Tuesday night ramblings

As per Scrubs57, I have to do penance for my absence, so here goes:

It’s Not About Hillary Anymore

I was having a discussion on the subject of closing Guantanamo Bay with everybody’s favorite visitor, Angry Happy Hopeful Vindicated Angry Again Black Guy: Would Hillary have freed all Gitmo detainees? I agree to holding him to a tough standard but let’s not kill him for doing things even Hillary would not do. [...] I think [...]

Beyond politics: learning from Hillary Rodham Clinton

(crossposted from Heidi Li’s Potpourri) Yes, I would feel better about the country and the world were Hillary Rodham Clinton about to be inaugurated our next President. Millions of primary voters shared my view. Meanwhile, I sincerely hope that President-elect Obama lives up to the highest hopes of his wisest supporters. Something larger even than [...]

Senate Confirmation Hearing Wrap-up

The last thread is full, keep going here

Senate Confirmation Hearing Live Blog III

Afternoon session – Hillary shows America what they could have had. If you’re watching the hearings on television, post the play-by-play for those Conflucians who can’t watch.

Hillary Clinton’s Senate Confirmation Hearing Opening Statement

CLINTON: Thank you, Senator Schumer, for your generous introduction, and even more for your support and our partnership over so many years. You are a valued and trusted colleague, a friend, and a tribute to the people of New York whom you have served with such distinction throughout your career. Mr. Chairman, I offer my [...]

Senate Confirmation Hearing Live Blog II

The last thread was getting full. If you’re watching the hearings on television, post the play-by-play for those Conflucians who can’t watch (NOTE:  Use “Hillary” not “HRC” cuz Spammy reacts to her initials)

Senate Confirmation Hearing Live Blog

If you’re watching the hearings on television, post the play-by-play for those Conflucians who can’t watch (NOTE:  Use “Hillary” not “HRC” cuz Spammy reacts to her initials)

Tuesday: Hillary Clinton Meets the Senate Foreign Relations Committee

Today, Senator Hillary Clinton will go before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee in order to prove herself worthy to be Secretary of State. Ok, we all know how this is going to go.  She is going to be clear, concise and direct and will include brief summaries to reinforce her main ideas.  Also, she will [...]