Posted on 07/19/2010 5:49:36 AM PDT by afraidfortherepublic
As the Clinton family closes in on a 20-acre residence near New York, the locals are less than happy, writes Melissa Whitworth.
The news that Bill and Hillary Clinton are moving to Bedford Hills in upstate New York has not exactly been received enthusiastically by the town's Wasp-y residents. Bedford is just an hour north of Manhattan: all rolling green hills, stone walls and 18th-century farmhouses, with the odd McMansion thrown in.
It's already home to celebrities including Glenn Close, George Soros, Ralph Lauren, Richard Gere (who owns a popular restaurant and Buddhist yoga studio there) and Martha Stewart – rumour has it that she doesn't let her horses out in the midday sun for fear of their coats bleaching, and thus failing to match the landscaping.
Yet open displays of wealth or influence are frowned upon. If you want to show off, you go next door to Greenwich, Connecticut, home of the hedge-fund billionaires where, entirely coincidentally, state taxes are much lower. There's even a mansion that's a replica of the White House, perfect for a former president.
The Clintons are popular figures in their current home town of Chappaqua. "They've been great, caring neighbours," said one resident, who had them over for barbecues and Superbowl parties. "I'd really be sad to see them go." But according to the feverish coverage in the press, they've got their eye on a property eight miles away called Clover Hill Farm, with 20 acres, a pool, koi pond and stables.
The Bedfordians are unhappy
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Funny...but haven’t these Clinton people been civil servants all their lives?? How can they afford this? And where do I find one of those million dollar a year state/federal government jobs?
Guess I should hold my breath on the financial investigation...
Bedford Hills seems to becoming the mother of all gated communities. The statist, leftists rich are building their private enclave and we peasants who are allowed to serve and work for them should be so pleased we will kneel and bow our heads when our masters pass by.
Yes, we are a vanishing breed.
Last time I checked, George Soros, Ralph Lauren, Richard Gere, and Martha Stewart, are definitely not WASPS. Just rich and Leftist.
Yeah, you’re right. I have to grudgingly admit that at least the Clinton are self-made parasites. And they are champs at it. Two points in their favor!!
This cute 7,000 sqft house is only going for 1.9Million - a steal/s
http://www.trulia.com/property/1072497335-525-Harris-Rd-Bedford-Hills-NY-10507
As my pappy always said, “If you can’t dazzle them with brilliance, baffle them with bullshit.” Words to live by my friend.
Oops - sorry, missed a zero - 10.9 million - still a bargain/s
When we are bothered ... all it does is encourage them. That is exactly what they want attention; and being allowed to create distraction, from the real issues currently happening. MO
God help us in our day, in Jesus name, amen.
The neighborhood must have a ban on sexual predators.
Guess I should hold my breath on the financial investigation..."
Bill is in great demand to talk....and talk....talk. His speeches don't come cheap and since leaving office he has amassed a large, at least upper double digit millions if not more, fortune.
My Dad used to say the same thing. He was also fond of telling people to “go scratch your a$$.” Could you be a long lost sibling?
They will have to add another marker on the Bedford Hills sex predator map in honor of the Bent One.
RE: Reagan.
Lifeguard, radio, and President of the SAG. And not a silver spoon entitled to be king attitude.
LOL! I miss my Dad, a$$ scratching and all.
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