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philly_bob

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25. Remember when Republicans made fun of her looks

Wed Aug 15, 2012, 12:17 PM

Aug 2012

when she was an awkward 13 or so, and no doubt extremely sensitive, as people are at that age.

Allegedly John McCain said ""Why is Chelsea Clinton so ugly? Because her father is Janet Reno."

Rush Limbaugh also mocked her, as I recall.

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Zoiks! Jeff In Milwaukee Aug 2012 #1

Talk about being handed everything to you... CabCurious Aug 2012 #2

umm...I don't think privilege makes one smarter. cyberswede Aug 2012 #4

touche :D CabCurious Aug 2012 #7

baloney. Of course it does. it's not nature v nurture cali Aug 2012 #9

Did privilege make Paris Hilton smarter? pnwmom Aug 2012 #153

probably. cali Aug 2012 #156

smarter than what? hobbit709 Aug 2012 #177

. mzmolly Aug 2012 #205

No, it really doesn't Spider Jerusalem Aug 2012 #189

as I said it's nature and nurture. cali Aug 2012 #204

Pre natal vitamins, good nutrition, clean water do make a difference in brain development DonRedwood Aug 2012 #83

You mean like her father did? Bandit Aug 2012 #125

Yeah, but there's Paris Hilton smart and there's Chelsea Clinton smart. pnwmom Aug 2012 #154

She has a lot of pressure on her. She handles it well. zonkers Aug 2012 #186

shut up datasuspect Aug 2012 #6

I thought you were AGAINST privilege and the evil rich???!!!! zzaapp Aug 2012 #12

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Thanks for the confirmation. Kingofalldems Aug 2012 #20

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I wash my feet of you. Goodbye. zzaapp Aug 2012 #108

It shows. Ineeda Aug 2012 #161

His Feet Washing Can Be Done More Often Now HangOnKids Aug 2012 #170

Exactly... this girl has had opportunities nobody else gets CabCurious Aug 2012 #34

I know JUST what you meant. zzaapp Aug 2012 #38

I feel dirty and principled :( CabCurious Aug 2012 #42

LOL zzaapp Aug 2012 #44

you guys make a great pair. like minded. small, but like. spanone Aug 2012 #162

My thoughts exactly. nt hifiguy Aug 2012 #51

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LOL at class based put-downs by the person with the Marx Engels Lenin jpg in their sig! nt Romulox Aug 2012 #81

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We get it. You're a phoney. nt Romulox Aug 2012 #89

wow. you thought that up on the fly? datasuspect Aug 2012 #91

Welcome to DU unc70 Aug 2012 #90

Her father is extremely bright, as is her mother...her being smart could be genetic DonRedwood Aug 2012 #102

Seems as though you're confusing the words "glorify" and "commend" LanternWaste Aug 2012 #120

On the other hand, LiberalEsto Aug 2012 #129

You mean like the Kennedys? aquart Aug 2012 #184

All of that was no fault of her own LukeFL Nov 2012 #221

another low post count noob spewing crap Lex Aug 2012 #13

"My posts are bigger than your posts". nannay nannay boo boo zzaapp Aug 2012 #29

Yawn.......I'm out of here. zzaapp Aug 2012 #31

I doubt it. Lex Aug 2012 #48

I changed my mind. I like you Lex. zzaapp Aug 2012 #49

At it again? HangOnKids Aug 2012 #80

To all, please disregard my stalker, it's an unhealthy obsession. zzaapp Aug 2012 #84

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Sorry Dude This Is An Open Discussion Board HangOnKids Aug 2012 #98

tough titty? post moved to Feminism group. zzaapp Aug 2012 #100

Comedy is not your thing HangOnKids Aug 2012 #107

And thinking is not yours. zzaapp Aug 2012 #112

Keep It Coming zzaapp HangOnKids Aug 2012 #135

But it appears spitefulness is your thing Ya Basta Aug 2012 #141

OH Ouch I Haz A Sad Now HangOnKids Aug 2012 #148

Why Yes...You Are Indeed! HangOnKids Aug 2012 #158

Lex IS something else obamanut2012 Aug 2012 #110

That's what I meant. He IS something else. zzaapp Aug 2012 #113

I guess you weigh post count above principles. CabCurious Aug 2012 #36

No, I'm considering both. nt Lex Aug 2012 #46

What principles are behind telling me to "shut up" then? hmmm? CabCurious Aug 2012 #67

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If everyone followed your advice and shut up it would just be you typing DonRedwood Aug 2012 #105

Link to Lex telling you to shut up? obamanut2012 Aug 2012 #111

It's a "well known fact" that there is no life nor knowledge prior to joining DU. Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #47

LOL at the person with the Engels Marx Lenin jpg defending hereditary wealth and privilege. Romulox Aug 2012 #77

cool post bro datasuspect Aug 2012 #79

Cool mask, bro. nt Romulox Aug 2012 #82

u mad? datasuspect Aug 2012 #86

Are you for real? Find somebody else to troll. nt Romulox Aug 2012 #92

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LOL...%^%$* CLASSIC !!!!! zzaapp Aug 2012 #106

Careful, your hate is showing. MoonRiver Aug 2012 #32

It's not hatred... it's consistent application of my progressive principles CabCurious Aug 2012 #35

You forgot to add.... ann--- Aug 2012 #55

I'm sure she's extremely intelligent CabCurious Aug 2012 #70

On the other hand... what then specifically disqualifies her? LanternWaste Aug 2012 #123

I'd be far more surprised if she weren't exceedingly bright hifiguy Aug 2012 #115

How was he being hateful? It's called an OPINION...sheez zzaapp Aug 2012 #41

jealous much? I know plenty of people who were "given everything" progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #43

I saw not one shred of jealousy in that post. zzaapp Aug 2012 #52

Who wouldn't want to work at a hedge fund right after college? CabCurious Aug 2012 #56

I'm definitely jealous!!!! CabCurious Aug 2012 #53

But America NEEDS a royal family hfojvt Aug 2012 #181

What about Paris Hilton - didn't even graduate HS ann--- Aug 2012 #58

Yes, but she has certain....ahem...other talents. (from what I heard) zzaapp Aug 2012 #68

I agree with this LukeFL Nov 2012 #222

When one is born to the ruling class it is literally impossible to fail. n/t Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #50

That's not true. She has been granted lots of opportunities but... CabCurious Aug 2012 #59

Name one scion of the ruling class that has failed. Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #74

Nor is being an alcoholic layabout hifiguy Aug 2012 #116

Exactly. All they have to do is want something and they get it. Want to be a movie star? Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #150

JFK Jr. got be act on TV treestar Aug 2012 #214

W. was a cokehead, alcoholic, failed businessman. Romulox Aug 2012 #145

Not from his perspective. Arbusto went under but he made a bundle thanks to daddy's friends. Egalitarian Thug Aug 2012 #151

You Need To Remember What Forum You're In,......... Paladin Aug 2012 #61

I judge people by what they DO with what they are given. CabCurious Aug 2012 #64

My judgment of you is now complete. nt DURHAM D Aug 2012 #121

I Guess A Backpeddle Is Better Than Nothing. (nt) Paladin Aug 2012 #128

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Considering the brains of her parents, I would bet she is pretty smart liberal N proud Aug 2012 #65

agreed. DonRedwood Aug 2012 #109

Sure. Like constant ridicule. nt LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #69

So, should she apologize for not being born poor? Beacool Aug 2012 #114

so? SemperEadem Aug 2012 #117

She had no more of a choice of parents than did you or I. JoePhilly Aug 2012 #146

Is this a foreign concept to you? Canuckistanian Aug 2012 #164

Chelsea gets more beautiful Freddie Aug 2012 #3

"Chelsea gets more beautiful everyday"..So does Hillary zzaapp Aug 2012 #10

Yes indeed! Freddie Aug 2012 #15

No he doesn't look very healthy to me. zzaapp Aug 2012 #27

He's a vegetarian ann--- Aug 2012 #60

Glad to hear it. In the picture I saw, he looked zzaapp Aug 2012 #62

We saw him with a sort of pudgy face for so long hifiguy Aug 2012 #139

Yeah, I just hope that he is well. zzaapp Aug 2012 #140

Oh, I didn't realize MMM was Chelsea's mother-in-law! MgtPA Aug 2012 #17

Hi neighbor! Freddie Aug 2012 #22

Hey neighbor! I'm in Bucks now too, but I grew up in Jenkintown MgtPA Aug 2012 #24

Her FIL was my old congressman from a ways back rurallib Aug 2012 #137

I never understood the knock on her that she was a "dog" even as a kid aint_no_life_nowhere Aug 2012 #5

It was because her father had a (D) after his name, pretty much. (nt) Posteritatis Aug 2012 #33

Considering where Limpballs and his bucket of Viagra likes to vacation,.... Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2012 #130

She reminded me of a girl in school with kind of a big nose that was called "Snoopy" at times. brewens Aug 2012 #179

no thank you. just no. cali Aug 2012 #8

Heard she wants to run for Prez in the future. JaneyVee Aug 2012 #11

I would hope to see her accomplish great things CabCurious Aug 2012 #37

Great Picture! Ruby the Liberal Aug 2012 #14

An intelligent, attractive, independent, and strong-willed young lady LanternWaste Aug 2012 #16

I forgot that she married a Mezvinsky BumRushDaShow Aug 2012 #18

Mom and Dad have every reason to beam with pride. lpbk2713 Aug 2012 #21

Wow indeed! Meanwhile this DOG remains fat, deaf (via drug abuse), balding and impotent. Tommy_Carcetti Aug 2012 #23

hehehehe that induced a big chuckle CabCurious Aug 2012 #39

I hope Chelsea's thinking to herself, "revenge is a dish best served cold". riderinthestorm Aug 2012 #127

He always did. n/t Care Acutely Aug 2012 #136

Remember when Republicans made fun of her looks philly_bob Aug 2012 #25

Yep. Rush called her the "family dog." Hope that pic torments him. n/t progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #45

I just remember how awkward I was as a 13-year-old Rob H. Aug 2012 #78

Those early teen years are not kind to very many people, hifiguy Aug 2012 #138

What a terrific woman! Stinky The Clown Aug 2012 #40

Thank you. HappyMe Aug 2012 #133

Why do I find this depressing? BeyondGeography Aug 2012 #54

President Clinton? Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2012 #57

If we're lucky enough hamsterjill Aug 2012 #63

I'd like to see her GOVERN something down the road :) CabCurious Aug 2012 #66

I'm still hoping that her mom becomes the second president Clinton. Beacool Aug 2012 #118

Yes maybe 2016? Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2012 #160

That sounds good. Beacool Aug 2012 #201

Yes, I remember Rosa Luxemburg Aug 2012 #203

We go on and on here about the elusive "white male privilege". THIS is privilege. Hereditary. nt Romulox Aug 2012 #76

I imagine an example validates a premise for many people. LanternWaste Aug 2012 #124

Yes. That's how "evidence" works. nt Romulox Aug 2012 #144

+1 We discuss everything but ruling class privilege leftstreet Aug 2012 #168

Bill Clinton had a decidedly lower middle class background. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #172

This thread is about *CHELSEA CLINTON*, who lives a life of inherited wealth. Romulox Aug 2012 #175

It's a conspiracy. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #207

Apparently he couldn't wait to escape it leftstreet Aug 2012 #200

Bill Clinton was a damn fine president. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #208

NAFTA, Telecom, Welfare to Min Wage, Dereg Wall Street leftstreet Aug 2012 #211

he was little? Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #212

Dunno. U could ask Monica leftstreet Aug 2012 #215

Aye, when all else fails Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #218

Brains, Poise, and Beauty. PotatoChip Aug 2012 #104

Lucky girl to have inherited such smarts... polichick Aug 2012 #119

I remember Rush Limbaugh Le Taz Hot Aug 2012 #122

I hope I'm still alive to vote for her when she runs. nt Javaman Aug 2012 #126

Beautiful young lady! I wish her well. LiberalLoner Aug 2012 #131

She is very pretty. april Aug 2012 #132

I agree with Huma - Chelsea is the "smartest person I've ever met." DURHAM D Aug 2012 #134

I like Chelsea. I remember the 90's and how terrible she was treated by some of the Repubs Jennicut Aug 2012 #142

That's Chelsea Clinton, not "Chelsea Clinton Mezvinsky" Gormy Cuss Aug 2012 #143

She is good looking, but can I ask without sounding snarky hedgehog Aug 2012 #147

she almost certainly had plastic surgery cali Aug 2012 #149

I just wish she learned to rock her hair in its natural state hedgehog Aug 2012 #152

How nasty... DURHAM D Aug 2012 #159

Not nasty. From a sociological EmeraldCityGrl Aug 2012 #167

Chelsea has not had any surgery. DURHAM D Aug 2012 #169

"crap trashing" EmeraldCityGrl Aug 2012 #174

oh for pity's sake cali Aug 2012 #178

LOL - wonderful source quoting a surgery salesman... DURHAM D Aug 2012 #198

Chelsea has not had plastic surgery. Beacool Aug 2012 #210

Wonder if Rush still thinks Chelsea's a dog Brainstormy Aug 2012 #155

The pasty turd who couldn't find his weiner with an electron scan microscope Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #173

Too bad the Clintons didn't have a whole bunch of kids. applegrove Aug 2012 #157

They wanted to, they both love children. Beacool Aug 2012 #209

Hopefully Chelsea will have a brood. Keep those brilliant & compassionate genes applegrove Aug 2012 #217

Yeah, I hope so too. Beacool Aug 2012 #219

Geesh. Starry Messenger Aug 2012 #163

When I was a kid in the 90s I had a huge crush on her. Odin2005 Aug 2012 #165

how do people know so much about her? Enrique Aug 2012 #166

Good for Chelsea. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #171

You're not in favor of hereditary political dynasties, but you're willing to make an exception, huh? Romulox Aug 2012 #176

Why not? Does heredity DISqualify anyone? demwing Aug 2012 #180

This country has the lowest class mobility in the developed world. That's "why not". What happened Romulox Aug 2012 #183

Are You Upset About Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidency? Paladin Aug 2012 #187

I'm not in favor of hereditary wealth and privilege as an organizing principle for the United States Romulox Aug 2012 #190

LOWEST class mobility in the developed world, Paladin... nt Romulox Aug 2012 #191

If Your Class Consciousness Applies To FDR Or JFK....... Paladin Aug 2012 #197

Chelsea is a student, not a candidate. I highly doubt she will run for anything, if she does Bluenorthwest Aug 2012 #192

She has been reported to have political aspirations. Who can say if it's true? The comparison to W Romulox Aug 2012 #193

So start a campaign demwing Aug 2012 #196

You asked: "What happened to a country in which any mother's son... demwing Aug 2012 #194

Yep. Warren DeMontague Aug 2012 #206

She's a smoker from what I understand. Or she was a few years ago. I kind of appreciated that brewens Aug 2012 #182

She's also one of the smartest people I've met. Smarter than her parents, either of them... Bluenorthwest Aug 2012 #185

Beautiful!!!! mfcorey1 Aug 2012 #188

worked at Goldman-Sachs too BOG PERSON Aug 2012 #195

KICK. NT LaydeeBug Aug 2012 #199

She has two very bright parents, and I imagine had excellent schooling, so it makes GreenPartyVoter Aug 2012 #202

This place is as depressing as always for Clinton supporters. Beacool Aug 2012 #213

Unreal. The daughter of two SELF MADE American succes stories, and she's treated like Bush. progressivebydesign Aug 2012 #216

Well said!!! Beacool Aug 2012 #220