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Hillary Clinton REVIVES STORY Of Trying To Join The Marines [View all] Segami Nov 2015 OP

It's pathological SwampG8r Nov 2015 #1

Kinda sad...Hillary's allergic to the truth. InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2015 #7

If I say what it really is, TM99 Nov 2015 #18

Post removed Post removed Nov 2015 #114

It appears that they may share some TM99 Nov 2015 #115

I don't want either near the nuclear button. They both give me a bad gut feeling. leveymg Nov 2015 #134

Been meaning to ask you: do you make electronic music? nt Romulox Nov 2015 #162

Yes, I do. TM99 Nov 2015 #181

I've seen this condition before. I don't like it. Enthusiast Nov 2015 #110

What's to like? merrily Nov 2015 #156

It sounds like bullshit for sure, but pathological? randys1 Nov 2015 #111

ONE highly implausible story may be bullshit. merrily Nov 2015 #154

Wow... Hepburn Nov 2015 #2

I like the dog barking at the fly. Nice touch. Vattel Nov 2015 #57

Thanks! Hepburn Nov 2015 #173

But, but,...she has combat experience...... Segami Nov 2015 #3

But always remember ... TheFarS1de Nov 2015 #224

So she's not allowed to share stories of her past? JaneyVee Nov 2015 #4

Sure,...let her share her Bosnia story with us again.. Segami Nov 2015 #5

Is there some point you're trying to make? JaneyVee Nov 2015 #10

Not angry, but that story is highly implausible. merrily Nov 2015 #93

The story is highly unlikely - 1975 is the year she married Bill Clinton karynnj Nov 2015 #109

Great point, karynnj. merrily Nov 2015 #119

The timing also strikes me as bizarre. It really casts into doubt her left-wing credential building leveymg Nov 2015 #139

Bit of a puff piece filled with convenient phrases, eh, wot? merrily Nov 2015 #152

Love that pile of crap story! What a brave hero! InAbLuEsTaTe Nov 2015 #11

Of course she is. TM99 Nov 2015 #16

Where does anyone say it's made up? JaneyVee Nov 2015 #31

You are so funny! TM99 Nov 2015 #33

First you need proof that it's a lie. JaneyVee Nov 2015 #34

Thanks for playing. TM99 Nov 2015 #37

No doubts? I have doubts. JaneyVee Nov 2015 #44

Then you apparently have worse problems TM99 Nov 2015 #45

proof? we don't need no stinking proof. all we need iss ALLCAPS lol nt msongs Nov 2015 #63

Proof is right in front of y'all. TM99 Nov 2015 #70

Willful ignorance AgingAmerican Nov 2015 #136

A former sincere Bernie Group member, opining on credibility. merrily Nov 2015 #84

You will find that many veterans Aerows Nov 2015 #36

I wish you would fashion this post into an OP. Some of the younger members might profit KingCharlemagne Nov 2015 #245

This veteran concurs. tazkcmo Nov 2015 #259

It's highly implausible. merrily Nov 2015 #95

25 Things You May Not Know About Bernie Sanders LiberalArkie Nov 2015 #138

Let's be fair... cui bono Nov 2015 #41

Yes she can - we all love 840high Nov 2015 #54

Incoming! Duck & Cover! Run for your lives! Divernan Nov 2015 #301

She's not allowed implausible fabrications. merrily Nov 2015 #81

Why on Earth would she want to join the marines Art_from_Ark Nov 2015 #242

Given Bill's other post-nuptial behavior, should we really KingCharlemagne Nov 2015 #247

And yet you have a questioning OP with Bernies sharing a story of his past artislife Nov 2015 #270

1. Sniper fire jr. or virtualobserver Nov 2015 #6

And having freshly failed the DC bar exam and fled to Arkansas - Divernan Nov 2015 #277

I didn't know about that detail virtualobserver Nov 2015 #279

One wonders what adventures he was having in Arkansas back then. Divernan Nov 2015 #280

OTOH, she wouldn't be the first person who flunked the bar exam the first time out. winter is coming Nov 2015 #292

She took both the same summer. Failed DC;passed Ark., moved to Ark. Divernan Nov 2015 #295

Interesting...so she also made up being a “staff attorney” on the Watergate committee? dorkzilla Nov 2015 #305

She's described as being 27 when working for the Watergate Committee in 1974. Divernan Nov 2015 #309

The Marines can be an extremely hostile place for women today. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #8

Not to mention this was Arkansas 1975. JaneyVee Nov 2015 #9

I really wish I could say what I want to about this. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #14

It's interesting that you don't seem the least bit troubled by what it seems to say about her, leveymg Nov 2015 #142

Interesting that you portray joining the service as "leaving" a loved one. Rose Siding Nov 2015 #267

She doesn't fit the profile of someone who sees the military as a career move. leveymg Nov 2015 #268

Thank you for following the lead artislife Nov 2015 #272

Agree....it just doesn't fit and is worrisome KoKo Nov 2015 #285

Meant it as a joke? Of course, that explains everything! leveymg Nov 2015 #288

Perhaps.... KoKo Nov 2015 #293

The mil was trying very hard to attract high quality females in the 70s. elehhhhna Nov 2015 #211

That is a meme artislife Nov 2015 #271

Your distortions only reflect your motives and intent. Segami Nov 2015 #13

If promoting this bullshit makes you feel better. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #15

Do you have a link to support Segami Nov 2015 #19

This message was self-deleted by its author NCTraveler Nov 2015 #20

Hillary is liar....would you agree with that statement, yes or no? Segami Nov 2015 #21

"These fucks." "These assholes." WorseBeforeBetter Nov 2015 #219

what the fuck does that have to do ibegurpard Nov 2015 #22

Figure it out. NCTraveler Nov 2015 #25

what I'm asking ibegurpard Nov 2015 #29

no real allegation! 6chars Nov 2015 #229

JAG applicants are at least 26 years old! Divernan Nov 2015 #282

I actually wouldnt be surprised if this were true given the hawkish views she tends toward. bunnies Nov 2015 #12

Kind of odd that you would suddenly discover a desire to join the military after law school. winter is coming Nov 2015 #48

I agree with you. bunnies Nov 2015 #50

The thing that gets me... winter is coming Nov 2015 #53

yep. 1000%. bunnies Nov 2015 #58

HILLARY 2016: Me! frylock Nov 2015 #103

Well, she was a signature member of the "Me Generation" (hat tip KingCharlemagne Nov 2015 #249

She didn't need to do this...but, she puts this out there making her look like KoKo Nov 2015 #317

And why wouldn't the marines direct you towards a JAG position jeff47 Nov 2015 #59

I'd be amazed if they wouldn't. n/t winter is coming Nov 2015 #60

Women Marines... Segami Nov 2015 #67

^^^ding ding WINNER^^^ Cosmic Kitten Nov 2015 #94

I'm sure she has a good explanation for why she did not try the Army, as the recruiter merrily Nov 2015 #157

Law grads apply directly to JAG recruiters of a particular service Divernan Nov 2015 #278

Except for the age issue, I am not sure what your reply has to do with my post? merrily Nov 2015 #281

Point taken - I meant to add further info that her story makes no sense. Divernan Nov 2015 #283

No, no, no. Replying to me was fine. I was just puzzled at first. I get it now. merrily Nov 2015 #284

Had she passed anyone's bar exam at that time? n/t winter is coming Nov 2015 #294

She'd failed DC Bar; passed Arkansas bar BEFORE she moved to ARK. Divernan Nov 2015 #296

More detail on timing of bar failure/ move to Arkansas. Divernan Nov 2015 #299

why not? treestar Nov 2015 #246

It's possible, but not very likely. And it's unlikely the Marines would have turned her down. winter is coming Nov 2015 #250

that the marines of 1975 would try to discourage a female treestar Nov 2015 #253

And we should believe she abandoned all intention to join the military at the first brush-off? winter is coming Nov 2015 #257

Maybe treestar Nov 2015 #260

You know, if I weren't terribly serious about it, I wouldn't drag up the story winter is coming Nov 2015 #263

"...She had made... Segami Nov 2015 #51

What? Ok then. With that her story makes no fucking sense at all. bunnies Nov 2015 #52

A month after her wedding? When she was 28? merrily Nov 2015 #137

If she got married on 10/11... bunnies Nov 2015 #144

I went by Reply 69, which has since been edited. Still..... merrily Nov 2015 #145

Your point still stands though. bunnies Nov 2015 #146

I bet I can ID the worm, too! merrily Nov 2015 #147

Youre probably not the only one! bunnies Nov 2015 #148

She invented time travel. 840high Nov 2015 #212

Born October 1947. Wouldn't she have turned 28 October 26, 1975, before she supposedly tried to merrily Nov 2015 #161

ROTFLMAO - Goddamned Jarheads :) - nt KingCharlemagne Nov 2015 #252

OMG 99Forever Nov 2015 #17

...! KoKo Nov 2015 #318

This is not good especially on Veterans day Truprogressive85 Nov 2015 #23

Apparently, in all the years she was First Lady in Arkansas and in the White House, winter is coming Nov 2015 #42

Shocked not shocked pinebox Nov 2015 #24

Clinton tells a lot of good stories that cannot be either proven or disproven. merrily Nov 2015 #26

Actually her lies can easily be disproven which is why they are so damaging. askew Nov 2015 #30

How can I prove or disprove that she became a Democrat before meeting Bubba? merrily Nov 2015 #32

Well, as David Geffen said about the Clintons in 2007, they lie so often and with such ease that it askew Nov 2015 #40

Sadly, that will be too late, esp. for Democrats. It should be a damning commercial now. merrily Nov 2015 #43

O'Malley's PAC has no money nor does O'Malley. askew Nov 2015 #74

Even if he had the money, I doubt he'd do it. Sanders has been hitting Hillary on policy merrily Nov 2015 #76

O'Malley is hitting Hillary on immigration as well as other policy issues. askew Nov 2015 #86

I disagree that Bernie is not doing a good job of creating contrast. merrily Nov 2015 #89

Bernie is my 2nd choice I am just disappointed with how his campaign has been going in askew Nov 2015 #104

Feel better? merrily Nov 2015 #121

Wow, that was rude. askew Nov 2015 #124

Really? Feeling better" is rude? I take it no one has ever really been rude to you then. merrily Nov 2015 #132

Yes you were unnecessarily rude and over sensitive if you think that was a shot at Bernie. askew Nov 2015 #217

I would argue that where she has no reluctance to lie if it is easier than telling the truth - karynnj Nov 2015 #197

It depends on what the meaning of 'enlist' is. Er . . . - nt KingCharlemagne Nov 2015 #255

I can see the Campaign Ads now...with that list.. KoKo Nov 2015 #298

I think she is a compulsive liar and just can't help it. askew Nov 2015 #300

Yes! The lies are about "Stupid Stuff" and she didn't need to do this one... KoKo Nov 2015 #302

She is a compulsive liar. It's why the majority of the country views her as untrustworthy and askew Nov 2015 #27

I'm tired Faux pas Nov 2015 #28

I'm starting to think she 840high Nov 2015 #56

That's how most people who lie about stupid shit are ibegurpard Nov 2015 #153

I aint' in no ways tired. Every Democratic Presidential primary campaign could use comic relief. merrily Nov 2015 #123

LOL you're right about that! Faux pas Nov 2015 #163

Yoda had it right LastLiberal in PalmSprings Nov 2015 #35

Here, here! Segami Nov 2015 #39

You summed it up DVRacer Nov 2015 #192

/\_/\_This_/\_/\ Scuba Nov 2015 #236

"today is the day to remember those who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice" tazkcmo Nov 2015 #264

Great nick, great post! Hepburn Nov 2015 #304

The only thing that surprises me about this story, is that it must have poll-tested well... reformist2 Nov 2015 #38

Poll-tested opportunist?..... Segami Nov 2015 #46

Should we be surprised? Segami Nov 2015 #47

That doesn't pass the smell test tularetom Nov 2015 #49

+1 840high Nov 2015 #55

So, now you know think you know what she was feeling and thinking at the time?? Then riversedge Nov 2015 #62

She lied about the Bosnian sniper fire, and there's video to back that up. winter is coming Nov 2015 #64

Try staying on track. This discussion is about the OP. riversedge Nov 2015 #65

This discussion is about Hillary's credibility. Pointing out that she's lied before, winter is coming Nov 2015 #68

Still not on track. Bye riversedge Nov 2015 #75

So that's what happens when someone points out that HRC is a proven liar when the winter is coming Nov 2015 #80

For the past few days Carson 840high Nov 2015 #209

What are you, the narrator on the Outer Limits: "we have control over the horizontal . . ." Bizarre leveymg Nov 2015 #261

And why didn't the Marines point her towards a JAG position? (nt) jeff47 Nov 2015 #66

They would have *run* Aerows Nov 2015 #91

It might be true, but if I had to bet my life one way or the other . . . Vattel Nov 2015 #61

She and Bill were married Oct 11, 1975 so on Nov 10,1975 Edited Autumn Nov 2015 #69

Oops! winter is coming Nov 2015 #73

Sure seems strange. She must have needed a break getting ready for their wedding at their house Autumn Nov 2015 #77

Oh, for pete's sake. Please tell me that isn't right. That is completely unbelievable. askew Nov 2015 #78

Yeah it's right. Autumn Nov 2015 #82

Looks like Hillary's shot herself in the foot again. winter is coming Nov 2015 #85

Maybe she had wedding jitters and went to join. That would have made a cuter story Autumn Nov 2015 #101

be sure to make fun of her marriage CreekDog Nov 2015 #221

This is about Hillary,not Bill's infidelities. There's no reason for you to bring him into this. Autumn Nov 2015 #266

I was wrong, they were married almost 1 month when she went to the recruiter, Autumn Nov 2015 #159

Still! And she told the recruiter she was 26 going on 27 when she'd recently turned 28? merrily Nov 2015 #172

I do too!!! Autumn Nov 2015 #175

Now all three of us are liars. It's a gateway lie! merrily Nov 2015 #176

so now you believe she did try to join the Marines CreekDog Nov 2015 #222

Your candidate is the one who seems to have trouble keeping the story straight. merrily Nov 2015 #223

How would you read this... Segami Nov 2015 #225

For someone who lies as often as she does, you'd think she'd be better at it. askew Nov 2015 #87

I was wrong, they were married almost 1 month when she went to the recruiter, Autumn Nov 2015 #158

Its normal for women (on the eve of getting married) Segami Nov 2015 #79

My bad, married on Oct 11, 1975 and she tried to join the marines Nov 10, 1975 Autumn Nov 2015 #141

For the sake of accuracy, the article doesn't say that she tried to join in November. Vattel Nov 2015 #194

but it would be ok for men? treestar Nov 2015 #244

Maybe he caught her on the rebound? n/t winter is coming Nov 2015 #83

LOL. You just can't make this shit up. Would be even funnier were I not KingCharlemagne Nov 2015 #258

Oh wow.. darkangel218 Nov 2015 #88

She did allegedly say she "will be 27" and her birthday is in October. arcane1 Nov 2015 #90

Yes, it's a clumsy "I'm one of you" attempt. winter is coming Nov 2015 #98

LOL I replied to someone named Autumn and got a reply from Winter is Coming arcane1 Nov 2015 #106

Need to find someone with spring in their name.... (nt) jeff47 Nov 2015 #116

Sorry I'm feeling bad for all the young women who will never attempt to join the Marines Autumn Nov 2015 #122

Great observation, Autumn. bvf Nov 2015 #102

Great find. The first thing that came to my mind was that jwirr Nov 2015 #108

Oh FFS... ibegurpard Nov 2015 #113

I find it funny in Republicans because I would never vote for them. In Democrats, it makes askew Nov 2015 #126

Stop it right now. merrily Nov 2015 #117

I keep thinking what the fuck is wrong with the Marines that they have no use for a lawyer. Autumn Nov 2015 #118

Um, sexism, duh! It's all over this thread. Again, you surprise me! merrily Nov 2015 #120

and what was wrong with major league baseball teams that didn't have a use for dsc Nov 2015 #165

Satchell Page didn't lie about it ibegurpard Nov 2015 #193

And what a campaign photo it would've been, too. arcane1 Nov 2015 #131

I can see it now. merrily Nov 2015 #133

Where do you get the October 10th date? Metric System Nov 2015 #130

My bad, wrong month. So they had been married almost 1 month when she went to join the Marines Autumn Nov 2015 #140

Possibly the same place Hillary got she was 26 going on 27 in November 1975? merrily Nov 2015 #170

This message was self-deleted by its author 840high Nov 2015 #210

so you're basically calling her a liar because the dates don't make sense to you? CreekDog Nov 2015 #220

That is bizarre........ KoKo Nov 2015 #287

Oh, I'm sure these kinds of posts will change minds. Beacool Nov 2015 #71

It's the inane DISTORTIONS Hillary creates Cosmic Kitten Nov 2015 #99

Hillary making Veteran's Day about Hillary by spinning yarns may indeed change some minds. frylock Nov 2015 #150

If true, she was lucky they turned her down. Tierra_y_Libertad Nov 2015 #72

I wish they had turned my Dad (Korea-Inchon) down. Not easy growing KingCharlemagne Nov 2015 #262

would a COWARD have this?! MisterP Nov 2015 #92

I'm not gonna knock her for that. As First Lady, you have to graciously accept winter is coming Nov 2015 #100

that's a scene from Arrested Development ... MisterP Nov 2015 #107

No comment. winter is coming Nov 2015 #184

maybe she misremembered being turned down by the Easter Seals? MisterP Nov 2015 #188

No way! jalan48 Nov 2015 #96

How ABSURD! Cosmic Kitten Nov 2015 #97

Too bad she didn't attend military school. n/t malthaussen Nov 2015 #105

I'm sure she did. Give her a minute. merrily Nov 2015 #127

Classic Clinton. frylock Nov 2015 #112

LOL azmom Nov 2015 #125

True or not (I suspect not), why does she wanna tell this? whatchamacallit Nov 2015 #128

From the article: "Each time, critics on the right..." And the far left too! Meanwhile, her version Metric System Nov 2015 #129

Just because her 'version' has been the same does not mean it was not TM99 Nov 2015 #143

yeah the Marines have been so progressive in regards to things like this dsc Nov 2015 #149

Which has not a fucking thing to do ibegurpard Nov 2015 #151

really dsc Nov 2015 #160

this is about her telling ridiculous LIES ibegurpard Nov 2015 #168

so let me get this straight dsc Nov 2015 #169

We know it's bullshit because no new bride just up and joins the Marines. beam me up scottie Nov 2015 #178

Well that may not be so true. all american girl Nov 2015 #227

I was in the Marines, I know all about the sexism. beam me up scottie Nov 2015 #228

Thanks for your service in the Marines...that's one hard gig. all american girl Nov 2015 #230

Oh please, it has nothing to do with sexism. beam me up scottie Nov 2015 #231

Sorry to tell you...anti war person here all american girl Nov 2015 #232

This was during the Vietnam war, people who were opposed to it didn't join the Marines. beam me up scottie Nov 2015 #233

One question for you.... all american girl Nov 2015 #238

Because I've been in a Marine Corps recruiting office. beam me up scottie Nov 2015 #239

I'm not sure what it means when you say that you've been in a Marine Corps recruiting office all american girl Nov 2015 #240

It means it's a life changing decision. beam me up scottie Nov 2015 #243

and if you were treestar Nov 2015 #251

Sure and Ben Carson was offered a scholarship to West Point too. beam me up scottie Nov 2015 #256

Oh BMUS, I loved you already... dorkzilla Nov 2015 #307

Aw, right backatcha, dorkzilla! beam me up scottie Nov 2015 #308

says who? treestar Nov 2015 #248

No man or woman would join the Marines when they're an anti-war activist. beam me up scottie Nov 2015 #254

No my position ibegurpard Nov 2015 #180

We know it is a lot for numerous reasons TM99 Nov 2015 #182

Nope. TM99 Nov 2015 #179

There is a lie within the story as she tells it. jeff47 Nov 2015 #186

And, in 20 years, she never figured out she was 28 in November 1975, not 26 going on 27? merrily Nov 2015 #174

Good catch on her age. karynnj Nov 2015 #189

In my experience, DU seems to have little trouble with double standards. merrily Nov 2015 #196

And why wouldn't she have tried another branch if she was rejected? beam me up scottie Nov 2015 #198

Really lobbing the softballs today, aren't ya? winter is coming Nov 2015 #199

Lol! beam me up scottie Nov 2015 #200

Awww.... recruiter turn you down? n/t winter is coming Nov 2015 #205

I wish he had, actually! beam me up scottie Nov 2015 #208

Sometimes... winter is coming Nov 2015 #214

Very true. beam me up scottie Nov 2015 #216

Someone born in October 26, 1947 said, on November 10, 1975, that she was 26, soon to be 27. merrily Nov 2015 #204

Isn't it amazing what we learn about ourselves here? beam me up scottie Nov 2015 #207

Ha ha ha, People don't make those kinds of mistakes. Bonobo Nov 2015 #203

She lies in her own story. jeff47 Nov 2015 #185

this will probably buy her some votes olddots Nov 2015 #135

This story has just never rung true. It doesn't even make sense. TwilightGardener Nov 2015 #155

Out of curiosity, why do you ADD CAPITALS in Codeine Nov 2015 #164

How many others do you ask Segami Nov 2015 #166

I haven't seen anyone else doing it? Codeine Nov 2015 #167

Well,.. Segami Nov 2015 #171

Maybe he is a fan of Kalidurga Nov 2015 #226

I've been meaning to re-read SARTOR RESARTUS. Just never seem KingCharlemagne Nov 2015 #265

who died Enrique Nov 2015 #177

This rejection then inspired her to invent: guillaumeb Nov 2015 #183

Aside from Graham -- Not one of the GOP candidates have any military experience. Raine1967 Nov 2015 #187

A candidate with "trust issues" who is supposed to be "the experienced one" jeff47 Nov 2015 #191

self-sabotage? ibegurpard Nov 2015 #195

I love this thread!! m-lekktor Nov 2015 #190

I can't tell if it is a mental problem with her or just political reaching. Bonobo Nov 2015 #201

It's not political savvy. winter is coming Nov 2015 #215

Marines have lawyers too. Historic NY Nov 2015 #202

Yes.. Segami Nov 2015 #206

Yes, and getting a BA/BS and a law degree would take you to ~ age 24-25ish HereSince1628 Nov 2015 #213

When you Google "Hillary joins the Marines" Oilwellian Nov 2015 #218

Way to go, Hill! Way to win the google hit contest! Divernan Nov 2015 #297

I think this might be partially true Nonhlanhla Nov 2015 #234

Are we like, Ben-Carsoning her here or something? nt pinstikfartherin Nov 2015 #235

Sad that the two leading candidates for POTUS are both proven to be pathological liars. Scuba Nov 2015 #237

Similarities in so many ways... Segami Nov 2015 #241

This is the first time I have ever heard this story. Major Hogwash Nov 2015 #269

same here ibegurpard Nov 2015 #275

She lost my good will that I had after her Benghazi performance ram2008 Nov 2015 #273

amazing that no one has posted this video yet tzar paul Nov 2015 #274

Wow! Stewart & Colbert could have done this! The Onion........ KoKo Nov 2015 #311

The basic story is probably true HassleCat Nov 2015 #276

Bil's version:It was the Army & they turned her down for eyesight Divernan Nov 2015 #286

So, Bill has Another Version and yet Hillary doesn't mention her poor eyesight KoKo Nov 2015 #290

Chris Cillizza at the Washington Post writes an article mentioning this Babel_17 Nov 2015 #289

...! WaPo Fact Checker..."Two Pinochios" for the claim..... KoKo Nov 2015 #291

In 1975, she was 28 years old or thereabout. Hepburn Nov 2015 #303

For JAG corp, at least 26 yrs. old/cut off age to apply is 42. Divernan Nov 2015 #306

Some googling ... Babel_17 Nov 2015 #310

Extremely bizarre for many reasons Divernan Nov 2015 #312

A story best left unresurrected? Babel_17 Nov 2015 #313

HRC was the one unwise enough to resurrect it in this campaign. Divernan Nov 2015 #314

Looking so far like an unforced error (nt) Babel_17 Nov 2015 #315

True..she was Flying High in Polls after "Benghazi, E-Mail Hearings Fell on Face... KoKo Nov 2015 #316

There are people ibegurpard Nov 2015 #319