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Clinton Defends Comments About Ignoring GOP Campaign Talk

Clinton Defends Comments About Ignoring GOP Campaign Talk

AP

Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday defended her comments that Muslims around the world should pay no attention to the campaign trail rhetoric coming from the Republican candidates hoping to unseat President Barack Obama.

“I was asked whether the comments in the primary campaign, some of which have been quite inflammatory, represented America,” Clinton told CNN. “I represent America and I know what happens in campaigns. I’ve been there, done that, and I know that things are said that, you know, are not going to be put into practice or policy, but I did think I needed to point that out to the audience.”

During a speech in Tunisia Saturday, Clinton was asked about the pro-Israel stance nearly every U.S. politician takes when running for office.

“You will learn as your democracy develops that a lot of things are said in political campaigns that should not bear a lot of attention,” Clinton responded. “There are comments made that certainly don’t reflect the United States, don’t reflect our foreign policy, don’t reflect who we are as a people.”

Clinton also appeared to walk back comments she made predicting Obama would be re-elected in November, considered an unusually overt political statement from the country’s top diplomat.

“Probably my enthusiasm for the president got a little out of hand,” Clinton said, adding that she only wants what’s best for the country.

Despite her post, Clinton said it’s sometimes hard to stop her political juices from flowing.

“I tried to dampen them down, get them taken out in a blood transfusion, but they occasionally rear their ugly heads,” she said.

Comments (187)

  • banjarmon
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:53pm

    H. Clinton says….“I represent America”….HA HA HA…she representd herself and NO OTHER!!! It will be a FINE DAY when she and BHO are removed from Office!!!!

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    • 13th Imam
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 1:04pm

      Hillary Alinsky stands for ………..Nothing. When her philandering husband was getting BJ’s in the Whitehouse,, or punching out his other squeezes, she was either turning a blind eye or she had an “Arrangement” and had her own girl or guy or both on the side. The face of today’s DEMOCRAT WOMAN.

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 1:08pm

      13TH IMAM, Let’s not forget the mysterious death of Vince Foster in Battery Park. Even the ambulance crew wanted to stand back out of the way for the homicide investigation while the ring in the nose investigators kept claiming it was a suicide…with no firearm in sight.

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    • The_Jerk
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 1:12pm

      Fact or fiction?
      “During a speech in Tunisia Saturday, Clinton was asked about the pro-Israel stance nearly every U.S. politician takes when running for office.”

      This is factually true, which itself is partial proof of the asymmetrical influence, and power, that such a small minority has in America. Richard Perle brags about this truism.

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    • jb.kibs
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 1:18pm

      i can’t wait until she dies.

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    • Freedom from liberals
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 2:05pm

      Did Ruth Bader Ginsburg put on a few pounds! She looks like she just got out of an OWS tent after 3 months. Go wash up and look professional. Yea, she knows what’s best for America. She got an A on her Saul Alinsky thesis. The way she looks you can hardly blame slick Willie for what he did.

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    • hightide
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 2:28pm

      Don’t listen to Hillary. She is a traitor.

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    • oldguy49
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 4:09pm

      i for 1 never listen to hillary…….and i know she has no other important skills or bill would still be next to her

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    • JohnTwoFeathers
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 4:41pm

      Pay no attention to the talking head behind the curtain. Yea Right…Like the promises from O’schmucko of transparency………everything on C-Span 72 hours before any voting…..Guantonamo being closed………”We have to vote yes on this so we can find out whats in it….not using super PAC monies…..shovel ready jobs…….the truth about Freddie and Fannie….Anthony Weiner just being stressed out…Bush did it etc..etc. The only truth comming from the left is that energy prices WILL soar under his reign. I don’t care who runs against the lier, hes got my support.

      Semper Fi

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    • Captain Crunch
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 4:48pm

      Mrs Clinton,
      Once again you have stated to the international community that you represent America and by implication the American people. The only people who represent the American people are our Congressmen/women, Senators, and the President of the United States. You do not. You are an appointed bureaucrat. It’s not wise to be smug in your assessment of your position and person. Most of us citizens of this great country are contemptuous of your past and present politics and policy leanings. You are nothing more than a federal employee. The only power you have is that granted to you by We the People via the President. Your representation of yourself as a voice for the citizens of this country is only true in your own imagination. We did not elect you and we are soon going to elect a new President. You need to thoughtfully consider what you are going to do to make a living.

      Rick Santorum 2012

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    • WeDontNeedNoSteenkinBadges12
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 4:54pm

      Eeeew! Do you see that picture of Mrs. Clinton? Her inner progressive (communist) must be leaking out.

      “And I thought they were ugly … on the inside!” — misquoting Han Solo, with apologies to “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back”

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    • carbonyes
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 6:31pm

      Hillary, my dear lady, you really do represent America, don’t you!

      Just like when you claimed openly that you were named after Sir Edwin Hillary, who with his Sherpa guide was the first to climb Mt. Everest. Impressive, his climb not your claim. For dear Hillary, Sir Hillary climbed Mt Everest in 1953, while you were born in 1947 – slight misstep on your part, actually an out right lie, wasn’t it?
      There was your plane landing in Bosnia in March 2008 “under a hail of sniper fire” as you dodged bullets running upon the tarmac. Gee, strangely a different report by the entourage on your plane who remember a greeting by dignitaries with the band playing as everyone exited the plane. When confronted, your reply, “Guess I made a mistake, shows I’m only human.” Mistakes and lies are two different things. Haven’t learned that yet, have you old girl? You know you are getting older girl. Will you ever learn? Very doubtful!
      No, Hillary, both you and Obama were cut from the same mold. That which manufactures liars, deceivers, frauds, narcissists, and thew list goes on. None of which are worthy or capable to truly represent either this country or her people. It could almost be said that you and Obama are from the subhuman strata of humanity – those who are out for themselves and none other. Those who try to press the evils engrained in them upon humanity under the guise of betterment, but really meant for man’s destruction. When you, Obama and his draconian cabal exit, a cel

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    • MEANS2RESIST
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 8:18pm

      tratorous C-word!

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    • anOpinion
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 9:39pm

      Hillary’s burqa has really messed up her hair. I wonder if she is just a useful idiot, or actually believes the crap she spews.

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    • RNation
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 10:30pm

      She want ‘s what’s best for our country?  Did you see the clip of her praising  George Soros on YouTube?  Hilliary says,“We need more people like George Soros” and then she hugs him.  Soros, however wants the total collapse of our country.  So they’re in coherts.  You have to go in to YouTube.com to see this clip on Hilliary.  Type, “Glenn Beck, the Puppetmaster, part 2″, posted on YouTube on November 10, 2010, by Kaostril.   It‘s part 2 of Glenn Beck’s 6 part series on George Soros, the Puppetmaster.

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    • HumbleMan
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 10:38pm

      Did she just say she raised her ugly head?

      None of this can be “walked-back”. She openly admitted that the administration of which she is part does not take a pro-Israel position (as though we need someone to say this out loud).

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    • Vechorik
      Posted on February 27, 2012 at 10:02am

      RASMUSSEN POLL: Obama Approval at 45%, Lowest in Month—President Falls Behind Romney and Paul…

      Romney 45% Obama 43%…
      Paul 43% Obama 41%
      Obama 45% Santorum 43%
      Obama 49% Gingrich 39%… Developing…

      It’s on DRUDGE :-) http://m.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/daily_presidential_tracking_poll

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    • GETLIFE
      Posted on February 28, 2012 at 3:20am

      So she admits that SHE is not what’s best for her country.
      (Yet supposedly she represents us?)

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  • Mandors
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:52pm

    It’s amazing that anyone would listen to a woman who has done such a horrible job as Secretary of State. Yet another example of how truly incompetent and corrupt this administration is.

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    • silentwatcher
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:58pm

      Hillary Clinton to start wearing a towel on her head soon.

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    • 13th Imam
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 1:15pm

      Over Her Head.

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    • lionB
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 1:45pm

      Yeah they both should start wrapping a towel around their heads… She is a freakin joke and this administration is an embarrassement to our great country. How did we let these fools take control…… they make me sick to my stomach.

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    • gsp9993
      Posted on February 27, 2012 at 7:27am

      She just benefits from the free worldwide travel. The woman has nothing to say, has no diplomatic skills and looks like a sea hag with that retro hippy long hair look.

      A real embarassment to this country as is our so-called United Nations Ambassador, Susan Rice.

      Two no nothing choices for big time roles.

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  • kspatriot
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:49pm

    SERIOUSLY, can she get ANY UGLIER? And what’s with her wardrobe lately? She just needs a BURKA to complete the package. It won’t be long now. The transformation of America is nearly complete!

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  • BlesstheJews
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:48pm

    I used to be critical of Bill cheating on her. The past few years I‘ve gone to Bill’s side. I wouldnt sleep with that shrill skank either.

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    • Conservative New Yorker
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 1:07pm

      Too funny! And I’m a woman! lol

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    • SoupSandwich
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 2:56pm

      @ Bless
      Agree 100%. Can you just post a lot so the The___Jerk gets really imflamed? Clockwork to anything Jewish or Israeli…Sad people everywhere.

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  • cuinsong
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:46pm

    The fact that she called what passes for a government in these countries democracy? Should give you pause!
    What color is the sky in her world? This idiot has lost her perspective and needs to retire and go back to being a nobody with her over the top stupidity!
    This song fits her well.
    Actually I originally wrote it for her when she was running for president back in 08!
    Ironic it still fits! Its called “Tokyo Rose” http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_11352998

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    • Grannie4news
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 4:51pm

      @CUINSONG: Great song! Good job, you just need to go back and correct the word ‘boarder’ to
      ‘border’. I will share this with friends. You are a good American and Patriot.

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  • cassandra
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:45pm

    hillary is the one with the rhetoric the GOP wants dirty air, the GOP wants women to die, the GOP wants people dying in the streets because of no healthcare,the GOP wants higher gas prices,she cters to the muslim brotherhood, and
    her lies never stop I remember seeing a photo of her and bill in front of the WH standing next to francis fox pivin, and lets not forget she admired and wrote about the saul alinsky in college she is a socialist and will not stop until she takes guns away from us American citizens

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    • HorseCrazy
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 1:11pm

      yes I totally agree. oh the awful GOP they are the enemy the dems say. Well I am flipping tired of it. Lets list a few of our enemies…muslim terrorist states like iran, the ever increasing US debt, the failed public school system ruining our countries future, etc. It is so old and tired to have people in power convince the sheeple republicans are the enemies while the real risks to our freedom are so obvious.

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    • HumbleMan
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 10:43pm

      Horsecrazy … you left out the teacher’s unions, public school system, american universities (with a few exceptions) and media that prints the stench of liberalism.

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    • HumbleMan
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 11:05pm

      Actually, my mistake … you did hit the high points.

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  • BurntHills
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:45pm

    that vile communist sow is trying to tell the world that obama is planning to help destroy Israel and that America cannot stop him.

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  • Neils60
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:45pm

    Mrs. Clinton should reassess her promise to remain as Secretary of State throughout the remainder of Pres. Obama’s first term. Personally, I think that her performance on the job, to date, has been one big embarrassment to the USA, and she should tender her resignation today. And, I state this as a life-long Democrat, who’s lost any and all confidence in the Democrat Party to show any leadership. The names of Messrs. Romney, Gingrich and Santorum all sound great to me.

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  • In the O.C.
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:44pm

    Ugly heart is as ugly heart does. So goes Mrs. Bill Clinton. A pox on her house that she advises the international community to ignore the opposing party – Republican Party – in the U.S. just because she disagrees with it. But then again, she LOVES LOVES LOVES and genuflects at the feet of that great American, Saul Alinksy. What a shame that we are stuck with an American-hating Secretary of State which has given her so much of its money to her personally that it’s a crime, not to mention the OTHER America-hating Obama. What a sad, disappointing state our country is in that it has such people representing it.

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  • Bro. Chuck
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:41pm

    She really needs to be taken into custody when she gets off the plane…..

    I agree with @LoveBringsTruth…..
    its time this stuff starts getting called out….
    yelled from the mountaintops if necessary.

    I tell folks and they are amazed that our leaders don’t think before they speak….

    When I tell them?
    I point out – oh, they think all right…
    they are so working for the demise of society as we know it…
    they believe they are the “entitled” to “oversee” us “rabble”…
    pathetic humanity….
    we complicate “their” existance”….

    folks are truly caught un-awares—
    they can’t believe what they hear.

    Hillary and Obamo, and all of his “minions” need to be put on trial.

    But?
    We keep praying for you and your kind anyway, Hillary….

    the Truth WILL set you free, sister….

    Be Bless’d in Jeshua!

    bro. Chuck

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    • TXPilot
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:44pm

      Hillary, is just one of many traitors in our government these days, and until we arrest them, put them on trial, and then hang them, we are all in danger of having everything we value, including our lives, taken from us. Sorry, but anyone that proves through their words and/or actions, that they want to see this country and it’s people destroyed or subjugated is a traitor, plain and simple…..and traitors must be rooted out and destroyed.

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    • MEANS2RESIST
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 8:17pm

      I would rather see her plane go down over indian territory.

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  • scrapadapolis
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:40pm

    It’s unfoutunate that we as americans will be fed up with people like hillery,the Obamas,polsi,reed.And when they force a rigged election to win who will take them on..NOBODY in government but the american people.How come good people who wanted to do good for america were murdered but some who want to destroy us still live or are not locked up?

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  • TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:40pm

    “Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday defended her comments that Muslims around the world should pay no attention to the campaign trail rhetoric coming from the Republican candidates hoping to unseat President Barack Obama.”

    And Hillary Clinton also said in 2008…

    “I want the Iranians to know, if I am the president, we will attack Iran. And I want them to understand that, because it does mean that they have to look very carefully at their society, because at whatever stage of development they might be with their nuclear weapons program in the next 10 years, during which they might foolishly consider launching an attack on Israel, we would be able to totally obliterate them.”

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    • In the O.C.
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:48pm

      Oh please – don’t bother us all with FACTS! As Mrs. Clinton has said, “You will learn as your democracy develops that a lot of things are said in political campaigns that should not bear a lot of attention,” She’s a rube. She’s a fake. She’s a phony. It is what it is.

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    • TIME_2_END_THE_PAUL_CAMPAIGN_IN_12
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:59pm

      IN THE O.C. Sorry ’bout the factoid on Hillary. I like how she used the word “obliterate” in her 2008 comment. Tough to walk that one back…

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  • SlyFox123
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:40pm

    What a loser she is, H.Clinton is a mess, thats pure and simple!
    Here is a classic example of what happens to a woman when she loses an election is given a BS job, by a dude she hates, but has this “I’ll show him, hell “lady” show him what”, he’s got you doing ALL of his dirty work. But well, crap, thats the end results of an Alinsky student…., his policies are for losers and she and Obama….what…both losers!

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  • lilmacs
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:39pm

    I seem to recall a Muslim politician being criticized for even shaking the First Lady’s hand in a receiving line. I doubt any of the Muslims she was addressing had any interest in her opinions.

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  • RJJinGadsden
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:39pm

    I’ve said it before and will say it again, this woman scares me as much if not more than 0bama. 0bama is lazy and loves the lime light. Hillary actually has drive and intestinal fortitude. We need to run them all out of the government.

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    • BurntHills
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:46pm

      all these communists [formerly called democrats] need to go to the gallows. or any street lamp post will do. asap.

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    • Lucy Larue
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 3:53pm

      RIJINGADSDEN,
      Hillary Clinton and Barry Dunham are “DOPPELGANGERS”. They share the same vision for our Nation.

      The only question…,which is the biggest PREVARICATOR for the cause?

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  • GeneTracy
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:37pm

    Hillary,about your comments,maybe you should quit while your’e behind.

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  • Look4DBigPicture
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:37pm

    “I’ve been there, done that, and I know that things are said that, you know, are not going to be put into practice or policy,…”

    Me thinks Hillary just admitted to being a liar. (not that it‘s any surprise to those of us who don’t lie)

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  • aChameleon
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:36pm

    She doesn‘t even realize she’s selling the country down the river. Or does she?

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    • bhelmet
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:38pm

      She ABSOLUTELY does – she is very chummy with Soros – therefore she is well aware.

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    • CatB
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:38pm

      They know EXACTLY what they are doing …. don‘t ever believe they don’t.

      OMG 2012

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    • AJAYW
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:40pm

      Yes – she knows

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    • Bro. Chuck
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:50pm

      @AChameleon…
      just a snarky reply?

      i think she’s got that hair pulled back too tight…..
      hahahahahahahaha

      and to other’s comments about her needing a facelift?
      jeez, then we’ll have another arm flailing, brain dead female leader who thinks she needs to play mommy over the masses…..

      btw…..
      i think if we were to put Hillary, Pelosi, and Sebillius in the same room and pulled the curtain off the clock?
      not only would we stop time itself…..
      i think Cern would implode and we’d have our own lil black hole right here on terra firma….

      whats with all these haggy old mental whack jobs trying to take over the world??
      oh, throw in Piven if you want to reach warp speed…..

      “Forgive me Lord for getting snarky here….
      but i have heard You comment about fools and their “own” understanding….
      I know all is in Your Hands, Father….
      YOUR Will….

      Please hold us Close, Adonai….

      In Yeshua’s Precious Name…….

      Be Bless’d

      Bro. Chuck
      and when i see the insanity

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    • lexington_green
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 3:58pm

      oh yes she does. she was just down in mexico at the un sustainability conference. “biodiversity” and “sustainability” are the catchphrases of the new world order espoused by un agenda 21. both hillary and obama use these words far too much for my comfort. now she’s angling for a position as president of the world bank. this woman’s thirst for power and influence is not confined to the us political/diplomatic landscape by any measure. it is just a means to an desired end for her.

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  • YesNdeedie
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:35pm

    Okay, I can no longer condemn Bubba Billy for going out to explore greener pastures. That is one ugly, miserable crazy nut of a female.

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  • CatB
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:32pm

    Marxist HAG!

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  • LoveBringsTruth
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:26pm

    So when is the blaze going to report that Obama is a radical marxist muslim and his wife has connections to the black panthers?

    When are we going to get a story that shows Obama will follow in the footsteps of Hitler and create mass murder on American citizens?

    Are you ever going to actually report a story instead of repeating it?

    When you have the ability to be the Watchman on the wall and ignore your sworn duty to name names and expose corruption in our govt and media and ignore treason, organized crime and terrorism against citizens of the United States you no longer become a leader of freedom but a follower of tyranny, oppression and murder.

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    • drago
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:32pm

      @lovebringstruth.
      “Sworn duty”? I didnt know there was a hippocratic oath for journalists……

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    • RJJinGadsden
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:43pm

      DRAGO, For journalists, it is more of a Hypocritical Oath.

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  • blanco5
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:26pm

    No, vile vile woman(?)….YOU do not speak for how America really thinks b/c demonrats lie and cheat to win elections. Otherwise, demonrats would never be in office!

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  • Meyvn
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:22pm

    Witch. Is she getting chemo treatments? She’s looking kinda frail.

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    • drago
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:34pm

      @Meyvn.
      May slick willie gave her aids….

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    • Look4DBigPicture
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:46pm

      She needs a new hair stylist. I used to think Hillary was attractive, but slicking her hair back makes her look like a communist hag. (oops! my mistake … she is one and is simply coming out of the closet)

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  • AJAYW
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:21pm

    Again she makes Madam ( Not So Bright) Albright look great

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  • BurntHills
    Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:17pm

    so what that vile communist sow is telling the world is, OBAMA IS ANTI-ISRAEL.

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    • mycomet123
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:29pm

      She’s also is sending the signal to the Muslim world the “go ahead” to act & Obama will look the other way!! God help us all this year, it’s going to get “really ugly”.

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    • CatB
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:30pm

      Wait until November .. when we REALLY tell them!

      OMG 2012!

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    • AJAYW
      Posted on February 26, 2012 at 12:34pm

      Burnthills- shes a communist, but I hold that hogs have way more class that she- I wouldn’t put a sow in that low of a class. Her claim that she wants the best for the usa is just another of her lies. And that bastard obama speak for all the people in the usa as she stated another lie. He just thinke hes our king. Michelle better watch out sounds like hillary may be making a move on her boy of a man.

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