Hillary Clinton: This Is ‘A New American Moment’ (FULL VIDEO)

by Glynnis MacNicol | 5:09 pm, September 8th, 2010

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Both President Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave big speeches today. One is getting accolades, the other…less so. It’s almost like 2008 all over again!

Obama’s speech was ostensibly supposed to be a big policy address about the economy but actually ended up sounding like a too-lengthy campaign address. Hillary’s was to the Council on Foreign Relations and “sought to showcase the successes of the Obama administration’s foreign policy” end result being that it actually addressed the economy in terms that will likely get a lot of people’s attention. In fact, it’s hard to tell where we will see her conclusion that the weak economy “sends a message of weakness internationally” pop up with more frequency…it sound like the sort of phrase that could be wielded in both GOP or Dem midterm stumping.

At the Daily Beast Tunku Varadarajan says “behold the Hillary Doctrine. And heap abundant gratitude—and rose petals if you have them on hand—on the firm, unfussy, deeply reassuring woman who has just offered it up to the world.” He also suggested she sounded Bush-like: “In a muscular departure from the way in which this administration—for fear of seeming Bush-like—has been shrinking from the unembarrassed propagation of American values, she uttered these plainspoken, unadorned words: “Democracy needs defending.”

If you think that is not rose petaly enough he also thinks “it was, by far, the best speech of this administration.” Those are some heady assertions. And will likely fuel more speculation about Hillary’s future in (and out?) of the administration. If you are curious as to what all the fuss is about you can watch her complete speech below.

Council on Foreign Relations, Hillary Clinton

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Ah hah, Hillary and the CFR. I knew she was part of the NWO. Check her purse. See if it is loaded with those Ameros. Next thing you know she will be at the Grove in California with Kissinger.
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So, the better speech according to Mediaite (it was a good speech) gets two comments. (One being Gordon who loves to spread the negative, and um, a shopping spam comment). Um, was it because you couldn’t attack it? Does anyone actually start a comment thread by saying, “Nice speech.” Is it just the negative is better to talk about? Pretty telling really. (Yes, I know that this comment is on the negative side and I didn’t comment on Hil’s speech.)
Arkansas Steve

I’m starting to think that President Obama has already decided NOT TO RUN for re-election in 2012.

If he runs, and Hillary opposes him in the primary, it will almost certainly be a JIMMY CARTER REPEAT.
You notice several Obama fanatics (Olbermann, Matthews, etc.) are not touching the “Is Hillary running” story.

Does Obama figure it would be less disgraceful to “not run” or to “run & lose”? If, and only if, the Republicans do a good job with the power they are about to be handed, the President will have to decide between those two undesirable choices. If the Republicans misuse this coming power, Obama will run again & likely win. (ugh).

My point is that Hillary sees his weakness. Her speech isn’t just a foreign affairs speech, it is a constant test of the viability of challenging her boss. Of course it will be done “for the sake of the country”.
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She’s right that the weak economy hurts America’s power projection. That’s always true for every country throughout history.