Issues Under Fire: Why Obama Should Pass On Billary Clinton for Secretary of State Post
Hillary Clinton; love or hate her, she must be respected for her never say die attitude as she and Bubba Billy keep their hands in the mix by not so quietly nudging their way into the Obama administration by any means necessary. Smiling affront cameras while coyly fending off inquiring minds of her chances for getting the Secretary of State gig, Hillary Clinton seemed rather transparent in her thrust for a power position far beyond her banishment back to the lowly Senate.
With all the surety of someone feeling as though the country owes her something for being a graceful second banana, it is a good bet she’ll try to weld her eighteen million rock throwing glass ceiling cracking supporter’s energy towards weaseling her ass back in close to the real action again.
But we say whoa there Nelly, not so fast; there are procedures and protocol that must be adhered to first. We got to make sure you are fit for the job. We got to make sure there is nothing in your background that might have been missed during the hotly contested primary run. We agree there can’t be much, because were there anything negative to be reported during the early days of campaign 08, we would have gladly been the first to blow the whistle. That being said, there is old Bubba Billy and his post presidential activities that need a fair share of scrutiny.
Just this year alone, Bubba Billy has racked up a reported $10.1 million smackers supposedly just to flap his gums and smile for the cameras. His business consulting and public/private chat sessions has earned the “slick one” so much do-re-mi from so many yet to be disclosed verbiage fiends willing to pay any price just to hear that raspy gurgle, there may be a hesitation down the line on both sides.
Without precisely stating what requirements were in place that would put the power hungry Senator Clinton first on the short list for the State Department’s top globetrotting, meet the world, hangout with nation event planners, while shaking hands, having tea and oh yeah smiling for the cameras job, Obama aides did say nothing is written in stone until Bubba Billy’s overseas activities and fund raising were fully viewed.
Several aides involved in the vetting process did say it would be necessary for Bubba Billy to separate himself from the activities of his foundation, including raising money. It's not just what he does or says - it's the fact that the foundation is involved with foreign countries, some of which might well be in conflict with U.S. policy," "It's more than a legal problem - there are ethical problems and appearance problems." And according to a former Clinton aide, "The problem is it's going to require some sacrifice by him," . "If he's not willing to do that, it could blow up."
In our opinion, for the kind of cash old platinum tongued Bubba Billy can make at one foreign business talk, the Clintons may want to reconsider going after the high profile, got to be clean of any smelly dealings post in the Obama administration. But then again, the price of glory, power ,influence and attention is probably worth any investment to a couple like the Clintons. After living in the White House bubble for eight years with all the perks and trimmings it must be tough to just say goodbye after coming so close again. The average person might be satisfied with making a Midas mint with his mouth and calling it a life, but this duo just won’t walk into the sunset without one last government paid, whirlwind, look at us tour.
It is a real shame for Hillary Clinton, that the Billary Clinton show always seemed to be billed as a twofer. Some could argue that it was because of Bubba Billy’s performance or lack thereof during the primaries she lost to Obama. And now once again she could very well lose out on her last opportunity to grab another bow on the big stage because of Bubba Bill and his undisclosed activities. But no matter what the reason, a non selection of Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State is no loss for the country in the long or short run. Thursday, we’ll be back with why Colin Powell should be left of anybody’s list for anything big in this new administration. Click here for the podcast
With all the surety of someone feeling as though the country owes her something for being a graceful second banana, it is a good bet she’ll try to weld her eighteen million rock throwing glass ceiling cracking supporter’s energy towards weaseling her ass back in close to the real action again.
But we say whoa there Nelly, not so fast; there are procedures and protocol that must be adhered to first. We got to make sure you are fit for the job. We got to make sure there is nothing in your background that might have been missed during the hotly contested primary run. We agree there can’t be much, because were there anything negative to be reported during the early days of campaign 08, we would have gladly been the first to blow the whistle. That being said, there is old Bubba Billy and his post presidential activities that need a fair share of scrutiny.
Just this year alone, Bubba Billy has racked up a reported $10.1 million smackers supposedly just to flap his gums and smile for the cameras. His business consulting and public/private chat sessions has earned the “slick one” so much do-re-mi from so many yet to be disclosed verbiage fiends willing to pay any price just to hear that raspy gurgle, there may be a hesitation down the line on both sides.
Without precisely stating what requirements were in place that would put the power hungry Senator Clinton first on the short list for the State Department’s top globetrotting, meet the world, hangout with nation event planners, while shaking hands, having tea and oh yeah smiling for the cameras job, Obama aides did say nothing is written in stone until Bubba Billy’s overseas activities and fund raising were fully viewed.
Several aides involved in the vetting process did say it would be necessary for Bubba Billy to separate himself from the activities of his foundation, including raising money. It's not just what he does or says - it's the fact that the foundation is involved with foreign countries, some of which might well be in conflict with U.S. policy," "It's more than a legal problem - there are ethical problems and appearance problems." And according to a former Clinton aide, "The problem is it's going to require some sacrifice by him," . "If he's not willing to do that, it could blow up."
In our opinion, for the kind of cash old platinum tongued Bubba Billy can make at one foreign business talk, the Clintons may want to reconsider going after the high profile, got to be clean of any smelly dealings post in the Obama administration. But then again, the price of glory, power ,influence and attention is probably worth any investment to a couple like the Clintons. After living in the White House bubble for eight years with all the perks and trimmings it must be tough to just say goodbye after coming so close again. The average person might be satisfied with making a Midas mint with his mouth and calling it a life, but this duo just won’t walk into the sunset without one last government paid, whirlwind, look at us tour.
It is a real shame for Hillary Clinton, that the Billary Clinton show always seemed to be billed as a twofer. Some could argue that it was because of Bubba Billy’s performance or lack thereof during the primaries she lost to Obama. And now once again she could very well lose out on her last opportunity to grab another bow on the big stage because of Bubba Bill and his undisclosed activities. But no matter what the reason, a non selection of Hillary Clinton for Secretary of State is no loss for the country in the long or short run. Thursday, we’ll be back with why Colin Powell should be left of anybody’s list for anything big in this new administration. Click here for the podcast
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