You Can't Handle The Truth

You’re Not Lying If You Truly Believe It

Hillary Clinton’s visit as First Lady to Sarajevo didn’t go quite as she recalled especially how she arrived. While claiming she landed under sniper fire and had to run for cover, it actually seems that sniper fire was possible but didn’t occur nor did she and her daughter run for cover. By her account some could say she lied. But Sen. Clinton is not the first Presidential candidate to embellish upon their adventures. What was it that Hillary hoped to gain by embellishing a story that is somewhat dangerous to begin with?

Sarajevo and Bosnia in 1995 was definitely no vacation spot. Mrs. Clinton was on a fact finding mission that resulted in our military presence in Bosnia. Obviously the area was not a safe one. Certainly her “war” experience would not compare to someone like John McCain’s but it is an experience that Obama could not claim. It makes little sense that someone who touts to have so much political savvy and experience could trip themselves up so easily.

I think this is just another indication of the direction the Clinton Campaign is going. It almost seems that Hillary’s people have managed to get their hands on Carl Roves playbook and are haphazardly running the 2 minute drill. It’s sad to see what has become of Hillary Clinton’s campaign. They now cling to super delegates, tout minor victories that gain no ground in the primaries, push for re-votes in Michigan and Florida, and seems to be developing a very Bush-ish memory. It asks the question: is this the new road to the White House or will the public finally see these tactics for what they are? Will we continue to be steered to elect certain people who are willing to go to any length to be elected or will we finally look for candidates not afraid to bear themselves to public scrutiny and keep their integrity?

What I would encourage Hillary to do is embrace her actual gains and achievements, not embellish them. There’s no need. She has done some great things, she has helped pass some great legislation. She has also made some mistakes. If she wants to win my vote then show me that she can learn from mistakes( especially ones concerning the truth). Stop shaking your finger when other candidates throw some mud, disprove it if it's false or own up to it if it's true, and if she can’t or won’t do that then she needs to bow out. America deserves honesty for a change. I recommend checking out her opponent’s speech on race because if he keeps that up her campaign won’t stand a chance.