http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/bluedress/ en-us Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:29:45 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2151689/posts It was 10 years ago today that the U.S. House voted to impeach President Bill Clinton and send the case on for a trial in the U.S. Senate. Then-U.S. Rep. Rod Blagojevich was just finishing his first term in Congress and voted "no" on all four impeachment counts - two counts of perjury, one count of obstruction of justice, and one count of abuse of power - against the two-term Democratic president. Now that Blagojevich, a two-term Democratic governor, finds himself the subject of impeachment proceedings for alleged abuse of power, his comments have newfound meaning and offer a possible... Daily Herald http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2151689/posts#comment Sat, 20 Dec 2008 00:29:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990863/posts Sen. Hillary Clinton's advisers blasted Sen. Barack Obama's campaign Monday after a major Obama supporter referenced the blue dress that was at the heart of former President Bill Clinton's impeachment scandal. SNIP- "Bill Clinton cannot possibly seriously believe Obama is not a patriot, and cannot possibly be said to be helping -- instead he is hurting -- his own party. B. Clinton should never be forgiven. Period. This is a stain on his legacy, much worse, much deeper, than the one on Monica's blue dress." Fischer was referring to Bill Clinton's comments over the weekend that a race between Sen.... CNN http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990863/posts#comment Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:43:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990679/posts Gordon Fischer, the former director of the Iowa Democratic Party and co-chair for Sen. Barack Obama's efforts in the Hawkeye State, is still very much involved in making sure Obama gets delegates as the caucus process continues. He's also quite fired up about former President Bill Clinton's comments in front of a North Carolina VFW Hall, which the Obama campaign took to be an impugning of Obama's patriotism. In his blog, Fischer writes: "B. Clinton questions Obama's patriotism. In repsonse (sic), an Obama aide compared B. Clinton to Joe McCarthy. This is patently unfair. To McCarthy. "When Joe McCarthy questioned... ABC http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1990679/posts#comment Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:21:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1988345/posts WASHINGTON - Hillary Rodham Clinton was home in the White House the day her husband had an infamous sexual encounter just outside the Oval Office with intern Monica Lewinsky, according to Sen. Clinton's schedule, released Wednesday among 11,000 pages of papers from her years as first lady. The words of the schedules are dry, but they take on emotional weight when coupled with revelations about the sex scandal that eventually came to light. A year later, the first lady's schedules show her pressing ahead with public events and showing her face as the scandal upended her life and threatened Bill... AP on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1988345/posts#comment Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:29:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1964410/posts Had an automated telephone call at the office today (yes, I was working) to invite me and all of us, to hear former President Bill Clinton speak at Santa Ana College at the Cook Gynmasium in a rally for his wife. It starts at 8:00 a.m., doors will open at 7:00 a.m. and you can line up two hours earlier. The stadium only holds 1,000 so get there early. Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez is also going to be there, so it's a can't miss opportunity to meet the brilliant Loretta Sanchez and an impeached President, all at the same time. Santa... Telephone, backed up by articles at OC Register and MSNBC.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1964410/posts#comment Mon, 4 Feb 2008 00:42:58 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1960300/posts The man crowned as America's first black president for his unprecedented personal connection to the African-American community has abdicated the throne. By injecting himself into the Democratic primary campaign with a series of inflammatory and negative statements, Bill Clinton may have helped his wife's presidential hopes in the long term but at the cost of his reputation with a group of voters that have long been one of his strongest bases of political support. Illinois Senator Barack Obama won an overwhelming victory in South Carolina with the support of African American voters who made up 53 percent of the vote,... CBS News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1960300/posts#comment Sun, 27 Jan 2008 14:30:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1927380/posts I've seen up close the two Clintons America knows. He's a big smile, hand locked on your arm and lots of charms. "Hey, come down and speak at my library. I'd like to talk some politics with you." And her? She tends to be, well, hard and brittle. I inherited her West Wing office. Shortly after the 2001 Inauguration, I made a little talk saying I appreciated having the office because it had the only full-length vanity mirror in the West Wing, which gave me a chance to improve my rumpled appearance. The senator from New York confronted me shortly... Newsweek http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1927380/posts#comment Sun, 18 Nov 2007 04:31:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1915394/posts WASHINGTON (AFP) - Democratic 2008 White House frontrunner Hillary Clinton says she is happy she stuck out it out with her husband, the 42nd president, through "challenges" in their marriage. Clinton said in an interview with the November issue of Essence magazine, that Bill Clinton is "so romantic" and recently brought her home a wooden giraffe from a trip to Africa. "I know the truth of my life and of my marriage, my relationship and partnership, my deep abiding friendship with my husband," Clinton said, according to excerpts of the interview on the magazine's website. "Now obviously, we've had challenges... AFP on Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1915394/posts#comment Wed, 24 Oct 2007 01:47:19 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1906762/posts If Hillary Clinton wins the US presidency, Bill Clinton will be given the job of repairing America's damaged international reputation, the former president tells the Guardian in an interview today. Mr Clinton, 61, reveals that his wife has said she would ask him to "go out and immediately restore America's standing, go out and tell people America was open for business and cooperation again" after eight years marked by unilateralist policies that have "enrage[d] the world". For the first time in his political life, Mr Clinton says, "ordinary US voters in the heartlands are concerned about who would be most... Guardian Unlimited http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1906762/posts#comment Fri, 5 Oct 2007 01:07:06 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1795910/posts "Clinton Fights to Keep Impeachment Taboo" headlined the Washington Post, with the following subheadline: "After Spat, Campaigns Know to Expect Swift Reprisal for any Hint of the Scandal." And the Post reported: "Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton has a new commandment for the 2008 presidential field: Thou shalt not mention anything related to the impeachment of her husband." Can you believe this? The American people are now expected through all members of the media – and all election crowd questioners – to observe censorship. There are to be no questions regarding impeachment, trial and conviction for perjury and obstruction of justice... WorldNetDaily http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1795910/posts#comment Tue, 6 Mar 2007 07:35:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1721863/posts Former President Bill Clinton gestures during remarks before the Center for American Progress, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2006 at Georgetown University in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Yahoo News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1721863/posts#comment Wed, 18 Oct 2006 22:56:35 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1709950/posts In a development that could drastically alter the playing field of the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, former White House intern Monica Lewinsky confirmed today that she was considering making a bid for the Democratic nod in 2008. According to those familiar with her political plans, Lewinsky plans to offer herself as an alternative to the presumptive frontrunner in the race, Sen. Hillary Clinton, D-N.Y. Rumors of Lewinsky's intentions spread like wildfire this week, when the erstwhile intern made a series of stops in New Hampshire, location of the nation's first presidential primary. Wearing a midnight blue cocktail dress,... The Seattle Times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1709950/posts#comment Thu, 28 Sep 2006 14:45:39 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1707215/posts Former president Bill Clinton angrily defended his administration's counterterrorism record during a Fox News interview to be aired today, while accusing "President Bush's neocons" and other Republicans of ignoring Osama bin Laden until the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Clinton had planned to discuss his climate change initiative during his appearance on "Fox News Sunday," but he turned combative after host Chris Wallace asked why he hadn't "put bin Laden and al-Qaeda out of business." Clinton shot back that "all the conservative Republicans" who now criticize him for inattention to bin Laden used to criticize him for over-attention to bin... WashPost http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1707215/posts#comment Sun, 24 Sep 2006 03:37:08 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1706670/posts <p>FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON ON NOT CAPTURING BIN LADEN: 'At least I tried. That's the difference between me and some, including all the right wingers. They ridicule me for trying. They had eight months to try, they did not try. I tried. So I tried and failed'...</p> The Drudge Report http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1706670/posts#comment Sat, 23 Sep 2006 00:09:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1705486/posts Bill Clinton warns against wide torture approval By Randall Mikkelsen 7 minutes ago Former U.S. President Bill Clinton joined a chorus of critics of Bush administration proposals for treating suspected terrorists, saying it would be unnecessary and wrong to give broad approval to torture. In an interview with National Public Radio aired on Thursday, Clinton said any decision to use harsh treatment in interrogating suspects should be subject to court review. "You don't need blanket advance approval for blanket torture," Clinton said. Clinton was president during the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and attacks on U.S. embassies in Tanzania and... Yahoo http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1705486/posts#comment Thu, 21 Sep 2006 12:36:16 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1698520/posts BILL CLINTON responded furiously yesterday to an American television mini-series about the September 11, 2001, terror attacks, which portrays him as so distracted by the Monica Lewinsky sex scandal that he failed to focus on the emerging threat of Osama bin Laden. Senior Clinton Administration officials, including Madeleine Albright, the former Secretary of State, and Sandy Berger, the former National Security Adviser, also demanded yesterday that ABC either substantially edit or cancel its two-part The Path to 9/11, claiming that the drama was defamatory. The programme is also being shown by the BBC. The five-hour drama, which will be shown... The Times Online (UK) http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1698520/posts#comment Sat, 9 Sep 2006 19:57:44 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1698441/posts William Clinton did not leave the White House. He oozed out of it, leaving a trail of reeking corruption that left even his most faithful defenders gagging in revulsion. First, to escape prosecution for perjury in the Monica Lewinsky case, Clinton admitted lying under oath, had his law license suspended, and paid a US$25,000 fine. Next, the Clintons made off with $180,000 of White House furnishings, and a truckload of gifts from influence-seekers, including expensive tables from a certain Mrs. Denise Rich. Then, at midnight on his last day in office, Clinton pardoned 140 criminals. Drug dealers formed the largest... ericmargolis.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1698441/posts#comment Sat, 9 Sep 2006 17:20:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1698415/posts On Friday evening, Bill Clinton's lawyers sent a new letter to ABC chief Bob Iger demanding that ABC yank "The Path to 9/11." We've obtained a copy of the letter, and it reads in part: "As a nation, we need to be focused on preventing another attack, not fictionalizing the last one for television ratings. `The Path to 9/11' not only tarnishes the work of the 9/11 Commission, but also cheapens the fith anniversary of what was a very painful moment in history for all Americans. We expect that you will make the responsible decision to not air this film."... tpm cafe http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1698415/posts#comment Sat, 9 Sep 2006 16:03:27 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1697435/posts Pelosi: ABC Must Correct the Factual Inaccuracies in 9/11 Movie 9/7/2006 7:35:00 PM To: National Desk Contact: Brendan Daly or Jennifer Crider, 202-226-7616; both of the Office of House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement this evening calling on ABC to correct factual errors in their movie, "The Path to 9-11": "According to all credible reports, ABC and Disney have seriously overstepped the bounds of dramatic license with their so-called docudrama, 'The Path to 9/11,' with an egregious abuse of the facts. "September 11 is hallowed ground.... U.S. Newswire http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1697435/posts#comment Thu, 7 Sep 2006 23:40:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1697413/posts Senate Democratic leadership threatens Disney with legal and legislative sanctionsby John in DC - 9/07/2006 06:02:00 PM This letter was sent today by the entire Democratic leadership of the US Senate. This letter is such a major shot across the bow of Disney, it's not even funny. It is FILLED with veiled threats, both legal and legislative, against Disney. US Senators don't make threats like this, especially the entire Democratic leadership en masse, unless they mean it. Disney is in serious trouble. Read it, then read my analysis of it below:September 7, 2006 Mr. Robert A. Iger President and... americablog.blogspot.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1697413/posts#comment Thu, 7 Sep 2006 23:12:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1686957/posts Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton matches up well against Sen. John McCain in early polling about a possible presidential contest in 2008. A Time magazine poll released Sunday found McCain, R-Ariz., at 49 percent and Clinton, D-N.Y., at 47 percent among registered voters when people were asked which candidate they would support for president if they had to decide now. McCain had a 10-point lead over the Democratic nominee from 2004, Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry, and a 9-point lead over 2000 Democratic nominee Al Gore in similar matchups. Fifty-six percent of those surveyed said they have a favorable opinion of McCain... NewsMax http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1686957/posts#comment Sun, 20 Aug 2006 17:48:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1681941/posts Senator Hillary Clinton has denounced Vice President Dick Cheney for saying terrorists would be emboldened by the results of Connecticut's Democratic Primary. REPORTER: That's where an anti-war candidate defeated Senator Joe Lieberman. CLINTON: I don't take anything he says seriously anymore. I think that he has been a very counterproductive even destructive force in our country and I am very disheartened by the failure of leadership from the president and vice president. REPORTER: During a campaign stop in the Bronx yesterday, Clinton accused the administration of shortchanging New York of its homeland security money. A spokeswoman for the vice president... WNYC radio http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1681941/posts#comment Fri, 11 Aug 2006 17:38:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1673331/posts HALIFAX - The United States and other western countries should be pushing hard for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, along with the insertion of an international peacekeeping force in southern Lebanon, former U.S. president Bill Clinton said Wednesday. The Islamic group Hezbollah's tactics are at the root of the latest bloody conflict in the region, but Clinton also questioned the length to which Israel has gone to defend itself. "It's important for us to get some kind of ceasefire now," Clinton said. "I think this idea of an international force needs to be fleshed out." His position stands in... Canadian Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1673331/posts#comment Thu, 27 Jul 2006 19:45:09 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1654641/posts WILLIAM Jefferson Blythe III was born on August 19, 1946, in Hope, Ark. After his mother remarried, he took the family surname, Clinton. Clinton was a good student. He enjoyed playing the saxophone and even considered a professional musical career. While in high school, a fortuitous meeting with President John Kennedy led him to choose a life of public service. New York Post http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1654641/posts#comment Fri, 23 Jun 2006 23:23:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1641008/posts HILLARY GOES NUCLEARPROLIFERATION IN THE AGE OF CLINTON by Mia T, 5.30.06     For more than a half decade, the Clinton administration was shoveling atomic secrets out the door as fast as it could, literally by the ton. Millions of previously classified ideas and documents relating to nuclear arms were released to all comers, including China's bomb makers. William J. BroadSpying Isn't the Only Way to Learn About Nukes The New York Times May 30, 1999 Nuclear is now very much in the news as a potential power source because of its lack of contribution to global warming.... National Press Club, C-SPAN, The New York Times, Richard Miniter http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1641008/posts#comment Wed, 31 May 2006 05:16:34 GMT