I mean, was it the "sex scandal" or is it more? After all, he's a good-ole boy, Southern Baptist, etc. The economy was pretty good in those days (I know I had a lot more money!). Taxes were low. No real wars to speak of. Just what is it?
2006-06-13 12:31:56 · 24 answers · asked by jack b 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
As a southern democrat he attracted more resentment than would have a president from a "natural" liberal state; his approach on health care reform signalled expansive "welfare state" approach to policy that conservatives dislike; Hillary's outspokenness attracted ire from conservatives who dislike women generally, but have suspicion of one "in power"; coming off the Regan-Bush era, a sense of resentment (Clinton observed that Republicans have an affinity with government in the US that is "natural"); and the logic of negative campaigning
2006-06-13 12:39:33 · answer #1 · answered by Peter C 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Clinton KNEW about the terrorists. He had Ossama in his hands but let it go. This is not an advertised mistake because the media is controlled by the liberals! Clinton could have done so much more. Prevent future attacks. He knew of the terrorists and where they were. Right in front of him, but he let it go. Didn't think it was going to happen. So Bush got left with the effect of his rule. Then under Bush's rule terrorists attacked. People died. The war started. It could have been prevented, or at least held up, if Clinton would have taken action when the stakes were much lower.
2006-06-13 19:39:37 · answer #2 · answered by ♠♠♠ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To be completely honest for me it was it was the sex scandal, why? Well I was in the military where adultery is illegal. As the commander and chief I expect the president to at least to abide to at least some of the rules expected of the military men and women he could be sending in harms way.
Yes I know other presidents probably did the same thing but seeing at the time my "Boss" on TV for being a lying playboy didn't inspire much confidence on any other decisions he might have made.
2006-06-13 19:46:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I won't speak for "conservatives" but for myself. He squandered his presidency, he took credit for an economy that was on the up swing when he took office, and squandered that too. He is lacking moral integrity, did nothing about terrorist threats, and lied to us. It wasn't the sex, the picture of Clinton I will never forget is him wagging his finger at us and saying, "I did not have sex with that woman". Personally, I don't care who or what he had sex with, but the way he insulted our integrity I do find offensive. One more thing, he couldn't even leave the White House with dignity, how many Clinton "good-byes" did we have to indure? The man has no legacy!
2006-06-13 19:52:46 · answer #4 · answered by rosi l 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He got away with it almost harmless.... people found out that the sex scandal had nothing to do with his performance as president, most people is not stupid nor puritan as most conservatives may think... and that makes them FURIOUS!!
Besides, the ones who made the scandal were the conservatives... if they really worried about the american families' values, they wouldn't make such a big deal about it with the media.... they were the ones who made 4-year-olds ask their mommies "what is oral sex?"
2006-06-13 19:36:55 · answer #5 · answered by ma_isa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he is a LIAR,and a cheat!!! He looked people right in the eye (on television) and said,"I did not have sex with that woman"!! Then,he wanted to know what the definition of sex,was!!! While He,was President,he was offered Bin Laden,by Sudan (or one of those "s" countrys),but the refused,because he was too busy screwing around (litterally)!!! ALSO,Clinton and Gore, both sold us out!!!!
2006-06-13 19:42:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No it actually started before the sex thing. The Republican party started a HUGE anti-Clinton propaganda campaign with accusations of everything from murder involvenent to hiding FBI files.
Independent councel, Star, worked on it for years and years and nothing could ever be proven because it was all lies used as propaganda to manipulate the masses into voting Republican. They wanted to win back the house and Senate.
AND IT WORKED where they eventually gained complete governmental control.
What most ppl don't sit down and think about is that none of the accusations were ever proven except when Clinton was ask about the 'sexual intercourse' which btw was not even why he was on the stand. That part came about later because of his answer.
So, to answer your question: they hate Clinton because they are weak-minded and can't think for themselves. They fell into all that false anti-Clinton propaganda which was meant to be a manipulation to overthrow democrat control of the house and senate.
2006-06-13 19:40:25 · answer #7 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Gee, I don't know? Maybe it was because he was a "yes sir" man... a follower, not a leader! He was immature and had no morals. He all but gave this nation away! He downsized the military to a dangerously low capacity! He sided with the gay agenda, (and gays are only 2 percent of the population!).
Basically, I would say that he was just a "pretty face", do-nothing-good, scum bag!
2006-06-13 19:43:28 · answer #8 · answered by love_2b_curious 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably the fact that he had nothing to do with the economy yet took credit for it, he ignored terrorists knowing the next president will take care of it, and he lied like a little kid knowing nobody, especially the media would call him on it.
2006-06-13 19:36:01 · answer #9 · answered by Pancakes 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because he worked. He made it happen for the american people. No real "deals" were made. No big companies made out like bandits as they do now. The american people actually prospered under clinton. Something the Reps haven't been able to do in quite a while.
2006-06-13 19:35:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋