The Rumors About Bill Clinton Are True

[Pryderi]

Good article. I'm thinking about buying the new book.


http://www.forbes.com/sites/shahgilani/2011/12/06/the-rumors-about-bill-clinton-are-true/

His handshake was not quick, it was purposeful. And as we were smiling at each other, I asked, “Mr. Clinton, may I ask you a question Sir?” He signed the book, handed it to me and immediately said, “Yes, of course.”

What happened next totally surprised me, but it shouldn’t have. He was confirming another rumor I had heard about him.

I asked, “What do you think about the Occupy Wall Street movement, personally, and what do you think it says about America?”

He looked at me and with as much sincerity as I’ve ever encountered, he said, “I’m glad you asked me that, that’s a great question.”

[JustAnotherGen]

1. Thank you

I enjoyed reading it. And having shook his hand once too? The author nailed him. Love him, hate him, neutral on him? He is a very warm and authentic human being.

[unblock]

2. reminds me of a memorable scene from a throwaway movie with a totally starstruck kid:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056435/quotes

Memorable quotes for
Safe at Home! (1962)

Hutch Lawton: [repeated] Mickey Mantle! Roger Maris! Gosh! Gee!

[hamsterjill]

3. Great article

Big Dawg is still my favorite President of all time.

[Scuba]

4. “I think what they’re doing is great,” he said. “Occupy Wall Street has done more ..."

“I think what they’re doing is great,” (Clinton) said. “Occupy Wall Street has done more in the short time they’ve been out there than I’ve been able to do in more than the last eleven years trying to draw attention to some of the same problems we have to address,” he said.

[liberal N proud]

5. Called him a true statesman

Probably one of the few left in this country.

[baldguy]

6. So: Clinton is charismatic, has integrity and displays leadership on policy issues.

All the qualities "Reagan Republicans" wish to believe Reagan possessed, but didn't. Why is this surprising?