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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: I was told that when a senior party official meets a war criminal, she must be diplomatic ... [View all]randome
(34,845 posts)30. Politicians always say kind things about previous politicians.
Clinton has shown no willingness to follow in Kissinger's footsteps. Saying amorphous things like this means nothing when you look at the individual instead of those surrounding her.
"Guilty by association" means little in Washington. It means little enough in the real world, too. I work for a corporation. Does that mean I support my CEO or unregulated profits? No.
Does Obama approve of Putin's attempts to resurrect the USSR simply because he met with him? No.
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I was told that when a senior party official meets a war criminal, she must be diplomatic ... [View all]
Scuba
May 2016
OP
Well, the people they represent have apparently said that Clinton is fine by them.
randome
May 2016
#7
I don't see hypocrisy when there are 50 different intepretations of what 'fair' is.
randome
May 2016
#21
I think the rest of the countries are aware that we are preaching 21st Century
Baitball Blogger
May 2016
#24
You know whose feathers would be ruffled if Hillary were to snub Kissinger...
Fumesucker
May 2016
#20
Define 'friend', then. It's political-speak for acknowledging Kissinger's past influence.
randome
May 2016
#32
I'm not a politician! They consort with all sorts of people I don't have access to!
randome
May 2016
#42
I think if by u are best friends with a war criminal you get to be nice to them!
Silver_Witch
May 2016
#26
Since they bought everything and can finally stop pretending they give two shits
onecaliberal
May 2016
#28