Clinton Blames Bush 41 for Somalia Debacle

NewsMax.com ^ | 7/28/02 | Carl Limbacher and NewsMax.com Staff

[kattracks]

Disgraced ex-President Bill Clinton said Saturday that if he deserves blame for the wave of corporate scandals that have recently rocked Wall Street, then his predecessor, President George Herbert Walker Bush, should be blamed for the deadly 1993 attack on U.S. forces in Somalia.

Questioned about criticism from Republicans that he failed to do enough about corporate corruption in the 1990's, Clinton told WJLA-TV in Washington, "That means that they are personally responsible for all corporate malfeasance which has occurred since January the 20th 2001."

Then the ex-president added pointedly, "Now you know, I didn't blame his father for Somalia, when we had that awful day memorialized in 'Black Hawk Down.' I didn't do that."

The Somalia raid, which ended with 18 U.S. soldiers dead and 75 wounded, took place on Oct. 3, 1993 - more than nine months into Clinton's presidency. After soldiers on the ground revealed that the Clinton administration had turned down requests for equipment that would have prepared U.S. forces for the deadly attack, then-Defense Chief Les Aspin was forced to resign.

After suggesting that the Somalia debacle was former President Bush's fault, Clinton continued to argue that Bush's son deserved the lion's share of the blame for the corporate scandals.

"There was corporate malfeasance both before he took office and after. The difference is I actually tried to do something about it and their party stopped it," he told WJLA.

In stark contrast, President Bush has expressly refused to blame his predecessor for the corporate scandals. When a reporter asked at a press conference last month whether Clinton was responsible, Bush answered tersely, "No."

WJLA's Rebecca Cooper, who conducted the interview with Clinton, declined to ask about a campaign launched by several of his former White House staffers to have President Bush impeached.

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[mhking]

More lies from Clinton - and, as always, the more he lies, the more the left believes everything he says. And the more they believe it, the more they repeat it - and if they repeat it enough, it becomes "the truth."

[dts32041]

Actually it should be bis JCS that should be blamed for the debacle, anybody remember who that Was?

No I am not going to tell you.

Did you expect anything less of the big creep, he has never done anything wrong in his life.

[Miss Marple]

Good. The more people see what we are dealing with, the better.

By the way, the Sipesville Fire Chief gave credit to President Bush and Governor Schweiker for coordinating the equipment and personnel so that the nine miners could be rescued. Amazingly, President Bush hasn't been on TV hogging air time, but instead went to church.

I hope some people who are aggravated about certain disagreements with the President will keep in mind the former occupant and his behavior, and contrast it with President Bush. Seems to me that the President had a part in saving nine guys' lives.

[reagan_fanatic]

Pathetic P.O.S. With every word that comes out of his mouth,
my opinion of him sinks even further (if that were even possible...)

[sinkspur]

More Americans blame Clinton for the scandals than Bush.

The more he defends himself, the fewer people believe him.

Narcissists never accept responsibility for ANYTHING.

[Gritty]

This man wouldn't know the truth if it ran over him.

[olliemb]

Unbelievable that he refuses to take credit or blame for Somalia. Tell that to the mothers and fathers of the lost soldiers. Yea, GHWB was there making decisions on sending these boys over there without any defense. What a cheap shot--someone needs to find him a hobby.

[proudofthesouth]

I stayed up and watched FOX News until all 9 miners were safely brought up. I kept hoping that Bubba wouldn't show up there to comfort the families of the miners. Thank God he didn't. (It would have been a perfect photo hog op for him!)

[cubreporter]

Find him a hobby? Doesn't he already HAVE a hobby? :))))

[Kaslin]

That creep has no shame whatsoever

[mrsmith]

After Clinton took office he had a big ceremony on the WH front line for a unit he had pulled out of Somalia.
He marched a bunch of them around, had their leader speak- it was a totally disgusting Clinton humiliation of the military for a photo-op.

I sure would like to find out if that was the particular unit which would have backed up the doomed soldiers in the Blackhawk.

[Kaslin]

I hope some people who are aggravated about certain disagreements with the President will keep in mind the former occupant and his behavior, and contrast it with President Bush. Seems to me that the President had a part in saving nine guys' lives.

And you can be sure the President will not take one iota credit for that. Unlike the stained one

[isthisnickcool]

CLINTON'S CALENDAR FOR THIS WEEK:

The Movie Blackhawk Down is on cable. More sheeple will see it. Make up lie. Blame GHWB.

[RightWhale]

x42 passing the buck. He's famous for that.

[Republic]

billy klinton is never going to grow up.

What a baby.

And I expect he is hoping to draw blood from President Bush, who has NEVER blamed him for the corporate scandals and even STATED this at his last press conferance, because billy klinton does NOT want the tone to change in DC.

He and his ilk feed off of division.

If he can get President Bush to engage in a tit for tat, or a slugfest as Miss Marple called it, then klinton wins.

Most of us know how HARD it is to have to take someone lying about one's parents. Much less having to have that lie spread across our nation. billy klinton knows how much this must hurt our President, which is why he is doing it. My guess-President Bush will not take the bait and billy klnton's vile words will boomerang. What absolute lack of statesmanship this creepy freak evidences. Can it be that this slug was really our President? How did we EVER survive?

[Slyfox]

"There was corporate malfeasance both before he took office and after. The difference is I actually tried to do something about it and their party stopped it," BJ Clinton told WJLA.

Lying Under Oath as President - 2 times
Lying Under Oath in a Deposition
Lying Under Oath to a Grand Jury
Abuse of Power
Obstruction of Justice
Treason
Sedition
Corruption
Coercion
Graft
Bribe Solicitation
Taking Bribes
Bribery of Cabinent Members
Bribery of State Officials
Commercial Bribery
Commercial Bribery Recieving
Illegal Gift-Taking
Falsifying Business Records
Misapplication of Property
Criminal Use of a Computer
Misuse of Franking Privelege
Recieving Dual Compensation
Recieving Unlawful Gratuities
Malfeasance of Office
Perjury
Subornation of Perjury
Perjury by Inconsistent Statements
Criminal Trespass
Witness Intimidation
Witness Tampering
Jury Tampering
Tampering With Physical Evidence
Tampering With Public Records
Ethics Violations
Intentional Interference in the Administration of Justice
Refusing to Assist a Judicial Officer
Hindering Prosecution in the First Degree
Hindering Prosecution in the Second Degree
Unlawful Contact in the First Degree
Misrepresentation
Civil Contempt of Court
Criminal Contempt of Court
Contempt of Congress
Contempt of the American People
Deception
False Information or Report
False Accusation
False Testimony
Factually False Testimony
False Swearing
Unsworn Falsification
Misappropriating Funds
Misconduct
Marital Misconduct
Serious Misconduct
Professional Misconduct
Official Misconduct
Notorious Misconduct
Misconduct Involving a Controlled Substance
Obstruction of the Judicial Process
Misuse of Confidential Information
Interference With Official Proceedings
Recklessness
Grand Larceny
Extortion
Embezzlement
Vandalism
Blackmail
Evidence Suppression
Illegal Foriegn Campaign Funding
Failure to Request a Criminal History for Employees
Aiding and Abetting Espionage
Aiding and Abetting Foriegn Dictators
Aiding and Abetting Arsonists
Aiding and Abetting Drug Traffic
Aiding and Abetting Organized Crime
Aiding and Abetting Terrorism
Aiding and Abetting a Known Felon
Aiding and Abetting Terrorists and Terrorist Organizations
Terroristic Threatening
Providing Material Support to Terrorists
Engaging in Transactions with Terrorists
Improper Exports of Sensitve Technology
Attempted Intimidation of Prosecutors
Failure to Declare Income
Failure to Investigate Drug Trafficking
Scheme to Defraud
Real Estate Fraud
Voter Fraud
Mail Fraud
Wire Fraud
Paternity Fraud
Interstate Transportation to Defraud
Destruction of Business Records with Intent to Defraud
Criminalizing Frauds on Financial Institutions
Use of State Police for Personal Purposes
Illegal Loan Extraction
Illegal Use of the Executive Branch
Character Defamation
Destruction of Evidence
Political Espionage
Money Laundering
Criminal Negligence
Possesion of False Papers
False Acknowledgment
False Declaration Before a Court
Wrongful Handling of Public Documents
Concealing or Covering Up of Material Fact
Misprison of Felony
Criminal Deception
Disclosure of Confidential Information
Failure to Account for Public Money
Recieving or Concealing Stolen Goverment Property
Failure to Deposit Federal Monies
Wrongful Solicitation of Embezzlement or Gifts
Use of a Public Building to Solicit Political Funds
Accepting Fee for Federal Employment
Offering to Procure an Appointive Public Office
Taking Illegal Kickbacks
Racketeering
Investing Racketeering Income
RICO Conspiracy
Conspiracy
Conspiracy to Conceal
Conspiracy to Murder
Conspiracy to Engage in Racketeering
Conspiracy to Defraud the Federal Government
Malicious Injury to Property
Acquiring an Enterprise Through Racketeering
Interstate Transportation of Stolen Property
Offering Gratuities or Graft to a Public Official
Soliciting or Accepting Illegal Gratuities
Offering Gratuities to a Witness
Seeking or Accepting Illegal Compensation
Influencing or Injuring Officers, Jurors or Witnesses
Obstructing Agency Proceedings
Obstructing Criminal Investigations
Threatening Victims, Witnesses or Informants
Harassing Victims, Witnesses or Informants
Retaliating Against Victims, Witnesses or Informants
Falsely Making or Forging a Public Record
Falsely Making or Forging a Document
Uttering or Publishing a False Public Record
Transmitting a False Record to the United States
Misuse of Government Files
Desecration of Federal Ethics Laws
Judicial Intimidation
Conflict of Interests
Illegal Campaign Activity
Misuse of Corporate Assets
Ordering Politically Motivated Audits
Ordering Politically Motivated Investigations
Foreign Influence Peddling
Regular Influence Peddling
Providing False and Misleading Testimony
Misapplying Funds
Interfering with a Court Order
Theft of Government Property
Criminal Libel
Accessory to Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution

Don't start me on the SEX stuff.

[Kaslin]

Interesting read here

Clinton's Foreign Policy Failure

[big bad easter bunny]

Well come on now! As though he would pick today to actually take responsibity for his actions......"it was the thongs fault" will probally be the next buch of crap out this guys mouth. Can we get a class action suit against him?

[jackbill]

"There was corporate malfeasance both before he took office and after. The difference is I actually tried to do something about it and their party stopped it," he told WJLA.

Clinton's a lying sack of excrement. What he's talking about here was a Tort Reform bill that he vetoed. Both the House and the Senate voted to override. What Bill Clinton won't admit is that the prime movers in the Senate to get the override were the two senators from Connecticut - Lieberman and Dodd. Last time I looked, they were DemocRATs.

What Clinton also won't admit is that even Ted Kennedy and Babs Mikulski - and a bunch of other DemocRATs - voted to override.