A Note to Bill Clinton

Given that we would never have had the odious George W. Bush in the White House in the first place if it wasn't for your blow jobs, Bill, it seems obvious that you owe it to the people of this country, and especially to the parents whose kids died in the Iraq War that Gore would never have started, and to all the parents whose kids would be killed in the WarFest that would be a McCain/Palin -- sorry, Palin/McCain -- administration to do everything in your power to get Barack Obama elected.

But that's not what you're doing, Bill, and it's not going unnoticed. We see your rage, Bill, it's too huge to hide. We see that -- as Chris Rock so brilliantly pointed out -- it pains you to even speak Obama's name. We see you petulantly rooting against him even as you go through the motions of doing the barest minimum on his behalf to avoid being blamed if he loses.

You're not fooling anyone, Bill. You've gotten so caught up in yesterday that you've stopped thinking about tomorrow. You have the power to influence millions of voters and you're spitefully sitting on it. Surely you've noticed what's going on in the country. Surely you're aware of what's at stake on November 4th. This is not a game that you can afford to take your ball and go home with if you don't get to play the position you want. An Obama loss will most certainly be part of your legacy.

There's still time to fix it. How about this for an October surprise? Bill Clinton gets on the road and spends every day until the election sincerely and wholeheartedly communicating the urgency of electing Obama. You're the greatest politician of your generation, Bill. Surely you can fake enthusiasm for a month.

Oh, and stop talking about how much you like Senator McCain. Have you forgotten the vile joke he told a decade ago at your wife's and daughter's expense? Let me remind you: "Do you know why Chelsea Clinton is so ugly? She's the child of Janet Reno and Hillary Clinton." Are you saying, Bill, that you can forgive McCain for calling Chelsea "ugly" but you can't forgive Obama for defeating Hillary?

If Obama loses a close election -- one in which even one state where you could have made a difference goes for McCain because you sat home and pouted -- it will be on you. We will remember that you couldn't be bothered to rise above your petty resentments for something as trivial as saving your country from the enemies of everything you profess to believe in. We forgave you for Monica, Bill, but we won't forgive you for this.

Comments

[SeaBlood]

I can only assume that you are speaking tongue-in-cheek. But it seems that you are blaming the Iraq war on Bill Clinton's B.J.s. First of all, let me say that it is a presidential privilege to have as many B.J.s as he needs. ( I can't tell exactly where in the Constitution it says that, but trust me, it's there someplace!) Secondly, and on a more serious note, it was never anybody's business to inquire into that. We are the laughing stock of the western world for still making such a big point out of it in the 21'st century.

[ElaineHe]

For the longest time I was huge Bill Clinton supporter. His performance on both "The View" and "Larry King" was jaw-droppingly disappointing. I think it's his addictive weakness for women that he can't say anything against Palin. Well, that and the giant chip on his shoulder. Bill -- what's happen to you? You have officially lost the remaining threads of my respect for you.

[dreffein]

Elaine - the Clinton Global Initiative occurs this week (it's an annual event) so WJC has to appear nonpartisan for the greater good. As HRC and WJC continue to raise funds for O, and to make campaign appearances, it appears that nothing will overcome your need to put down the C's.

[drzoon]

you can never really trust them. not for a second. you can't take your eye off of them or they will walk away with your wallet and their dignity.

[BlueInARedState]

Odious. What a great word. It sums up Bush and McCain perfectly.

[Zia]

Paul, I could not agree with you more. I have seen it so many times in last week alone that I feel that all our tributes to Clintons have gone totally wasted. He ast out in 2000 and 2004, and now at this very moment when the whole world has waken up to this guy, he is praising the McSameBush. You know what, let's boycott him and his global Initiative. Let's see where he goes from here. BOYCOTT CLINTON'S GLOBAL INITIATIVE.

[dreffein]

Zia - so intelligent as he works to eliminate AIDS, help out the victims of IKE (as he did Katrina and the tsunami). You're definitely the dimmest bulb in the pack.

[ShadowfaxinUT]

Wow! that had to be said, and one may hope Bill takes it to heart. I've said that if I were advising Obama, I'd say, "Don't expect a lot from the Clintons; they don't care about the issues of this election as much as they co about themselves and their fortunes. I'd have started the article by saying "given that we wouldn't have the odioust George Bush if you hadn't thrown Al Gore under the bus in 2002..."

[dreffein]

Gosh UT - don't you recall that G ore threw WJC under the bus and that along with the Supreme Ct. decision elected GWB? So I guess you also have forgotten the fundraising, campaign appearances, Denver speeches? You have forgotten the real enemy is the Repugs.

[swab620]

I'm not sure how much I agree with Slansky here, but let's get one thing straight: Obama was merely acknowledging the impact Reagan had, not endorsing it. His words: "Ronald Reagan changed the trajectory of America in a way that Richard Nixon did not and in a way that Bill Clinton did not." Hell, W changed the trajectory of America in a way Clinton did not, but who was a better president?

[richardgordon]

Hey, I'm a huge Obama supporter, but lets not blame Bill Clinton for the views of the American public. He is a private citizen and entitled to express his own views as he sees fit. He owes nobody anything.

Lets put the blame where it really belongs: The American People. Or at least half of them. From the very beginning everybody knew who George Bush was. A not very bright candidate with rather immature and and hard-nosed attitude of how America should conduct itself on the world stage. Many Americans liked this. I clearly remember the media and American's labeling Al Gore as a bore. Too bad America didn't think intelligently about the issues before they voted. Well with all due respect, you got what you voted for. TWICE. You got a good-ole boy who is great to have a beer with, but useless for anything else.

American's need to start taking responsibility for their OWN actions and stop blaming everybody else.

If you want change vote Obama, otherwise, don't be surprised if your country goes down the drain when you vote for McCain. But be mature enough to place the blame squarely where it belongs.

[MossyOak]

Thank you. Well said.

[millfarm]

Why isn't the truth being spoken? Bill Clinton will NOT campaign for Obama unless Hillary's debts are paid. Amen. Get the picture. All the Clintons care about is $$$$$. They were dirt poor when they came out of the White House--now look at them. After writing a few books, and moving half of the furniture from the White House with them , they have arrived in clover! No amount of money is enough! No wonder they want to get back at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue--it treated them so well the last go-around.

[whisperswen]

Politics is all and only about money....ALL politicians...yes even the dark skinny guy

[superflu]

"moving half of the furniture from the White House with them ..."

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[master09]

THANKS ! this article is the bottom line, either way you look at it if obama wins the clintons are history, if obama looses the clinton are history. What make him so sad is that his actions are deliberate. I think that he can forget the first black president bull sh*t because he would have proved that he is just another poltician thats only concern with what in it for him.

[Finzleft]

As Will Rogers said, "I'm not a member of any organized political party. I'm a Democrat."
Why is it that the Republicans can all fall in behind their candidates, no matter what, but the Democrats want to tear their leaders apart?
Obama didn't like the fact that Bill was campaigning for his wife, against Obama, so he ripped him, stating that Regan was the only good president in recent years.
Bill's NEVER going to LOVE Obama after that, and I can't blame him.
Folk's, during Clinton's first week in office, he issued the order so that stem cell research could resume. During his term, he stood up for women and minorities. He worked for the poor and the oppressed. He worked to improve our economy and the living and working conditions of all citizens in the US, and he worked at improving our foreign relations.
So why are so many people on here tearing him apart for not falling all over Obama?

[dreffein]

Thank you, Finz, for a reality check.

[Rhondayes]

HEAR! HEAR! OR IS IT HERE!? HERE!?

He is angry with Obama for the defeat and the possible hit to his legacy because he is the one that brought "race" into the presidential race.

I supported him and stood with him, but I will never forgive him.

You were right when you stated what he is doing is obvious to the nation... I mean I thought he was going to describe what he would do if he could get Sarah Palin alone.

If he does not want to help. STAY HOME, because he is doing more harm than good right now.

[Gina322]

You took the words out of my mouth. He needs to get it together.

[susans88]

While the thesis of this article contains many valid points, I'm pretty sure it will not be "all on Clinton" if Obama loses a close election. Though Clinton does have the respect of many people, myself included, he is also not taken seriously by many, for various reasons. From what I gleaned from this article, it appears that even the author of this piece has stopped taking Bill and his politics seriously. With that in mind, I think it is hardly fair to proclaim, with seemingly UTMOST certainty, that a Democratic loss will be entirely on Bill's head.

[Finzleft]

Oh, gimme a break, and give Bill a break. I think that he's doing a heck of a job in supporting Obama, and this was after his wife was defeated. Don't expect him to LOVE the man.

Bill has been the best leader that the Democratic Party has had since FDR, in my opinion. He accomplished a lot during his two terms of office, and he would have done a lot more if not for the interference from the Republican Right.

If you want to blame someone for the uneasiness between the two, blame Obama for belittling Clinton's administration and for saying that Regan had been the only successful president in recent years. I was an Obama supporter up until that point, then I switched to Hillary when Obama started attacking our leaders.

Obama is our only hope at this point, but personally I'm still a little irritated with him over those remarks.

[kimk3]

Oh, please. This financial meltdown is because of Clinton and Phil Gramm deregulating banking and deregulating energy. Clinton was a Republican president and he did this country no favors.

[dreffein]

There are no FACTS that support your statement regarding B ill C linton. If there were, you would have posted them.

As to Bill's presidency, it was the best economy we've had in my lifetime (I'm 52) and as I recall, we were not at war. So what exactly are you looking for in a President?

[ARTIST50]

Let 'sjust note that Clinton signed that bill because he had no choice, the congress and senate were Newt's republicans and they had the numbers to override his veto. So let's be careful about putting the blame where it belongs.

[superflu]

The energy industry was deregulated just before Clinton took office. The banking industry was deregulated in a late provision added to an omnibus spending bill because of a Republican Congress. So you're wrong on both counts.

But your real point came though, which is that you blindly hate Bill Clinton. We get it.

[Darthwave]

Great post. The Clintons will never get another vote for me after their behavior this go around.

[dreffein]

So emotional. Quit Whining. I've been told so often that HRC and Bo are the same on all the issues so vote for O. Are you too emotional to do the same?