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Clinton Library Opening in Little Rock ["Messy Legacy" Will Be On Full Display]
AP ^ | Sun Nov 14 | DAVID HAMMER

Posted on 11/14/2004 4:56:16 PM PST by West Coast Conservative

As Bill Clinton's library is unveiled at a gala opening this week, one thing is certain: His messy legacy will be on full display.

One alcove will be dedicated to impeachment, and organizers have promised not to sidestep even Monica Lewinsky or Paula Jones. The 58-year-old political superstar is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors a year to his library.

"Bill Clinton is a rock star," said Skip Rutherford, head of Clinton's nonprofit foundation that built the $165 million library. "He is Elvis."

The William J. Clinton Presidential Center, a metaphorical "bridge to the 21st century" cantilevered out over the bank of the Arkansas River, opens Thursday as the highlight of a week of programs, exhibits and symposiums.

The week will include an Aretha Franklin concert, a science discussion by astronaut and former Democratic Sen. John Glenn, dedication of new sculptures on the riverfront and at the airport, and a reception to which Whoopi Goldberg, Cicely Tyson and Quincy Jones have been invited.

At Thursday morning's grand opening, speakers will include Clinton, his wife Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, President Bush, former President Bush and former President Carter. Some 30,000 guests have been invited to gather on the library lawn and U2's Bono and The Edge will perform.

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To: hsrazorback1

clinton's main support blocks are in the liberal coastal states - none of those people want to vacation in little rock to see the library.


61 posted on 11/14/2004 6:13:02 PM PST by oceanview
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To: Ditter

"it was television so I don't know if he was a healthy color or not. He was pale and his voice wasn't strong"


That's because lunatic Bill clinton should've still been in bed recoverying from serious surgery. Which is why the Clintons prove how their ego driven tyranny rules even over their own health. They're mad with power hence think they're literally invinceable. What a rush they must live off of huh.


62 posted on 11/14/2004 6:13:13 PM PST by SunnySide
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To: West Coast Conservative

Wow! I better hurry up and not get my ticket so I can be sure to not go to the Bill Clinton Library and Massage Parlor.

Prairie


63 posted on 11/14/2004 6:18:25 PM PST by prairiebreeze (George W Bush: Spending well-earned political capital.)
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To: SunnySide

Counter Clinton Library receives IRS tax exemption

http://www.counterclintonlibrary.com/cgi-data/news/files/22.shtml


64 posted on 11/14/2004 6:18:52 PM PST by Ramtek57
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To: SunnySide

IMHO The surgery didn't take enough out of him....

His Library can rot as far as I'm concerned,Nothing there worth seeing.


65 posted on 11/14/2004 6:19:15 PM PST by KCCFMC
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To: Luddite Patent Counsel

And like Elvis Costello, Clinton got a free pass for his racial slur. As for Diana Krall, she's nails on a chalkboard as far as I'm concerned.


66 posted on 11/14/2004 6:19:26 PM PST by Rastus
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To: SunnySide

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67 posted on 11/14/2004 6:20:12 PM PST by beckybea
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To: beckybea

Sorry. I've never posted an image and it seems I need to polish up on my HTML.


68 posted on 11/14/2004 6:21:23 PM PST by beckybea
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To: Ramtek57

wow


69 posted on 11/14/2004 6:22:23 PM PST by SunnySide
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To: prairiebreeze

Actually I think the correct spelling in this case would be Clinton LIBARY and Massage parlor.


70 posted on 11/14/2004 6:22:38 PM PST by KCCFMC
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To: spectre

Oh no!!! Don't stay home.
Go, write in the book, enjoy.


71 posted on 11/14/2004 6:35:18 PM PST by Not gonna take it anymore (". . . stability cannot be purchased at the expense of liberty.")
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To: oceanview

Even than Carter's?


72 posted on 11/14/2004 7:24:22 PM PST by weegee (WE FOUGHT ZOGBYISM November 2, 2004 - 60 Million Voters versus 60 Minutes - BUSH WINS!!!)
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To: weegee

Carter's is in Atlanta I believe. at least there are other tourist attractions there.


73 posted on 11/14/2004 7:25:39 PM PST by oceanview
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To: West Coast Conservative

"a metaphorical "bridge to the 21st century"

More like a metaphorical bridge to the outhouse!


74 posted on 11/14/2004 8:31:35 PM PST by Fireone (Homeland security is 10,000 rounds of ammo and 10 cords of dry firewood.)
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To: West Coast Conservative
I live in Little Rock and I have to put up with this stuff for all of this week.
I just saw a lot pictures of the Clinton Library over the weekend and I have to say that from a number of camera angles this library looks like a Triple Wide Mobile Home.
I thought of all of the top Architects and Designs that could have been and they choose this idiot design that looks as tacky as all get out.
Well it suits the Clinton's perfectly and their persona's.
I hope all of you get to see this monstrosity because it really is terrible.
Also the Clinton's and their savants think that they are going to get 300,000 people the first year and average anywhere from 150,000 plus year after year. Well it ain't going to happen there isn't anything in Little Rock to see.
75 posted on 11/14/2004 8:41:00 PM PST by Captain Peter Blood
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To: Captain Peter Blood
You poor soul!

The Carter Library here has positioned itself as a conference center, and Jimmuh managed to get it situated on a major highway (which he arm-twisted the state into building for him - but that's another whole story! What a debacle that turned out to be. It didn't turn out the way Jimmuh wanted, serve him right.)

So there's pretty steady traffic in and out of that place, but I don't think they get many visitors perusing Jimmuh's "legacy", such as it is. I found their website, but can't find anything about number of visitors per year - guess it's not high or they'd be bragging about it.

76 posted on 11/15/2004 5:44:46 AM PST by AnAmericanMother (. . . Ministrix of ye Chace (recess appointment), TTGC Ladies' Auxiliary . . .)
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To: West Coast Conservative

White Trash on Parade. He should have gotten just a Bookmobile.....Presidential Libraries are for adults.


77 posted on 11/15/2004 5:51:50 AM PST by Claire Voyant ((visualize whirled peas))
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To: AnAmericanMother

I did a lot of research when they were building the Clinton library and I believe that the Carter Library has something along the lines of 80,000 or visitors a year and thats for a place in Atlanta.
How the moronic city Fathers here in L.R. think they will get 150,000 to 300,000 folks a year here is beyond me.


78 posted on 11/15/2004 7:14:47 AM PST by Captain Peter Blood
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