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moondust

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10. Fair point.

Reply to babylonsister (Original post)

Sun Apr 12, 2015, 04:09 PM

Apr 2015

Though I don't know if it was anything she specifically did so much as it was the Clinton name being known in diplomatic circles around the world as one generally promoting peace and good will. It was a shrewd move by Obama to make use of that good Clinton name in foreign affairs to signal a return to normal diplomatic relations and rebuild alliances. At a minimum I think you could safely say she took on an important job that sort of coattailed on her husband's record--and didn't screw it up.

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John Kerry Drops A Truth Bomb On Republicans About Hillary Clinton’s Sec. Of State Record [View all] babylonsister Apr 2015 OP

What a great point. Americans have no clue how hated we were after 8 years of Bush NoJusticeNoPeace Apr 2015 #1

i am so glad he brought up that important point. riversedge Apr 2015 #6

As I have lived abroad for most of the past 20 years, BlueMTexpat Apr 2015 #8

pretty much close to losing the country at that point PatrynXX Apr 2015 #9

I don't think running against W is the best course of action yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #2

Republic0ns never want people to talk about George W. Bush, like it's a taboo subject. Stellar Apr 2015 #12

Well then go for it since you know better yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #19

Kick & recommended. William769 Apr 2015 #3

Hillary is going to have some powerful allies. MineralMan Apr 2015 #4

where was the outrage then? bigtree Apr 2015 #5

It's a superb point, babylonsister--I think anyone who has kept up with current events knows this, MADem Apr 2015 #7

Fair point. moondust Apr 2015 #10

I share this wiew. mylye2222 Apr 2015 #16

Classy statement. Beacool Apr 2015 #11

It doesn't matter. Republicans live in a different reality. Vinca Apr 2015 #13

Another honest man who will be retiring soon. Love you, SoS Kerry for the truth telling. n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #14

He will be missed. mylye2222 Apr 2015 #15

Not that soon - he might be there for almost another 2 years karynnj Apr 2015 #17

SOS John Kerry is Class.. all the way. mahalo babylonsister Cha Apr 2015 #18

Thanks for the reminder. Time to start pulling together. libdem4life Apr 2015 #20