posted on July 30, 2007 05:33:51 AM new
Hillary Clinton can be beat. She just needs a little exposure as the unprincipled liberal she is. That’s the message Bay Buchanan delivers in her new book, The Extreme Makeover of Hillary (Rodham) Clinton. Buchanan got into a little of it with National Review Online editor Kathryn Lopez.
Kathryn Jean Lopez: You ask: “Who is Hillary Clinton, and for what does she stand?” After writing a whole book answering the question, what's your bottom-line verdict?
Bay Buchanan: Hillary is a smart, hard-working, focused, power-hungry woman who will do anything and be anything to succeed in her quest for the White House. She suffers from severe insecurity which is masked by a heightened sense of arrogance entitlement and superiority. She does not believe the rules apply to her, takes no responsibility for her own actions, and has alarmingly casual relationship with the truth.
A shrewd political opportunist, Hillary has undergone an extreme makeover to disguise her radical feminist beliefs and a left-wing agenda that would remold society for the common good using the full power of the government.
Lopez: If “with the possible exception of Ted Kennedy, she is the most identifiable member of the Democrats’ left wing,” then why isn’t the left-wing netroots head over heels for her?
Buchanan: With the exception of the war vote, Hillary’s Senate record places her solidly in the camp of the left-wing. However, as a senator, she has refused to use her star power to champion the causes of the “left-wing netroots,” a reluctance that has unsettled many activists. She then seized the opportunity to advance her presidential ambitions by voting for the Iraq war and spent over two years defending President Bush’s policy. This caused significant alienation with the base.
Initially there appeared to be nowhere else for the true believers to go — Hillary was considered unbeatable in the primary. Then along came Obama. With a solid antiwar candidate in the race and the war increasingly unpopular among the rank and file, Hillary was forced to flip her war position several times to an effort to reestablish her support with these activists. Many, however, aren’t buying it.
Lopez: You’re a card-carrying member of the Vast Right-Wing Clinton-Hating Conspiracy. Why should anyone believe anything you say about Hillary Clinton?
Buchanan: Indeed — a proud member of the vast right wing, I might add. However my book relies heavily on Hillary’s own words, the observations of Democrats, and the words of the liberal media to make my case. Remember, it was not just Bill Safire who called Hillary a “congenital liar”; this same observation was made by Maureen Dowd of the New York Times and David Geffen, a Hollywood producer and former friend of Bill’s — that would be the Left, the Right, and a family friend.
Lopez: How feminist is Hillary, wife of Bill?
Buchanan: Hillary is a radical feminist, embracing the sisterhood’s agenda in its entirety, from abortion on demand without restrictions to government sponsored schooling for two-year-old kids. However, she does not let this or any of her other beliefs stand in the way of her own ambitions. Point in case, she allowed Bill to prey on women for years never holding him responsible for his wanton ways and aggressively protecting him when an innocent female victim presented a threat. In short, she enabled Bill to abuse her, her family, and other women — and few feminists called her on it.
Lopez: Is there any doubt in your mind she’s the nominee next year?
Buchanan: She is, without question, a most formidable frontrunner. However the primary is a long way from over. Consider the fact that Senator Obama jumped into the race, heavy on charm but light on resume, and managed to dramatically close the polls within months. He exposed a big soft underbelly of Hillary’s political juggernaut — Democrats are clearly ready to consider someone other than Clinton. Senator Obama is not ready for prime time but he may yet get his footing – and could give Hillary a run for her money. More likely, though, what Senator Obama will do is muck up the gears in Hillary’s massive machine long enough to give Al Gore the opening he needs. The former vice president has some old scores to settle with the Clintons — what could be sweeter than stopping a second Clinton administration?
Lopez: Surely there are candidates more liberal than Senator Clinton in the mix?
Buchanan: There are candidates running to Hillary’s left, but it is hard to get to the left of a radical feminist committed to using the power and resources of the federal government to remold society for the common good. Hillary’s extreme makeover is about making her appear moderate in both style and policy. She is neither. So while she may talk about a balanced budget and “pay as you go” she votes to increase the size of government at nearly every change she gets. Consider for a moment the one significant exception — the mammoth Medicare prescription-drug bill. Ted Kennedy endorsed it but Hillary voted against it. Why? Two reasons. The $400 billion dollar entitlement (and climbing) wasn’t big enough — it only covered 50 percent of the costs after the deductible. And there was a private sector aspect to it. Hillary wants total government control. Doesn’t get more liberal than that, does it?
One final point. The ADA (Americans for Democratic Action) which has established what they call the standard for political liberalism gives Senator Hillary a grade of 95 every year but one, when she received the perfect score of 100. Hillary is holding her own with such liberal giants as Kennedy, Dodd, and Biden.
Lopez: You call her insecure. What’s the point of psychoanalyzing her?
Buchanan: As I read Hillary’s autobiography, Living History, I was astounded to find her painfully insecure. At first I dismissed the possibility — I had never heard or read that this might be the case. But as I read on, it became apparent that this was a dominant trait in her personality and explains so much about the woman. Hillary has used arrogance and an air of superiority among other things to hide and disguise her lack of confidence, but it has played a significant role in determining who she is today. Hillary’s personality being a central theme of my book, I was compelled to include her insecurity. What’s more, I found this aspect of her immensely interesting and believed the reader would do so as well.
Conservative in the White House 07/26
Keane Assessment 07/25
Abraham Cuomo 07/09
Captain Kirk 06/28
The Day the Music Died 06/19
Dad in the City 06/16
Kyl: Coming Hike
Hibbs: Piaf Piece
Hughes: Enslaved in the U.S.A.
Ledeen: Gorilla at the Table
Pitney: Hillary’s Academy
Editors: Drafting Our Daughters
Gardiner: Special, Still
O'Sullivan: Long-Term Allies
Roderick: Iraq’s Christian Exodus
Barone: Good News of the World
Battle: Security Theater
Kudlow: Profits Matter
Lott & Jones: Life, Liberty . . .
Goldberg: Doh!
Lopez: Will she ever fully apologize for voting for the Iraq war?
Buchanan: Hillary never takes responsibility for anything she says or does. She can not bring herself to admit error. Consider her war vote. On the one hand she says she takes responsibility but then immediately explains that she was misled — didn’t know it was a vote for war, President Bush lied to her. This is not responsibility. No, she will never apologize because in her mind, it is President Bush’s fault she voted for war, not hers.
Lopez: Why do you say she is “unfit to serve?” Sounds so Swifty.
Buchanan: I use the term because I feel so strongly that we as a nation have a moral obligation to give our brave young men and women in our armed services a commander in chief worthy to lead them. Hillary is not such a person.
Lopez: Why do you include the full text of that 1999 Cairo speech?
Buchanan: Only the significant portions of the Cairo speech have been included in the appendix, along with the full text of two other speeches. I pull numerous excerpts from these speeches to make different points and I wanted the reader to be able to see for themselves that I had not taken a few statements out of context. A full read of the speeches strengthens my arguments and should cause even greater concern to the concept of a President Hillary.
Lopez: You write: “Hillary can no longer talk with any credibility about enforcement — she voted to give amnesty to the employers of illegal immigrants. You mean just like the current president?
Buchanan: Such a case could certainly be made.
Lopez: How damaging could this immigration bill being debated be to the Republican party?
Buchanan: Americans across the political spectrum are outraged at the arrogance of Washington to ignore the will of people and attempt to force amnesty down our throats all the while calling it something else. What is particularly bewildering is why the dull-witted leaders of our party would agree to a suicide pact as a solution. You ask if this debate hurts the party. If the bill passes it will destroy the party, bankrupt our country, and change the identity of our nation all against the will of the people. Americans are legitimately angry, angrier than I have ever seen, I might add.
The only hope of the party winning in November is with a candidate committed to securing the border and enforcing immigration laws on the books now. It will give Americans a clear choice with Democrats on the losing side of critical issue. But this candidate will need to be enormously persuasive. Why else would Americans trust the candidate of the party who allowed an invasion of massive proportions to occur on their watch?
Lopez: You’re supporting Tom Tancredo. Is that to make a statement?
Buchanan: I support Congressman Tom Tancredo because he is a man of character, of courage, and of commitment to conservative principles and more importantly to this nation. As such he stands tall in the crowded field of candidates.
Lopez: What’s your most effective case against Hillary Clinton for president?
Buchanan: I expose the true character of the women and her agenda. Either should keep her form being the President. It is for this reason that both are being masked by the extreme makeover.
Lopez: Is there anything you like about Hillary Clinton?
Buchanan: She is incredibly hard working and determined and doesn’t let defeat keep her down.
Lopez: Is there a real difference between Rudy and Hillary’s abortion positions?
Buchanan: Little if any, that is for sure.
Lopez: You share a religion with Mitt Romney and you’re an active movement-conservative type. Are people tolerant toward Mormons? Are conservative Christians — or could they do him in?
Buchanan: I am most aware of an anti-Mormon bias among elements of the Christian conservatives. To a lesser degree I saw anti-Catholic bias among the same crowd when I was involved in my brother’s campaigns. I do not believe religious bigotry is enough to derail Governor Romney’s campaign for President, but it does present a significant primary hurdle for him.
Lopez: Could the Mormon beat Hillary? Could any Republican who is in the mix.
Buchanan: Yes — Mitt Romney could most definitely beat Hillary Clinton, but so could several other Republicans. She just needs to be exposed for who she is and what she believes.
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posted on July 30, 2007 07:00:16 AM new
"Bay Buchanan: Hillary is a smart, hard-working, focused, power-hungry woman who will do anything and be anything to succeed in her quest for the White House. She suffers from severe insecurity which is masked by a heightened sense of arrogance entitlement and superiority. She does not believe the rules apply to her, takes no responsibility for her own actions, and has alarmingly casual relationship with the truth."
You have just described about 95% of all politicians. Only difference is that it is not tolerated in a woman.
posted on July 30, 2007 07:06:45 AM new
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Buchanan: Hillary never takes responsibility for anything she says or does. She can not bring herself to admit error."
posted on July 30, 2007 07:13:27 AM new
"Lopez: How damaging could this immigration bill being debated be to the Republican party?
Buchanan: Americans across the political spectrum are outraged at the arrogance of Washington to ignore the will of people and attempt to force amnesty down our throats all the while calling it something else."
posted on July 30, 2007 08:06:46 AM new
Isn't it amazing that the "You're Responsible For Your Own Actions" Repugs hold Hillary accountable for BILL'S actions but refuse to hold MALE REPUBLICAN sluts like Gulliani, Newt, and Foley accountable for THEIR OWN actions !
Typical repressive backwards cave man repug sexism.
Isn't is amazing what poor old INSECURE Hillary has done with her life!!!!???
Ha! We should all be so "insecure".
"""Lopez: You write: “Hillary can no longer talk with any credibility about enforcement — she voted to give amnesty to the employers of illegal immigrants. You mean just like the current president?
Buchanan: Such a case could certainly be made. """
Hillary has done with her life!!!!???
Are YOU a Bunghole?