Sunday, April 27, 2008 - 5:36 pm
I waited a few hours in line at Lincoln High School on Saturday. I wasn't anywhere near the front of the long line, but for some reason, some staffers started pulling some of us out of line and letting us enter early. I think the point was to defeat the bunch of "9/11 Truth/No War in Iran" crazies who had staked out the place and probably wanted to be up front and disrupt his speech.
Whatever the case, I wound up about 15 feet from the podium where Bill Clinton would be speaking on behalf of his wife. Say what you want about the guy, but I've always wanted to see him in person. What a contrast this guy is in intelligence and ability to the current Occupant. Better days. (sigh)
Anyway, he gave a decent speech - a little wonkish, but I'd heard him many times before, so I expected that. Honestly, he could have given almost the same speech in support of Obama. It was a general "ideas" speech with some "and here's what Hillary would do that" phrases added here and there. He avoided saying anything controversial as he has in recent days.
Then he came around the rope line after the speech and shook hands, including mine. You can see his incredible magnetism and why he was so successful. His eyes twinkle. He looks healthy, sounds sensible and strong, and I believe would win in a landslide if he could run for president again today.
I got a bunch of photos but have only put them on Facebook so far (sorry, you'll need to have a Facebook account to see them):
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=35403&id=699320869
Oh, they threw some "Hillary" t-shirts out into the crowd and I caught one. Not sure what I plan to do with it yet. I actually would wear it if it were my size (it's not an obvious campaign shirt) even if I'm probably voting for Obama, because I still like her.
Andrew
Sunday, April 27, 2008 - 7:28 pm
Better days?
No thanks.
However, he is without a doubt, a masterful politician.
Herb
Monday, April 28, 2008 - 7:51 am
However, he is without a doubt, a masterful politician.
For which DUHbya was/is NOT!
Monday, April 28, 2008 - 8:21 am
Monica Lewinsky got to meet him first.
Monday, April 28, 2008 - 8:34 am
She only met his STAFF though.
Monday, April 28, 2008 - 9:55 am
It was a tough act to swallow follow.
Once that was behind her, she was introduced to the rest of the firm, including the nuts.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 7:49 am
In an interview with Monica, she stated that this year she is voting Republican. When asked why she replied: "The Democrats Have Left A Bad Taste In My Mouth".
Badda Bing
Monica recently had a brilliant idea, she opened a dry cleaners near the White House. In the front window is a huge sign:
"Drop Your Pants and Jacket Off....Spots cleaned while you wait".
Badda Boom
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 9:21 am
I heard that Monica took one of her dresses to the dry cleaner to get a spot out.
The man behind the counter was hard of hearing and when she asked him if he thought he could get the spot out he didn't hear her and said "come again"
Monica replied: "No, I think its mustard this time"
Badda, badda BOOM!
