Sen. Clinton Says Wear 'Anger' As Honor

[sabra]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/03/06/AR2006030600929.html

Sen. Clinton Says Wear 'Anger' As Honor


The Associated Press

NEW YORK -- Responding to Republican claims that she may be too angry to win national office, Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton told an audience Monday to wear such criticism as "a badge of honor" and suggested that gender played a role in the attacks.

"When you run as a Democrat, and in particular, when you run as a Democratic woman, whether you're running at the local, state or national level, it's likely you're going to draw some unfriendly fire," Clinton said at a breakfast fundraiser hosted by black and Hispanic women supporters. "People will be attacking you instead of your ideas, they may impugn your patriotism, they may even say you're angry."

She added, "If they do that, wear it as a badge of honor, because you know what? There are lots of things that we should be angry and outraged about these days." She cited, among other things, the federal budget deficit, lobbying scandals in Washington, and the government's slow response to the Hurricane Katrina disaster.

It was the latest volley in a rhetorical back-and-forth between Clinton and leading GOP strategists that began last month, when Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman said Clinton "seems to have a lot of anger" and that American voters tend not to elect angry candidates.

[ronnykmarshall]

1. Go Hil'rey!

Go Hil'rey!!

[timbnyc44]

19. About what?

Yeah, she's so damn angry about the war that....Oh, right, she refuses to call for a withdrawal from Iraq. And is talking about bombing Iran, just like John Bolton. So, why are the Repubs mad at her?

[StrafingMoose]

26. Incredible eh? n/t

[ronnykmarshall]

28. Excuse the fuck out of me.

[joefree1]

38. Forget 'em ronnykmarshall

If Hillary is the Democratic nominee I'm 150 % behind her. The repukes want us fighting over a Presidential race that's still a long way off.

[ronnykmarshall]

39. It's been an emotional 24 for me.

Fucking Oscars and shit. I get soooooooo fed up with the Hil-Re bashing. And yes, I'll fess up that I was PISSED when my homegirl Babs Boxer voted for the Pat-Act this week.

But I think Joe-Free's a bomb!!! You cool ass, L.A. loving dude you!!!

[SeveneightyWhoa]

2. I think "anger" would be a nice change..

..from the current "be happy, because I don't give a shit!" Bush mentality.

I would think (or hope) that most Americans agree with that. I dare them to try the "angry" meme if Hillary runs. Americans are angry, and they'll vote for whoever's angriest at this point.

[NanceGreggs]

3. Memo to Mehlman:

American voters tend not to elect angry candidates?

Satisfied American voters tend not to elect angry candidates.

ANGRY voters tend to elect ANGRY candidates.

And believe me, WE ARE ANGRY out here, and that includes Republicans, Independents and Greens, along with we Dems.

Simple enough for even YOU to understand? Good ...

[calimary]

18. Truly. Maybe satisfied voters tend not to elect angry candidates, but

I defy mehlman or anybody else of his ilk to find satisfied voters out there - in ANY noticeable numbers anymore. Show me the satisfaction, shithead. Where is it? Where are all those bush worshippers who think he's doing such a good job? Where are all the folks marching solidly behind that "popular wartime president" of yours? You know, the guy who doesn't exist? The guy you and your marketing monsters shoved down America's throats.

FUCK YOU, mehlman. And the whores you rode in on.

[FlemingsGhost]

4. I'm angry that Hillary Clinton and the DLC are considered to be ...

"the opposition."

[progressivebydesign]

6. yawn... it's such a bore to watch fellow dems take down the party. n/t

[xultar]

10. Here Here!

[FlemingsGhost]

11. Wow! A random forum posting wields that much power?

:eyes:

By the way, I'm an Independent.

[VegasWolf]

14. Wow! Fleming, u da man! nt

:toast:

[electropop]

5. Not that I believe she's angry,

but any candidate who isn't angry isn't paying attention. We need to replace all our wimpy Dems with angry ones.

[Kierkegaard]

7. Agreed.

We need a pack of relentless attack dogs in office that will root out the villains in this government and dispose of them.

[progressivebydesign]

8. I'm tired of Dems being accused of being "angry" that's Rove bullshit.

It's condescending and just a talking point. Hillary is doing the right thing, facing the charge and OWNING it. Fucky the pastey faced men... I'm soo tired of the country being run by old white men.

[LostinVA]

29. And, it is also a gender thing -- she's right about that

So... there's a double whammy.

[llmart]

42. My sentiments exactly!

pasty white, fat, balding old men with a giant chip on their shoulder because they are pasty white, fat, bald and old.

[yorkiemommie1]

9. who can help being 'angry' seeing what bushco has done??

all the Dems I know, and some Repubs as well, are downright outraged! seems to me that would be a more logical emotion than apathy or acquiescence.

:shrug:

[InsultComicDog]

12. About fucking time

...this is what we should have been hearing for some time.

[grahamhgreen]

13. She has every right to be angry

[ginnyinWI]

15. good meme

Turn the tables on them. Most people are getting more and more angry out here and see no reason why a candidate can't be angry. This one is going to backfire on the RNC. It's such a transparent attempt at silencing opposition.

[creeksneakers2]

16. Hillary is giving it right back to them

Way to go Hillary!

[timbnyc44]

20. Tacking right

Actually, she is tacking right, hard.

[silverweb]

17. Damn straight!

Anger can be a gift -- as well as a terrific motivator!

[FlemingsGhost]

21. Anger comes from fear, and fear is hardly a gift ...

(despite what Mr. De la Rocha may whisper.)

[silverweb]

31. Not always.

There's such a thing as righteous anger against injustice. Does that come from fear?

[FlemingsGhost]

34. Yes.

What is "righteous?" What is "unjust," for that matter?

We judge events as either "good" or "evil," according to our perspective and personal expectations of the world. When it does not measure up, we are fearful ... so we lash out in anger because we feel threatened.

Anger is destructive energy. And if anger is the root cause of "injustice," how pray tell, can more of the same be helpful?

[silverweb]

37. Sorry.

I disagree in several ways, but I have to get back to work right now. Later.

[Randy Ranger]

22. If so many of you are so angry

Why are you not demanding change from our representives and bombarding there offices with calls, letters and e-mails. I hear a lot of talk but whats needed is a lot more action!!!

[FlemingsGhost]

25. Couldn't resist, huh?

Was it the mention of Hillary's name in particular, or simply the word "Clinton" that inspired you to post?

[Randy Ranger]

27. I'm inspired by anger, and the do nothing attitude of congress

[silvermachine]

41. I do those things...

...all the time. In fact, just this morning I sent emails, signed petitions, forwarded them to like-minded individuals, made some calls (just like you, right? I mean I can only assume that's why you're here, correct?) And you seem to know so much about what others here do? Expound please.

[coalition_unwilling]

23. I'm angry that she voted for the war and continues to support

the occupation, even as it becomes clear that a majority of Americans (55-70% acc. to recent polls) now oppose it. She won't be getting my vote in either the CA primary or the general election. If she is the Dem nominee, I'll be voting Democratic Socialist.

[lancdem]

33. That's OK

If Calif. is close enough for your vote to make a difference, our Dem candidate is getting creamed anyway.

[coalition_unwilling]

40. Thanks for that comforting dismissal . . . Progressive Democrats

of Los Angeles has taken the position that we will endorse no candidate who voted for the war or the ensuing occupation.

[MasonJar]

24. You tell them, Hilary. I am for you and all other dems who take

on this bunch of fascist losers.

[truthisfreedom]

30. Hillary knows that America is mad as hell, and she hopes we're not going

to take it anymore.

[AlinPA]

32. She is not angry enough. This country is in trouble, and we need Dems

that are pissed off and tough and outspoken. Good for her.

[DemonFighterLives]

35. Take it to em Hillary

You can't leave their sh*t go unchallenged.
Weasel Mellman can go to hell!

[jab105]

36. Don't quite know what SHE has to be so angry about...

n/t

[wicket]

43. Alright Hill!!!!

:kick: :kick: