Bill Clinton is at it again.From Seattlepl.com:
HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. -- Former president Bill Clinton called Congress' impeachment of him an "egregious" abuse of the Constitution and challenged those who say history will judge him poorly because of his White House tryst with Monica Lewinsky.
Speaking at an academic conference examining his presidency here Thursday, Clinton challenged historian Douglas Brinkley's comments in a newspaper interview that Clinton would be deemed a great president were it not for his impeachment.
"I completely disagree with that," Clinton said in his speech at Hofstra University. "You can agree with that statement, but only if you think impeachment was justified. Otherwise, it was an egregious abuse of the Constitution and law and history of our country."
Clinton was acquitted by the Senate of perjury and obstruction of justice at his 1999 impeachment trial, which he argued was not about what he called his "misconduct."
"Now if you want to hold it against me that I did something wrong, that's a fair deal," he said.
"If you do that, then you have a whole lot of other questions, which is how many other presidents do you have to downgrade and what are you going to do with all those Republican congressmen, you know, that had problems?"
5 years after he left office and Bill Clinton is still begging the American public to remember him for anything besides a stained dress.
Sorry, no can do.
And yeah, I'm sure plenty of politicians and past Presidents have cheated on their wives. I'm sure JFK was sneaking out on midnight runs every week. But Slick Willie just can't seem to accept the fact that he didn't get impeached for cheating, he got impeached for lying under oath. Last time I checked,that's a crime.
And yes, even perjury is protected by our great Constitution.
Now will he ever go away?
Of course not, especially when you're being paid upwards of 6 figures to remain stuck in denial.
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11 12 05
ReplyDeleteGG: Good post. But one thing that I never get is how people condemn him over the indiscretion, but forget that he left us with a budget surplus! Why is that? I like fiscal conservatism and always enjoy having surplus rather than deficit. GWB is spending far more money than he. And yes, he lied and blah blah blah but honestly I don't think lie was too bad. What happpened with Monica shoulda been between him, the wife, Monica and God. I don't think the American people needed to be distracted with that. IMHO, still a good post!
Mahndisa
ReplyDeleteClinton's lie wasn't about politics, it was about his character. Whether or not you like or agree with GWB, you know where he stands. With "Slick Willie" after you found out that he cheated on his wife, you had every right to question his morals, his integrity, his judgment and his family values...he became a man that I just couldn't trust. Did I think he deserved to lose his job? No. But we all know that there wasn't enough votes to impeach him anyway. Yet I do feel that the whole process was necessary and that he deserved to be humiliated before the nation for his indiscretion and his lies.
11 12 05
ReplyDeleteWell OK GG:
You do have a point as to the character issue. I just considered it a trifle when my money is okay. And you are right GWB seems to make things plain, but sometimes I question his judgement. I am tired of the dadgum deficit and want some surpluses again!!! You know GG, I think I am gaining my political legs. I am a social liberal in many ways, but believe in fiscal conservatism and love the CATO Institute. I also like the environment. SO I think I am a green, Independent, libertarian type. I am not sure if that makes sense. Thx for the response, you do make a valid point...
Your comments on character and perjury should be remembered during this little matter of a continuing investigation into the outing of a CIA agent. (I think you may have heard about it.)
ReplyDeleteWonder how Dick and George would fair before a grand jury.
Grey Ghost: Great post! Ditto to everything you said.
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