You know, I don't know whether this is mere politics, or whether there's some actual sentiment behind it... and I find that I do not much care. I am not overly fond of the woman, but I also have no real quarrel with her and I respect her political instincts, which are quite good - I approve of gestures of this nature, no matter if Senator Clinton's* one of the ones making them. So, kudos.
And Happy Thanksgiving, folks, if I don't get a chance to say that later.
Via Day by Day.
*It occurs to me that Senator Clinton does not have to be loved by the military; it will be adequate for her purposes if they simply end up loathing her less than they did her husband (sparking off a certain at-least-she-knows-what-the-hell-we-do-here attitude is apparently her aim, which I find interesting). Is Hillary planning to revive the Scoop Jackson wing of the Democratic Party? I guess we'll see.
Believe it or not, and despite her motivations, Clinton is actually one of the hardest working Senators New York, or any state, has ever had. She's attentive, effective, and humble in her role.
In other words, she's doing her job and she's good at it. I wish I could say the same for more of her colleagues.
Posted by: Edward | November 26, 2003 at 09:42 AM
Kudo's to the Senator. May she remain safe. I was just thinking Moe as you said, what does it say about the Democratic party and Hillary that in only a decade, she seems to have gone from the looney end of the party to one of its more reasonable voices?
BTW Edward, the concept of a "hardworking Senator" is wonderfully funny.
Posted by: spc67 | November 26, 2003 at 11:21 AM
HRC has logged some serious hours on the Armed Forces/Veterans circuit since at least 2001.
Posted by: MattK/D1 | November 26, 2003 at 11:37 AM
I wish her a safe and productive trip.
Best wishes for a happy Thanks giving to all here.*
*Moe, is von still having a problem in figuring out how to bill his time here? I keep looking for a post from him.
Posted by: RDB | November 26, 2003 at 11:38 AM
I used it compartively spc67.
Posted by: Edward | November 26, 2003 at 11:38 AM
Would have made the last a longer post, but that would have entailed some sort of speculation on motivating factors, and, well, why spoil the nice sentiment?
Posted by: MattK/D1 | November 26, 2003 at 12:16 PM
Heck, Senator Clinton voted for the war and to fund the war. I mean, I cain't say that I'm a big fan of hers in general, but she's definitely right on this issue, and, dare I say, deserves to spend some time with the troops she supported.
Hope she has a good trip; hope y'all have a good Thanksgiving too.
Posted by: Navy Davy | November 26, 2003 at 01:59 PM
I used it compartively spc67.
Of course you did. But it's not funny if I read it that way. :)
Happy Turkey Day all. Count your blessings. Sounds like we all have many to be grateful for. I know I do.
Posted by: spc67 | November 26, 2003 at 02:18 PM
*Moe, is von still having a problem in figuring out how to bill his time here? I keep looking for a post from him.
Nahh, I just had a hellish couple weeks. I'm resuming my posting pronto.
von
Posted by: von | November 26, 2003 at 03:03 PM
Hope she has a good trip and learns things.
I have never been a fan of HRC, but have to say that she seems to have settled into the job. I suspect that moving from the role of loyal supporter for He Whom We Would Like to Just Put Behind Us (but not too close) has been good for her. I would hope that, if she continues to develop into a decent Senator, she will resist some of the pressures of the DNC. No partisanship there (I am, after all, a registered independent), I just think that powerful Senators tend to exert more longterm influence on the direction our country takes than most presidential candidates - especially unsuccessful ones. ;-).
Posted by: Dave's not here | November 26, 2003 at 05:42 PM
I don't think it's a question of making snap assumptions. I believe there are many good reasons to be very skeptical about the legitimacy of Senator Clinton's public persona, which seemingly is a work in progress, being created before the eyes of her constituents.
It's really not my business because she does't represent me, but I am gullible enough to say that this looks entirely real, believable and admirable. It is very much to her credit if that is so and this is not some elaborate publicity stunt. I hope that's true, but please remember that she is as much a protege' of Chuck Schurmer as Pat Moynihan, if not more so.
Posted by: tomsyl | November 27, 2003 at 04:03 AM
W's gone to Baghdad!!!!!! Happy Thanksgiving.
Posted by: spc67 | November 27, 2003 at 01:42 PM