Could Hilary Clinton (if she could get elected) drive this country into the ground?

Question

Worldwide Health Care is just a terrible idea...hospital system runs like the school system. Sudden withdrawl that sends Iraq into a post-russian afghanistan like state. It is a really scarry thing to look at her policies and see the potential for disaster.

Answer 1

What planet are you on?
Bush drove this country beyond the brink. We are done for, enjoy the next 15 years before China is in full glory.
Thanks Dumbya!

Answer 2

When did she ever propose Worldwide Health care? How could things get worse? My only worry is that there are 17 months until the election, who ever wins! Six months after Bush had gotten Congress(Republican) to give him the power to take this country to war without the approval of Congress, we were in Iraq! Think what he could do with 17 more months in office! Cheney went to Pakistan to lay down the law to the President of Pakistan, now the border to Pakistan is closed to the U.S. & we know full well that Al Quida has bases there but we can't get at them! Yes, these two are real gems. Just how much worse could a woman President possibably be compared to these two? I'm not saying how I will vote only that a woman running for that office would not keep me from voting for her just because of her being a woman!

Answer 3

Probably not.

Taking the venom out of the previous answers, I think it is illustrative. This country is stronger than any leader.

Look at the economy. Virtually all of the economy's growth (or contraction) is DESPITE what the government does, not because of it. Clinton did some things to improve the economy when he was President, but most of the growth was because the economy (which is cyclical) was ready for growth.

Look at the international scene. GW Bush has done everything possible to alienate most of our allies (he may or may not have been in the right, but he has beyond dispute alienated most of our allies). Yet, the international community has survived. There do not seem to be any more wars, nor any less international trade, as a result of the current president.

Now, it also seems to be the case that, as the economy is cyclical, so are politics. The country seems to be basically middle-of-the-road, but it tends to go from moderately conservative to moderately liberal, usually in response to the current administration. So it is entirely possible that, with the moderately liberal tilting of the populace, a Hillary Clinton (or someone with similar views -- whatever they are) might be elected.

Here's the real kicker about Hillary -- I do not think she would do nearly so many bad things as most Republicans fear or many Democrats want. The reason -- she really does not stand for anything (has taken both sides to most issues).

Whatever you might think about Bill Clinton as President, he was able to work well with Republicans for his last six years to get things through. The reason -- he was after the power of the office, not really standing for anything as a matter of principal.

I believe Hillary is the same way. She will either alienate everyone (and get nothing through congress), or she will work with them (in which case her positions will all be moderate).

Remember, too, that even when Bill Clinton was president with a democratic majority, he did not get any sweeping measures through Congress. (He tried health care -- with Hillary -- look where that got).

In general, while I do not think Hillary will win, she would not do anything to run the country into the ground because ... she really does not believe in anything.

Lets take it one step further. Those who REALLY believe in certain principals will fight for those principals -- politics be damned -- and the result can be (with a compliant congress), sweeping changes.

It can be argued that Ronald Reagan held firmly held beliefs, and was therefore able to "accomplish" a very conservative agenda.

George Bush, I would argue, has certain firmly held beliefs that, right or not, resulted in a tilted tax break (benefitting primarily the rich), and which resulted in a war and a very weak international position for the United States. He didn't do these things becasue he thought they were politically expedient, he did them because (and only history will tell), he held these policies as central to his firmly held beliefs.

What does Hillary believe in? Does she believe in using military force to throw out a dictator in another part of the world? Sometimes -- depends on the day or the year. Does she believe in balancing the budget? Sometimes (she did as Bill's wife, but voted for the Bush budget). Does she believe in a strong military (depends who is writing her speech that day).

So, since Hillary really does not believe in anything -- except in becoming President -- I do not expect any real changes or policies from her, and therefore, those non-policies will not run the country into the ground.

Personally, I would rather have a President who believes in something than a carpetbagging politician whose policies are based on polls. But that's just me.

Answer 4

Nationalized health care is the norm for nearly every industrialized nation. Ours is simply called Medicare/Medicaid, and needs serious reform. We certainly had no trouble withdrawing from Afghanistan so quickly, and maintaining troops in Iraq isn't bringing democracy there as it is. Rather, troops being there seems to have Iran nervous enough to pursue nuclear armament.

There's plenty of other policies of Hillary's to argue with, but our health care system is in dire need of reform. I can see how some people may remain convinced of the need to be in Iraq, although I disagree firmly. However, I've yet to hear any ideas about health care from Republicans. As it stands, health care bankrupts the poor and middle class, the rich can afford to be well insured, and the cheapest health care goes to those who suffer no consequences from skipping out on the bill, illegal immigrants.

Answer 5

Universal healthcare means every American has health insurance. Aren't you pro-life?
Right now a lot of people don't have it because they can't get it.
Try loosing your job when you are 55 years old and have health issues. Should those people face the choice of total poverty (by getting expensive treatment) or death? In my case I would choose death over leaving my wife pennyless. And yet those people are forced to pay the health insurance of almost half of Americans. 1/3 work for the government , plus all those on medicare and medicaid. You call that fair? Do you call that the American way? People die every day in this country because of people like you. You are morally responsible for their deaths and you will be judged for it. Ever wonder why other nations live longer? Have a much lower infant mortality rate? Look in the mirror. Look at yourself. Are you proud?

Answer 6

Well Zorro if Georgy Porgie can drive your country into the ground what makes you think that Mrs. Clinton couldn't do the same thing? Hell Madison could have done it as well! He let the British & Canadians gut the government buildings in Washington so anything is possible with your governments.

Answer 7

Yes, and I believe that she can and will be elected as president. I further believe we've reached the tipping point. Where the majority of Americans are more concerned about taking down the "rich" than with their own freedom.

Answer 8

Hillary is working to increase access to health care and end a war. She will do this brilliantly.

It would be nice if you were to write her a letter some day to thank her for a plan well executed. She would appreciate it.

Answer 9

Of course she could and she would start the very 1st day in office. Bleeding anyone who works for a buck and giving it to the undeserving filth of society.

Answer 10

i must agree With John S how could things get worse. It's mission impossible to get back from what Bush has got us into. No one person can fix the world. But one person can sure mess it up.

Answer 11

It would be a massive Head on Collision at Mach speed.
I am of the opinion, she couldn't get a True or False answer correct, with 3 chances

Bill Clinton alread gave her a chance to work on the Health Care issue.....see anything improve???