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Thread #104322   Message #2139744
Posted By: John Hardly
03-Sep-07 - 12:46 PM
Thread Name: BS: Senator Larry Craig (R-Idaho)- lewd conduct
Subject: RE: BS: Senator Larry Craig (R-Idaho)- lewd conduct
"John, as you know, the question is whether Clinton's being serviced by a young female intern should be considered significant in governing the country. I believe you are the one who pointed out that if he had not lied about it, it would have been much less of a problem--and certainly not an impeachable offense.

It seems clear to me that the despicable propaganda campaign the Bush regime engaged in to get support for Bush's planned Iraq war--and the 2004 election propaganda campaign--are far more significant than any crime Clinton is alleged to have committed. Any intentional campaign based on hate and fear--especially to garner support for an unnecessary war--for which the evidence is unclear enough that a reasonable person would not be convinced-- should be enough to disqualify a person from the presidency. "


I can't argue with the first paragraph. I'm sure that many leaders have been guilty of the same or worse and we've gone merrily along -- led by a flawed leader who was good at management and lousy at morals. :^)

The second paragraph, I'd also agree in theory. I just don't conclude the same things from the events leading up to the war as you seem to. I thought they were foolhardy, but not criminal. Time may prove me wrong. I think we'll find out eventually.