What does this mean:“People talk about having extraordinary grandchildren, but I actually have one."

[Ed Suspicious]

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Comment at the 1:43 mark.

What a weird thing to say. Is this a swipe a Bernie talking about his extraordinary grandkids who must not quite live up to Hillary's idea of extraordinary? I honestly don't know. That's how I hear it. Tell me how I'm wrong, Hillary people.

[stone space]

1. I have 4 grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren.

I think they are all extraordinary.

[highprincipleswork]

40. It's apparently a dig at the fact that Bernie's grandchildren are his only by adoption.

[Scootaloo]

2. I think it's awkward wording in an effort to shoehorn her grandkid in there

[winter is coming]

43. +1. IMO, it was a failed attempt to make herself look just like everyone's grandma.

Still #notmyabuela.

[MineralMan]

3. It means she's a proud grandmother.

[Ed Suspicious]

7. Some people talk about their extraordinary grandkids, but I actually have one."

Some people talk about doing the right thing, but I actually follow through.

Some people talk about ____________________ , but I actually do.

[randys1]

32. No, it means Bernie Sanders is Hitler. Something like that.

The way certain folks twist stuff, you wonder.

Next someone is gonna say there might be something to that whole Benghazi thing or Whitewater

[pangaia]

56. No.

it is a really childish, insulting, filthy comment.

[MineralMan]

57. I see. Well, I disagree. It's a common enough joke.

Every grandmother thinks her grandchildren are extraordinary. Clinton was just making a joke about it. That you choose to misinterpret it is your deal.

That you exaggerate it so much is something altogether different.

[azmom]

4. All grandchildren are extraordinary.

It's morally wrong to denigrate anyone's grandkids. Shame on her.

[closeupready]

5. She's implying that adopted children are less than biological children.

[NCTraveler]

8. Perfect respnse. A very small group actually believe this. nt.

[kath]

12. yes, she is.

As she sinks lower and lower and lower and lower into the mud.

[emulatorloo]

41. "You shouldn’t have to be the granddaughter of a former president to have your American Dream realiz

That's what she says next, but that was edited out of the clip.

This is the rest of the full quote:

And I think too many people are forgetting what are some of the biggest determinants as to what happens to your children and grandchildren. The first being what kind of country we are and whether we’re still providing the opportunities to realize your promise and potential and what kind of world’s going to be out there waiting.

And I feel passionately that just because we had it in the past, doesn’t mean we’re going to keep it in the future. You shouldn’t have to be the granddaughter of a former president to have your American Dream realized. I think every kid should have a chance to live up to her god-given potential.

Please explain to me how that is an attack on Bernie or an attack on non-biological children and grandchildren?

[Jerry442]

6. All grandchildren are extraordinary...

...even if you're not in Lake Woebegone.

[Ed Suspicious]

27. I agree.

[randome]

44. Disagree. Everyone is not extraordinary. If they were then no one would be...extraordinary.

[hr][font color="blue"][center]"If you're bored then you're boring." -Harvey Danger[/center][/font][hr]

[Jerry442]

47. In Lake Woebegone, all children are above average.

If it could happen there, it can happen anywhere.

[kath]

9. Well, her granddaughter is extraordinary in the sense that she has not one, not two, but FOUR

sleazy, grifter, and/or ethically challenged grandparents.

see Divernan's diary for some very edumacational articles about the Mezvinskys.

[libdem4life]

59. What to say...but, it's true. A family tradition.

[NCTraveler]

10. A grandmother thinks her grandchildren are extraordinary.

Outrage ensues. lol.

[Ed Suspicious]

13. No outrage, but man that was a clumsy as hell phrase at best, straight nasty attack on adopted

grandkids at worst. Which is it?

[NCTraveler]

15. I truly can't decipher what you are saying.

I don't find what she said to be difficult to understand at all. Might I ask if the arrow on her logo caused you any confusion? I think that would clear this up for me.

[Ed Suspicious]

16. Never mind. You wouldn't be able to understand me anyway.

[NCTraveler]

20. Seems that way. nt.

[earthside]

11. Very boilerplate.

She didn't really answer Mika's question.

Hillary offered the usual boilerplate platitudes that we hear from most mainstream presidential candidates.

And ... she talks about herself a lot ... and the throwaway grandkid line at the end? An attempt at levity or being folksy?

Heck you ask a good question: What does this mean?

And really what the heck is the overarching inspirational theme of her campaign?

Vote for me because I'm a grandma and we need a third Obama term?

That what I heard her say in the clip.

Not good enough on a day when the stock market is down another 500 points or so.

[demwing]

14. It means Bernie can't be trusted

People talk about having extraordinary grandchildren, but I actually have one.

Not good enough Bernie. You talk a nice game, but your grandchildren are common. You just can't trust a socialist, or his common grandkids...

[closeupready]

17. Did anyone here ever read, "It Takes A Village"?

If so, I'd be interested how you can square that proverb with her implied claim here (if you can; you may not be able to).

[cali]

18. It's not weird. It's a joke. This is embarrassing

[Ed Suspicious]

21. Break that joke down for me. I don't get it. Over my head.

[cali]

30. She's saying jokingly that everyone thinks their grandchildren are the best and brightest

but her's is the one that actually is. It's.a doting grandmother joke.

[Aerows]

49. Agreed.

Mountain out of ... hell, it's not even a molehill.

[emulatorloo]

36. First, Why don't you post the full quote rather than your edited version?

Here's what she says right afterwards:

http://www.dailykos.com/stories/2016/1/15/1470310/-Clinton-Did-Not-Diss-Sanders-Grandkids

And I think too many people are forgetting what are some of the biggest determinants as to what happens to your children and grandchildren. The first being what kind of country we are and whether we’re still providing the opportunities to realize your promise and potential and what kind of world’s going to be out there waiting.

And I feel passionately that just because we had it in the past, doesn’t mean we’re going to keep it in the future. You shouldn’t have to be the granddaughter of a former president to have your American Dream realized. I think every kid should have a chance to live up to her god-given potential.

As to the joke, it is a common one where folks poke fun at themselves for their own grandmotherly/grandfatherly pride.

[bigbrother05]

26. Agree that it was intended as a joke about grandmothers bragging about their darlings

Generally a harmless bit of oneupship.

Interestingly, a friend of my mom used to regale their Sunday school class about her talented granddaughter, the singer. This was before she, Norah Jones, busted out. So sometimes it is true.

[thereismore]

19. It means she is an actual abuela, lol. nt

[bigbrother05]

22. "Enough about your ankle biters, listen to me crow about my princess"

[azmom]

24. Her tone did come accross as such.

Arrogant and elitist. Not grandmotherly at all.

[Ed Suspicious]

25. That wasn't quite how i heard it, but that doesn't sound so bad, if it is a joking thing.

[Agschmid]

23. Nope not a swipe a Bernie.

As was clearly stated in the other thread by Sanders and Clinton supporters alike...

But hey lets just re-hash it anyways.

[in_cog_ni_to]

28. Bernie was at a debate? On The Late Show with Steven Colbert? In an ad? and said, "I have 4 children

and seven extraordinary grandchildren." I remember it because after he said it I thought how sweet it was to say that about his grandkids.

When HRH says:
"people talk about their extraordinary grandchildren, I actually have one." That's what she's referring to.

PEACE
LOVE
BERNIE

He says sweetie things about his grandkids all the time!

[SamKnause]

37. I have heard him use the word extraordinary when describing his

grandchildren many times.

I watch all his speeches, rallies, YouTube clips, interviews, debates, etc.

I recognized the reference immediately and found her tone off putting.

[Snobblevitch]

29. What am I missing here?

There was another thread, but the OP deleted it. How did this come up?

[Blue_In_AK]

31. Everyone thinks their grandchildren are extraordinary.

I know I certainly do. I think Hillary's comment is kind of inartful - i.e., implying that her grandchild is more extraordinary than anyone else's - but I don't think there's any particular malice behind it.

[Peregrine Took]

33. Why do grandparents think other people want to hear their bragging?

Its mind boggling and so self centered - i.e. if they are great how great must YOU be to be their grandparent. Quite "Trumpish" really.!

Bragging is bragging and its just loutish behavior.

[Agschmid]

42. Oh FFS.

[prayin4rain]

34. Lots of people think they have the best wife in the world, but I actually do.

It's a way to express how much a person adores their grandchild (spouse, friend, child, etc.) in a joking, lighthearted manner.
Cannot BELIEVE this is an issue.

[Skinner]

35. Now I've seen everything.

Hillary Clinton criticized for thinking her own grandchild is extraordinary.

Instead, she should go on TV and tell everyone how much she can't stand her own pathetic grandchild. I'm sure everyone here who is criticizing her now would totally approve of that.

[Blue_In_AK]

50. I think it's fair to note, though,

that most Bernie supporters here agree with you.

[BooScout]

58. This is mild...

Over on FB someone posted on the Planned Parenthood page that voting for Hillary would give you genital warts....I kid you not.

[Vattel]

38. Meh, nothing to see here. Clinton has said many offensive things, but this is not one of them.

[Aerows]

48. That was my reaction. n/t

[madamesilverspurs]

39. Really??

Every grandparent I've ever known has gone through the "Have you seen the world's first and best and only grandchild?" phase. Expected and not exceptional.

In other words, no big deal.

[FloridaBlues]

45. Is this a serious diary? Or a joke

You are really digging into the mud to think this is a diss of Bernie or his grandkids. Wow.
God forbid that someone thinks her grand kids are extrodinary, most people do.

[oasis]

46. "My grandma and grandpa were both U.S. Presidents"

It's possible Hillary and Bill shared this vision with each other.

[whatchamacallit]

51. What's wrong with saying

"compared to most other grandchildren, mine is extraordinarily privileged"?

[Faux pas]

52. Maybe tRump will

put her on his ticket

[WhereIsTony]

53. This is such a stretch to bash Clinton

1. Hillary has done a lot in support of adopted and foster children, so the bizarre interpretation she was taking a swipe at them is ridiculous.

2. Bernie was not really mentioned or referred to.

3. I keep hearing Bernie frequently uses the word extraordinary to describe his grandkids, but I cannot find any links or examples. Not saying he hasn't said it, but it hardly a signature phrase.

[pangaia]

54. What a shit thing to say.

[Kalidurga]

55. It's Hillary she has very few uncalculated moments

This might have been one of those moments. But, maybe not. It's so hard to tell with her which is why even when she says something that might be innocent we can't be sure.

[Ino]

60. Hillary has a strange sense of humor

that falls very flat.