Why the hatred for one of America's greatest sons?

Question

Bill Clinton, of whom I speak. Just compare him to a certain GWB. Say no more.

Answer 1

Several things play in this.They were trying to bring him down for years with all kinds of frivolous scandals that had absolutely no merit.The kind of mudslinging they used before on others and that never had failed them.
With Clinton nothing they tried ever worked,he remained popular.That frustration alone is enough to grow hate by those kind of folks.
Then there is the sexual part.They are repressed and jealous because he could get women.Their outrage over his sex life isn't about morality although they like to hide behind it,it's about jealousy and resentment.

Answer 2

I find this a truly fascinating question.

Many people will blame the Monica scandal, but that misses the point. The hatred was there long before Linda Tripp said a word, so that clearly isn't the CAUSE of the hatred, but merely an after-the-fact justification.

My theory (and it's just a thought) is that the hatred comes from the fact that Clinton didn't come from the elite, but was rather just a home-town kid made good. That is, there is the presumption that despite all our democratic talk, one must, to some degree, be born into the presidency -- or at least be born into a class that allows one access to the presidency.

Notice how the hatred at Gore and Kerry was quite different. Both of these two are part of our nation's social elite, and while people may have objected to their policies, there wasn't the same level of vitriol spewed as we saw with Clinton.

The sad thing is that Clinton, far more than any politician in recent history, embodies the American dream -- that anyone, no matter his or her origins, can grow up to be president.

Answer 3

Bill Clinton good president.. To say he did nothing while america was attacked is to be a fool. Ignorant fool at that. Now a movie that was made in the past called Black Hawk Down. Informal at best when it came to talking about the politcal factor that brought them home before the job was done. Why? Hippies & Liberals who fear war.. When Clinton said stay he stood alone except with the troops but after the bodies were dragged through the streets. The outcry for troops to come home overshadowed anything Clinton could do. A liar, a cheater.. Yes he was. But show me a man on Capital Hill that isn't and I'll say Clinton was amoung the worst. I don't care what the man did in his personal life thats between him and his wife. And to me it didnt' look like she had a problem with it. Bill smoked weed; GW did crack. I also seem to remember that he might have been hooked on the bottle. And wait his daughters are too... They were both draft dodgers. oh wait GW served in the Civil Air Patrol which at the time he was let on, had a 7 year waiting list. When you talk political influence & money your dealing on another level. You'll never have all the facts on either president for decades to come. Both had strong points and both had weak points. Sorting out who is better is comparing Apples to Oranges. Clinton cared for the American people was most popular overall even to today.

Answer 4

You don't gain respect by making a flagrant statement that forces the world to choose which side of the war on terror they want to be on. Societies and governments that have far more domestic and foreign diplomacy experience and that have suffered, survived and changed peaceably for the better are the ones that were not so eager to jump on the terror war bandwagon.

You do gain respect, however, by being an effective public speaker. In the case of Clinton, the guy just has a lot of charisma and thinks about the bigger picture (in this case the world as a whole). As a side note, however, it's important to be aware that Clinton also did some not-so pleasant things in foreign policy. You just didn't hear about them so much in the news because they kept the Republicans happy. I give you Kosovo and the no-fly zone bombings/ continued sanctions in Iraq.

The bottom line is- he just had better tact.

Answer 5

I don't hate him, but he definitly isn't one of America's greatest sons either. To me I felt he was wishy washy like other Democratic presidents before him.

I'm not saying Bush has done great things in office, but since you want to compare the two.

Bush - Did some good tax cuts. (27% to 25% and raised the bar on the amount of money you have to make before you even hit that bracket.)

(What did Clinton do?)

Bush - Isn't afraid to stand up for what he feels is right, even though more then half the country in against him now. (Oh I know Rumsfield resigned and Bush said he'd keep that seat until the war was over. But to me that's not caving in under presure.)

Clinton would just cave in completely.

I could go on and on.

Answer 6

Greatness is very subjective and depends on many grounds, most of which are based in opinion. A republican could turn around and ask the same about GWB, and it would be no more true, and no more false. I myself would say that I do not hate the man at all, but saw him as ineffective

Answer 7

I never said I hated Slick Willy.

To be certain, they had very different environments for their presidencies, and it is unlikely that any president would have sailed through Mr. President GWB's terms unscathed by trouble.

And I doubt even Mr. former President Bill Clinton would argue with that.

Answer 8

That's right say no more, compare. G. Dubya, a man of absolute extreme character, B.C. a scam artist, A cheater, a sexual maniac, rapist, and all around Pervert. G. Dubya a Man of integrity (that's why liberals hate him, he tells the truth), B.C. a consummate habitual lying fraud, a perjurer, who shamed the American people. G. Dubya a man who did what he said he would do, B.C. a man who accomplished little as an ineffective president and will go down in history as a big fat joke.

Answer 9

Because Clinton didn't do this:
http://www.devilducky.com/media/54061/

Answer 10

Yes, I agree, let us compare Bill Clinton to George W.

Number of Impeachments for lying under oath;
Bill = 1
George = 0

Number of lame "it depends on what the definition of the word 'sex' is" excuses for said impeachment;
Bill = 1
George = 0

Number of times Terrorists attacked us and the President did nothing;
Bill = Too many to count (Somalia, Saudi Arabia, the first WTC bombing, numerous citizens murdered overseas by terrorists, etc.)
George = 0

Number of sexual assault lawsuits filed against;
Bill = 2
George = 0

Number of first time appointments for minorities;
Bill = 0
George = Numerous (first Hispanic Attorney General, First Black Secretary of State, First Black Female Secretary of State, etc, etc, etc.)

Which one almost destroyed our military?
Bill Clinton (ask anyone who served when he was president, it wasn't so good for us soldiers then)

I could keep going if you like.

Bill Clinton is the worst president this country has ever seen, short of Jimmy Carter. He did nothing when we were attacked time and time again by Al Qaeda, he lied under oath and the only thing that saved him from being impeached was that his party controlled congress, he never once promoted minorities into high positions. Remember NWA, Rage Against the Machine, KRS One, all of them were speaking out against Clinton because he was targeting minorities. He raised welfare, which does nothing but build dependence and keep minorities in their place, and systematically destroyed our military. Though the latter doesn't matter so much to him, not like he ever used it.