Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Ron, TX — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:11:31 GMT

She added later, "I gave contemporaneous accounts, I wrote about a lot of this in my book. you know, I think that, a minor blip, you know, if I said something that, you know, I say a lot of things -- millions of words a day -- so if I misspoke, that was just a mistatement."
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The propensity of a Clinton lie is directly proportional to the amount of times she says "you know" over the course of a sentence...

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

David, NH — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:17:03 GMT

How about honesty...is there a section on that "Commander-in-Chief" test for that?
I know the Clintons have not given that great weight in the past...but...
Just wondering...because I think if it's not ...I want a new test.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Frank — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:17:57 GMT

"Misspoke" would apply had the comments been made offhand or in a debate, etc. Clinton's remarks were part of a prepared speech and she repeated them. "Misled" would be more appropriate here. What was the line from David Geffin about Hillary lying "with such an ease it's frightening"?

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Louie, Louie — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:18:45 GMT

She worked hard for us when Bill was in office. She started working on health care 3 days after he was in office. She loves this country and it's people, all colors. She didn't go on a family vacation in the middle of a race to let things cool off. (by the way didn't see any family in his picture) Any dem that doesn't have respect for her after all she and Bill have done are pitiful. BO is the lier. About Wright, Rezco, and most of all how he feels about race.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

bird, mn — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:19:23 GMT

what is more important to the american people, Clintons emblishment of sniper fire, or Obama's out right untruths on being part of legislation about immigration in 06 , 07 and again in saying he coauthored legislation with Chris Dodd on HRA help for homeowners? This is a campaign and politicans lie!! I think the issue is what they lie about.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Tired of it Baltimoe MD — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:19:44 GMT

What does it matter? "Misspeak"??????????
All we get are lies from the Clintons..............."I didn't have sex w/ that woman"........"We ran with our heads down.......there was no greeting ceremony".

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Lisa, New Britain, CT — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:20:13 GMT

She out and out lied. There is no other story. She lied.

I agree with all the parents on the blog who, when faced with such statements from children, do one of the following punishments (depending on their philosophy of discipline)...

a. wash mouth out with soap
b. lecture incessantly about values and how it is wrong to lie (been known to do this one)
c. withhold privledges (e.g., computer time, tv time) (my usual)
d. make child write apology note to the person they LIED to (have been known to do this one too)
e. spank

etc.

She LIED!! She has a pattern of lying. If you want that, vote for her. I, however, will not be.

Woman for Obama 08

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Shel, SLC UT — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:21:20 GMT

"I say a lot of things -- millions of words a day -- so if I misspoke, that was just a misstatement," she said.

"I SAY A LOT OF THINGS"?????? (So don't hold me accountable for what I have said or might say....)

How can anyone believe anything that passes her lips from here on out?

Scary. Very scary.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Enrique, Chicago — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:22:35 GMT

Hillary has claimed that she's been fully vetted. It now seems as though this is not the case. If she can stand before the cameras and 'misspeak' about her experience in Bosnia, what else has she misspoken about?

The media is finally questioning the 35 years of 'experience' that Hillary claims to have. Good work.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Phred, NH — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:24:28 GMT

And if pigs had wings they'd fly I suppose. How anyone can believe anything that comes from the mouth of a Clinton is beyond me. With the possible exception of Chelsea who has made a serious gaff or blunder. Yet.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

New Wave — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:24:55 GMT

I would agree that Clinton misspoke on all the experience she has been claiming. So there is no experience that one could vite for her based on now. The only thing standing is a speech she gave in Beijing. In that case Obama wins.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

KC — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:25:13 GMT

If the media picks up on this "she's leading in electoral votes" meme I am going to puke. That is a RIDICULOUS metric...who believes that if Obama is the nominee we will lose California or New York? Just because she won the primary DOES NOT mean he won't win those states in the general. And who believes that she will win Texas in a general election? It is a STUPID and disingenous and dishonest metric and if the press continues to promote it we can only assume that they too are stupid and disingenous and dishonest. And gullible.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Jim Haddix, Ann Arbor, MI — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:25:22 GMT

WHY are you streching out that 'electoral votes' nonsense? That has nothing to do with the primary process. That has nothing to do with anything! Is it shorthand for the fact that Ms. Clinton edged out Obama in larger states? So what. He walloped her in smaller states. News bulletin to Clinton campaign: Electoral votes do NOT count in primaries. Apparently this is news to First Read also?

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

MK,MO — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:25:27 GMT

it's time the clintons were held responsible for habitual lying, hillary did not 'misspeak' she got caught lying, again. every word either of the clintons speak is well rehearsed and calculated, these people do not speak 'off the cuff', they have built their legacy on very calculated misdirection and dishonest statements, it is in the fabric of their being, it's just who they are, if you are in one of the states that have not voted yet, please ask yourself, why would anyone want this reprehensible duo back in the whitehouse?

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Bill Rochester NY — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:25:27 GMT

Why is it that whenever Hillary Clinton is caught in a lie she "misspoke"?
Then they accuse the Obama campaign of being unfair?
That is rich!
One thing is clear from this campaign.
Hillary Clinton is unfit to be Commander In Chief.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

tvanel — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:25:45 GMT

"Misspoke"? That is a gross Understatement and it speaks to her credibility. HRC is touting her experience as the deciding factor that will hopefully sway voters and now we are finding out that she has been embellishing her resume.
Fmade?

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Jocelyn, Rockville, MD — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:26:16 GMT

From the CBS footage, it doesn't look like Hillary or Chelsea had a lot of bullet proof stuff on either. Neither is wearing a helmet, although they are somewhat surrounded by soldiers and others.

Hillary's coat is buttoned up, so she may have had a vest on underneath, but Chelsea's coat is open, and she seems to be wearing a grey sweater and a white turtleneck.

I know that Hillary is a good mom. I would think that if there had been any discussion of "having on bulletproof stuff" as she states in her interview in Philadelphia, Chelsea would be wearing it.

sigh - just another "misstatement"

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Jessica — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:26:16 GMT

Well, well, well. Billary lies again. Who would have EVER thunk that?

Come on people, this is nothing new. This woman has been lying straight to America since the day she stepped foot into the WHite House the FIRST time. Do you think her divisive personality just disappeared?

Please.

This is just the same ol Clintons doing the same ol thing. LYING.

Why do you think Hillary has such negatives? Because they LYED the first time around repeatedly, and they will continue to LIE all the way back to the WHite HOuse.

No surprise.

The biggest surprise is that the MSM ACTUALLY reported this.

This is actually old news. Any of you that actually took the time to research the candidates know that her "35 years of experience" is a total LIE.

The part that I don;t understand is how so many women, and I am a woman, would feel proud to have the First Woman President be Hillary Clinton. I mean come on girls. THIS woman is a LYER and a CHEAT. I for one want the first woman PRes to be an honorable woman, a woman that made it to the White HOuse on her own, not on the coattails of her husband, not a woman followed by scandal and LIES.

How embarrassing to the rest of the world, this election is turing out to be.

Pathetic.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Gary - Pitt — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:26:44 GMT

Wish Hillary Clinton had been at home this weekend thinking about her chances, hearing from "party elders" and worrying about her image and future standing in the party? As entitled as she feels, as unwilling as she is to ever stop fighting, she is not stupid.

It's hard to imagine her ever seeing a path to a nomination that would be anything beyond an awfully phyrric (spelling?) victory.

Imagine her standing with the party, the electorate and the press if she were to step out for her party and "the country's sake" to do her all to get a Democrat in the White House. Imagine the unity she could engender with a positive, supportive and rousing speech (with Obama at her side?).

This would be the time for such an action... before PA. If she wins PA in a big way Obama supporters will claim backlash from Rev. Wright & that this could last thru No. Carolina & Indiana, but that he'll have plenty of time to recover before November. She cannot pass him in delegate count, and I bet she's exhausted.

A move like this would cement her leadership role in the party, at the convention and in the Democratic controlled Senate. Also, if Obama should lose she will be the #1 Dem going forward for four years.

Musings from a political junkie...feel free to post on politico.com as your own.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Jamil, Dearborn, MI — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:29:07 GMT

Just the other day I flew to Florida and I coulda sworn I was ducking sniper fire, but now that I think about it, I think I just misspoke. Actually, there was a little girl there holding flowers.

Sounds ridiculous - who misspeaks about a life-threatening event. Why are people afraid to call Hillary out for exactly what she is - A LIAR??? My question is even if it were true, how does ducking sniper fire count as foreign policy experience? Can the survivor of a plane crash claim to now have the experience to be a pilot?

This race has been over - she needs some big victories in the upcoming states and then she needs to win TWICE AS MANY superdelegates as Obama in order to win. I could see some superdelegates going against the will of the voters but 2/3 of them??? Come on, this is ridiculous!!!

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

deb — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:30:10 GMT

McCain can't remember who we are fighting and where they are, despite 4000 deaths.

Obama can't remember when he was in church.

Hillary has added things/or collapse memory between trips abroad. (political jet lag)

Translation, we as a public will have to remain interested for the whole term of the next president. Or we are in for a BOHICA moment.(Bend Over Here It Comes Again)

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Jill, DE — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:35:31 GMT

I just find it funny how when Clinton lies people call it a "misspeak" and when Obama tells the truth people call it a lie.

As a mother of 2 I would rather my children tell me the truth no matter what it is about then lie over something that is so stupid just to get themselves out of trouble.

The problem here that people are not realizing is - we just spent 7 years with a president that lies to us constantly as if telling the truth to the american people is somehow not hi on the list of priorities.

Do we really want Hillary Clinton in the house who is and has been lying to us about things that can easily be caught in and when she is caught she acts as if it was no big deal.

I don't know about you guys but I would rather have the guy (Obama) who tells us the truth (race speech) even if we don't like it or want to hear it.

I want a president my kids can look up to and Hillary Clinton is not it.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Utah Woman for Obama: SJB, SLC, UT — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:35:37 GMT

This latest example of Senator Clinton's embellisment of the 'truth' is just another example of how out of date the Clintons really are. Times have changed. Anything you put out there can quickly be verified or refuted. Both Senator Clinton and President Clinton have to yet to figure this out. They are playing the same OLD games but are getting caught left and right.

In this day and age of technical superiority, it would seem HRC's campaign would become more prudent in her assertions about experience. Instead they are continually introducing "lies", repeating them over and over hoping some of them will 'stick'. Many Americans don't have the time or energy to research these claims for themselves. These outright misrepresentations are aimed at these individuals.

This continuing display of "misspeaking" is another example of the how the Clintons are the Past!! We need the Future!! Even if with his flaws, which he speaks about with candor and admits - something the Clinton campaign would NEVER do - Senator Obama represents the gleaming hope that we can change the direction this country is headed. He represents a chance to really make a difference and bring ALL Americans back into the fold.

I am tired of hearing about how some States count; others don't. I am tired of hearing about how the Rules should be changed, now at the end of the game, because one candidate is losing. I am tired of the lies, misrepresentations, sly innuendoes to make the other candidate seem less patriotic, non-Christian, etc. I am tired of the ranting, anger filled comments coming directly from Senator Clinton's own mouth when something offends her. How is this Presidential?? What is she going to do when someone from another country says or does something that goes against her "grain"??? Is she going to on National TV and tell them to "meet her in Washington"??!!!!

Doesn't it speak volumes to the DNC that their so called coronated Nominee has now found herself in the fight of her life?? As many voters are FOR Senator Clinton as they are AGAINST her. And that is just in the Democratic party. What makes the DNC think that any Republicans or Independents will vote for her in the fall? If her base is the old-time Democratic party and women - which I am tired of this particular statistic - how can she win the General Election??? Her arguments are extremely offensive and assume that most Americans are too stupid to understand so the Super Delegates are the only ones who can save us from ourselves.

It is time to move forward in this country. Enough of Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton. I will take Obama's flaws, thank you very much. I will take his inspiration, dedication and PROVEN ability to bring all Americans into the political process.

Thank you for listening. Have a great day!

Obama '08

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Ant Jill, Big Pine, Ca. — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:37:58 GMT

I am concerned she is making these mistatements. More than just this one. Do we need a President we can't trust or believe? We've got one of those now. She giggled while telling that tall tale. No laughing matter! I think McCain will expose her a lot more. But then, that's Hillary. We do not need another Clinton/Bush liar in the WH. We don't need higher food, gas prices and more war. The mortgage mess is real and she wants Greenspan? We need a new direction that won't leave us worse off than we are now. I'm sure more of her mistatements will come to light before it's over.Hillary and Bill need to go away for good!

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Sick of Lies and Deception — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 15:39:25 GMT

Bush lied about "intelligence" about WMD's to take our nation to war with Iraq. He LIED about there being a connection between Saddam and Bin Laden. Look where lies have gotten us--failed economy, record deficits, war with no end, 4,000 good American soldiers dead for a LIE.

Do you really want another LIAR in the White House? Vote Hillary and get "two for the price of one"!

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Katie, Pittsburgh, PA — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:06:10 GMT

mispoke as the "word of the day" was the exact thought I had this morning when I read Hillary's quote "I gave contemporaneous accounts, I wrote about a lot of this in my book. you know, I think that, a minor blip, you know, if I said something that, you know, I say a lot of things -- millions of words a day -- so if I misspoke, that was just a mistatement."

Why can't they just call it for what it is...lying, misleading, incorrect, mistake, wrong.

That and she uses "you know" more than a middle schooler.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Celtic Goddess, Chicago, IL — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:09:17 GMT

The press really needs to hold HRC's feet to the fire on this. She didn't simply misspeak - she lied on more than one occasion.

As others have noted, if this happened to Obama, you'd be killing him with it. Why treat HRC any differently? Is it because you fear losing access to Bill?

Also, check out this story: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23785773/
Despite Harold Ickes' denials to Roger Simon, the Clinton campaign is actively poaching Obama delegates in Texas.

One more thing: How about demanding those tax returns? Obama's return from last year - all 103 pages - is up on the web. Where are Hillary's???

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Linda. Boston, MA — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:18:55 GMT

Sorry, but SNIPER FIRE is not the kind of memory that is ambiguous or fuzzy.

If I asked anybody if they have ever been in sniper fire, they will immediately answer YES or NO! That's not the kind of thing you have to think about. So no, I don't buy that she "accidentally remembered" that event. She made it up, period. Just like she did with her role in bringing peace to Ireland and her position on NAFTA. Her resume is full of fluff and typical first lady duties.

Hillary Clinton - Ready to Lie on Day One!

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Marianne, New York — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:20:00 GMT

As I see it they all LIE - Obama included - I still want to see Hillary Clinton, better then being a "non American" that Obama is!

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Terry - Texas — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:20:00 GMT

Clintons' Rule #1: It's only a lie if you get caught.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Patrick D., Milwaukee, WI — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:21:09 GMT

The Clintons have been lying for YEARS! Why is anyone surprised now?

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Feisty Redhead IL — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:21:49 GMT

What truly amazes me... after watching this is the true ease of which she can look people straight in the eye and knowingly continue to out & out LIE!!!

I wouldn't beleive Shrillary if her tongue came notorized!!!

White Women for Obama 08!

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Kay — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:22:19 GMT

Enough of the distortions of the facts. She told blatant lies looking straight into the cameras, with that *DECEPTIVE* grin on her face. This was not a slip of the tongue as she might want to suggest; it was an ABSOLUTE FABRICATION!!! She will say anything to win. God save america!!!

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Marie, N.H. — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:23:47 GMT

One of the many lessons we teach our children is about lying. In my family if you lie to me how will I every know if you are telling the truth in the future. And once you lie it will take awhile to earn the trust. And if my chilren tried to use the "mis spoken" line to justify their lies. They would only be digging a bigger hole for themselves. It's one of the many lessons learned think before you speak.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Ann Utica NY — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:44:02 GMT

Hillary is getting more and more like Bush.

War Monger
Loyalty no matter what
Lying to the People of the United States of America

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Andrew , Milwaukee, Wi — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:44:08 GMT

I've only seen a few comments posted by those who actually support Clinton. Cat got your tongue on this one? No defense to the rescue?
That's because there's nothing to defend.
It's no wonder the liars stay together. Hey, Hillary, tell us the truth: Have you stayed with Bill all these years simply for the name? Simply to advance your career? What else don't we know about you?

Obama '08

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Barbara, Lincoln, NE — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:44:40 GMT

Hillary just plain lied. She is probably mad that someone called her on it. I feel so sorry for Chelsea. It must be rough having two parents who lie about almost everything.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Mary, Manhattan, New York — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:48:08 GMT

Why doesn't anyone have the 'courage' to say she lied? How could Clinton 'misspeak' about sniper fire being directed at her in Bosnia? How could Clinton be trusted on the world stage after observing how she has lied during this campaign? I pray that Barack Obama crushes her in the next & final contests!

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Bill Johnson, Anaconda, Montana — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:48:27 GMT

Richard Nixon coined the word "misspoke" is that any help?

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Tommy J — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:49:25 GMT

"I say a lot of things -- millions of words a day -- so if I misspoke, that was just a misstatement," she said.

Do the math. 2,000,000 million words divided by 19 hours a day speaking (that leaves one hour to take care of your body and four hours to sleep) equals roughly 1,750 words an hour, or 29 words a second!

oops, I misspoke when i was covering my misstament!

hillary I love ya, but i'm a professional salesman and even i don't color that far out of the lines.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Jerome, va — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:51:08 GMT

Somebody please tell poor Marianne in New York that United States Sent. Obama is an American.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Harry Caldwell, Marana, AZ — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:51:19 GMT

It appears that to the Clintons entitlement includes lying, nasty innuendo, and specious credentials. They should be ashamed. I suspect if Hillary returns to the Senate as a defeated candidate for the Presidency, her tall tales describing the embattled campaign will make Falstaff look like an oracle.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Jim GR Mi — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:51:21 GMT

Why is the national media not banging the drum louder. She lied.She lied about snipers, she lied about N. Ireland. She lied about NAFTA. She lied about why she voted for war. I think the media is afraid to broadcast this too loudly as it will ruin the cash cow that this endless campaign has become.
And to all of those who think we owe the Clintons somthing. As much as I liked SOME of Bill Clintons policies, he lied to us on national telivision. I for one do not feel I am selling out my fellow progressives in saying that it bothers me to have a President lie to me. I bothers me whether their name is Bush or Clinton.
Also, if Hillary were not a woman, the leaders in the party would have already told her to stop.
I've learned that somtimes you lose. The only thing you can control is how you react. With grace and dignty, or screaming and calling people names.
Or lying.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Laguel , Ohio — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:51:29 GMT

All I want to say is that if this would have been Barack Obama mispeaking the media would have jumped all over it. Also I believe that there are certain accounts in a persons life that they can remember in datail, simply because it was so profound and impactful. I think that this would be one of them , even my 3 year old would remember having to run from enemy fire. I mean come on it was an outright lie. Just call it what it is.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Meme James, Dacula, Georgia — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:52:36 GMT

What confuses me is she "misspoke" about an incident her child witnessed. How do you teach your children integrity and honesty?

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rich hincha orange virginia — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:52:38 GMT

I'm surprised that others are surprised about Hillary's propensity to lie to achieve her ends. Yes, the "I misspoke" episode is minor, in and of itself, but it's part of a never-ending string of lies and exaggerations that she's told since she entered politics (and probably long before that). Elect her and you'll get more of the same.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Alyce, WI — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:53:49 GMT

I think it's time for a woman to be president...but one that is smart, respectible and trustworthy. One that young girls in this country could look up to and admire. This does not describe Hillary. We have aready had enough years of the Clintons and their lies...Been there...done it! It's time for a change...Obama '08!!

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Dana, Mesa, AZ — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:53:59 GMT

What I find terribly interesting is that suddenly, the woman who ragged on Obama for not wanting to participate in more debates, is hedging on a debate in North Carolina. Could it have something to do with these recent revelations?

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Gillis Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:54:32 GMT

God save America, indeed. The worst we can do now is to elect Hillary president after Bush. It would be 12-16 years of deceit and lies to the American people.

She is not fit to be commander in chief.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Hank E., Atlanta, GA — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:54:51 GMT

Come on Mass Media...If Obama had "Misspoke", it would have been a MAJOR scandal. Since when did the media start characterizing a LIE as a "Misspeak"...in the words of the offender, herself??? You guys can start crawling out of her corner, now.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Charlotte, PA — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:55:04 GMT

In my circle of friends (30 women) we have been meeting periodically for lunch/dinner to discuss the candicates (Dems)and who we should support for President. 12 were lending toward Obama and 18 toward Clinton. We met on last night and all thirty are now Obama supporters. We think that intrigrity and honesty are some of the key factors in this election, especially after seven years of imcompetence and embarrasment from the George Bush Admn. It is past time for us to bring our men and women home from this disasterous war that we have spent five long years fighting someone else's civil war, while our own country suffers, mainly due to the ignorance of George Bush. It is time to focus on America and our issues at home and we believe Barack Obama is the only one to do this. John McCain will extend this war, which means our grandchildren, who are in sixth and seven grades will been sent to fight someone's civil war. Bring Intrigrity Back to the White House and the United States of America!!!

Women for Barack Obama 08'

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Holman, Dallas, TX — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:55:38 GMT

Vets for the Truth, posts at its website a definition of "swiftboating" as "exposing the lies, deceit and fraud of self-glorifying public officials or candidates for office who exaggerate their military service by lying about their feats of heroism and combat wounds."

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Arlene — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:56:26 GMT

Just curious. Do all of those individuals who insist that Hillary "deliberately" lied about her trip to Bosnia also think that Obama "deliberately" lied when he first said he had only done 5 hours of legal work for Tony Rezko and no one had an inkling that he was in trouble; but then admitted he asked Rezko to do a walk-through of a property he was interested in buying and said he had asked Rezko if the rumors that he was in trouble were true? And, first said he had only taken $150,000 in campaign donations from Rezko and then admitted it was closer to $250,000?

Oh yes, and then we should believe that he never had heard about the controversial statements of his Pastor until February 2007 when he was about to declare his candidacy?

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

mike khandjian, Woodstock, MD — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:56:39 GMT

Hillary and Bill lie in soundbites and cycles - they have learned that they can throw something deceptive out 'there' and then wait out the storm of response - but still get the benefit of the damage and carnage.

Hillary lied. She lied about the incident and she lied about what the incident was supposed to demonstrate about her.

Why is this important? Because if she gets a free pass on this then she knows that the public and press will give her a free pass on going back on her word to not attempt to grab already-pledged delegates - which she already has begun to do with robo calls to folks who have pledged to Obama.

This is just one facet of the extent of their dishonesty - they are ALL about winning, getting 'in,' and crushing those around them.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

MK, Los Angeles, CA — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:56:41 GMT

One uses the word "misspoke" when the only other word left to describe what you did is "lied."

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Ron J. P. — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 16:56:43 GMT

I am glad that the press is finally allowing the truth about Hillery Clinton to see the light of scrutiny. She really hasn't been vetted on her white house years.....Bill was. She has mis-spoken alot about those eight years. Most of those years she was trying to get away from her husbands problems(6 or the 8 years). It is incredible how little Hillery thinks of her supporters..... that she would lie so openly and think she can get away from it. It your life is in peril you don't "forget it"......but you may lie about it if you believe you have always gotten away with it.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Fool-Me-Once, Shrewsbury, MA — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:44:28 GMT

Between Hillary's "mispeaks" aka "lies" and Obama's defense of the indefensible, coupled with the fact that neither of them has any credible experience, I now conclude, to my own surprise, that the only legitimate choice for President is McCain. Amazing!

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Jennifer P — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:49:33 GMT

Hello, guess what? All politicians lie! It is what they lie about that is most important. Like having weapons of mass destruction...and costing Americans billions of dollars. Who really cares that Bill got a BJ in the office. Just because he can...who would want to put their lips on G Bush, and if they did offer do you think he turned it down? Please, he is a man!!! And that personal incident that is none of our business didn't really cost us anything but publicity, but the war is costing us a recession. And how rich Bush is getting by stealing oil from Iraq. That is honesty. Seriously, how about stop pointing the finger at everyone and standing together like we are supposed to do?! What is wrong with people today...noone seems to care about real issues. Like healthcare.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Tim, Atlanta, GA — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:49:51 GMT

Amazing that a former First Lady with such social graces and travels as Hillary would fall all over the word she was really looking for when confonted about something she said. I believe the word she was looking for is a four letter word spelled, L-I-E-D, but she just couldn't bring herself to say it. So, the person who stands trial for purjury, should just say they misspoke and everything will be ok, right? Like my grandfather always said, "A person who will lie to you will steal from you and a person who will steal from you will kill you!" Thanks for the advice, Grandpaw, I know who will get my vote.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Spec. N. US ARMY (11M) Alpha 1/6 Assassins Baumholder Germany 09034 — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:51:25 GMT

It is encouraging to see for myself that there are so many intelligent, articulate, and erudite, Obama supporters here. It is refreshing to hear all the different opinions that I may or may not have thought of myself. I find that most Obama supporters tend to see the spin the media plays with every story much clearer: than some of the other candidates’ supporters.

However I am concerned though that our fellow Obama supporters are day after day being beaten down over on the CNN and Fox News web sites and the like. There are many places where Obama supporters are writing passionate, undeniably good things about Barack Obama. Unfortunately, these are frequently found on websites where the majority of the users are already die-hard Obama supporters‘.
I suggest that we organize or unofficially remember to post these great comments on boards where we can actually reach out to our fellow Americans. For the benefit of our peers who may still be undecided or under illusions/false pretenses, or perhaps under the persuasion of biased, dubious reports. That may have never heard any of their peers speaking favorably and insightfully about Obama. I’m not saying that we have to go out and debate anyone or even read any comments or replies after which. I am only suggesting if or when we write something great (like so many of you have here). That we share the wealth with these other sights where open minded intelligent comments about Barack; may be in short supply or simply just not to be found.

I sometimes read the comments on CNN and flinch, but exhale and navigate away without challenging the naysayer’s or Obama bashers. I don’t think I am the only one but what I’m trying to get at is this. I think all these very well written comments would be much more significant in places where Obama supporters aren’t in the majority; and if you do write something great on an Obama favorable or non biased site. Why don’t we cut and paste the comment on to another site where people may not have heard or thought of that opinion before. I think the campaign and Barack Obama and the United States of America would be far better served; with more of us here today sharing our views with the rest of our peers. Peers who’s train of thought might be stuck ,or caught in the same 24 hors news cycle that Fox has rehashed and nearly ODed on for the last 168 hours+.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Spec. N. US ARMY (11M) Alpha 1/6 Assassins Baumholder Germany 09034 — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 21:54:53 GMT

Why won't Hillary stop the attacks? Stop misspeaking, stop all the negativity, and McCain supporting/ cheerleading. She is single-handedly ruining whatever HOPE that the Democratic Party had because she has no other hope. Except for the less than slim chance that these negative “”Kitchen Sink”” dirty smear campaign tactics may sink the Obama ship; and knock the wind (of change & Hope) out of his lofty sails.

When the “3:AM Girl” turns out to be an Obama supporter how Bush stubborn do you have to be in order not to see that the winds of change are not blowing in your direction. In addition, this is coming from someone who loved the Clinton’s…

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

jose De La Torre — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:11:19 GMT

Oh yes and that picture is our soldiers just showing off their fatigues (combat uniforms) , you know for no reason. OK so she exagerated but that picture actually looks pretty darn good for her Commander in Cheif argument, its like a poster, HeeHee, keep showing it, it is much more appealing than a Pastor ranting about how we brought on 911 upon oursleves.
The new headline should be, Media is suckered into showing an awesome picture of a young Hilary shaking hands with our soldiers in combat uniform.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

howard k, Hackensack, NJ — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:28:00 GMT

Little children lose their TV and PC access for telling lies like Hillary's Bosnia tale. Re-writing history is not 'misspeaking.'

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

David L, Portland, Oregon — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:37:48 GMT

It seems the question is; "Does this lie or mistake, whichever it is, make her unworthy of the office of President of the U.S.?" To answer that, we have to look to the illness rather than the symptom. Is her propensity to fabricate pathalogical or merely theatrical?
If she is simply a diva who uses glorified versions of her own accomplishments, then she becomes a typical politician. If the licentious vein runs to her core, then she is purely self motivated, and can't be trusted.
So which is it? Look to the evidence for your answer. When she is caught, does she humbly admit to a bit of theatric sensationalism.
'We are politicians after all, and we all do it from time to time.' Said with a mischevious grin and just the right dose of conspiratorial alliance would have been...well...Clintonesque! People love that stuff. She chose instead to further obfuscate the issue by saying she "misspoke". Her obvious panic in dealing with this issue reveals some very troubling personal traits.
First: perjury is a trend with her. Perhaps even an autonomic psychological response to her environment. This would suggest a tendency toward sociopathic behavior which could lead to despotic actions. Though limited by the checks and balances system, this type of person can still bring significant ill to pass as Commander-In-Chief. Case in point, Iraq!
Second: Her opinion of the U.S. voter is very low. We must be pretty dumb and unresourcefull to swallow the tale she is telling and not uncover the truth. It is this type of thinking that often causes politicians to act contrary to the best wishes of their constituants. After all, we aren't smart enough to make wise choices, right?
Third: Her expectations of spinning her way out of this shows a fundamental lack of imagination. She simply couldn't visualize the logical results of her continued deceit. In this age, people are going to find proof of the truth and present it to the masses.
Finally: Hillary panics!!! We can not afford this in our C.I.C. "I gave contemporaneous accounts, I wrote about a lot of this in my book. you know, I think that, a minor blip, you know, if I said something that, you know, I say a lot of things -- millions of words a day -- so if I misspoke, that was just a mistatement." She sounds, you know, like, you know, one of our, you know, teenage children. Simple math Hillary; 86,400 seconds in a day. Hillary speaks millions of words each day. On average, how many words does Hillary speak each second of every day?
The evidence is impirical. We must conclude the her fraudulent behavior is not added character but character flaw. The danger to the U.S. and the world is to great for us to look the other way. We must not accept Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Joyce Loftis, Cookeville, Tn. — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:52:48 GMT

Can we, the American people, stand more of the lies,scandal and disgrace that will surely come with another Clinton Administration? The Clintons are involved in an Election Fraud Civil Law Suit filed by Peter Franklin Paul. It has been called "Hillarygate", and " The largest Election Law Fraud in History." Paul V Clinton has been hidden from
the public by the mainstream media for seven years, and is now scheduled to begin in October, which places it, conveniently for the Republican Party, very close to the election. The case was set for trial in March 2007 but it was delayed due to an appeal of a lower-court's decision to dismiss Senator Clinton as a defendant. The California Supreme Court upheld that decision, but Senator Clinton will be required to testify under oath along with her husband and her daughter as material witnesses.In his lawsuit, Peter Franklin Paul charges Senator Clinton and her husband with fraud, coercion, and a massive scheme to conceal illegal fundraising.
The United States Justice Foundation has set up a web site on Paul's Case called THe Hillary Clinton Accountability Project (Hillcap.org) Check it out.
As I became more familiar with this case, I was not surprised to see the names of several people with strong ties to the Clinton Campaign. Of all the lies distortions and spin coming from the Clinton Camp, this up coming Case troubles me most. Obama 08!

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

No name, Little Rock, AR — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:19:27 GMT

Is Hilary on some kind of mind-altering prescription?? What is shown on the footage and the description she gave are like 2 different events on 2 different days. I saw no running or ducking and dodging in the footage! How fantastical! Most of us stopped playing "make believe" BEFORE we became adults. And how very idiotic to say "I just misspoke....you know..." No, we don't know Hillary! OMG! It never ends with the Clintons. This is who they were when Bill was governor of Arkansas (yes, I'm an Arkansan) and this is who they will be if, God Forbid, she is voted in as our 'faithful' leader. Maybe we should ask her if she's ever seen UFOs or aliens. It may not get us any closer to solving the UFO mystery, but at least it will be a very imaginative and fantastical story to listen to.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

hillaryis44 — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:51:10 GMT

Clinton supporters are enablers.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

TJ, Dallas, TX — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:05:32 GMT

Here's my fear. If the telephone rings are 3am, will it be Hillary calling the Pentagon to say "Nevermind. I misspoke."

When the commander in chief calls a strike, on another country there rarely is any time for a "due-over.

Word of the Day: 'Misspoke'

Robert M, Seattle, Wash. — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:18:36 GMT

Getting little if any mention on this matter is the question of judgement. Why would the First Lady, after having been briefed on the dangers of going to this place, take her child, Chelsea, into harms way?
I would have expected her recall to be more like, “[W]hat I was told was that we had to land a certain way and move quickly because of the threat of sniper fire, so I requested we land someplace where my daughter wouldn't be in such grave danger”.