Dr. Clinton?

[William769]

This is just a small piece coming out of Sweden. Last week, Hilary Clinton was awarded an honorary doctorate in medicine from Gothenburg University in Western Sweden.

"Hillary Clinton's involvement in issues around medical research and health problems are well known," said Professor Olle Larkö, dean at the Sahlgrenska Academy.

"She is also a strong advocate for increased investment in medical research."

This may not seem like a big deal to some, but having lived in a nation with Universal Healthcare for the past five years, I can say that the spirit in which this honor was granted upon Clinton was one of the greatest respect.
The link is to a Swedish website (written in english of course,) because I had some trouble finding anything about it in the headlines of the US news or even on Hillary's website. If you know what you're looking for, you can dig deep and find it though. (Damn Liberal Media!)
I just figured that for all the heat Hillary took in the 90's for her proposals on Health Care Reform, and all of the heat she's going to be taking over the upcoming months over the same issue, its comforting to know that there are some countries that view her attempts as noble and progressive. Now if only Swedes could vote in the 08 election!

http://www.thebluestate.com/2007/07/dr-clinton.html

[William769]

1. ...

:kick:

[emilyg]

2. K&R

I like the sound of it.

[NaturalHigh]

3. Mike Tyson was given an honorary doctorate too.

Hell, he must be a great guy.

[William769]

4. Other Countries seem to know what's been better than the average America.

But then of course your not s average American is why Hillary is the front runner.

ON EDIT: SPELLING, thanks.

[NaturalHigh]

5. "seem to know what been better than the average America"

Gee, after reading such an eloquent argument, how could I not vote for Mrs. Clinton? :eyes:

[William769]

6. I don't see you disputing it. NT

[NaturalHigh]

7. It's hard to dispute something that is so incoherent.

"Seem to know what been better"...hell, I don't even know what you said. What been better? Is that some sort of new cool slang for a phrase that means something profound? Are you just telling me in your own "special" way that you really, really like Mrs. Clinton? If so, that's up to you. I still won't vote for her, not even if she wins the nomination.

What been better!

[ronnykmarshall]

9. Ahhhh!

Nothing like a wednesday afternoon thread shitting.

[NaturalHigh]

12. I've always preferred...

a Friday afternoon thread shitting. Gets one warmed up for the weekend.

[MGKrebs]

11. Ah yes, the classic Limbaugh gambit.

Extrapolate to the absurd extreme, substitute the extrapolation into the original statement, then criticize the absurdity!

[NaturalHigh]

13. No, just pointing out...

what fine company she is in with that honorary doctorate.

[MGKrebs]

17. Well I could point out that child molesters use the internet,

but it seems ludicrous to compare everyone who uses the internet to them.

[MaineDem]

8. Technically, doesn't she have a doctorate from Yale?

Don't law schools confer Juris Doctor degrees?

[ElizabethDC]

10. Yep. And in some countries, lawyers are referred to as "Dr." n/t

[lostinacause]

14. I'm not really impressed. Honorary doctorates seem to be given far to often to

certain types of people; particularly those in the public spotlight.

[Mabus]

15. I had not heard anything about it

Good for her. What an honor (no pun intended) for her. It is a tribute to the work she has done and she deserves.

edited to add I gave it a K&R.

[Alamom]

16. Posted last week in the HRC Forum

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=334x224