Hillary to Troops: Support for War Fading

NewsMax.com ^ | 11/29/03 | "With Carl Limbacher and NewsMax.com Staff"

[thesummerwind]

Moderator note: I know it's going to be tough, but, please watch the calls for violence against this creature.

In a demoralizing message to U.S. soldiers serving in Iraq, visiting New York Sen. Hillary Clinton told them that Americans back home are growing increasingly skeptical of President Bush's decision to send them into battle.

Describing two meetings with G.I.s over turkey dinners in Baghdad, Sen. Clinton told reporters later that soldiers wanted to know "how the people at home feel about what we are doing."

Clinton said she told the troops, "Americans are wholeheartedly proud of what you are doing but there are many questions at home about the (Bush) administration's policies."

She also suggested that the U.S. could eventually loose the war in Iraq, contending, "We have to exert all of our efforts militarily, but the outcome is not assured."

Despite her sour pronouncements, the former first lady insisted that the soldiers were just as glad to see her as they were President Bush, whose surprise visit less than 24-hours earlier was greeted with standing ovations.

"It's a positive for the commander-in-chief to visit troops in the field," Clinton told reporters, adding, "the troops [also] seemed to appreciate seeing myself."

Speaking from a secure location just over the Kuwaiti border, Mrs. Clinton launched one verbal salvo after another at the White House, arguing that Bush officials had been "obsessed" with getting Saddam Hussein and saying the perception blinded them to the difficulties of deposing his regime.

"The Pentagon tried to make do with as few troops as possible, as light a footprint as they could get away with," Clinton said. "Now, we're playing catchup . . . Unfortunately, I don't think they fully appreciated the conditions we would encounter."

The top Democrat also reprised her charge that the White House is being less than candid when it comes to apprising the American people of the costs of the war.

"The obstacles and problems here are much greater than the administration usually admits to," she said, adding, "Everybody has to be honest."

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[ladyinred]

ROTFL!

[Bubba_Leroy]

Wishful thinking on Hitlary's part. Now that the economy is booming (which is enough to make some democRATs start jumping out of windows) the only chance the democRATs have is a big setback in Iraq. By election time the democRATs will probably be shipping weapons to Saddam.

[the invisib1e hand]

man, you're dredging up memories! Remember when he lost it at some debate or something, during a sound-check?

/ot

[Doctor Raoul]

Article also says it was because two women had been knocked over by the crowd. Guess Bubba gets a pass this time.

[MontanaBeth]

"If she ever gets elected"



If she ever does get elected---I'm leaving the country, and I won't come back til she's gone.

[South40]

[Doctor Raoul]

It's a positive for the commander-in-chief to visit troops in the field," Clinton told reporters, adding, "the troops [also] seemed to appreciate seeing myself."

Him arriving, you leaving, that's when they appreciated seeing him versus you.

The band playing "Hail To The Chief" versus "So Long Fat Ass".

[ladyinred]

I was just telling my husband a few seconds before reading your post that she will not be prosecuted for treason or sedition as she should be. Neither were the officials who went to Iraq before the war and spoke against the USA, can't recall who they were right now, sorry. This crime goes unpunished in this PC country now. The Bush administration knows it would be crushed by the media if they dared to even suggest she should be held accountable.

[BulletBobCo]

She is the Whore of Babylon.

[Squantos]

LMAO.....Hillery drives even the best of folks to extremes !

Stay Safe !

[Wait4Truth]

I doubt any broadcast news group will pick up on this treachery against America on her part.

You are correct. Therefore, grassroots people must do the legwork. We need grit from people like you. Do not roll over and accept this. Watch for ways you can help in the next day or two.

[nicmarlo]

McDermott was one.

[nicmarlo]

I agree with all of your post.....this whole thing she's done makes me absolutely sick with rage.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"The Bush administration knows it would be crushed by the media if they dared to even suggest she should be held accountable."

The administration has nothing to do with it.
Ashcroft took an oath of office.
He's let her offthe hook for almost 3 years now.
His is an appointed office, not an elected one.
He has nothing to lose by doing the job he swore to do.

[Brad’s Gramma]

My NUNS! I forgot about them!! LOLOL!!!

[wardaddy]

The most despised woman in our history.

[TexasTransplant]

She made me grit my teeth so hard I think I broke a tooth.

[MissAmericanPie]

I couldn't agree more, she should be facing federal charges now instead of planning a campaign. I'll never understand why the Justice Dept gave her a pass.

[ladyinred]

I realize that, but you and I know that is not going to happen. What is wrong with this country? Are we the only people who are outraged at this kind of thing? I suppose it is "nationalism" to expect the laws of this land about sedition and treason should be prosecuted.