I have somewhat of a strange commentary this week. This one is hard to comment on due to the events over the past few hours. I had earmarked this story for comment and now I surely need to gone on with this.
The List
This was an interesting story when I saw it. I have alluded to the wrath of the Clingon Clintons for years. Take from it what you wish, but there was a comment Billie-bob made in his election bid that is probably the only truth that ever parsed his lips - "I take care of my friends and f*** my enemies."
Those loyal to the Clintons take note of those who were not;
By Mark Leibovich; June 11, 2008; International Herald Tribune
Listen up folks, it is appropriate now more than ever.
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton was gracious in her full-throated endorsement of Senator Barack Obama. But that does not mean all is forgiven by others in the Clinton universe.
You never want to cross the Clingons.
For proof, look no further than Doug Band, chief gatekeeper to former President Bill Clinton.
He's only the front man.
Band, who declined to comment, is hardly alone in tallying those considered to have crossed the former candidate or the former president in recent months by supporting Obama. As the Obama bandwagon has swelled, so have the lists of people Clinton loyalists regard as some variation of "ingrate," "traitor" or "enemy," according to the associates and campaign officials, who would speak only on condition of anonymity.
Don't kid yourself. These people are serious folks.
Philippe Reines, a spokesman for both Clintons, said neither kept any specific catalog of those believed to have wronged them. "There is no list," Reines said.
Shall we look at this list?
Several names and entities are common among various list makers. The lineup invariably begins with A-list members like Governor Bill Richardson of New Mexico; Representative James Clyburn of South Carolina, the House Democratic whip; Gregory Craig, Bill Clinton's lawyer in his impeachment and trial; David Axelrod, Obama's chief strategist; Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri; and several Kennedys. Some members of the Democratic Party's rules committee, the state of Iowa and the caucus system in general are also near the top.
I know this sounds like hindsight, but when I read this list, one name immediately came to mind that I really thought would be at the top, but wasn't.
The state of IOWA? (Don't laugh now. The floods and tornadoes may not be coincidental.)
The news media have already focused on some list entries, including the online gossip purveyor Matt Drudge (who had the nerve to show up at Hillary Clinton's departure speech on Saturday), Todd Purdum of Vanity Fair (the author of a recent profile of Bill Clinton) and the cable network MSNBC (whose hosts Chris Matthews and Keith Olbermann are charter list members, Clinton associates said).
Name is not on the list so far.
Matt Drudge? I guess so. He is probably the one responsible for the Billie-bob impeachment. They have a target painted on him.
While Hillary Clinton has a short list of people who disappointed her, Bill Clinton, who reportedly has an encyclopedic memory of all the people he has helped, employed or appointed over the years, apparently has a far longer one, the campaign officials said.
Wanna know the name of the guy not on the list but was first to come to my mind? It was Tim Russert. He is the one responsible for the Broomer's avalanche-like presidential campaign decline because of his illegal alien driver's license question that she totally waffled on and botched. The media and left-wing bloggers went nuts for weeks because of that question. They were calling for his head.
Well if he was or is on the list, he will be removed from it now. Let's hope he's not simply been scratched off. He just passed away a few short hours ago. God rest his soul.
Let's play headline tag
This is where I put up a headline and hit it with a comment.
90 per cent of pandas in jeopardy after China earthquake
I guess it really must be serious now. Pandas are endangered, people aren't.
Dog Swept Up, Killed By NYC Street Sweeper --
Driver Said To Be Driving Fast, Wearing Headphones
They will probably seek the death penalty for the driver.
Drunkorexia: Women Trade Meals For Martinis
One thing for sure, they are not "dumb" blondes.
Judge wants panel to investigate his porn postings
Sorta like asking OJ to preside over the next murder trial.
Mobile phone addiction: Clinic treats children
Wonder if it is covered by health insurance.
Fla. Woman Fired For Laughing
Wanna know what 50,000 women at a battered wives' convention have in common? Not a damn one of 'em listens.
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