Senator Caught Trying to Solicit Sex in Men's Room

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Did I say "every politician"?

But in the spirit of pulling crap out of nowhere, his wife had a huge silver spoon in her mouth.

I never said you said "every" politician. I was just providing one example of a politician who wasn't handed things on a silver platter.

[saden1]

How much money you have and whether you grew up wealthy is irrelevant. What's important is what's in your heart and more importantly your actions. All that is required to become a great leader is the ability to appeal to and affirm universal human qualities.

[dmek25]

i disagree. its easier to make decisions for everyone, if you have past experience, or have walked in their shoes. no way Mitt Romney makes good decisions on the lower class. he doesn't know their needs or wants. or what its like to not have food, or money for food

[dall-assblows]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I don't recall reading about Bill Clinton growing up with a silver spoon in his mouth, as an example

i bet they never went to a public school.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I never said you said "every" politician. I was just providing one example of a politician who wasn't handed things on a silver platter.

I know there are a few that didn't. I was just speaking in general.
I actually know too much about Clinton and that drives me crazy. I went to college in Arkansas, and had to hear every little thing about him. It was annoying.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by dall-assblows

i bet they never went to a public school.

I'm pretty sure Clinton did though, as did plenty of others I'm sure.

[70Chip]

This a little more than I would care to know about the homosexual underworld, but it's pretty funny too:

Why men like Larry Craig continue to court danger in public places. - By Christopher Hitchens - Slate Magazine

[CooleyAsCanBe]

Originally Posted by dmek25

i disagree. its easier to make decisions for everyone, if you have past experience, or have walked in their shoes. no way Mitt Romney makes good decisions on the lower class. he doesn't know their needs or wants. or what its like to not have food, or money for food

It's called empathy. You can't experience everything for everyone, especially in such a far-reaching position as President.

[dmek25]

Originally Posted by CooleyAsCanBe

It's called empathy. You can't experience everything for everyone, especially in such a far-reaching position as President.

no, but if you grow up poor, like president Clinton has, you seem to be alittle more qualified to make decisions that affect the poor. i agree with empathy, but how much of that is going on in this administration? if your not sure, look at New Orleans

[saden1]

Originally Posted by dmek25

i disagree. its easier to make decisions for everyone, if you have past experience, or have walked in their shoes. no way Mitt Romney makes good decisions on the lower class. he doesn't know their needs or wants. or what its like to not have food, or money for food

I wholeheartedly and with prejudice disagree. Consider the grave implication of your position. Ignorance of the plight of the poor is no excuse. You can be wealthy and still understand the struggles the poor must endure and have the desire to help them (i.e. Bill Gates).

Coming from a poor background can be a plus but that alone doesn't give you legitimacy nor does it make you a better leader. Words backed by action makes you a great leader weather you're from a poor or wealth background.

As for Mitt Romney, he has so many flaws besides being rich it isn't funny.

[dmek25]

I'm not saying being poor makes you a great leader. but being able to draw from those experiences help you make better decisions in regards to the poor. but i do like your Bill Gates analogy. if he got to run the country like he ran Microsoft, the united states might be a better place

[SmootSmack]

Runs in the family I suppose

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[dall-assblows]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I'm pretty sure Clinton did though, as did plenty of others I'm sure.

highly doubt it. where did he go to college? loyola?

[SmootSmack]

Bill Clinton - MSN Encarta

Schooling

Clinton attended a Roman Catholic school for two years in Hot Springs before attending public schools. He was a popular student and maintained top grades. He held several student offices, played the tenor saxophone, and was a member of the all-state band.

There are plenty of other similar links

[dmek25]

smooty, you haven't really said a whole lot about Clinton. whats your take on his presidency?