OF HIS GOODS IF HE HASN'T ALREADY.

[GOPJ]

Too bad CBS is the wuss network. Your idea would pull more viewers. Then again, CBS doesn't care about viewers, they care about sucking up to Clinton. I keep forgetting...:

Actually, I think the perfect pairing would be clinton v Coulter.

[GOPJ]

Too bad CBS is the wuss network. Your idea would pull more viewers. Then again, CBS doesn't care about viewers, they care about sucking up to Clinton. I keep forgetting...:

Actually, I think the perfect pairing would be clinton v Coulter.