David Brooks Slams Hillary: "She Possesses The Audacity Of Hopelessness"

Well, I am proud of David Brooks. He finally has developed a backbone and a neck that extends past the depression between his shoulders.

Dear David, I miss Mr. Buckley too, I know you were close to him.

One thing W.F. Buckley accomplished, was to bring conservative issues to the forefront of the national debate and reframe the conservative movement in America. Defined, as more than a lunatic fringe that wanted to nuke the earth or anyone who disagreed, the religious zealots that claimed an exclusive hold on THE TRUTH, or a radical racial supremacy credo flowing that were convinced of their "elect status" simply because GOD had filled their wallets.

I suggest, that the principles of moderation, fiscal prudence, careful and specific jobs, community, educational and social programs, have given way to undisciplined profiteering, abandonment of fundamentals in lending standards, greed, fast wealth, secrecy and unchecked power, have buried 50 years of Mr. Buckley"s efforts to curb excesses and guide America.

I miss Mr. Buckley.

The watchman is gone and things are nearly as bad as when he began his work.

A free market economy, power grabs, hubris and unchecked greed are now tantamount to sanctioned RAPE.

My view?

A healthy, vibrant, DEEP, resilient economy and society, starts from the bottom up. Without secure roots, no tree will stand for long. JMO

All the best

Knute Neo-LIB

Yeah, that's gotta hurt. But does anyone really read the NY Times?
:=)

I really hate it when David Brooks spouts off things like "Obama's lawyers stopped the Florida and Michigan recount." He just makes that crap up all the time. Everyone who read that had to take a double take and go huh, because all of us heard the massive debates in the legislatures and all night back and forths and who is going to pay? how can we get it done in time, what is fair to the candidates and not once did I hear the argument, "What would Obama's lawyers want? Be very careful when you read what this guy writes.

he seems so joyless and without a sharp wit, but audacity of hopelessness is pretty funny.

His paper came out way too early with their endorsement---they should have waited it out..

Mr. Editor,
saw the Bosnia story on three different segments of the Chris Matthews Hardball today, and I saw it on three different segments of Keith Olbermann last night. Keith Olbermann even brought it up at the end of the show when he has someone from the entertainment business...last night he even asked the guy from that "soup" show about Clinton and the Bosnia story.

In contrast I don't think I have heard anyone on MSM discuss the fact that Obama lied about the Rev Wright story when he said on three cable statements he never heard the Rev. make those racist hateful statements in 20 years of church attendance and mentoring. He also posted an article last Friday on HuffingtonPost making the same claim. (you can check that out easily enough) And you can read the comments.....all 60 pages of them. Many talking about the big lie (which he admitted in his "race speech" on Tuesday. Had that LIE been accepted he may not have given what the MSM called a historical speech.....given to save his arse and political campaign. Saint Obama's halo was tarnished by his lie. And it was a Big one.

how come this jerk doesn't realize that the more he slams hillary, the more her supporters come out and VOTE for her and SUPPORT her????

I guess he really wants her to WIN....

Brooks: "Why does she go on like this? Does Clinton privately believe that Obama is so incompetent that only she can deliver the policies they both support? Is she simply selfish, and willing to put her party through agony for the sake of her slender chance? Are leading Democrats so narcissistic that they would create bitter stagnation even if they were granted one-party rule?"

The problem with Brooks' article is the same problem I see from most post's on this site, he can only see this race from one biased viewpoint, i.e., that Barack is clearly the superior candidate and Hillary is selfish to stand in his way. I've heard some of Brooks' comments about Barack and despite Brooks being a solid Republican, he appears to be in awe of Barack. If you look at this from Hillary's viewpoint (and her supporters), she truly believes she is the best candidate, what this country needs and is waiting for. If you accept the statement in the preceding sentence then you can understand why she will not stop until all the states have voted and the superdelegates have voted. Hillary and her supporters, you may be surprised to learn, do not necessarily view Obama as a good second choice. Giving this nomination to Obama and either losing the general election (and electing McCain) or electing an unproven candidate are not options. There is simply too much at stake to give up at this point.

and let's thank mr. brooks for being the biggest supporter of the war there is.....everyone please clap.

Is there ANY proof that Obama's people were behind the Michigan and Florida revotes not working? There are MANY complex issues (legal and financial, especially) that are independent of Clinton or Obama. I think "Obama's lawyers" is really just another Hillary spin. As for HER campaign---I agree with Brooks, but would call it "The Audacity of Selfishness". She' has lost and brings nothing new and essential to the national dialgue by continuing. So...why do it? Clinton ego, pure and simple. She would wreck the party and throw the election to McCain rather than admit "It's over". Now a proven LIAR (Bosnia, Macedonia, SCHIP, No. Ireland, NAFTA), she is also proving herself a selfish egomaniac. Hillary. Has. Lost. Why won't she graciously GET OUT?????

Ther seems to be this conventional wisdom going around that Obama was behind the lack of revotes in Michigain and Florida.

But was it really in Clinton's best interest to replace the results of an election where she was the only one on the ballot with the results of one which she isn't. Was it really in her best interest to replace the results of an election that she could win on her name recognition with New York Retirees with one where Obama could spend a lot of time and money on personal appearances?

It would seem to me that the best result would be to increase pressure to accept the results of the invalid votes while making it look bad for the opposition...and funny, that is exactly what happened...yet everybody goes along with the story that it was Obama that did it.

This guy Brooks needs to crawl back into the hole he just came from. I like it when these Washington inbreds have the nerves to say whatever they feel and no one takes the time to check their character. The media is nothing more than a bunch of people who feels they are not accountable to no one but each other and the sad thing is they cover for each other. There are only a few reporters that I consider to be objective that does not use the personal attacks. It is wrong whichever side it is coming from.

Brooks nails it. I actually get excited about what he writes because he puts thought into it, instead of beating the same drums like Freid, Rich, Krug, and every right wing pundit.

Indeed, David Brooks has reached the height of absurdity! In this tight race it's absurd enough for the flocks of Obamalings to be calling for Hillary to make way for their Dandy, but to hear it coming from libertarian Brooks? As if he cared about our party?

One of things I most admire in Hillary is that she is a fighter and is still standing up for her ideals and convictions despite the onslaught of personal smears that have been thrown at her in this campaign as well as since the 90's. I worry that those who campaign for Barack Obama do so at our country's peril. Yes, he offers mesmerizing speeches...some say poetry; but at this moment, when our economy is in free fall, when our troops need to be brought home safely, when we desperately need universal health care and more, Senator Obama's soothing baritone will not be enough to carry us to the White House, much less effect any significant change.

Hillary is tough and needs to persevere in this fight for the nomination. I am one of millions of voters in this country who believe in her because she is the candidate with the necessary gravitas to win in November. She is a proven, competent and, yes, inspiring WOMAN.

I believe in Hillary and I trust in her as the strongest candidate to lead our country forward in these very serious times.

Where does this "Obama's lawyers" business come from?