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originally posted by: MysticPearl
originally posted by: ADSE255
Hillary has always treated men in her service with no respect. That is, unless it fulfilled her perverse will. I'm prepared to say more like him will come forward about the Clinton's dirty dealings.
She's a Monster dressed in White.
I must stick up for Hillary here.
Drunken outrage and tantrums towards her secret service is far more respectful than a bullet to the back of the head, reserved for her friends.
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: Quetzalcoatl14
That is just more a consequence of power corrupting and less a reflection on Hillary's character though. I'm not naive enough to believe that people that power touches aren't completely unaffected or anything. I just don't believe all the slander the right says about Hillary Clinton. If anything, the right's inability to drop this bone is coming off more as a "boy who cried wolf" scenario. Why should I believe any of their new claims when they've lied so much about Hillary already?
originally posted by: Quetzalcoatl14
Did you read the article? Sure there is hysteria about Clinton on the right. However, I've had the same reaction you are having, but with Trump based on even MORE hysteria from the left. Still don't like him though.
Also, your dismissal of the issues I mentioned bring up important larger issues, for which we should have a thread. 1) Can one get to that level of power without becoming compromised or engaging in unethical conduct? I am starting to question if it's possible or if so rarely. 2) Do highly unethical, corrupt, or even highly evil and amoral actions, such as working for the rich or invading and destroying many countries, become moral because of the scale and level they are at. I argue no. 3) Is someone's character intact if one engages in such activities to achieve power?
originally posted by: Quetzalcoatl14
You didn't read my article I posted to you: m.huffpost.com...
It's by a very respected LEFT leader, not right, and lays out the issues with Clinton.
Which means you didn't read my post or points carefully.
Also, no need to get testy.
My point here is that people on both sides of the aisle need to stop being apologists for these people. If you are correct in your assertion that one doesn't need to become compromised to reach Clinton's level, then it only further impugnes her character for her actions to get there and support of bad policies.
originally posted by: ADSE255
a reply to: amazing
Could it be due to the of the web the Clinton's hold? Abusers always use fear as their weapon to shut their victims up. Fear and threats.
I doubt many are willing to go up against Goliath. Chain reaction. Think.. Suicided Bankers. The chain these people are holding is long.
Billionaires are Organized. The average Joe? Not so much.
Of course. Becoming compromised does not have the same meaning as compromising with people in a reasonable manner. Becoming compromised means becoming corrupted or owned let's say due to threats or blackmail.
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: Quetzalcoatl14
Keep in mind that back in the early 2000's it was a different time. Politicians weren't so adverse to the word "compromise" as they are now. So if a Republican had a crazy idea, Democrats would be willing to listen and even go along with it if that meant they could get some concessions their way. This also worked vice-verse. In fact, it is how our country has always worked and is really what I want us to return to.
originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: jaynkeel
originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: jaynkeel
a reply to: Annee
Yep keep bending over backwards and licking the heels of the politicians that enslave you. Brilliant. Both sides are corrupt as hell, until people get this through their heads, fail. Really can we be this stupid as a whole? I guess so if people are still defending one side vs the other....
So, I should believe Bangino?
Nope , but to be honest your bias on this site over the past , forever makes it apparent your beliefs. All I am saying is to open your eyes to the party you worship and realize they are the same side of the coin as the opposite. Then you might understand. Or be ignorant I could care less anymore to be honest, but will gladly call you out when I see it. I realized long ago both are equally guilty of the same thing....
You do know I was a Republican for 40+ years - - - Right? I went to unaffiliated because of Cheney. However, I voted for "W" his first term.
What I can say is - - - I voted for the presidential candidate that was the most qualified. And I still stand by that.
originally posted by: amazing
originally posted by: ADSE255
a reply to: amazing
Could it be due to the of the web the Clinton's hold? Abusers always use fear as their weapon to shut their victims up. Fear and threats.
I doubt many are willing to go up against Goliath. Chain reaction. Think.. Suicided Bankers. The chain these people are holding is long.
Billionaires are Organized. The average Joe? Not so much.
It could be, but he's not your average Joe. He has loads of law enforcement and media connections that 98% of us will never have. He's got enough power to "leak" information and get it out there. He's not doing it because he has nothing. He's just playing politics. What he's playing is this. The easiest way to spread doubt about someone is to drop subtle hints of wrongdoing and half truths and questions.
originally posted by: Quetzalcoatl14
originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: jaynkeel
originally posted by: Annee
originally posted by: jaynkeel
a reply to: Annee
Yep keep bending over backwards and licking the heels of the politicians that enslave you. Brilliant. Both sides are corrupt as hell, until people get this through their heads, fail. Really can we be this stupid as a whole? I guess so if people are still defending one side vs the other....
So, I should believe Bangino?
Nope , but to be honest your bias on this site over the past , forever makes it apparent your beliefs. All I am saying is to open your eyes to the party you worship and realize they are the same side of the coin as the opposite. Then you might understand. Or be ignorant I could care less anymore to be honest, but will gladly call you out when I see it. I realized long ago both are equally guilty of the same thing....
You do know I was a Republican for 40+ years - - - Right? I went to unaffiliated because of Cheney. However, I voted for "W" his first term.
What I can say is - - - I voted for the presidential candidate that was the most qualified. And I still stand by that.
She's qualified, but that needs to be moderated by the fact that qualifications in the possession of a corrupt war mongering wall st shill can be dangerous. It's like saying that we want a highly skilled and 'qualified' person for mayor, even though he is a former mafia boss. Those skills can be used for bad.
Let's take her political or legal expertise. These are amoral skills in the sense that one can use them for good or bad.
originally posted by: VforVendettea
I'mean inclined to believe him before the Clinton train.
originally posted by: Quetzalcoatl14
originally posted by: Krazysh0t
a reply to: Quetzalcoatl14
That is just more a consequence of power corrupting and less a reflection on Hillary's character though. I'm not naive enough to believe that people that power touches aren't completely unaffected or anything. I just don't believe all the slander the right says about Hillary Clinton. If anything, the right's inability to drop this bone is coming off more as a "boy who cried wolf" scenario. Why should I believe any of their new claims when they've lied so much about Hillary already?
Did you read the article? Sure there is hysteria about Clinton on the right. However, I've had the same reaction you are having, but with Trump based on even MORE hysteria from the left. Still don't like him though.
Also, your dismissal of the issues I mentioned bring up important larger issues, for which we should have a thread. 1) Can one get to that level of power without becoming compromised or engaging in unethical conduct? I am starting to question if it's possible or if so rarely. 2) Do highly unethical, corrupt, or even highly evil and amoral actions, such as working for the rich or invading and destroying many countries, become moral because of the scale and level they are at. I argue no. 3) Is someone's character intact if one engages in such activities to achieve power?