Hillary Rodham Clinton’s election camp is irritated by comparisons between her political fortunes and those of recently defeated French socialist Ségolène Royal.
Unlike Royal, who emphasized her charm and femininity rather than her strength on foreign policy, Clinton has proven her national security bona fides, her advisers said. They argued that unlike Royal, Clinton does best among her own gender. An Ipsos exit poll on Sunday found that Royal lost the women’s vote by 4 percentage points, while 2008 polling in the United States has shown a gender gap in which Clinton performs stronger among women, particularly those younger than 60.
It would be somewhat hard for Hillary Clinton to emphasize charm or femininity. She is completely devoid of either quality. Maybe she should focus on her ability to make the hard decisions. When you hold people’s lives in your hands, as Presidents do, I’m sure it must be easier to make choices when you are not bound by a conscience or any code of ethics.
"Hillary Clinton offers a very different kind of choice than the French faced," said Mark Penn, Clinton’s chief strategist. "Hillary Clinton is well regarded as strong, smart and a leader. Her experience says she is ready to see the country through changes with a steady, substantive and sure hand."
Mark Penn is correct. Hillary Clinton does offer a very different kind of choice. You either love her because of what she promises to do for you, or you fear and loathe her, as I do, because you understand that Hillary could care less about you as an individual human being. Hillary Clinton exists for the sole purpose of satisfying the inner desires of Hillary Rodham Clinton, or whatever she calls herself these days.
If you’re on the fence here are some quotes to keep you thoughtful should her royal highness of the pantsuits be nominated. I will translate the real meanings.
- There cannot be true democracy unless women’s voices are heard. There cannot be true democracy unless women are given the opportunity to take responsibility for their own lives. There cannot be true democracy unless all citizens are able to participate fully in the lives of their country. Translation: I cannot be in power unless women believe they are still disenfranchised in America. Therefore, I must convince them that they are.
- In the Bible it says they asked Jesus how many times you should forgive, and he said 70 times 7. Well, I want you all to know that I’m keeping a chart. Translation: Jesus did all the forgiving, but I’m keeping enemy lists. Don’t get on one of them.
- I never thought I would end up being the Senator from New York. I never thought that the long haired, bearded guy I married in law school would end up being President. Translation: I’ve been thinking about how to get more power for years. My husband was destined to be President, and so am I. I’ll crush anyone who gets in the way.
- I don’t believe that people vote for President based on spouses. I don’t even think they vote much based on vice presidents or any other factor. I think they choose between the two people who are running. Translation: The two party, two candidate system of corruption we have now has one party and one candidate too many. I shouldn’t really have to run against anyone!
- The American people are tired of liars and people who pretend to be something they’re not. Translation: I’m going to have to work really hard to fool these suckers. I better go practice my black accent now.
- I’m not going to have some reporters pawing through our papers We are the president. Translation: I’m not going to have some reporters pawing through our papers We are the president.
- Let’s not leave an educational vacuum to be filled by religious extremists who go to families who have no other option and offer meals, housing and some form of education. If we are going to combat extremism then we must educate those very same children. Translation: Government will become your new God. I am government.
- We must stop thinking of the individual and start thinking about what is best for society. Translation: Government will decide for you. Those who disagree will be silenced.
The Hillary sycophants are correct when they argue that Hillary Rodham Clinton is no Ségolène Royal. She’s much, much worse. If you enjoy being a myrmidon, I encourage you to vote for Hillary Clinton as your new supreme overlord.