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Bill Clinton Comes To Destin

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Chickpea said:
Even as I type this I am already regretting this - please do not all jump down my throat as I know I will pretty much be the lone voice out here in the south heartland.......BUT

I really, truely, deeply do not care ONE iota about what Bill Clinton did with his personal life while in office. He was IMHO an unbelievably skilled politician who oversaw one of the greatest economic expansions in the US (no need to talk about whether that was luck or public policy, or private enterprise -that is not the point here) who unfortunately squandered a lot of his potential on sex and power and dragged this country into an embarrassing public spectacle. I know an insane amount of time, money and resources was spent on impeachment proceedings and by now we all know about the abject hypocrisy of so many who were calling for his head!

Notwithstanding the very good points SJ raised earlier about politicians ideally valuing and respecting the highest form of public office (and I agree with this) - Bill Clinton was acting in the same way that thousands and thousands of us all act (making point here that more than 65% of Americans supposedly admit to cheating on their spouses) - and I personally do not need to hold a man or woman to higher PERSONAL standards just because they are seeking the presidency - at this point I just crave someone competent.
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Like I said, he's probably the most talented politician I'll see, and it's a damn shame he squandered his talent and accomplished next to nothing in 8 years.
 
Chickpea said:
Even as I type this I am already regretting this - please do not all jump down my throat as I know I will pretty much be the lone voice out here in the south heartland.......BUT

I really, truely, deeply do not care ONE iota about what Bill Clinton did with his personal life while in office. He was IMHO an unbelievably skilled politician who oversaw one of the greatest economic expansions in the US (no need to talk about whether that was luck or public policy, or private enterprise -that is not the point here) who unfortunately squandered a lot of his potential on sex and power and dragged this country into an embarrassing public spectacle. I know an insane amount of time, money and resources was spent on impeachment proceedings and by now we all know about the abject hypocrisy of so many who were calling for his head!

Notwithstanding the very good points SJ raised earlier about politicians ideally valuing and respecting the highest form of public office (and I agree with this) - Bill Clinton was acting in the same way that thousands and thousands of us all act (making point here that more than 65% of Americans supposedly admit to cheating on their spouses) - and I personally do not need to hold a man or woman to higher PERSONAL standards just because they are seeking the presidency - at this point I just crave someone competent.
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I think people are so used to being lied to, that they can't imagine any other way. How a person lives in their personal life is what they are. Anything else is a show, and not real, and just plain lying. So, 65% of Americans supposedly cheat on their spouses? That makes it ok, or acceptable? I think it just means we as a nation are a mess, no wonder our kids are in trouble.
 
kurt said:
Name calling is unnecessary and personal attacks will get you banned. Thanks!
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Not a problem Kurt.

But I also find it quite funny that you single me out with this! Have you ever read 6th gen. posts? Talk about someone who thrives on personal attacks and humiliation.....

Perhaps you should throw your attention to him as well.

Stating that, I formally apologize to all of the SoWal community for my personal attack on those who enjoy placing childish cartoons of a President who was superior in everyway to the carbon matter that we have in the Oval Office today.

Now, may I go outside and see if I can get arrested at the Retreat?;-)
 
Arkiehawg said:
Not a problem Kurt.

But I also find it quite funny that you single me out with this! Have you ever read 6th gen. posts? Talk about someone who thrives on personal attacks and humiliation.....

Perhaps you should throw your attention to him as well.

Stating that, I formally apologize to all of the SoWal community for my personal attack on those who enjoy placing childish cartoons of a President who was superior in everyway to the carbon matter that we have in the Oval Office today.

Now, may I go outside and see if I can get arrested at the Retreat?;-)
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I don't single out anyone. I remind people when I see it, or when it is reported. If you or anyone else have a problem with a post you should use the "report post" feature. On another thread you'll see that I made a similar comment to 6th Gen before I made it to you. I have had to warn him before as well and at some point the warnings will stop and the bannings will begin.

Thanks!
 
Thank you.
 
SoWal Sage said:
SJ --

This post from you was so disappointing ...
I've read your post for years now ....
At first, I wasn't sure how I felt about you ...
Then, the more I read ... the more I grew to appreciate your knowledge & insight on things ..
You appear to be a very intelligent individual and it's nice to hear your point of view even if I may not agree with it ...
But I must tell you, being from Alabama -- this post really offended me ! It's disappointing to see someone whom I had grown to respect stoop to such immaturity.
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Smiling Joe has a readership!:clap: Sounds like he needs an agent and a PR firm:lol:
 
One things for sure all politics aside,

It will bring a lot of media coverage and attention to this area.




?no man?s life, liberty, or property is safe while the legislature is in session?
-Samuel Clemens
 
Miss Kitty said:
Katz...after catching some of the YouBoob debate, I'll tell ya' who grates on my nerves (besides Hill)...EDWARDS! Is he the consumate politician or what? They can all spin a question to serve themselves, but this guy gets a trophy! :roll:
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No Miss Kitty..I disagree about John Edwards....The grand prize for consummate politition goes to the plastic, wind up Ken doll version of a presidential candidate, Mitt "Mittens" Romney! He is not quite sure where he stands on most issues, but I am sure his advisors will be letting him know shortly!
 
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