The official say something nice about Hillary thread

[BL611]

Yes possibly the greatest challenge in the history of DU, a thread devoted EXCLUSIVELY to saying nice things about the last Democratic First Lady, one of the most LIBERAL members of the Senate (check the voting record), and the probable Democratic nominee in '08, I know many of you like to whine about it, but do it on ANOTHER thread!!! No sarcastic remarks or backhanded compliments or anything of the sort!


What did you say? Do I have money on how long this thread will last before someone ruins it??? Well thats just plain none of your business!!!

[Cactus44]

1. Well, she's pretty smart.

That's a good thing, right?

[SaveElmer]

2. Well I won't ruin it...

I agree with you...IMO she is our best bet in 2008...has been a great Senator, and will make a great President!!!

[salinen]

3. I like the way she wears her hair

now. Really.

[Pepper32]

30. Me too

I like her overall style.

[electropop]

4. She married Bill.

He did a good job, and she was smart enough to help him.

[Greybnk48]

5. She's intelligent

articulate, pro-woman, pro-education (real education), pro-universal healthcare and she's tough. Let the abuse begin!!

[Mizmoon]

6. Hillary Clinton is an excellent Senator and human being

I read in her biography about a trip she and her staffers took to Romania, during which they visited one of the notorious orphanages. Most of her staff, men included, could not take it and had to excuse themselves to the back room to cry their eyes out. Hillary stayed, dry eyed, and talked to the staff for a long time about their work and progress. Why? Because she knew that if the Romanian staff, many of whom really did care about the kids, felt like their situation was hopeless they might give up.

She's a mother. I deeply admire her ability to keep her emotions in check. I would have blubbered like there was no tomorrow.

[papau]

19. I agree - smart, compassionate, with ability to get things done.

Not that there are not other good choices - but she would make a great President.

[Horse with no Name]

7. I had to think about it for a minute or two.

I think the fact that she is a polarizing figure is her best...and worst...attribute.

[BL611]

15. Uh oh, Thats a close one...

The judges are going to let this slide, however urge participants to err on the side of caution!!

[Horse with no Name]

23. It is a dichotomy

But the fact that she weilds enough power as a woman in politics to be such a polarizing figure...kind of says it all.

[tridim]

8. She made half of Chelsea.

[sui generis]

9. Her head was in the right place on universal healthcare

execution was off though.

She's a complex person, so exclusively saying "something nice" is as dishonest as exclusively saying "something nasty".

Hope that didn't ruin it.

I think she's a strong person, very intelligent, and has a great insight into government as both a senator and from the ultimate "insiders's" position.

I just think she represents a kind of lavender democrat in terms of certain social issues, and that makes it hard for the dark blue side of the party to always agree with her and get behind her.

[TheDebbieDee]

22. You're right. I remember that she did a lot of research......

on the matter and answered the committee's questions intelligently, and articulately. She was also able to expand on on her answers when she was asked follow-up questions.

She's got my vote, too. So does Wesley Clark or any other Democrat that makes the final cut for Democratic Presidential nominee.

[Norquist Nemesis]

10. She has my vote

if she is the candidate in 2008

[wtmusic]

11. She's not as bad as Zell nt

[Mr_Spock]

16. Hmmm, only took 11 posts before a snide remark appeared

lol - so predictable.

[BL611]

20. This looks like a backhanded compliment

Judges move to deduct this post from total, but will not end competition, once again, BE NICE!!!!

[Clark2008]

24. LOL!

:rofl:

[soleft]

12. She's very smart and quick on her feet

[xultar]

13. She shoud be our first Woman President.

[TallahasseeGrannie]

14. I'll say a lot more and I'm one who doesn't want to see her run

She is loyal and stuck with her husband

She is attractive in a very pleasant, intelligent way

She is well-spoken

She raised a good kid

She has energy

She isn't perfect (I like that.)

[Just Me]

17. She's incredibly resilient and notably passionate,....

,...about children's issues and interests.

[Caution]

18. She's intelligent, generally on the good side of the issues and has

a great smile.

[alfredo]

21. She has the ability to make people underestimate her.

[BloodyWilliam]

25. She might be a good political pick and I'd vote for any D at this point

But I fucking loathe her, and I won't forgive her for, among other things, joining Joe Leiberman and cozying up with that fascist fuckwit Jack Thompson.

[BL611]

26. Ok this will end the competition!

Congratulations!!! May the hate in your heart carry you well through the years!!!!!

[BL611]

27. The official total is...

18 posts, on a thread where the only requirement is be nice to Hillary, frankly I'm surprised it could go this long...

[Pepper32]

28. She thinks for herself. She believes in universal healthcare.

She makes being a tough b*tch look cool :) and she clearly loves her family.

And she's not fake like Laura.

[porphyrian]

29. Looks like 17 minutes.

Not bad, considering.

[MarsThe Cat]

31. she raised a lovely daughter.

and she was nice enough to run for senate in a state i don't live in.
(can i stop smiling and unclench my teeth now?)

[leftofthedial]

32. she has a fine hair stylist n/t

[William769]

33. She's the cats meow to Me!

I'll do what ever I can to get her to run in 08 Then help her to win!